10 Day Primates, Apes and Safari, Mid Range Tour of Uganda

Transfer From Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, your guide will provide a detailed briefing about the day's itinerary before embarking on a scenic five-hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park. En route, you'll pause at the Equator in Kayabwe for photography and engaging experiments. Continuing the journey, enjoy picturesque landscapes, arriving at Lake Mburo National Park around lunchtime. After checking in and a brief rest, you'll embark on a two-hour boat cruise on Lake Mburo, offering close encounters with aquatic wildlife such as hippos and crocodiles, as well as bird species like fish eagles and kingfishers. Following the cruise, take time to capture photographs before returning to the lodge, keeping an eye out for additional wildlife sightings en route a perfect prelude to the next day's game drive.

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

After breakfast, enjoy a game drive through Lake Mburo National Park. After about two hours of driving and game viewing, you expect to see many animals, such as giraffes, zebras, elands, impalas, and topis. Exit the park and Proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, located in South Western Uganda. This journey takes you through the green rolling hills of southwestern Uganda, with banana and tea plantations and good scenic views. Lunch will be served on the way, and you will arrive in Bwindi in the evening. Check-in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

Gorilla Trekking

Begin your day with an early breakfast, after which the hotel will provide a packed lunch for the day's adventure. If preferred, take a short walk to the park headquarters for registration before joining fellow trekkers for a pre-trek briefing at 7:45 a.m.

Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, you will embark on a gorilla trekking expedition, navigating dense forests and thick undergrowth in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek can take 4 to 6 hours or more, depending on the gorillas' movements and where they nested the previous night. Upon locating the gorillas, you will have one magical hour to observe, photograph, and immerse yourself in the presence of these magnificent yet endangered creatures.

After the trek, return to the lodge to relax and unwind. Later in the evening, engage in a cultural encounter with the indigenous forest communities, offering an opportunity to interact, purchase handmade souvenirs, and support one of the most marginalized groups in the region. The day concludes with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will check out from the lodge and embark on a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. This journey offers breathtaking views of rolling hills, lush tea plantations, and the picturesque countryside. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge and enjoy a relaxing lunch. Later in the afternoon, you can choose to unwind at the lodge or take a short evening game drive to spot wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and various bird species.

Dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge will prepare you for the exciting adventures awaiting in Queen Elizabeth National Park, including game drives and a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel the following day.

Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

Start your day with an early morning breakfast, followed by an exciting game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a renowned wildlife-rich area within Queen Elizabeth National Park. This drive offers a second opportunity to spot any wildlife that may have been missed the previous day. As the primary mating ground for grazers, Kasenyi is an excellent place to observe predators like lions and leopards on the hunt. The game drive lasts approximately four hours, providing ample time to witness the park’s diverse wildlife. After the morning adventure, return to the lodge for lunch and a short break before heading to the jetty along the Kazinga Channel for an unforgettable afternoon boat safari. This two-hour cruise offers stunning views and close encounters with hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and various water birds as they gather along the channel to drink and cool off.

As the day winds down, return to the lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay, preparing for the next chapter of your safari adventure.

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After an early breakfast, embark on a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will search for iconic wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, and big cats like lions and leopards. The plains are also home to a variety of savanna bird species and different antelope species, including Uganda kobs and waterbucks.

Following the game drive, begin your journey to Kibale Forest National Park, a region famous for its rich biodiversity and primate tracking experiences. Lunch will be served either en route or at the lodge, depending on travel timing.

Upon arrival in the late afternoon, check-in at the lodge, enjoy a relaxing evening, and conclude the day with dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the chimpanzee trekking adventure ahead.

Chimpanzee Trekking in kibale Forest National park

After breakfast, drive to the park headquarters to join other trekkers for a pre-tracking briefing before setting off on an exciting chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest National Park.

During this guided trek, you will have the opportunity to encounter chimpanzees, our closest relatives, along with several of the 13 primate species found in the park. Upon locating a chimpanzee family, you will be granted one hour to observe, interact with, and photograph these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.

After lunch, embark on a swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-managed conservation area known for its rich birdlife, primates, and diverse ecosystems. This experience also provides a unique opportunity to learn about local culture, interact with community members, and support conservation efforts through responsible tourism. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the day’s unforgettable wildlife encounters.

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

After an early morning breakfast, set off on a scenic journey to Murchison Falls National Park, covering approximately 400 km. Along the way, pass through small towns, enjoying breathtaking views of lush green landscapes and rolling countryside.

There will be a few scheduled stops for bathroom breaks, with a lunch stop in Hoima before continuing the drive towards Bulisa, offering stunning vistas of the Rift Valley escarpments and Lake Albert. Upon arrival at Bugungu Gate, enter the park and proceed to the top of Murchison Falls, one of the world’s most powerful waterfalls. Here, witness the mighty Nile River forcefully squeezing through a 7-meter gorge, creating a spectacular display of roaring water and mist.

After this unforgettable experience, continue to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, preparing for the exciting wildlife adventures ahead in Murchison Falls National Park.

Early Morning Game Drive in Murchison falls and Boat Cruise to the Bottom of the Falls

Begin your day with an early morning cup of tea, then transfer to the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, commonly known as Paraa, for an exhilarating morning game drive. This safari offers a chance to encounter a variety of wildlife, including giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, and, with a bit of luck, predators such as lions and leopards.

After the game drive, return to the lodge for a lunch break before heading to the pier for an unforgettable two-hour boat safari to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Witness the mighty Nile River as it squeezes through a narrow 7-meter gorge before exploding into a thunderous cascade, creating a truly awe-inspiring sight.

During the cruise, keep an eye out for aquatic wildlife, including Nile crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of bird species that thrive along the riverbanks.

Conclude the day with a return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay, reflecting on the breathtaking experiences of the day.

Transfer From Murchison falls National park to Entebbe

Wake up early for breakfast and then begin your drive back to Entebbe International Airport. Depending on your departure time, you may choose to make an optional visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where you can observe rhinos in their natural habitat. Please note that this is an optional activity and not included in the package. The drive to Entebbe, including the visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, will take approximately 6 to 7 hours, which may result in reaching Entebbe late in the afternoon. If you have a later flight, you may choose to retire at your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe, based on your travel arrangements, or proceed directly to the airport for your departure.