Trip Info
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Suitable for solo travelers and groups
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This tour takes you through Uganda beginning inKampalaand will end in Entebbe.
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Additional accommodation could be arranged before and after the tour for an extra $
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Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle
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Can start any day
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Mid-range, private tour
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All meals included
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English
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15
Overview
Embark on an 8-Day Uganda Wildlife Safari and Primate Tour adventure featuring unforgettable wildlife safaris, gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, and scenic landscapes across the country’s top national parks.
This 8 day journey offers you some of the most popular destinations in Uganda such as Bwindi or Mgahingas for gorilla trekking, queen Elizabeth national park where you will see wildlife such as the wild cats, lions, climbing lions, Elephants among others, Kibale national park to track chimps and Murchison falls national park which is the largistant park in Uganda. This particular safari is one that you will remember for the rest of your life.
Highlights
- Can start any day
- Private tour
- Mid-range tour
- Can be customized
- Suitable for solo travelers
- Minimum age of 15 years
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Itinerary
Enhance your mood by having a pleasant cup of tea or coffee in the hotel facility of your choosen in Entebbe/Kampala city<![3]. Later, you will be transferred to your driver-guide for your exciting road trip to the Murchison’s Falls National Park.
The daily tour explores the north western part of Uganda through the highway connecting Kampala to Gulu. It will involve an en-route Rhino Encounter at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to walk with Rhinos in the wild. You will be able to explore in details the behavior of these animals and take pictures of the rhinos while in the natural scene.
After which you will proceed to Masindi for Lunch. In the afternoon, you will transfer to Murchison Falls Park which is the largest Park in Uganda and also hosts the strongest falls in the world. At Kichumbanyobo gate in the southern part of the park, you will both drive and have glimpses of some breathtaking Fauna. For overnight accommodation, you will have to check-in at the place that you reserved the previous day.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Best time to visit is during the dry season which is from December to February as animals are easy to see.
High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best WeatherJune and July (Less rain and lower temperatures)
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
Chimpanzee, Elephant, Giraffe, Lion, Buffalo, Hippo, Leopard, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Murchison River Lodge
- It is an accommodation that offers a medium range of services and is situated just outside the Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
After taking an early morning breakfast, you will be picked up by the driver guide from the lodge. You will embark on an early morning game drive that will take you through the northern part of the park. The 2-3 hours’ game drive experience through this game track enables you to view a rich number of faunas such as warthog, Rothschild’s giraffe, bush elephant, oribi, hartebeest, Uganda kob, lion, leopard, cape buffalo and birds.
You will go back to the lodge for lunch after your game drive. You will spend the whole day with an exciting launch or boat ride across at the Source of the Victoria Nile to the Murchison Falls. This comes with many varied interactions such as encountering the Nile crocodiles, hippos, different water birds among others.
At the base of the falls take pictures. After that, you go on to the climb and the destination is the peak. This will be done if the water level is low and will enable you to wade through the water from the docking point to where the tramping track begins. At the top of the jumper you will be able to enjoy magnificent views of the waterfalls.
Main Destination:
Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation:
Murchison River Lodge
- It is an accommodation that offers a medium range of services and is situated just outside the Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
As early as 7:00am you will have your morning breakfast before you set off to Kibale National Park through the stunning Albertine rift valley. You will proceed to Nguse River Camp to freshen up and have lunch. You will then continue to Fort Portal -> You may choose to take the city tour with the assistance of your guide and go to the park next. You will arrive late afternoon. You will then check in at the hotel for dinner and an overnight accommodation.
Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
The best time to visit is between January and February and June and July when the chimp trekking is easiest.
High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best WeatherJanuary to February and June to July (Least rain)
Wildlife in Kibale NP
Chimpanzee, Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Leopard, Hippo, Giraffe, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest
Accommodation:
Kibale Guest Cottages
- Self-catering mid-range cottage situated close to Kibale National Park, headquarters for chimp tracking.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
In the morning shortly after your breakfast, your guide will pick you up to take you to the briefing point where you will be informed on the dos and don’ts when with the chimpanzees. Depending on locations, it may take between 2-4 hours. You will then return to the lodge for rest and lunch. In the evening, a community guide will be arranged to show you around the wetlands and the community, which you will learn a lot from as we experience our culture.
In the evening you shall be taken back to the lodge for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Accommodation:
Kibale Guest Cottages
- Self-catering mid-range cottage situated close to Kibale National Park, headquarters for chimp tracking.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
You will start by having breakfast in the morning and then proceed and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park through Kasese. You will be arriving in the afternoon and then check in at the hotel before preparing for the boat ride along Kazinga Channel; a channel that gives you a close view of animals like elephants, buffaloes, hippos, crocodiles and some water birds. You will now go back to the lodge to clean up a little and have a short rest. In the evening you will be picked by your guide to take you for an evening game drive where you will be able to see lions, impalas, buffaloes, elephants among others. You will then go back to the lodge for supper and spend the night there.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To VisitJanuary to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High SeasonJune to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best WeatherJune to July and January to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
Chimpanzee, Elephant, Lion, Buffalo, Hippo, Leopard, Giraffe, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Cheetah, Zebra, Wildebeest, Wild Dog
Accommodation:
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
- A moderate budget lodge that is situated outside the Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
This means that you will wake in the morning for the coffee and head off hunting for lions and other animals in the wild. You will be returning back to the lodge for a breakfast and you will be checking out of the hotel. First, you will embark on a tour to the Kihihi Kanungu district. You will only get to the hotel in the afternoon and prepare to spend the night there, probably having your dinner there too.
Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
- This mid-range lodge is situated just at the edge of Buhoma, within the district of Kanungu, in the southern part of Uganda in close proximity to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
From your respective lodges, you will be required to attend a briefing at the park offices. Gorilla trekking rules will also be explained and the park official will assign one of the gorilla families during the briefing session. Following will be the actual trek which starts at 8 in the morning and canCTIONlast for 2 to 6 hours. After coming across the family of these apes, you will be allowed one hour to interact with them then go back. In the evening, get to enjoy the best of the Batwa cultural experience then eat and sleep.
Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To VisitJune-August & Dec-Feb (These are the periods when tracking gorillas is easy)
Dry Season: June to September, although the permits to see Gorillas are very limited.
Best WeatherJune to July and December to February (Less rainfall)
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Elephant, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Lion, Giraffe, Leopard, Cheetah, Buffalo, Zebra, Wildebeest, Hippo
Accommodation:
Buhoma Gorilla Camp
- This mid-range lodge is situated just at the edge of Buhoma, within the district of Kanungu, in the southern part of Uganda in close proximity to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Meals & Drinks:
- All meals included
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
It is recommended that you take your breakfast early in the morning and start your journey back. You will have a lunch break in Mbarara and photograph the equator before proceeding to Kampala.
When you arrive, you will either be taken to the agreed hotel or to the airport if you have a flight to catch.
Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
- Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
- Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
End of tour
- More space can also be arranged at an additional cost.
- You will be brought to the airport.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- • Park fees (For non-residents)
- • Gorilla permits (One per person, non-resident)
- • Chimp permits (One per person, non-resident)
- • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- • A professional driver/guide
- • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- • All Taxes/VAT
- • Roundtrip airport transfer
- • Food (As indicated in the day-by-day section)
- • Drinking water (On all days)
Cost Excludes
- • International flights (From/to home)
- • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- • Tips (Tipping guideline US$50.00 pp per day)
- • Souvenirs, Travel insurance and visas: (Souvenirs, Travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- • Government policy change to raise taxes and/or park fees
FAQs
The 8 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primate tracking Tour is an amazing tour that will allow you to explore the best of Uganda’s wildlife parks. Beginning in Uganda’s capital city, Kampala, you will visit Murchison, a fascinating national park renowned not only for the powerful waterfall but also for the abundance of lions, elephants, hippos, etc. You will then go tracking the chimps in Kibale National Park and then transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and launches. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the highlight of the trip, where visitors are granted a close view of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Last of it, the safari entails a return to Kampala and departure from Entebbe.
This means that this particular safari is the perfect chance to observe many different animals and birds in their natural environment. When in the Murchison Falls National Park you will be able to see elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards and many more especially along the Nile naughty hippopotamus and crocodiles. Kibale National Park is chimp and 12 other primate species with the likes of red colobus monkeys and L’Hoest’s monkeys. Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to the tree-climbing lions, large numbers of buffaloes and elephants and a variety of birds. The Bwindi impenetrable forest is home to the endangered mountain gorillas and this makes the trip more exciting.
This 8 days Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari entails moderate exercise, particularly when tracking the primates. Doing chimpanzee tracking in Kibale and gorilla trekking in Bwindi involves physically undertaking a forest walk on steep and rough terrains. Gorilla trekking, for instance may take several hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located. Still, trekkers of moderate fitness can make the journey and porters are always readily available to aid with the carrying. Cruises on the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park and Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park are easy because most of the exercise is limited to shooting with the camera while in the safari jeep or boat.
The 8 Day Uganda Wildlife & Primates Tour package entails the accommodation, meals, park and chimpanzee/ gorilla tracking fees, game drives, boat cruises, tours, and sightseeing, and transportation in a 4X4 safari vehicle accompanied by an English speaking driver/guide. Supply of water during game drives and the treks are also included in this category. Pre-existing conditions, additional baggage, travel insurance, additional meals, and all extra spending money are generally excluded from tour packages. Thus, it is always advisable to consult the operator that is offering the tour service to get a complete list of what is included and what is not included.
It goes without saying that having the right equipment is crucial for a comfortable and successful 8-Day Incredible Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari. Some of these are light coloured and breathable cloths, waterproof jacket, strong hike boots for tracking the primates, insect repellants, hat, sun cream/gel, binoculars/ camera with extra batteries and a compact day’s pack to carry all the necessary items in the trek. Due to the variations in climate within the safari, layering is advised. A pair of gloves can also help you hold on to vegetation while doing gorilla trekking in Bwindi which has a forested terrain.
This Uganda wildlife and primate tracking trek is suitable for those arriving during Uganda’s two dry seasons – June-August and December-February. There are also good Months for wildlife viewing because animals are often found around water sources and the trails used when trekking the chimpanzees and the mountain gorillas are not slippery. Although all the parks in Uganda can be visited throughout the year, there are slight variations depending on the season; the dry seasons (December to February and June to August) are generally less crowded but the trails may be slippery due to rains
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