13-Day Amazing Wildlife and Primate Trekking in Uganda

The 13-Day Amazing Wildlife and Primate Trekking in Uganda is one of the most comprehensive safari experiences in the Pearl of Africa. This journey takes you through Uganda’s most iconic wildlife and primate destinations including Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park.

The safari offers exceptional opportunities to track mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, encounter rhinos on foot, enjoy thrilling game drives, cruise along the Nile and Kazinga Channel, search for tree climbing lions, and experience Uganda’s diverse landscapes ranging from tropical rainforests and savannah plains to crater lakes and scenic highlands.

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to Hotel

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your safari guide and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, relax and prepare for your Ugandan adventure.

Accommodation: ViaVia Entebbe / 2 Friends Beach Hotel / Airport Guesthouse Entebbe

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

After breakfast, begin the journey to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking experience on foot.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls where the Nile River forces its way through a narrow gorge before plunging dramatically below.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison / Murchison River Lodge / Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Enjoy an early morning game drive across the northern plains of Murchison Falls National Park.

Look out for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, leopards, hartebeests, and Uganda kobs. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison / Murchison River Lodge / Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Delta Boat Cruise and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, enjoy a Nile Delta boat safari, one of the best birdwatching excursions in Uganda. You may spot shoebill storks, crocodiles, hippos, and a variety of water birds.

In the afternoon, enjoy another game drive in search of wildlife not seen during previous excursions.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Fort Murchison / Murchison River Lodge / Hornbill Bush Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, drive south through scenic western Uganda to Kibale Forest National Park.

Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge surrounded by lush forest vegetation.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After breakfast, participate in a chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park.

Later, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for birds, monkeys, and beautiful vegetation.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the crater lakes region.

After lunch, enjoy an evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains where wildlife is often active before sunset.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8: Morning Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with a sunrise game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, leopards, and antelopes.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of Africa’s largest concentrations of hippos.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 9: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector

Travel through the Ishasha Sector while searching for the famous tree climbing lions.

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and check into your lodge.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 10: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure.

Spend one unforgettable hour observing a mountain gorilla family in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 11: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the most beautiful lakes in East Africa.

Spend the afternoon relaxing, canoeing, birdwatching, or enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

Accommodation: BirdNest Resort Bunyonyi / Arcadia Cottages Bunyonyi / Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort / Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 12: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park and Evening Game Drive

After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park.

Enjoy an evening game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, giraffes, topis, and warthogs.

Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge / Kigarama Wilderness Lodge / Mpogo Safari Lodge / Mihingo Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 13: Walking Safari and Return to Entebbe or Kampala

Begin the day with a guided walking safari, one of the unique activities offered in Lake Mburo National Park.

After breakfast, start the journey back to Entebbe or Kampala with a stop at the Equator for photographs and lunch before arriving in the evening.

Accommodation: No Overnight Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

Murchison Falls National Park

• Hot Air Balloon Safari
• Sport Fishing on the Nile
• Bird Watching Safari
• Night Game Drive
• Nature Walks

Kibale Forest National Park

• Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• Crater Lakes Tour
• Coffee Experience Tour
• Community Cultural Visit

Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Lion Tracking Experience
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
• Maramagambo Forest Walk
• Katwe Salt Mining Tour

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Gorilla Habituation Experience
• Waterfall Trail Walk
• Community Village Visit
• Coffee Tour

Lake Bunyonyi

• Canoeing
• Island Hopping
• Ziplining
• Nature Walks
• Bird Watching

Lake Mburo National Park

• Boat Cruise
• Horseback Safari
• Mountain Biking
• Bird Watching Safari
• Night Game Drive