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Uganda Ultimate Primates & Safari Experience – 10 Days of Exclusive Encounters

Entebbe International Airport, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kibale, Murchison Falls National Park, Entebbe International Airport,
Duration

10 day(s)

Tour type

Private

Group size

1-7 people

Physical Level

moderate

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Tour Overview

This 10-day safari offers the most immersive primate and wildlife experiences in Uganda, starting in the ancient forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with gorilla trekking, gorilla habituation, and golden monkey encounters.

The journey continues to Kibale National Park—Africa’s primate capital—for chimpanzee tracking and habituation, followed by birding in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

It concludes in Murchison Falls National Park with classic Big Five game drives, a Nile boat safari, a visit to the top of the iconic Murchison Falls, and rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary—delivering a complete, high-end Ugandan safari experience.

Activities
Safari Discovery Solo Travel Sightseeing Luxury Tours Health, Spa & Wellness Educational Adventure Wildlife Stop Over Shopping Boat Road Tour National Park Honeymoon Family Camping Walking Tour River Cruise Photography Night Club Hiking & Trekking Bird watching

Tour Features

Duration
10 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-7 people

Tour Code
uup26

Departure Type
request

Tour Category
National Park

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
15 - 75

Entebbe International Airport

Pickup Time:

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Entebbe International Airport

Dropoff Time:

Highlights
Combines all major primate experiences in Uganda

Itinerary

Day 1

Meet & greet with drive/ guide at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel to check-in and relaxation after the long flight.

Accommodation:

Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

The experience feel is a smooth, exclusive arrival with personalized service.

Day 2

Route: Entebbe/ Kampala → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast in the morning embark on a journey to Bwindi NP (approximately 8-9 hours journey) or optional flight which reduces the time travel to 1.5 hrs

Enjoy a scenic drive of or domestic flight over Uganda’s landscapes

Upon arrival transfer to the lodge to check -in

Afternoon: Relax with forest views or optional guided walk

Accommodation:

Meal Plan: Full Board

The experience feel is Seamless transition into remote luxury wilderness

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Have a private-guided gorilla trekking experience with ranger team, giving you a chance of an up-close encounter with the mountain gorillas. A full hour observing family dynamics and exclusive photography opportunities

Afternoon: Relaxation at lodge and later Batwa cultural visit

Diner and overnight stay in Bwindi

Meal: plan Full board

The experience feel is Intimate, emotional, and deeply memorable.

Day 4

Day 5

Route: Mgahinga → Kabale → Bushenyi

Embark on a scenic drive through rolling hills and tea plantations, Lunch en route

Arrival at: Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Evening: Relax at Kalinzu eco lodge and prepare for chimp tracking

The experience Feel is Smooth transition from highlands to tropical rainforest

Day 6

Route: Kalinzu → Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking Experience is 2-4 hours guided forest trek. This wiil enable you observe chimps in their natural habitat,

hear vocal calls echoing through the forest

The transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP will be a short drive to the savannah park

Evening: Check-in at Buffalo safari lodge and relaxation

The experience Feel is a dynamic shift from forest primates to open savannah.

Day 7

Very early morning breakfast or packed breakfast, then transfer for the early morning game drive exploring the Kasenyi plains, with a chance to spot Lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs and warthogs and Rich birdlife

The afternoon Boat Cruise along the Kazinga Channel is an exceptional exercise which will reward you the opportunity to encounter adense populations of hippos, Crocodiles and elephants along shores. This one of Africa’s best water-based safaris

The experience Feel is Classic African safari at its best.

Day 8

Enjoy a scenic through the Albertine Rift for a road distance of about 293 kms. Transfer to a safari lodge

Afternoon: Relaxation or short game drive

Accommodation: lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9

Early Morning Game Drive: Wake up early for a sunrise game drive across the northern savannah plains of Murchison Falls National Park. This is the best time to spot predators and other wildlife such as: Lions, Rothschild giraffes, Elephants, Buffaloes, Uganda kobs, Jackson’s hartebeest, Leopards (occasionally). The game drive lasts about 3–4 hours, offering excellent photography and wildlife viewing opportunities.

Later morning - Boat Cruise on the Nile

In the afternoon, head for a 3-hour boat cruise along the Victoria Nile. This relaxing yet thrilling cruise takes you upstream toward the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls.

During the cruise, you may spot: Hippos in large pods, Nile crocodiles basking on riverbanks, Elephants and buffaloes drinking at the shore, Numerous bird species including the rare shoebill stork. The boat stops near the base of the falls, offering spectacular views and photography opportunities

Have Lunch in the park

Afternoon: Top of the Falls Visit - Ziwa Rhino Tracking

Route: Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast or checkout, drive to the Top of the Falls viewpoint. Here you witness the dramatic moment where the mighty Victoria Nile forces itself through a 7-meter gorge and plunges over 40 meters, forming the thunderous Murchison Falls.

Enjoy the mist, roaring sound of water, and panoramic views of the Nile.

Head out of Murchison falls to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Check in at a hotel in Ziwa rhino sanctuary.

Day 10

Morning: head for Guided walking safari to see white rhinos

This is the only place in Uganda where you can track rhinos on foot

Return to the lodge for relaxation and later diner and overnight stay Ziwa rhino sanctuary

The experience feel is dramatic and powerful nature encounter.

Transfer: Continue to Kampala or Entebbe for departure

The experience feel a meaningful and complete safari ending.

Included

Excluded

Tips to individuals

International flights

Travel insurance

Personal expenses of any nature

Any optional activities

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