This 7-Days Uganda Wildlife And Primate Experience Safari commences and concludes at Entebbe international airport in Uganda. This remarkable Uganda tour promises exhilarating wildlife, primate, and cultural adventures filled with non-stop excitement. This meticulously planned Uganda safari offers an unparalleled wildlife expedition and ultimate primate experience, including face-to-face meetings with awe-inspiring gorillas and chimpanzees in their natural habitats. You’ll have close-up encounters with diverse African wildlife such as leopards, lions, elephants, and cape buffaloes, various primate species, numerous antelope species, and striking landscapes. The itinerary includes a visit to the Igongo cultural centre for an authentic African cultural experience. Bird enthusiasts will find this Uganda safari ideal for spotting numerous African bird species.
This week-long Uganda adventure encompasses visits to Kibale Forest national park for chimpanzee tracking, Queen Elizabeth national park for wildlife viewing and a Kazinga channel boat cruise safari, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park for mountain gorilla encounters, and concludes with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi. It’s a perfect tour to fully appreciate nature, explore abundant wildlife species, admire beautiful scenery, and observe numerous primate species including the remarkable mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. You’ll also have the chance to see African classics such as lions, leopards, elephants, African Caped Buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, and many others.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe international airport – Meet and greet and be transferred to your booked Hotel in Entebbe town
Your Uganda safari begins as you arrive at Entebbe international airport, where a company representative and your professional English-speaking safari guide will warmly greet you. You’ll be transferred to your booked hotel in Entebbe town, about 10-20 minutes’ drive from the airport. After checking in and freshening up, meet with our company representative and safari guide at the hotel reception for a briefing about your 7-days Uganda wildlife and primate experience safari.
If time permits, you’ll visit the Botanical gardens for a nature walk and then Lake Victoria, where you can spot water birds and get acquainted with Uganda’s natural beauty. Lake Victoria, the largest water body in Africa and second-largest freshwater body globally, is shared by three East African countries (Uganda, Tanzania, and Kenya).
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel (Mid-range)
Meal plan: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe city – Drive to Kibale Forest national park – Bigodi sanctuary swamp and community tour
After breakfast, load your luggage into the safari vehicle and check out of your lodge. Your Uganda tour continues as you journey to Kibale Forest National Park, renowned for its significant chimpanzee population of over 1500 individuals. The park, often called Africa’s primate capital, boasts over 13 primate species, more than any other national park or wildlife reserve in Africa. It’s also home to East Africa’s largest populations of the threatened L’hoest’s monkey and red colobus monkeys.
En route to Kibale Forest national park, you’ll enjoy views of tea estates, forests, and the legendary Rwenzori Mountain. Stop in Fort Portal City for lunch and a brief city tour before continuing to the park. After checking into your lodge, visit Bigodi Swamp for a nature walk and community experience.
Bigodi sanctuary swamp is a haven for bird lovers, with over 138 bird species and eight primate species. The swamp, managed by the local community, aims to preserve unique environmental features for future generations. During your walk, you’ll have the chance to spot various monkeys and bird species. The Bigodi community walk offers insights into local life, traditional activities, and harmonious coexistence with wildlife.
Accommodation: Isunga Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Day 3: Kibale Forest national park – Chimpanzee tracking safari experience – Drive to Queen Elizabeth national park – Visit Katwe salt mining community
Begin your day with a briefing at the park information offices about chimpanzee tracking guidelines. Then, set off on your guided forest walk to find the intelligent chimpanzees, our closest living relatives sharing 98.8% of human DNA. During this Uganda wildlife safari highlight, you may encounter other wildlife and bird species. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you’ll have a maximum of one hour to observe their behavior and take photos.
After your chimpanzee trek, enjoy refreshments and lunch before driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its diverse wildlife including over 95 mammal species and about 600 bird species. Before checking into your lodge, visit the Katwe community, famous for its traditional salt mining practices dating back to the 16th century. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in salt mining and learn about this centuries-old tradition.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meal plan: Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth national park – Morning game drive safari – Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel – Evening game drive safari
Your day starts early with a hearty breakfast before a morning game drive to spot wildlife such as Uganda Kobs, Waterbucks, Elephants, Cape Buffaloes, Lions, Warthogs, Leopards, and various primates and bird species. After lunch and a short break, enjoy a 2-hour afternoon boat cruise safari on the Kazinga channel, connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. Here, you’ll see numerous aquatic and land animals, as well as a variety of bird species.
Following the boat cruise, embark on an evening game drive to search for more wildlife and enjoy the sunset from the jungle. Evening game drives offer the best opportunities to see big cats and other predators as they begin to hunt.
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge (Mid-range)
Meal plan: Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth national park – Morning game drive safari – Game drive to search for the tree climbing lions – Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park
After breakfast, check out of your lodge and enjoy another morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Then, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park, stopping in the Ishasha sector to look for the unique tree-climbing lions. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famous for being home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas and is one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests.
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range)
Meal plan: Breakfast/ Lunch / Dinner
Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest national park – Mountain gorilla trekking experience – Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
Rise early, pack your essentials, and meet your safari guide for the highlight of many Uganda tours – mountain gorilla trekking. After a briefing session, begin your forest walk in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek duration varies, but once you encounter the gorilla family, you’ll have one hour to observe and photograph them. After receiving your trekking certificate, enjoy refreshments and lunch before driving to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxing boat canoeing safari.
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Rock Resort (Mid-range)
Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch /Dinner
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi boat canoeing – Return to Entebbe international airport
Start your day with a morning boat canoeing safari on Lake Bunyonyi, exploring its 29 islands and learning about their unique stories. After canoeing, begin your return journey to Entebbe international airport. En route, stop at Igongo cultural museum to learn about southwestern Uganda’s cultural heritage, and visit the Uganda Equator line for the water experiment and souvenir shopping. This marks the end of your 7-day Uganda wildlife and primate experience safari.
