10-Day Ultimate Uganda Primate & Wildlife Circuit

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Overview

  • Duration:11 days 9 nights
  • Travelers:20 guests
  • Tour Type:Daily tour
  • Language:English, French, German, Italian
  • Age range:18 - 45 years old
  • Mobile ticket:Yes
The 10-Day Ultimate Uganda Primate & Wildlife Circuit is a comprehensive journey through Uganda’s most celebrated national parks, designed for travelers who want to experience the country’s full biodiversity in one expertly curated safari. This itinerary seamlessly combines chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, classic savannah wildlife safaris, and iconic water-based experiences, making it one of the most rewarding Uganda safari tours available.
From the thunderous power of the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, through the dense rainforests of Kibale and Bwindi, to the wildlife-rich plains and waterways of Queen Elizabeth National Park, this safari reveals Uganda as Africa’s true “Pearl.” Whether traveling in luxury or on a well-planned budget, guests enjoy professional guiding, carefully selected lodges, and immersive encounters that define an authentic Uganda primate and wildlife safari.
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Highlights

  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Game drives in Murchison Falls & Queen Elizabeth National Parks
  • Nile boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls
  • Kazinga Channel boat safari
  • Scenic drives through the Albertine Rift Valley
  • Big game viewing: elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, hippos
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle with professional guide

Includes/Excludes

  • Gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
  • Chimpanzee tracking permit (Kibale)
  • Park entrance fees
  • Game drives & boat safaris as per itinerary
  • Private 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Accommodation and meals as specified
  • Bottled drinking water throughout the safari
  • International flights
  • Uganda visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, souvenirs)
  • Optional activities not mentioned

Cancellation policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where you are met by your professional safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, enjoy a relaxed evening along the shores of Lake Victoria.

Overnight: Entebbe
Meal Plan: Dinner (depending on arrival time)

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Depart early for Murchison Falls National Park, traveling northwest through rural landscapes and woodland savannah. En route, stop at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience (optional but recommended).

Arrive in the park and continue to your lodge overlooking the Nile.

Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari in Murchison Falls

Enjoy an early morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, where you may encounter lions, elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and various antelope species.

In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise up the Nile to the base of the falls, passing hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. A guided walk to the top of Murchison Falls offers dramatic views.

Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Travel south through scenic countryside toward Kibale Forest, known for its exceptional primate diversity. Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your forest lodge.

Overnight: Kibale Forest area
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest

After breakfast, head into the rainforest for chimpanzee tracking. Watch these intelligent primates as they swing through the canopy, communicate, and interact in their natural habitat.

Spend the afternoon at leisure or enjoy an optional community or wetland walk.

Overnight: Kibale Forest area
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing crater lakes and dramatic Rift Valley scenery. Enjoy an afternoon game drive en route to your lodge.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Begin with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, a prime area for predators and large herds of wildlife. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its dense concentration of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and birdlife.

Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Travel south through the Ishasha sector, renowned for its tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Arrive in the afternoon and prepare for gorilla trekking.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early briefing, begin your gorilla trekking experience through dense rainforest terrain. Once a gorilla family is located, spend a magical hour observing them at close range—one of Africa’s most powerful wildlife encounters.

Spend the rest of the day relaxing at your lodge.

Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 10: Transfer Back to Entebbe – Departure

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Entebbe by road or optional domestic flight, marking the end of your Ultimate Uganda Primate & Wildlife Circuit.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

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