Skip to content Experience the very best of Uganda on this 10 day Wildlife and Primate Safari that begins and ends at Entebbe International Airport. This adventure takes you deep into Uganda’s most iconic national parks and wildlife reserves from rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to big game viewing in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, and an unforgettable mountain gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
You’ll also relax by the serene Lake Bunyonyi and explore Lake Mburo National Park, famous for zebras and impalas. This safari perfectly blends thrilling primate encounters, spectacular landscapes, and authentic cultural experiences, a true celebration of Uganda’s natural beauty.
Your journey begins the moment you land at Entebbe International Airport, where a friendly Freundlich Safaris Uganda representative will warmly welcome you. After a short 10–20-minute transfer to your hotel on the shores of Lake Victoria, you’ll check in, freshen up, and receive a detailed briefing about your upcoming adventure.
If time allows, enjoy an optional visit to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, a tranquil spot filled with monkeys, colorful birds, and tropical flora, a perfect way to ease into Uganda’s vibrant wildlife.
Accommodation: Near Entebbe international airport
Meal Plan: Dinner
After an early breakfast, embark on your scenic journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exhilarating rhino tracking experience, the only place in Uganda where you can see rhinos in the wild.
With the guidance of an expert ranger, follow these gentle giants on foot for a truly unforgettable wildlife encounter. Continue to Kabalega Diner for lunch before heading to the park, where you’ll visit the Top of Murchison Falls an awe inspiring sight as the Nile River squeezes through a 7-meter gorge and plunges 43 meters below.
In the evening, enjoy an optional night game drive, a rare opportunity to spot nocturnal creatures like leopards, hyenas, and civets under the starlit African sky.
Accommodation Options: midrange or luxury accommodation around Murchison falls national park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise early for a morning game drive across the park’s open savannah. Keep your camera ready for elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, and numerous antelope species.
After lunch and a short rest, embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls. You’ll glide past hippos, crocodiles, and countless water birds while watching elephants and buffaloes drinking at the riverbanks a moment that defines the beauty of African wilderness.
Accommodation Options: same as day 2
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive south through Uganda’s picturesque countryside toward Kibale Forest National Park, known as the “Primate Capital of the World.” Along the way, enjoy rolling hills, tea plantations, and breathtaking views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Upon arrival, visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a community conservation project that offers incredible sightings of primates and over 130 bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco. You’ll also learn about local traditions like coffee roasting and banana gin brewing a wonderful way to connect with Uganda’s people.
Accommodation Options: Around kibale national park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before your chimpanzee tracking experience. With your ranger guide, follow chimpanzees deep into the tropical forest and spend an hour observing their fascinating behavior grooming, playing, and communicating with each other.
After this extraordinary experience, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where savannah meets crater lakes and volcanic plains. Settle into your lodge and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Accommodation Options: Around Queen Elizabeth national park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a sunrise game drive through the Kasenyi Plains, one of the park’s best areas for spotting lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and antelopes.
In the afternoon, take a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometer natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. Watch as hippos, crocodiles, and water birds line the shores while elephants and buffaloes come to drink a scene straight out of a nature documentary.
Accommodation Options: Same as day 5
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions, often found lounging in fig trees. Continue south toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
Arrive in the afternoon, check in to your lodge, and relax ahead of your much-anticipated gorilla trek.
Accommodation Options: Around Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the highlight of your safari, the mountain gorilla trek. After a morning briefing, set off with experienced rangers into the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek may take 2 to 6 hours, but the reward is extraordinary, spending one precious hour in the company of these gentle giants, watching them feed, play, and interact.
Afterward, drive to the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with small islands. Relax and unwind after days of adventure.
Accommodation Options: Around Lake Bunyonyi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend a relaxing morning by the lake. Optional activities include canoeing, swimming, or a guided nature walk to learn about local traditions. After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s smallest savannah park and the only one with zebras and impalas.
In the evening, enjoy a game drive or horseback safari for a fresh perspective on the park’s wildlife.
Accommodation Options: in or around lake Mburo national park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your final day with a guided walking safari to experience nature on foot, a thrilling way to observe animals up close while learning about their tracks and habitats.
After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe with a stop at the Equator monument for photos and souvenir shopping. Arrive in the afternoon for your flight home or post-safari relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
Airport pick-up and drop-off
Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
All park entrance fees
Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits
Rhino tracking experience at Ziwa
Game drives, boat cruises, and walking safaris
Transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
Professional English-speaking safari guide
Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
At Freundlich Safaris Uganda, we believe that every living creature deserves kindness and respect and that every traveler deserves an unforgettable experience.
Join us on this 10 day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Safari for the adventure of a lifetime, and let Uganda’s wilderness leave a lasting mark on your heart.
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