“Primate Special and Wildlife Safari”

Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights
Destination: Bwindi forest, Kibale forest, murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth Park, Lake mburo, Uganda
Price: On Request (Varies by accommodation level and season)

12 Days Uganda Primates & Big Five Safari

The 12 Days Uganda Primates and Big Five Safari is the ultimate wildlife adventure in Uganda, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, and Big Five wildlife viewing. This comprehensive safari explores the best national parks including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park.

This luxury-style long safari is perfect for travelers who want to experience Africa’s iconic wildlife, primates, scenic landscapes, and cultural encounters in one unforgettable journey.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel for relaxation.

Activities:

• Optional activities such shoebill tracking, visiting botanical gardens

Accommodation: Airport Guest House

Day 2–3: Murchison Falls National Park – Big Five Safari

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park, via ziwa rhino sanctuary for rhino walking safari

Activities:

• Morning game drive searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, and buffaloes
• Boat cruise to the bottom of Murchison Falls
• Scenic views of the Nile River wildlife

Accommodation: Ikorom Safari Lodge

Day 4–5: Kibale National Park – Chimpanzee Tracking

Transfer to Kibale National Park, the primate capital of Africa.

Activities:

• Chimpanzee trekking experience
• Nature walks in nearby forests
• Optional visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for bird watching

Accommodation: Nkuruba Lodge

Day 6–7: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Wildlife Safari

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Activities:

• Morning game drives in the savannah plains
• Boat safari along Kazinga Channel, famous for high concentrations of hippos and crocodiles
• Possible sightings of lions, elephants, and antelope species

Accommodation: Lights of Kazinga Homestay

Day 8–9: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Gorilla Trekking

Travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for tree-climbing lions, before arriving at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Activities:

• Gorilla trekking adventure guided by rangers from Uganda Wildlife Authority
• Spend one hour observing mountain gorillas in the wild 🦍

Accommodation: Buhoma Community Camp

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – optional activities

Transfer to lake bunyonyi for afternoon relaxation by the lake

Optional Activities

• Swimming
• canoe ride
• Boat cruise

Accommodation: Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Day 11: Lake Mburo National Park – Walking Safari

Visit Lake Mburo National Park for a unique walking safari experience.

Wildlife Highlights:

• Zebras
• Impalas
• Elands
• Various bird species

Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge

Day 12: Return to Entebbe – Departure

Drive back to Entebbe.

Enjoy a stop at the Uganda Equator for photos and souvenir shopping before departure.