Begin your adventure with an early departure to Kibale Forest, home to the world’s highest concentration of primates. After lunch, explore the Bigodi Wetlands, a sanctuary rich with birdlife and monkeys. Return to your luxury lodge to unwind.
The 8 Day Uganda Primate Trek and Safari is an immersive journey that combines some of the most remarkable wildlife experiences in Uganda, focusing on primate encounters, scenic landscapes, and rich cultural interactions. This safari takes you through lush rainforests, open savannahs, and wetland ecosystems, offering a well balanced mix of adventure and relaxation.
Your journey begins with a transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, widely known as the primate capital of the world due to its high concentration of primates. Here you will explore the Bigodi Wetlands, a vibrant ecosystem filled with monkeys and birdlife. The safari continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park where game drives across the Kasenyi plains and a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel introduce you to elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos, and crocodiles in one of Uganda’s most diverse ecosystems.
A highlight of this safari is chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, a unique forested valley often referred to as the Valley of Apes, followed by a journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In Bwindi you will experience the unforgettable moment of trekking through dense rainforest to encounter mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, one of the most powerful wildlife experiences in Africa.
The adventure continues to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its peaceful environment and populations of zebras, giraffes, and antelopes, before returning to Entebbe. The safari concludes with a visit to Mabamba Swamp where you will search for the rare shoebill stork, a must see for bird lovers and nature enthusiasts.
Begin your adventure with an early departure to Kibale Forest, home to the world’s highest concentration of primates. After lunch, explore the Bigodi Wetlands, a sanctuary rich with birdlife and monkeys. Return to your luxury lodge to unwind.
Enjoy a scenic transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, famed for its varied wildlife and dramatic landscapes. Experience a game drive in Kasenyi plains, spotting elephants, lions, and antelope. In the afternoon, take a sunset boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife spectacles, where hippos, buffalo, and crocodiles thrive.
Venture into the “Valley of Apes” for a chimpanzee trek in Kyambura Gorge, a lush ecosystem alive with primates and birdlife. After lunch, continue exploring the park with another game drive for more big game sightings.
Travel into the misty hills of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half the world’s mountain gorillas. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in community life with the Ride 4 a Woman project, a cultural experience supporting local women through crafts, dance, and storytelling.
The highlight of your journey: a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek. Hike through dense rainforest until you come face-to-face with a gorilla family — a deeply moving and unforgettable wildlife encounter. Return to your lodge for rest and reflection.
Journey to the rolling savannahs of Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, enjoy a game drive where zebras, impalas, and giraffes roam freely.
Begin with a final morning game drive, then transfer back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for lunch and photos.
Conclude your adventure with a visit to Mabamba Swamp, one of Africa’s best birding hotspots, in search of the prehistoric Shoebill stork. After lunch, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your onward flight.
African Expert Safaris is a locally based tour company specializing in tailor-made safaris across East Africa. From gorilla trekking in Uganda and Rwanda to wildlife experiences in Kenya and Tanzania, we design journeys that are well planned, reliable, and shaped around each traveler.