6 Days Uganda primates and Wildlife safari

The 6 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari is a perfect combination of Uganda’s most famous wildlife and primate experiences. This safari takes you to Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, Queen Elizabeth National Park for classic game viewing and a boat cruise, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the unforgettable mountain gorilla trekking experience.

From tracking chimpanzees through tropical rainforest to searching for tree climbing lions in Ishasha and coming face to face with endangered mountain gorillas, this safari showcases the very best of Uganda’s wildlife and natural beauty.

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, depart Kampala or Entebbe and travel to Kibale Forest National Park. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, local villages, and scenic landscapes of western Uganda.

Arrive in the afternoon and check into your lodge. Spend the remainder of the day relaxing while enjoying views of the surrounding forest.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Walk

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kibale Forest headquarters for a briefing before starting your chimpanzee tracking experience.

Follow experienced guides through the forest in search of habituated chimpanzees. Once located, spend time observing their behavior as they feed, communicate, and move through the forest canopy.

After lunch, enjoy a guided nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a rich habitat for birds, monkeys, and other wildlife.

Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Turaco Treetops / Kibale Forest Camp / Isunga Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Boat Cruise

After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive offers spectacular views of crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, and the surrounding countryside.

Upon arrival, enjoy lunch before proceeding for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. The channel is famous for its large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species.

Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge / Elephant Hab Lodge / Enganzi Game Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha

Wake up early for a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains where you may spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and other wildlife.

After the game drive, continue through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its tree climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive while searching for these unique predators before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.

Accompanied by experienced guides and rangers, enter the rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek may take between one and six hours depending on the location of the gorillas.

Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas in their natural habitat before returning to the lodge.

Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge / Bakiga Lodge / Buhoma Community Haven Lodge / Gorilla Mist Camp

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Return to Entebbe or Kampala

After breakfast, check out and begin the return journey to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photographs, lunch, and souvenir shopping before continuing to your hotel or Entebbe International Airport. Arrive in the evening, marking the end of your safari.

Accommodation: No Overnight Accommodation

Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch

Optional Activities

Kibale Forest National Park

• Chimpanzee Habituation Experience
• Crater Lakes Tour
• Coffee Experience
• Bird Watching Safari
• Community Cultural Visit

Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Lion Tracking Experience
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge
• Katwe Salt Lake Tour
• Maramagambo Forest Walk
• Bird Watching Safari
• Sundowner Experience

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• Batwa Cultural Experience
• Gorilla Habituation Experience
• Waterfall Trail Walk
• Community Village Visit
• Bird Watching Excursion
• Coffee Experience Tour