10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari

Uganda is known for its friendly people and incredible diversity of landscapes and activities. On this 10-day journey, let us show you the best that Uganda has to offer from boat rides to the might Murchison falls and safaris on the savannah plains of queen Elizabeth national park to intimate meetings with the chimpanzees in kibale forest and gorilla encounters along the canopy covered trails of Bwindi forest.

  • DAY 1: Arrival at Entebbe Airport, pick up and overnight at the booked hotel

    Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, a Naseeb safaris assigned English speaking tour driver guide will receive and welcome you to Uganda the pearl of Africa.

    Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation. You will check in and take your rest recovering from jet lag, adjusting to time difference. Relax and take your rest.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: HOTEL OF YOUR CHOICE AROUND ENTEBBE, WE CAN HELP YOU TO CHOOSE AND BOOK.

    MEALS: DINNER

    DRINKING WATER

    TRANSFER TIME APPROMATELY  20 mins

  • DAY 2: Travel to ziwa for southern white rhino tracking and proceed to Murchison falls national park.

    Early in the morning, have breakfast and drive to Ziwa rhino sanctuary, once there you will proceed for an hour on foot rhino tracking. From Rhino tracking, head to Masindi town for lunch. After lunch, embark on the transfer to Murchison falls national park.

    The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison falls, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park where you will have a chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, elephants and then surely the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

    DRINKING WATER

    TRANSFER TIME APPROXIMATELY: 6-7 HOURS

  • DAY 3: Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip to the base of the falls.

    Have breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of uganda’s largest national park and be on the lookout for wildlife, bird species and return to the lodge for some rest and lunch. After lunch you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison falls where you will also see more animals including Hippos, nile crocodiles and several water birds. (optional extra cost) if interested continue with a hike to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable.

    Return to your accommodation and relax.

    ACCOMMODATION: PAKUBA SAFARI LODGE

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

    DRINKING WATER.

     

  • DAY 4: Drive to the top of falls and transfer to the edge of kibale forest national park

    We will have an early breakfast and then drive to the top of falls to truly appreciate the beauty and magnificence of the Murchison falls. From the top, we shall embark on a transfer that will see us overnight at the edge of kibale national park. The drive is quite long but incredibly scenic passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: CHIMPANZEE FOREST LODGE

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH DINNER

    DRINKING WATER

    TRANSFER TIME APPROXIMATELY 7- 8 HOURS.

  • DAY 5: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi wetland excursion.

    You will experience some serious primate business in Kibale national park, boasts the highest number of primate species in the world including chimpanzee live in the wild in Uganda which makes it a perfect place to spot them, an experienced ranger will take you on chimp tracking in the morning.

    The activity begins at 8:00 am with a briefing regarding the rules of trekking the chimps.

    Afterwards you will set off to search for them in the forest once you locate the chimpanzees you will have a full hour with them. You will then return to the lodge for lunch after proceed to Bigodi wetland excursion. The Bigodi wetland boasts of extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primates, it’s also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the area is the great blue turaco.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: CHIMPANZEE FOREST LODGE

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH DINNER

    DRINKING WATER.

  • DAY 6: Transfer to queen Elizabeth national park and afternoon boat trip on kazinga channel.

    After breakfast, you will leave for Queen Elizabeth national park. The drive will reward you with great views of Rwenzori mountain ranges as well as game viewing. You will have lunch at the booked lodge. In the afternoon, you will have a boat cruise on kazinga channel for 2 hours. This will take you past very large populations of Hippos and several other animals drinking water.

    The boat cruise offers you a great chance for photography, game viewing as well as bird watching. After there we will head back to your accommodation for dinner and night.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: THE BUSH LODGE

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.

    DRINKING WATER

    TRANSFER TIME APPROXIMATELY: 3-4 HOURS

  • DAY 7: Morning game drive and crater lakes.

    Begin the day with a game drive in the morning just after an early breakfast.

    Along the kasenyi and queen’s plains, there are chances of seeing elephants, lions, ug kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, and warthogs plus various bird species. The drive will take you upto lake George whereafter you return for lunch at the lodge. After lunch you will explore the crater lakes region with stunning calming views and later dine and slumber at your lodge

    ACCOMMODATION: THE BUSH LODGE

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.

    DRINKING WATER

  • Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi and pass by Ishasha sector for climbing lions.

    You will have an early breakfast and set off with a packed lunch (or have lunch in Ishasha) to Ishasha sector in search of climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when on ground) should you get to spot them the sight is picturesque and memorable. From Ishasha, we shall continue to the accommodation at the edge of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park arriving in the evening.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: LAKE MUTANDA RESORT

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER

    DRINKING WATER

    TRANSFER TIME APPROXIMATELY: 6-7 HOURS

  • DAY 9: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park and move out for community cultural tour

    Have breakfast and move to the ranger’s post.

    You will receive some briefying from a ranger guide on the dos and don’ts during trekking.

    Thereafter you will enter the Bwindi forest for your adventure. The time taken and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in its presence.

    The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable.

    Return to the accommodation, have lunch and relax abit then move out for community activity experience (batwa experience, coffee experience etc all at an extra cost depending on the activity you choose).

     

    ACCOMMODATION: LAKE MUTANDA RESORT

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER.

    DRINKING WATER.

  • DAY 10: Travel to Entebbe

    After an early breakfast, we shall check out and hit the road to Entebbe for your next flight or hotel of your choice.

     

    ACCOMMODATION: YOUR CHOICE.

    MEALS: BREAKFAST, LUNCH.

    DRINKING WATER.

    TRANSFER TIME APPROXIMATELY: 4- 6 HOURS.

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