8 Days Best of Uganda Safari
Overview
Discover Uganda’s wild side on this unforgettable 8 day African safari that takes you deep into the rainforest habitats of Africa’s rarest primates. From tracking chimpanzees in the lush Kibale Forest and Kalinzu Forest to a once in a lifetime encounter with mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, this adventure is a primate lover’s dream. Add a visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a classic African wildlife experience and a relaxing boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.
 Highlights
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park
- Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary primate walk
- Chimpanzee trekking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Scenic drives through Uganda’s beautiful countryside
Included/Exclude
- Pick up and drop off in Entebbe
- 4x4 safari vehicle and professional English speaking guide/driver
- Accommodation and meals as indicated
- 1 Gorilla permit per person ($800)
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives, boat cruises, park entry fees
- Refreshments
Tour Plan
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you’ll be met by your safari guide and transferred to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can relax at the hotel or take an optional sunset walk along the shores of Lake Victoria.
Accommodation:
2 Friends Beach Hotel / Papyrus Guesthouse / Lake Victoria Serena Hotel
After breakfast, set off north towards Murchison Falls. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino tracking walk the only place to see wild rhinos in Uganda. Continue to Murchison Falls National Park and enjoy a short game drive en route to your lodge.
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Start with an early morning game drive on the northern bank, look out for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, and leopards. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls, spotting hippos, crocodiles, and diverse birdlife. Optionally, hike to the top of the falls for dramatic views.
Accommodation:
Pakuba Safari Lodge / Murchison River Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
After breakfast, drive south through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, and traditional villages to Kibale Forest National Park the primate capital of East Africa. Arrive and check into your forest lodge, with the evening at leisure.
Accommodation Options:
Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Guest House / Primate Lodge Kibale
Head to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing and then set out for chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest. Spot chimps up close as they feed, play, and swing through the canopy. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for birds, monkeys, and community tourism.
Accommodation Options:
Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Guest House / Primate Lodge Kibale
After breakfast, drive through the scenic crater lakes region toward Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive and enjoy a short game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, looking for elephants, buffalo, and Uganda Kob. Relax at your lodge overlooking the plains or the Kazinga Channel.
Accommodation Options:
Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi sector for lions, leopards, and herds of antelope. In the afternoon, take a classic boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, famous for its huge hippo pods, crocodiles, and abundant water birds.
Accommodation Options:
Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Rise early for the highlight of your safari, gorilla trekking! After a briefing, set off into the thick rainforest with your guide to find a habituated gorilla family. Spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Afterwards, transfer either to Kigali (for a cross border dropoff) or back to Entebbe for your outbound flight.
