6 Days Uganda Primate Safari

April 8, 2024

6 Days Uganda Primate Safari

This 6-day Uganda Primate Safari safari is going to be awesomely rewarding when you visit Bwindi impenetrable forest, Kibale Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park. There are various views of stunning beauties at these destinations all of which are natural and on sight, they come with great memories.

Tour Highlights

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park.
Day 2: Chimp Trek & transfer to Queen Elizabeth
Day 3: Morning Game drive & Boat cruise.
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi & Batwa Visit.
Day 6: Departure back to Kampala.

Detailed Itinerary of the 6 Days Uganda Primate Safari

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park

On this day, your driver-guide will pick you up from the airport in Entebbe. Then, you’ll head to Kibale Forest National Park passing through the Lake Albert escarpments. Meanwhile, you enjoy the many fascinating views of the lake and other phenomena. You will have your lunch en route in either Mubende/Mityana and then proceed towards Kibale forest. Also, you’ll drive as you take photos of the scenic environment. When you arrive, depending on the time, you will take a visit to the Crater Lakes region. Finally, you’ll get to the hotel check-in and sleepover.

Dinner and Overnight: Chimpundu Lodge/Turaci Tree Tops/Kibale Forest Camp

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Take your early morning meal and head for briefing at the visitor center to trek the chimps. You’ll hike through the thick forest in search of the chimpanzee communities. On finding them, you will agree that they are surely related to humans. Also, you’ll see Various other primate species in the forest alongside the chimps. Head to the lodge for lunch and then pack your bags and leave for Queen Elizabeth in the afternoon. This will take you about three hours and you will still see wildlife as you approach the park and in the park itself. On arrival check in dinner, and overnight.

Dinner and Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge

Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

You will have a warm cup of tea and then head for the early morning game drive. This will allow you to view the early risers in the Kasenyi track. Thus, get a chance to view animals like lions, elephants, solitary buffalos, kobs, antelopes, and a lot more. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch then head for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. and you won’t miss seeing the birdlife. Return to the lodge for your dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Depart for Bwindi impenetrable National Park where you will be able to view the mountain gorillas closely. So this morning you will have breakfast and head for the car to your next destination. You will pass through the Ishasha sector so that you have a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions. On the way, you will have lunch and head to the park for check-in and have dinner and a night’s sleep.

Dinner and Overnight: Buhoma Lodge/Rushaga Havens Gorilla Lodge

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest and Visit the Batwa

With a packed breakfast and having had your delicious breakfast, meal you will then get into the car to drive to the briefing center. Consequently, you’ll know more about what is going to happen in the forest and how to conduct yourself. Thereafter, head to the forest to search for the primates and you’ll find them with help from the rangers. The rangers will give you an hour to spend with them.

Thus, use this time to monitor gorilla behavior, and how they relate and take as many pictures as possible. However, remember not to use cameras with flashlights to avoid frightening the gorillas. Thereafter, you will transfer to the lodge to freshen up and then head for the Batwa walk in the evening. This cultural walk will allow you to enjoy their vibrant dances and the various activities that they engage in. After a thrilling cultural encounter, head back to the lodge for dinner and evening relaxation at the previous lodge.

Day 6: Departure back to Kampala

Pack up your things and head to the dining for your breakfast meal and then be ready to transfer to Kampala. You’ll have your lunch en route in Mbarara town with a stop at the equator if you choose to. Here, you can do an equator experiment and visit a souvenir shop nearby. You will arrive in Kampala in the evening as we reach the very end of your safari.

End of The Tour