Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari - 9 days

Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls

Depart Kampala or Entebbe early in the morning and travel towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Enjoy a guided rhino tracking experience before continuing north towards Murchison Falls National Park. Arrive at your lodge later in the afternoon.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Murchison Falls

Day 2: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Cruise

Begin with an early morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park. Search for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions and other wildlife. After breakfast and relaxation, enjoy lunch before taking a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Murchison Falls

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and travel south towards Kibale. Enjoy a scenic journey through Uganda's countryside with a lunch stop along the way. Arrive at your lodge near Kibale in the evening.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Kibale

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Experience

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest for chimpanzee tracking. Explore the rainforest with experienced ranger guides while searching for chimpanzees and other primates. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi area for a guided wetland and community experience.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Kibale

Day 5: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park after breakfast. Enjoy the scenic crater-lake region before entering the park. After lunch, enjoy an afternoon game drive through the savannah in search of wildlife.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel

Start the day with an early morning game drive. Return to the lodge for breakfast before relaxing ahead of the afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Enjoy views of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and numerous bird species.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel towards Bwindi. Enjoy scenic views of southwestern Uganda and, where the route permits, a wildlife drive through the Ishasha sector. Continue to your lodge near Bwindi.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Bwindi

Day 8: Gorilla Trekking – Bwindi

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for the gorilla trekking briefing. Enter Bwindi's rainforest with your ranger guides and search for your assigned gorilla family. Spend the permitted time observing the gorillas before returning to your lodge.

Overnight: Lodge/Camp near Bwindi

Day 9: Bwindi – Lake Mburo – Kampala/Entebbe

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and travel towards Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy a short wildlife experience or scenic drive through the park depending on your departure schedule. Continue towards Kampala or Entebbe, with a stop at the Equator along the way before reaching your final destination.