10 Days Uganda Primates, Big Five Safari - 10 Days

A life-changing journey through Uganda’s wild heart from misty forests to roaring waterfalls and endless savannahs
This carefully crafted safari takes you deep into the soul of Uganda, where ancient rainforests echo with chimpanzee calls, mountain gorillas move silently through mist-covered jungles, and vast savannahs stretch into golden horizons filled with wildlife.
From the intimate encounters of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park and chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National Park, to the iconic game drives of Queen Elizabeth National Park and the thunderous power of the Nile at Murchison Falls National Park, every day reveals a new layer of Uganda’s raw beauty.
The journey is enriched with rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and peaceful relaxation in the crater lakes region of Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve.

Safari Highlights
• Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest
• Classic Big Game Safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Kazinga Channel Boat Safari
• Murchison Falls – The World’s Most Powerful Waterfall
• Top of the Falls Hike Experience
• On-Foot Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
• Cycling Safari in Lake Mburo National Park
• Crater Lakes Relaxation at Lake Nkuruba
• Scenic Uganda Road Journey

Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1 – Arrival in Uganda: The Beginning of the Journey
Your adventure begins upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, where you are warmly welcomed by your safari guide from Nkuruba Community Tours.
A short drive brings you to your hotel, where you settle in and begin to feel the rhythm of Uganda warm, welcoming, and full of life.
Accommodation: ViaVia Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 2 – Dive into the Savannah: Journey to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, travel through Uganda’s rolling countryside a mosaic of green hills, roadside markets and rural life toward Lake Mburo National Park a lunch stop at Kayabwe equator mark before proceeding to the park.
In the evening, the savannah comes alive. Go on your first game drive as zebras graze under golden light, giraffes move gracefully between acacia trees, and antelopes emerge into the fading sunset.
Accommodation: Leopard Rest Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner & Breakfast

Day 3 – Cycling with Wildlife & Descent into the Jungle
Wake up to the sounds of the wild and set out for an early game drive or an unforgettable cycling safari a rare chance to move quietly through wildlife territory and get close to zebras, giraffes, and impalas in their natural rhythm.
After this unique encounter, continue your journey south-west as the landscape transforms into misty hills and dense jungle leading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park — home of the mountain gorillas.
Accommodation: Ruhija Community Rest Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner & Breakfast

Day 4 – Gorilla Trekking & Journey to the Savannah Plains
Today unfolds one of the most powerful wildlife experiences on Earth.
You enter the ancient rainforest of Bwindi, guided through thick vegetation, tangled vines, and misty trails until you find yourself face to face with a gorilla family. For one unforgettable hour, you observe their behaviour — gentle, intelligent, and deeply human in their expressions.
After this emotional encounter, descend from the forest and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the vast savannah opens before you. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel a water highway alive with hippos, elephants, crocodiles, and hundreds of bird species.
Accommodation: Enshama Game Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast
Day 5 – Savannah Awakening & Crater Lake Escape
Rise early for a game drive across Queen Elizabeth’s golden Kasenyi plains. Lions rest in the shade, elephants move slowly across the horizon, and herds of buffalo and antelope shape the rhythm of the wild.
Later, journey to the peaceful Crater Lake region of Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve - a hidden sanctuary surrounded by forest, birdsong, and still waters.
Here, time slows down.
Accommodation: Lake Nkuruba Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Day 6 – Into the Primate Kingdom & Return to Tranquillity
After breakfast, enter the lush rainforest of Kibale Forest National Park one of Africa’s richest primate habitats.
Follow chimpanzee calls through the forest until you witness their fast-paced, intelligent world unfold before you grooming, playing, communicating, and swinging freely through the canopy.
Return to Lake Nkuruba for a second night surrounded by nature’s calm. Swim in the Crater Lake, walk forest trails, or simply sit and watch monkeys move through the treetops.
Accommodation: Lake Nkuruba Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner & Breakfast

Day 7 – Journey to the Northern Wilderness: Murchison Falls
Today, travel north into a completely different world the vast wilderness of Murchison Falls National Park.
Arrive in the afternoon as the Nile roars through the savannah. Optional evening game drive introduces you to this powerful ecosystem where elephants, giraffes, and lions roam freely.
Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meal Plan: Dinner & Breakfast


Day 8 – The Nile Experience: Game Drives, Boat Safari & evening game drive.
Wake up early for a game drive across the northern plains, where predators and herds share the open wilderness.
Later, take a boat safari along the Nile drifting toward the base of Murchison Falls, where the river is violently squeezed through a narrow gorge before exploding into thunderous white water.
Accommodation: Red Chilli Rest Camp
Meal Plan: Full Board

Day 9 – Exit through the Wild: Rhino Tracking & Final Safari Moments
Begin the day with a final game drive as you exit the park, soaking in your last views of the wilderness. Then embark on a guided hike to the Top of Murchison Falls - a final, breath-taking perspective of the Nile in its rawest form.
Continue your journey south with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a walking rhino tracking experience - a rare and intimate encounter with these endangered giants.
After lunch at Kabalega Diner, proceed to Entebbe and check in for your final night of rest.
Accommodation: ViaVia Guesthouse
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast

Day 10 – Departure: Farewell to Uganda
After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your international flight depending on your flight time.
You leave with more than memories you leave with the feeling of Uganda still alive in you: the mist of Bwindi, the calls of chimpanzees, the roar of Murchison Falls, and the quiet magic of the savannah at sunset.