12 Day Big Primate Safaris, the 12-day trip brings you to the big primate safari of Uganda, where the savannah meets the tropical rainforest. Expect to see some of the unique and interesting animals of the savannahs like lion, elephant, buffalo, giraffe, hippo, and leopard among other and up to 13 primate species, including gorillas and chimpanzees.
The above safari gives you chance to visit the most important and well known national parks of Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo National Park.
Day 1: Entebbe – Kampala
Welcome to Uganda, you will be picked by our guide from Entebbe International Airport for Accommodation in Kampala with sight-seeing of Kampala Capital city of Uganda.
Distance: 40km (1hour drive)
Medium range accommodation: cassia lodge /Africana (BB)
High range accommodation: Serena Lake Victoria Commonwealth Resort (BB)
Day 2: Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park
After your breakfast, we leave for Murchison Falls National Park, with an optional visit to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for Rhino tracking and proceed to Murchison Falls via the Top of the falls.
Distance: 350 km (about 6 hours)
Medium range accommodation: Pakuba Lodge / Fort Murchison (FB)
High range accommodation: Paraa safari/ Chobe lodge/ Nile safari lodge (FB)
Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park
Early morning game drive in Northern circuit of the Park and afternoon have an unforgettable boat cruise to the bottom of the Falls.
Medium range accommodation: Pakuba Lodge / Fort Murchison (FB)
High range accommodation: Paraa safari/ Baker’s lodge
Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park- Kibale National Park
After breakfast, we have a long drive to Fort Portal via Western Rift valley escapement through the Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom and arrive at the foot of the mountain of the Moon, enjoy the atmosphere of Fort Portal town.
Distance: 430 km (about 8 hours)
Medium range accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (FB
High range accommodation: Kyaninga lodge/ Ndali lodge/ Papaya Lodge(FB)
Day 5: Kibale National Park
Today after your very early, depart for Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, this is a lifetime experience that allows accompanying Kibale’s researchers and habituation at chimpanzee during their daily activities, thereby getting used to human presence without changing their nature. During your tour, expect to come across the chimps de-nesting (in their nocturnal nests) between 05:30 to 6:30, before them throughout the day till they make new nests and the night around 19.00. Dinner and overnight at hotel on Full Board
Medium range accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp / Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (FB)
High range accommodation: Kyaninga lodge/ Ndali lodge/ Papaya Lodge(FB)
Day 6: Kibale Forest- Queen Elizabeth National Park (Mweya sector)
Today, we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a mysterious view of the mountain of the moon. On our way, we pass on the equator famous for photos. Optional visit to Katwe the salt or evening game drive.
Distance: 157 km (about 3hours)
Medium range accommodation: Kasenyi game lodge / Bush lodge (FB)
High range accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge (FB)
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Mweya sector)
Early morning game drives and a boat trip along Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Medium range accommodation: Kasenyi Game lodge / Bush lodge (FB)
High range accommodation: Mweya safari Lodge/ Kyambura game lodge (FB)
Day 8: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park the home of the Mountain Gorilla. Accommodation for your overnight will depend on the permit location in Bwindi (FB)
Distance: 90 km to Buhoma sector (about 2hours)/ 180 km to NKuringo sector (about 4hours)
Medium range accommodation: BuhomaBandas/ Gorilla Mist/ Nkuringo camp (FB)
High range accommodation: / Mahogany spring / Buhoma lodge/ Chameleon Hill (FB)
Top-end accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Cloud lodge (on request)
Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Very early go for briefing and proceed for gorilla tracking. Accommodation for your overnight will depend on the permit location in Bwindi (FB)
Medium range accommodation: BuhomaBandas/ Gorilla Mist/ Nkuringo camp (FB)
High range accommodation: / Mahogany spring / Buhoma lodge/ Chameleon Hill (FB)
Top-end accommodation: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Cloud lodge (on request)
Day 10: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- Lake Bunyonyi
After your relaxed breakfast, proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, one of the dippest lakes in Uganda and place for relaxation. Dinner and overnight at your lodge
Distance: 110 km (about 3hours)
Medium range accommodation: Bunyonyi overland resort/ Bunyonyi Eco Resort (FB)
High range accommodation: Bird nest / Arcadia cottage (FB)
Day 11: Lake Bunyonyi- Lake Mburo
Today, we drive to Lake Mburo national park with a lunch stop on the way and arrive for a 1-hour boat in the afternoon.
Distance: 210 km (about 3hours)
Medium range accommodation: Rwackobo Rock / Mburo safari lodge /Arcadia cottage (FB)
High range accommodation: Mihingo lodge / Mantana Tented camp / (FB)
Day 12: Lake Mburo –Kampala or Entebbe
Early morning game walks to get face to face with animal or horseback in the morning, after your lunch and return to Kampala or Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for photo and experiment. Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Entebbe for your departure flight.
Distance: 350 km (about 5hours)
Note: Accommodations shall be based on client selection (luxury, Medium or low budget. All lodges have self-contained rooms and are selected as per the interest of the client.
Inclusive:
Transport in a 4wd Land cruiser with modified roof excellent for game viewing.
English speaking guide
Accommodation as listed in the program
Meals according to the program
Park entrance fees to the national parks, all mentioned activities: boat cruise in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth and Mburo, chimpanzee habituation experience and gorilla permits each
Exclusive:
International airfares
Entry visa Uganda50 USD
Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
Personal (medical/travel) insurance
Tips and gratitude to rangers, driver/guide, porter, and hotel staff, etc.
All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional, optional activities, souvenirs, etc