Do I need a visa for Uganda?

Yes. Most visitors need a visa, available online at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/.

Are gorilla and chimpanzee permits included?

Yes, all necessary permits (gorilla, chimpanzee, and golden monkey) are included in the package.

How fit should I be for the trek?

Moderate physical fitness is recommended for trekking activities; porters are available for assistance.

What’s the best time to travel?

All year round, though the dry seasons (June–September, December–February) are ideal for trekking.

What kind of vehicle is used for transport?

A comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle with an English-speaking professional guide/driver.

Uganda’s 9 Days Safari and Primates Adventure

Transportation
4x4 Safari Vehicle with professional English-speaking guide/driver
Accomodation
Mid-range or Up-Market Lodges
Departure from
Kampala / Entebbe (Hotel or Airport)
Best season
Feb, Mar, Apr & May
Tour type
Private Guided Safari (Can be customized for groups or individuals)
Meals
All meals included (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Minimum Age
12
Maximum Age
65

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Overview

Set out on a 9-day journey across Uganda’s most famous wildlife spots, from the powerful Murchison Falls to the green forests of Kibale and Bwindi, where you can find chimpanzees and mountain gorillas.
Experience rhino tracking, exciting game drives, gorilla and golden monkey trekking, and real cultural experiences with local communities.
Enjoy high-quality lodges, join guided safaris, and take in scenic drives through Uganda’s beautiful landscapes.

Highlights

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Hotel check-in & optional city tour
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary; Night game drive
Day 3: Water safari on the Nile & hike to Top of the Falls with sundowner
Day 4: Game drive & transfer to Kibale Forest; Bigodi community visit
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking & transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 6: Gorilla trekking & scenic transfer to Lake Mutanda Resort
Day 7: Golden monkey tracking & Batwa cultural experience
Day 8: Igongo Cultural Centre visit & Ankole cultural experience
Day 9: Return to Kampala; stop at the Equator and drop-off at Entebbe Airport

Day 1 :

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Pick up and transfer to the Hotel.

When you arrive at Entebbe International Airport, our tour guide will meet you and take you to your hotel. There, you can relax and take in the lively city views as you settle in.

You will enjoy meals of the day, and the hotel staff will make sure you are comfortable during your stay.

Accommodation: Kampala Serena Hotel

Day 2 :

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Branch to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking, check in at the Lodge and prepare for a Night game drive.

After breakfast, you will travel to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, you will stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking adventure.

The rhino tracking will last until midday, when you will have lunch.

After lunch, continue to Murchison Falls National Park and enjoy the scenic views of the South bank savannah woodlands. Take some photos to remember the experience. Later, head to the lodge to get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime night game drive. This unique adventure lets you observe African predators in action, guided by an armed ranger and spotlights, giving you the chance to see lions, hyenas, leopards, and rock pythons hunting at night.

Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge

Day 3 :

Early morning water safari on the Victoria Nile and an afternoon hike to the Top of Murchison Falls with a bush sundowner.

Early in the morning, the lodge staff will serve you breakfast before you head out on a water safari along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. On this trip, you’ll see animals like African Bush Elephants, giraffes, hippos, waterbucks, and many bird species as they come to the river, as well as Nile Crocodiles. Lunch will feature a local meal, followed by an afternoon drive to the top of Murchison Falls. Here, you can watch the Nile force its way through a narrow gorge, sending up a cool mist. Afterward, you’ll return to the lodge to relax, enjoy a bush sunset, have dinner, and rest for the night.

Accommodation: Pakuba Lodge

Day 4 :

An early morning game drive and a scenic transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and an evening visit to Bigodi community.

After you check out of the lodge, enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out on a short early morning game drive through the African savannah. You’ll see animals that made it through the night and catch a beautiful sunrise. Next, we’ll travel in our 4x4 vehicles to Kibale Forest National Park. Along the way, we’ll stop for lunch at a spacious and scenic restaurant in Hoima.

Kibale Forest National Park is famous for its many primate and bird species. When you arrive, you’ll go to the lodge to relax. Later, you can explore the Bigodi wetlands to discover their hidden beauty or visit the Bigodi local community.

You’ll also spot some of the most iconic bird species, such as the handsome francolin and great blue turacos, as they feed in the wetlands and nearby trees. In the evening, return to the lodge to rest and relax.

Accommodation: Turaco Treetops Lodge

Day 5 :

Chimpanzee Tracking and an afternoon transfer Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Breakfast will be served early in the morning at your lodge. Afterward, you will meet the park rangers, who will give you a briefing about the upcoming chimpanzee trekking activity.

With the ranger guides leading the way, you will head into the jungle. There, you will trek to find the chimpanzees and watch them in their natural habitat.

You will be able to see the chimpanzees up close. This activity will take up the whole morning.

In the afternoon, return to the lodge for lunch and check out. After lunch, you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check in at your new lodge, and have time to relax.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge Bwindi

Day 6 :

Gorilla Trekking experience & evening scenic transfer to Lake Mutanda Resort

After breakfast, you’ll meet with the park Rangers for a quick briefing on how to behave around the mountain gorillas. The Rangers will then guide you into the jungle to track these gentle giants. Getting close to the gorillas is an unforgettable experience.

The trek will last until the afternoon, after which you’ll enjoy a scenic drive to Lake Mutanda Resort. Here, you can relax in spacious rooms. Dinner will be served at sunset, and then you can rest for the night.

Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort

Day 7 :

Morning golden monkey tracking and a community visit with the Batwa experience

Breakfast will be served at the lodge early in the morning.

After breakfast, you will meet the rangers to get ready for golden monkey trekking. You will head into the jungle and walk along the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes, where you can see rare plants and animals.

The trek will take up the whole morning. Around midday, you will return to the lodge to rest and have lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the Batwa Pygmy community, who were relocated from the forests to help protect the gorillas. After the visit, you will go back to the lodge. Dinner will be served at sunset, and you can relax for the night.

Accommodation: Lake Mutanda Resort

Day 08 :

Drive to Mbarara for Igongo Cultural Centre and Ankole cultural experience with an evening night life experience.

Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge. Next, travel to the Igongo Country Hotel and Cultural Centre, where you can explore the history of the Banyankole tribe in the museum. Enjoy lunch at the hotel, then take an evening hike to the Eclipse Monument. Afterward, return to the hotel to relax and unwind for the night.

Accommodation: Igongo Country Hotel (Business Suite)

Day 09 :

Drive to Kampala with a stopover at Kayabwe equator point for shopping and transfer to Entebbe for the evening departure flight.

Enjoy breakfast before heading back to Kampala on a scenic drive. You will stop at the Kayabwe Equator Spot for coffee and shopping, then continue to Entebbe International Airport for your flight home.

Uganda’s 9 Days Safari and Primates Adventure

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