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8 Days Uganda Primate Tour & Wildlife Safari | Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking & Big Five Safari
8 Days Uganda Primate Tour and Wildlife Safari | 8 Days Uganda Safari, Gorillas Chimpanzees and Wildlife, 8 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari & Gorilla Trekking, Uganda Primate Safari, Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda, Bwindi Gorilla Trekking, Murchison Falls Safari, Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari
8 Days Uganda Primate Tour & Wildlife Safari
The 8 Days Uganda Primate Tour and Wildlife Safari is one of Uganda's most complete safari adventures, combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park, thrilling wildlife encounters in Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, plus rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
This unforgettable Uganda safari showcases the country's incredible biodiversity, taking you from the mighty River Nile to tropical rainforests, vast savannahs, crater lakes, and the legendary mountain gorillas of Bwindi.
Perfect for wildlife lovers, photographers, birdwatchers, and adventure travelers, this safari offers the ultimate African wildlife experience in just eight days.
Safari Highlights
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Murchison Falls National Park Game Drive
- Nile Boat Safari to the Bottom of Murchison Falls
- Queen Elizabeth National Park Wildlife Safari
- Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
- Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha Sector
- Scenic drive through Uganda's countryside
- Optional departure via Kigali or Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your professional safari guide and begin your journey north.
Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot, completing another member of Uganda's Big Five.
After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area.
If time permits, visit the Top of Murchison Falls where the River Nile squeezes through a narrow seven-meter gorge before plunging over 40 meters.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
Start your morning with a sunrise game drive across the northern savannah.
Look out for:
- Lions
- Leopards
- Elephants
- Giraffes
- Buffaloes
- Jackson's Hartebeests
- Uganda Kobs
- Oribis
- Hyenas
After lunch, enjoy a spectacular boat cruise along the River Nile to the base of Murchison Falls.
Along the riverbanks, expect to see hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife including the iconic African fish eagle.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls National Park and journey southwest through tea plantations, rolling hills, and traditional villages to Kibale Forest National Park, Africa's Primate Capital.
Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking & Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on an unforgettable chimpanzee trekking adventure.
Spend one magical hour observing habituated chimpanzees in their natural rainforest habitat.
After lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in the evening.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Safari & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise
Rise early for a game drive through the Kasenyi Plains.
Search for:
- Lions
- Elephants
- Buffaloes
- Uganda Kobs
- Waterbucks
- Warthogs
- Hyenas
- Giant Forest Hogs
- Leopards (if lucky)
Return for lunch before enjoying a two-hour boat safari along the famous Kazinga Channel, home to one of Africa's largest concentrations of hippos together with crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and over 600 bird species.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 6: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, drive through the southern Ishasha Sector, famous worldwide for its rare tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy another game drive before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Today is the highlight of your safari.
After an early briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers, trek into Bwindi's ancient rainforest searching for a habituated gorilla family.
Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants as they feed, groom, play, and interact.
After the trek, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, often called the "Switzerland of Africa," for relaxation.
Dinner and overnight overlooking the lake.
Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi – Kigali or Entebbe Departure
After breakfast, enjoy the scenic drive to Kigali International Airport (approximately 4–5 hours) or return to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
This flexible departure option makes the itinerary ideal for travelers with flights from either Uganda or Rwanda.
End of your unforgettable Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari.
Package Includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Rhino tracking
- Seven nights' accommodation
- Full Board meals
- Park entrance fees
- Nile boat cruise
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- All game drives
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water
- Ranger guide fees
Package Excludes
- International flights
- Uganda and/or East African Tourist Visa
- Travel insurance
- Laundry services
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the best Uganda primate safari?
Yes. This itinerary combines Uganda's three flagship primate experiences—rhino tracking, chimpanzee trekking, and gorilla trekking—with exceptional wildlife safaris in two of the country's premier national parks.
Can I fly out through Kigali?
Yes. Many travelers choose to finish in Kigali because it offers a shorter drive from Bwindi compared to returning to Entebbe.
What wildlife can I expect?
Expect mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, rhinos, lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, tree-climbing lions, and more than 1,000 bird species across the parks.
What is the best time to visit Uganda?
Uganda is a year-round destination, but the dry seasons from June to September and December to February generally provide the best conditions for gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, and wildlife viewing.
Why Book with Ultimate Wild Safaris?
Ultimate Wild Safaris specializes in tailor-made Uganda safaris that combine gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, wildlife safaris, birdwatching, and cultural experiences. Our knowledgeable local guides, comfortable safari vehicles, and carefully selected lodges ensure an unforgettable journey through the Pearl of Africa.
Tour Overview
Availability
Nov 18- Mar 17
Duration
8D/7N
Pickup Location
pickup avaiable from airport, train and also cruise
Language
English
Car PickUp
Available
Tour Guide
Included
Included
- Experienced and qualified guide
- Breakfast
- SightSeeing
- Hotel Accomodation
Excluded
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Camp Fire
- Sports Elements
Itenary
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9:00 AM
Arrival on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife safari.
Welcome for your 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife safari into Uganda to view game in the wilderness, trek gorillas and chimpanzees in the rainforests.
Our representative and safari guide on your tour into Uganda will pick you up on arrival at Entebbe International Airport. Meet and greet and briefly share the Uganda safari experiences and best way to achieve your Uganda safari expectations.
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8:00 AM
Travel To Fort Port portal on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife safari
Your 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife adventurous safari into Uganda sets in motion after breakfast.
The safari driver will pick you up and begin travel to Fort Portal traversing through indigenous communities’ crop estates, bush lands and wetlands before checking into your hotel on the edge of Kibale rainforest in time for lunch.
Make use of the rest of afternoon to walk through indigenous communities and get Uganda safari experiences in the countryside and to acclimatize to the natural setting.
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9:00 AM
Chimpanzee tracking on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife Safari
Your Uganda safari guide will drop you at Kanyanchu chimpanzee tracking starting point in time for registration, briefing about chimpanzee tracking regulations and brief introduction to the rest of tracking members.
Rangers’ escorts shortly ascend with you deep into the rainforest and you traverse corners with clues of chimpanzee presence.
On your personal note explore in your own way and discover your version of how the different wildlife species coexist with each other.
The ranger guides are well equipped with skills and knowledge to make chimpanzee-tracking safari in Uganda one of the most memorable experiences of your life.
Interaction with the chimpanzees once sighted is restricted to maximum one hour within which you grasp as much knowledge and experiences as you can.
You will visit a community based wildlife sanctuary on the edges of the park to explore and experience the everyday relations between the communities and the wildlife.
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09:00 AM
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife Safari
Today your travel to Queen Elizabeth Park begins shortly after breakfast. The travel takes you some scenic land features with craters and crater lakes standing out.
You will wander through large banana / plantain estates to cheers of playing kids by the roadside. On clear days you sight snow-covered peaks of the Ruwenzori; a giant very visible from all corners.
This day’s Uganda tour takes you to Lake Katwe and your visit the salt mining works to get physical geographic experiences.
You will check into your hotel in time to observe one of the most stunning sunsets, such a kind visible on tour of Uganda.
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09:00 AM
Queen Elizabeth National Park game viewing safari & explore the Kazinga Channel on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife Safari
The excitement of game viewing on tour of Uganda starts long before first light of the day. Your safari guide picks you up and you travel into the wilderness. You wander in the grasslands and traverse the Edward rift in search of the most beautiful wildlife sightings. Kasenyi circuit is so ideal to give a try and encounter large herds of grazing herbivores often with predators following in their footmarks scheming for an opportunity to strike.
The 2-hour afternoon boat cruise is one of the must do activates on tour of Uganda for it gets travelers at an arm’s length close to wildlife.
You may opt for a sunset game viewing drive or relax in the comfort of your hotel and enjoy unique feelings of tour into Uganda
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09:00 AM
Travel To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park & Trek Mountain gorillas on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife Safari
Set out of the hotel after breakfast and begin on travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will wander through the Ishasha plains and explore the Edward flats and the search may discover prides of lions perched in the fig tree branches.
You will check into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and discover a place like no other on earth. Shortly, the site guide will escort you through a community walk to interact with indigenous people and share life experiences.
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09:00 AM
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park Gorilla Trekking on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife Safari
The excitement of trekking gorillas is not easy to explain. Your guide on tour of Uganda will escort you to the gorilla trekking start off point in the morning. The trekking teams shortly set out for the thick jungles with ranger escorts.
You will wander in the wilderness and the rangers will traverse the thickets travelling in the footpaths of gorillas.
The rainforest is very vibrant with wildlife other than the gorillas and the gorilla trekking teams explore and discover the inter dependence of wildlife species.
You will spend maximum one hour observing, learning about, taking photos of and interacting with the gorillas keeping within the recommended safe distance.
You will shortly set out for your hotel on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi to refresh, cool off and allow lake breezes sooth your tired bodies.
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09:00 AM
Travel To Entebbe International airport and fly out on 8 Days 7 Nights Uganda primate Tour and Uganda wildlife Safari
You will set out in the morning after breakfast on your travel out of the gorilla zones and wander through the beautiful Ankole plateaus teeming with large herds of long horned Ankole cattle.
Your travel will break at the equator line crossing point to grab unique Uganda safari photo opportunity.
You will arrive in Kampala city and your guide on tour of Uganda will escort you to the place of your choice to end your safari in Uganda.
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