Primates & Plains 9 Days / 8 Nights Safari
Discover the wonders of Uganda on this 9-days adventure through its top wildlife and cultural destinations. Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, enjoy game drives and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and encounter majestic mountain gorillas in Bwindi as well as the Batwa pigmies. Conclude with the scenic beauty of Lake Mburo, and a cultural tour of Kampala.
Memorable Aspects:
- Close-up encounters with habituated groups of chimpanzees in Kibale Forest. (Grooming, feeding, play, conflicts), hearing their loud calls, tracking them through the dense rainforest, and experiencing diverse primate life alongside them, making it a top African primate destination.
- Thrilling game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with opportunities of spotting the tree climbing lions.
- Tracking through dense forest and experiencing a Magical hour of an encounter with endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Bwindi’s deep jungle treks, offering tropical rainforest, excellent birdwatching, orchids and monkey sightings.
- Scenic drives amid the rolling savannas of Lake Mburo.
Itinerary at a glance
| Day | Highlights | Overnight |
| Day 1 | Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in Kampala, Uganda. | Kampala |
| Day 2 | Head to Kibale National Park – Bigodi Nature walk in the evening. | Kibale National Park |
| Day 3 | Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Day 4 | Kasenyi Plains game drives. Afternoon boat cruise. | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Day 5 | Game drive to see tree climbing lions – Transfer to Bwindi National Park | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest |
| Day 6 | Gorilla trekking in Bwindi National Park – Visit the Batwa Pygmies | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest |
| Day 7 | Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – Night Game Drive | Lake Mburo |
| Day 8 | Morning Game Drive. Transfer to Kampala with a stopover at the equator in Kayabwe. | Kampala |
| Day 9 | Transfer by road from Lake Mburo to Entebbe, Entebbe International Airport | Departure |
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Included/Excluded
- Full board accommodation (breakfast, lunch and dinner) while on safari
- Complimentary bottled mineral water per person per day
- Services of a professional, experienced English-Speaking safari driver/guide
- Game drives and Park entry fees as indicated on the itinerary
- Afternoon boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Close up encounter with Chimpanzees at Kibale National Park
- All meet and greet services
- Pick up and drop off at the Airport
- Safari accessories: - First aid kit, wildlife referral books, quality binoculars, cool box and fire extinguisher.
- 24 hours stand-by Customer Service contact number
- Gorilla Permits (bookable & payable based on availability)
- International flights - From/to home (we can help select your flights, but you'll have to book them on your own)
- Items of personal nature. (e.g., Travel Insurance, Visa fees, Telephone call bills, laundry, Souvenirs etc.) Note: To enter Kenya, an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required. You can apply online easily through the following government website https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=5
- Tips & gratuities to hotel, lodges, camp staff and driver guide(s) - (Note that gratuities should be given as a reward of exceptional service and is at your own discretion - Guideline US$ 10 per person per day)
- Extra Meals and beverages not included in the accommodation meal plan
- Cost incurred by all optional activities
- Accommodation in Nairobi (Pre/Post Safari): Depending on your itinerary and arrival/departure times (we can arrange this for you at an extra cost)
Tour Plan
On arrival at the Entebbe airport, you will be welcomed by our staff who will drive you to the hotel. You will check in at hotel for lunch (depending on the time of arrival), dinner and a night.
Accommodation options;
- Budget: Gorilla African Guest House , 2 Friends Beach Hotel , Papyrus Guest House
- Midrange: The Boma Entebbe , Hotel number 5 , Karibu Entebbe
- Luxury: Protea Hotel by Marriott , Kampala Serena Hotel , Pineapple Bay Resort
After the early morning breakfast, check out of the hotel and drive to Kibale National Park. You will make some stopovers on the way. check-in at the lodge for lunch, dinner and overnight stay.
You may have an option of Bigodi nature walk in the evening.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Ruwenzori View Guesthouse , Rweteera Safari Park
- Mid-range: Kibale Forest Camp , Turaco Treetops , Isunga Lodge.com , Primate Lodge Kibale
- Luxury: Ndali Lodge , Papaya Lake Lodge , Crater Safari Lodge , Chimpundu Lodge , Aramaga Lodge
Kibale National Park is an evergreen moist forest-filled national park in the western region of Uganda covering an area of 776kms, the perennially popular primate walk provides the chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
Kanyanchu’s groups are accustomed to human presence – some have been observed for over 25 years – and the chance of locating them is over 90%. Walks start at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 08.00, 11.00 and 14.00 and lasts 2-5 hours. After the trekking, lunch will be en route. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check-in at the lodge for dinner and a night.
Accommodation options:
Take early morning breakfast and drive to the kasenyi plains for game drives. Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular savanna park in Uganda and the best place to see lions making it the perfect destination for a Uganda Wildlife Safari. After the game drive, drive back to the lodge for lunch. You will go for the afternoon boat cruise from 3pm. The boat cruise is a 3hrs activity that is conducted by experienced professional guides. It enables you to see lots of wildlife and birds by the shores of the Kazinga channel. Return to the lodge for dinner and night after the cruise.
After the early morning breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Bwindi impenetrable through the Ishasha sector. Do the game drive with chances of viewing the tree-climbing lions.
Proceed to Bwindi and check into the lodge.
Accommodation options:
An early briefing, then venture into Bwindi's dense, misty jungle with expert guides.
Spending time in the presence of mountain gorillas is a real privilege, so we're sure you'll enjoy trekking deep into the forest to find them. This is one of the most memorable experiences you can have while on safari.
Track a habituated gorilla family, feeling the thrill as you find them – from playful juveniles to the watchful silver-back.
Spend one hour observing their intimate family life: feeding, grooming, and resting, a truly trans-formative moment.
After the trek, return for rest, reflecting on the profound connection with these endangered giants.
Dinner and overnight at your Lodge.
After breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The Park covers only 370km² yet it has 5 lakes within. It’s situated between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara. Lake Mburo National Park is the only place where you can spot the impalas in Uganda, antelopes as well as the Elands. There are also many herds of buffalo and Zebras within this national park.
Check in at the lodge for lunch, dinner and a night.
Accommodation options:
- Budget: Leopard Rest Camp , Mburo’s Eagles Nest , Rwakobo Rock
- Mid-range: Arcadia Lodge Lake Mburo , Mantana’s Lake Mburo Camp
- Luxury: Mihingo Lodge , Kigambira Safari Lodge
Early breakfast and check out of the lodge, do the morning game drive and exit the park.
Lunch will be en-route. Stop at the equator in Kayabwe. Uganda is among the eleven nations worldwide crossed by the equator.
The best place to visit and explore the equator in Uganda is Kayabwe Mpigi district.
Wake up at leisure, have breakfast and check out of the hotel. Drive to kampala for a city tour.
Visit the kabaka’s palace, Kasubi tombs, religious places, and craft market. Have lunch at a restaurant with local food. Transfer to the airport depending on the flight departure.
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