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8 days Uganda Primate & Wildlife safari tour

5.0 (4 reviews) 8 days Free cancellation Private tour
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8 days Uganda Primate & Wildlife safari tour

About this activity

The Uganda wildlife safari takes you to Uganda’s major national parks including Murchison Falls national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Kibale Forest National park and Lake Bunyonyi in the south western Uganda.

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At a glance

Duration
8 days
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Written guide
English
Operated by
Friendly Africa Safaris

Ages: Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–80 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Free Wi-Fi internet in the vehicle
  • Included: All ground transportation and fuel
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Dinner
  • Included: Site entrance fees
  • Included: Breakfast
  • Included: Drinking water in the vehicle

Not included

  • Not included: Visas
  • Not included: International air fares
  • Not included: Activities / services not included in the itinerary
  • Not included: Alcoholic drinks / wines
  • Not included: Travel insurance cover

Itinerary

Day 1 · Transfer to Murchison falls national park.

  1. Murchison Falls National Park

    one day Admission included

    On this Uganda Wildlife Safari, travel from your lodge or from the airport by the company guide who will transfer you to Murchison falls national park, you will also enjoy the beautiful sceneries as you travel and also have your lunch in Masindi town en route. Then on your arrival, you will have an evening game drive where you will view many animals including the Kobs, Elephants, Lions, Buffalos, Leopards and many more.

Murchison River Lodge

Day 2 · Early morning game drive & an afternoon boat cruise.

  1. Murchison Falls National Park

    one day Admission included

    Have your breakfast at the lodge. Proceed for an early morning game drive. There you will have a chance to enjoy viewing many animals including the lions, leopards, birds, elephants, buffaloes, Among others. Continue to the afternoon boat cruise after lunch, having a chance of viewing many animals including; the crocodiles, hippos, birds and many more. Later, undertake a hike up to the top of the falls.

Murchison River Lodge

Day 3 · Transfer to Kibale National park.

  1. Kibale Forest National Park

    one day Admission included

    Have breakfast at the lodge as you prepare for a full day transfer to Kibale national park, you will have your lunch at fort portal town and visit Amabeere caves where you will enjoy unique crater lakes and falls, later proceed to Kibale national park for overnight stay.

Kibale Forest Camp

Day 4 · Chimp tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park.

  1. Queen Elizabeth National Park

    one day Admission included

    Early morning at 07:15 am, you will have breakfast then leave to Kibale forest National Park headquarters for a briefing. Enter into this beautiful lush forest for chimpanzee trekking. There you will have a good view of chimpanzees including other primates like the L’hoests, Colobus, Blue, and Red-tailed monkeys. In addition, you will find the grey-cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and several bird species, butterflies and various small insects, you will spend good time with these unique primates (chimps) as you try to interact and learn about their usual lives. you will finally retreat to your lodge to pick your luggage for a transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park via Rwenzori mountain and Kasese town.

Ihamba Safari Lodge

Day 5 · Early morning game drive, Katwe salt Lake and a boat cruise.

  1. Queen Elizabeth National Park

    one day Admission included

    Wake up early in the morning and enjoy your breakfast. Prepare for an early morning game drive within the park to sight numerous early risers including the kobs, antelopes, lions, elephants, buffaloes, birds and many more. Have your packed lunch and travel to Katwe salt lake. Proceed for an afternoon boat cruise where you will view crocodiles, hippos, birds, and many more. Later enjoy an evening game drive within the park as you proceed to the lodge.

Ihamba Safari Lodge

Day 6 · Transfer to the Bwindi national park and view tree climbing lions in Ishasha sector.

  1. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

    one day Admission included

    Have breakfast at your lodge. Then transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector. There you will get a chance of viewing tree climbing lions and many other animals including Oribis, red topis, waterbuck and monkeys. Proceed to the park having your packed lunch as you travel.

Bwindi jungle lodge

Day 7 · Gorilla trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

  1. Mabamba Swamp shoebill Watching Entebbe

    one day Admission included

    In the morning, assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing from the park rangers about the do’s and don’ts while with the gorillas. Then proceed for the memorable adventure in the forest. But this activity may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the animals. Meet and stay with the animals for a maximum of one hour. Descend from the jungles to the park headquarters and to your Lodge for lunch and relaxation. After which you will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy a canoe ride on the lake.

Bunyonyi safaris resort

Day 8 · Departure.

  1. Airport Transfer Entebbe

    8 hours Admission included

    Have your breakfast. Then embark on the safari back to Kampala having a lunch stop at Igongo Cultural Centre. And another stopover at the equator for photos and experiments. Then proceed to Entebbe for your evening flight or overnight at the lodge marking the end of your Uganda wildlife safari.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Pickup points

  • Unik Hotel
  • Latitude 0 Degrees Hotel
  • Hotel International 2000 Limited
  • Chez Johnson Hotel
  • Leisure Tec Hotel
  • G-One
  • Mestil Hotel & Residences
  • Kaazi Beach Resort
  • Kabira Country Club
  • Shangri-La Hotel Uganda Ltd.
  • La Grande Hotel
  • Hotel Top Five

and 149 more pickup points

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller ratings

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