11 Days Primates Jungle Tour Uganda | Wildlife Safari

Start your adventure with a boat ride across Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island, home to a sanctuary for rescued chimpanzees. After a short briefing, you will watch the chimpanzees during their feeding session and learn about their rehabilitation stories. You may observe unique behaviors such as clapping or vocalizing for food. In the afternoon, return to Entebbe or Kampala for dinner and an overnight stay.

Overnight: Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala (HB)

Travel north through Luweero and Masindi to Murchison Falls National Park. Cross the River Nile by ferry (if staying on the north side) and arrive at your lodge nestled in the park’s savannah or riverine forest.

Overnight: Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Camp / Sambiya River Lodge / Red Chilli Camp (FB)

Take an early morning game drive to spot giraffes, antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, and lions. After a relaxed breakfast and lunch, set out on an afternoon boat cruise on the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Look for hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks.

Overnight: Same lodge as previous night (FB)

Head south via Hoima and the scenic Albertine Rift Valley to reach Fort Portal. The journey is long but rewarding, passing tea plantations, crater lakes, and lush countryside.

Overnight: Ndali Lodge / Primates Lodge / Rwenzori View Guest House / Sky Tree House (FB)

After an early breakfast, head to the Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest. Besides chimpanzees, you may encounter red colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, blue monkeys, and bush babies. After lunch, take a guided walk in Bigodi Wetland, known for birds, butterflies, and community tourism.

Overnight: Ndali Lodge / Rwenzori View Guest House / Kanyanchu Campsite (FB)

Depart for Semuliki National Park to visit the Sempaya hot springs and interact with local Batwa (Pygmy) communities. Later, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a short game drive en route to your lodge.

Overnight: Mweya Safari Lodge / Jacana Safari Lodge / Institute of Ecology (FB)

Start the day with a game drive along Kasenyi Plains, where you may see lions, Uganda kob, elephants, and buffaloes. In the afternoon, cruise along the Kazinga Channel to see hippos, crocodiles, and waterbirds. A sunset nature walk offers a quieter perspective on the park’s birdlife.

Overnight: Same lodge as previous night (FB)

Enjoy a second chimpanzee tracking session (optional) or birdwatching walk. Then travel south through the Ishasha sector, looking for tree-climbing lions, before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Overnight: Gorilla Forest Camp / Lake Kitandara Tented Camp / Buhoma View Bandas (FB)

Begin the day with a briefing by park rangers before heading into the forest. The trek may take several hours, but the moment you find a mountain gorilla family, you’ll have one unforgettable hour in their company. Return to your lodge for a well-earned rest.

Overnight: Acadia Cottages / Lodge from previous night (FB)

Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest and most scenic lake. Enjoy a boat ride among its many islands, then continue through Kabale and Mbarara to Lake Mburo National Park. If time allows, enjoy an evening boat cruise.

Overnight: Mihingo Lodge / Mantana Tented Camp / Rwonyo Rest Camp (FB)

Set out early for a game drive in Lake Mburo, known for zebras, elands, and impalas. After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala. A stop at the equator for photos and souvenirs wraps up your safari before your airport transfer in Entebbe.