Discover the 8-day Uganda Primate adventure, immersing yourself in the beauty of the pearl of Africa’s natural beauty. The 8-day Uganda primate safari is designed to bring you to a close encounter with a variety of wildlife and primates. The journey promises a remarkable adventure with man’s closest cousins, the chimpanzees and gorillas, in Uganda’s Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable National park. Traveling through the savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where visitors are presented with views of incredible landscapes, including the Rwenzori mountains, a variety of wildlife, and several bird species on a thrilling boat ride .
8 Days Uganda Primate Safari—Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventure
8 Days Uganda Primate Safari Highlights.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and Transfer to your Lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Kibaale Forest National Park
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Game drive and Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7: Mountain Gorilla Trekking Experience
Day 8: Morning game drive and return to Kampala
Detailed 8 Days Uganda Primate Safari—Gorillas, Chimps & Wildlife Adventure Itinerary (Day by Day)
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe & Transfer to your Lodge.
You will arrive in Uganda at Entebbe International Airport. Here you will be welcomed by our friendly guide, who will usher you into the beautiful country. You will have a short briefing ahead of your safari, after which you will transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe. Enjoy the rest of the day at your comfortable accommodation as you relax from the long layover flight.
Day 2: Transfer to Kibaale Forest National Park.
Wake up very early, and after a delicious breakfast , set off and transfer to Kibaale National Park ahead of the chimpanzee trekking . Driving through scenic landscapes of Uganda, you will encounter rolling hills via several cities on the Fort Portal-Mityana route . Along the way, you will enjoy an en route lunch, after which you will embark on your drive to Kibaale National Park, the world’s primate capital, with over 13 species of primates calling the tropical forest its home . Upon arrival, you will check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight .
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking Experience.
Today is a very interesting day where you will get to observe the chimpanzees in their natural habitat. After a very early breakfast, set out and head to the park headquarters, where you will receive a briefing about the chimpanzee trekking experience. Here you will also learn the rules of the chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, you will trace the footsteps of an armed ranger who will lead you through Kibale Forest; the guide will tell you about the park. The walk is totally rewarding, and you can encounter several other primates, including colobus monkeys, velvet monkeys, baboons, and so many others. The melodies from the wide variety of birds will entertain you through the walk, and you will later meet the chimps either playing or jumping from one tree after the other.
Observe them for one hour, after which you will then head back with very nice captions on your camera and meet your guide. Return to your accommodation for a hot lunch . In the afternoon, embark on a walk through the Bigodi swamp, where you will witness several other primates, including the bush babies and several other primates. Return to your accommodation for dinner and an overnight.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kibale Forest National Park for Queen Elizabeth National Park. After enjoying a hearty breakfast, embark on the journey to your next destination of this 8-day Uganda safari, chimpanzee wildlife, and gorilla trekking. Queen Elizabeth is known for its diverse landscapes of savannah vegetation and is a home to a wide variety of animal species. You will explore the park on an incredible game drive and boat safari where you witness the aquatic animals. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Game drive and Boat cruise on Kazinga channel
Start your day 5 on an adventurous morning game drive where you will head out catching the sunrise on your safari . Witness animals in Queen Elizabeth National Park as they go about their daily schedule; you will spot the big four, including elephants, lions, leopards, and buffalos. The game drive also brings you to a close encounter with towers of giraffes, several herds of Uganda Kobs, and warthogs among the many. Enjoy the drive through the savannah grasslands, after which you will return to your accommodation for a hot lunch before heading out for an evening boat ride. The boat ride on Kazinga channel is very exciting, and you get to witness several animals, including aquatic animals like hippos, crocodiles, and several bird species. Take time and take very nice photos along the channel that connects two lakes, Edward and Gorge .
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth National Park and head out to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home to the endangered gorillas. The journey promises a scenic view of the rolling hills and vast landscapes . Upon arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, you will check in at your accommodation, where you will enjoy dinner and an overnight .
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking Experience
Today is a highlight of your 8-day chimpanzee, wildlife, and gorilla trekking in Uganda. After enjoying a delicious breakfast , drive to the park headquarters. Here you will receive a briefing about the gorilla family and gorilla trekking rules, after which you will head into the forest in search of the endangered species. After locating the gentle giants, take about one hour to discover the unique behaviour of the majestic behaviour. As you observe the uniqueness of the giant gorilla, you will take captivating photos. After the unique, memorable experience, drive to Lake Mburo, where you will have dinner and overnight .
Day 8: Morning game drive and return to Kampala
Wake up early and embark on a thrilling game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, where you will witness several wildlife, including leopards, giraffes, zebras, impalas, warthogs, waterbucks, elands, and so many other animals. After the game drive, you will head back to Kampala, marking the end of your 8-day Uganda safari, chimpanzee, wildlife, and gorilla trekking.