8-Day Uganda Primate Trek & Safari

Uganda bird watching tours

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

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.

Accommodation: Chimpundu Lodge | Meals: B, L, D

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive & Kazinga Channel

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.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge | Meals: B, L, D

Day 3: Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trek & Game Drive

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.

Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge | Meals: B, L, D

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

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.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge | Meals: B, L, D

Day 5: Mountain Gorilla Trek in Bwindi

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.

Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge | Meals: B, L, D

Day 6: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Journey to the rolling savannahs of Lake Mburo National Park. After lunch, enjoy a game drive where zebras, impalas, and giraffes roam freely.

Accommodation: Kigambira Safari Lodge | Meals: B, L, D

Long horned Ankole cows

Day 7: Lake Mburo to Entebbe

Begin with a final morning game drive, then transfer back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator for lunch and photos.

Accommodation: No.5 Boutique Hotel | Meals: B, L

Shoebill in Mabamba swamp

Day 8: Shoebill Trek & Departure

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.

Meals: B, L

  • Expert English-speaking guide & private 4×4 safari vehicle with Wi-Fi
  • Domestic transfers & park fees
  • 1 Gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
  • 1 Chimpanzee trekking permit (Kyambura)
  • Bigodi Wetlands walk
  • Game drives in Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo
  • Boat safaris on Kazinga Channel
  • Shoebill birding excursion (Mabamba Swamp)
  • All accommodations as listed (luxury lodges)
  • All meals as specified
  • International flights & visas
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • Premium alcoholic beverages