Uganda Primate Adventure

8 days—Lake Mburo National Park,Bwindi Impenetrable National Park,Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kibale National Park Safari

$3625-3675 USD

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Safari summary

The Western Region of Uganda is home to most of the country's National Parks, including Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Rwenzori, Semiliki, and Murchison Falls. It also boasts a rich cultural heritage, with the Kingdoms of Ankole, Bunyoro, Kigezi, and Toro. The region’s climate and altitude support tea and coffee plantations, while its landscape is dotted with crater lakes and forests. Notable lakes like Bunyonyi, Mutanda, Edward, George, and Albert add to its beauty. This safari offers game drives, boat safaris, chimpanzee tracking, and gorilla trekking, providing a chance to see mountain gorillas in a stunning setting.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Lake Mburo Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Sightseeing | shopping | markets

What’s included?

Accommodation
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Arrival Entebbe Airport

Welcome to Uganda! On arrival, you will be met and greeted at the Airport by our driver guide who will be your Driver for the safari, and then transfer to your hotel for an overnight. Approx. Distance: 4km, 10 Minutes Meals : None Accommodation: Boma Guest House

Boma Guest House

Entebbe - Lake Mburo National Park

After hotel pickup, drive west to Lake Mburo National Park, stopping at the Equator. Enjoy lunch at the lodge, then choose between a boat cruise on the lake or a guided safari walk. If time allows, go on an evening game drive. Stay overnight at Rwakobo Rock Lodge. Distance: 250 km (5 hours) Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Rwakobo Rock Lodge

Lake Mburo to Bwindi

Enjoy an early morning game drive before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, with lunch en route. The drive includes both tarmac and rough murram roads, offering a true African wilderness experience. After check-in at Four Gorillas Lodge, relax and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla trekking. Distance: 260 km, 5.5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Four Gorillas Lodge

Bwindi Gorilla Adventure

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in southwestern Uganda is home to over 400 mountain gorillas, along with diverse bird and plant species. Gorilla trekking begins at 8 am, with a 2-7 hour hike to find the gorillas. The trek can be tough, but the encounter is unforgettable. Time permitting, enjoy a community walk afterward. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Four Gorillas Lodge

Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth NP

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP for a morning game drive in Ishasha, famous for tree-climbing lions and abundant wildlife like impalas, buffaloes, and elephants. After lunch at Mweya, embark on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, with great views of hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and birdlife. End the day with an evening game drive en route to your lodge. Distance: 170 km, 5 hours Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains, with possible sightings of impalas, sitatungas, and lions. Visit the Katara Women’s Group,who craft paper from elephant dung,then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park with lunch. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel for hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and birds. Optional evening game drive before returning to the lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Buffalo Safari Lodge

Queen Elizabeth NP to Kibale NP

Morning visit to the crater lakes, then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park with lunch . In the afternoon, visit Bigodi for a swamp walk and community experience. The 4.5km trail, guided by locals, takes about 3 hours through the swamp, where you can spot birds like the Great Blue Turaco and Hornbills, as well as monkeys such as Black and White Colobus, Red Colobus, and Vervet Monkeys. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Accommodation: Turaco Tree Tops

Turaco Tree Tops

Kibale Forest NP to Entebbe

Morning chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, home to over 1,450 chimps. The tracking begins at 7 am with a briefing at Kanyanchu, where you'll be guided by rangers to track habituated chimpanzees. Tracking can take 2-4 hours, depending on the chimps' location. Afterward, enjoy lunch at the lodge before a scenic drive through tea plantations, arriving in Entebbe late afternoon for your flight home. Approx Distance: 350 km, 6-hour drive Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Accommodation: None

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