12-Day Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari Encounter
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe & Optional Shoebill Excursion
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, where Uganda’s warm breeze and lakeside charm greet you. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an optional excursion to Mabamba Swamp for a chance to spot the elusive shoebill stork, a prehistoric-looking bird found in papyrus wetlands.
Day 2: Ziwa Rhinos & Murchison Falls
Begin your journey north with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking on foot—an exhilarating conservation success story. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, and hike to the Top of the Falls, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge in a thunderous display.
Day 3: Safari & Nile Boat Cruise
Enjoy a morning game drive across Murchison’s savannah, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, and more. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Nile, gliding past hippos, crocodiles, and water birds toward the base of the falls.
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest
Travel south to Kibale National Park, a lush rainforest renowned for its primate diversity. Settle into your lodge surrounded by towering trees and forest sounds. Arrival at Kibale: The forest greets you with a chorus of birds, cicadas, and distant primate calls. You are now in one of Africa’s most biodiverse primate havens, home to 13 species including the iconic chimpanzees.
Day 5: Chimpanzees & Bigodi Swamp Walk
Track chimpanzees in Kibale’s dense forest, observing their social behavior and expressive faces. In the afternoon, explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community-run haven for birds, monkeys, and rich biodiversity. cultural encounters, and a chance to support local conservation efforts.
Rise early to join expert trackers on a thrilling walk through the forest. With luck, you will lock eyes with a chimpanzee in the wild—a moment that stays with you forever.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth & Evening Game Drive
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse ecosystem. Upon arrival, enjoy an evening game drive, scanning for buffalo, antelope, and predators against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Day 7: Safari & Kazinga Channel Cruise
Start with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, then unwind with a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, elephants, and birds gather in spectacular numbers.
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and sanctuary for nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas. Prepare for the ultimate primate encounter.
Day 9: Gorilla Tracking & Batwa Cultural Experience
Embark on a life-changing gorilla tracking trek, coming face-to-face with a gorilla family in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, engage with the Batwa community, learning about their forest traditions through music, dance, and storytelling.
Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi Retreat
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, a serene haven of terraced hills and island-dotted waters. Enjoy a boat ride to Punishment Island, steeped in local legend, and relax with stunning views and fresh breezes.
Day 11: Lake Mburo & Night Safari
Head to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its acacia woodland and zebras. After settling in, embark on a night safari, a rare chance to spot nocturnal wildlife like bush babies, leopards, and porcupines.
Day 12: Nature Walk & Departure
Start the day with a guided nature walk, learning about Lake Mburo’s flora and fauna. Later, drive to Kampala or Entebbe, depending on your flight schedule. Drop-off at the airport or hotel marks the end of your unforgettable journey through Uganda’s wild heart
