10 Amazing Days of Wildlife and Primate Trekking Safari in Uganda
fromThe 10 Amazing Days of Wildlife and Primate Trekking Safari in Uganda is one of the most interesting safaris that you will ever head-on in the pearl of Africa. The safari will combine both wildlife and primate safaris which means that you will be able to visit the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and then see chimpanzees in Kibale forest national parks. The 10 Amazing Days of Wildlife and Primate Trekking Safari in Uganda will take you to other interesting national parks of Uganda for game viewing or boat cruise safaris as you engage in various tourism activities that are associated with each park.
Tour Summary: Wildlife And Primate Trekking Safari
Day 1 Transfer to Murchison fall national park.
Day 2 Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise.
Day 3 Transfer from Murchison falls national park to Kibale forest National park
Day 4 Morning Chimpanzee trekking
Day 5 Game drive and boat cruise.
Day 6 Forest walks and chimpanzee tracking.
Day 7 Transfer to Bwindi Forest National park.
Day 8 Gorilla trekking and community walk
Day 9 Transfer from Lake Mburo National park.
Day 10 Game drive and transfer to Kampala.
Destinations to visit during the Wildlife And Primate Trekking Safari
Murchison falls national park
The 10 Amazing Days of Wildlife and Primate Trekking Safari in Uganda will take you first to Murchison falls national park which is the most visited and biggest national park in Uganda with over 451 bird species and then over 67 species of mammals. The park is only 5 hours away from Kampala and has got several gates at the entrance. The park offers a lot of attractions including boat cruises and a game drive where you will see animals such as kobs, elephants, giraffes, lions, and crocodiles and have a view of the powerful waterfalls called Murchison falls found within the park.
Kibale Forest National park
This safari will take you to Kibale Forest National Park which is referred to as the primate’s capital of Africa. The park has got over 14 primate species and it covers 795 square kilometers. Here visitors will have an opportunity to meet the chimpanzees and other primates, and be able to participate in chimpanzee trekking activities where they will be able to see habituated chimpanzees within the forest. Visitors can also engage in a chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest national park in addition to birding and guided walks to explore the unexploited Bigodi wetland which is around Kibale Forest National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National park
Gorilla trekking is the most sought-after activity by visitors taking safaris in Uganda and Africa in general. The 10 Amazing Days of Wildlife and Primate Trekking Safari in Uganda will take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda which harbors more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas. The park is valuable and it has got over 19 habituated gorilla families that are available for gorilla trekking by visitors. There are 4 gorilla trekking regions of Bwindi that include Rushaga, Ruhija, Nkuringo, and Buhoma and all these are available for trekking, visitors can as well engage in a gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi which gives them four hours of seeing the gorillas.
Queen Elizabeth National park
As we are still exploring Uganda, the Safari will take you to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is known for its wildlife, including African buffalo, Ugandan kob, hippopotamus, giant forest hog, warthog, Nile crocodile, African bush elephant, African leopard, tree-climbing lions, and chimpanzees. It is home to 95 mammal species and over 500 bird species. The area around Ishasha in Rukungiri District is famous for its tree-climbing lions, whose males sport black manes.
Lake Mburo National Park
Lake Mburo National Park is where you will enjoy the game drives and be able to spot leopards, zebras white-tailed mongooses among others. Visitors will get a chance to take a boat cruise on Lake Mburo and see a variety of animals including hippos crocodiles, side-stripped jackals, leopards, hyenas, and antelopes along with site different bird species. Other attractions and activities for your 2 wonderful days of the great tour to Lake Mburo National Park include the Rubanga forest walks, visiting the salt lick, horseback riding, nature guided walks safaris, and quad biking to sport the game among others.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Jungle
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Activity Level Challenging
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Group Size Small Group
This 10 Days primates and wildlife safari in Uganda will guarantee you a visit to Uganda’s top national game parks such as Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi anad Lake Mburo national parks and carrying out the major activities.
The 10 days primates and wildlife safari in Uganda will cover Murchison falls national park experiencing wildlife through game drives and boat cruise.
Depart Murchison and transfer to Kibale forest national park for chimpanzee tracking and birding safari, after kibale precede to Queen Elizabeth national park through the lush country side for yet another wildlife experience, witnessed through game drive in the park and boat cruise on Kazinga channel boat cruise.
Depart Queen Elizabeth national park and transfer to Bwindi forest national park via Ishaha , if you are lucky you could have sight of the tree climbing lions. Arrive at bwindi forest national park, carry out gorilla trekking and community walk. Later depart bwindi forest and heading to Lake Mburo National park the closest national park to Kampala the Capital. Explore the wildlife and activities at Lake Mburo and later end your tour.
- An English speaking guide
- Transport on 4×4 safari car
- Accommodation on full board meal plans
- Park entry and activities
- Gorilla permits and chimpanzee tracking permits
- Travel insurance
- Visa fees
- Accommodation before and after safari
- Alcohol
- Photography accessories like cameras etc.
- Tips
- Laundry
- Day 1 Transfer to Murchison fall national park.
- Day 2 Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise.
- Dy 3 Transfer from Murchison falls national park to Kibale forest National park
- Day 4 Morning Chimpanzee trekking
- Day 5 Game drive and boat cruise.
- Day 6 Day 6: Forest walks and chimpanzee tracking.
- Day 7 Transfer to Bwindi Forest National park.
- Day 8 Gorilla trekking and community walk
- Day 9 Transfer from Lake Mburo National park.
- Day 10 Game drive and transfer to Kampala.