7-Day Uganda Primate & Big Game Safari

Your safari adventure begins with an early morning pickup from Kampala or Entebbe by our professional guide. You'll drive north through Uganda’s countryside with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a memorable on-foot rhino tracking experience, where you will learn about conservation efforts while observing the endangered white rhinos in their natural habitat. After lunch, you will continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most diverse park. You'll visit the spectacular Top of the Falls, where the River Nile thunders through a narrow 7-meter gorge, creating one of Africa’s most powerful natural sights. Later, you will transfer to Fort Murchison Lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight, surrounded by sweeping views of the Nile.

You'll begin your day with an early morning game drive through Murchison Falls National Park’s northern sector. Watch for lions lounging under trees, elephants grazing, buffalo herds, and graceful giraffes moving across the savannah. After the game drive, you will head to the Nile River for a scenic boat cruise towards the base of the majestic Murchison Falls. Along the riverbanks, spot hippos wallowing, crocodiles basking, and colorful birdlife, including fish eagles and kingfishers. You'll enjoy stunning views of the powerful falls where the Nile squeezes through a narrow gorge with a thunderous roar, over night stay at Lodge.

After an early breakfast, you'll depart Murchison Falls National Park for a scenic drive south-west to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through diverse landscapes of rural villages, rolling hills, and fertile farmlands. You'll enjoy an en-route lunch and brief stops for refreshments and photography. You'll arrive in Queen Elizabeth National Park in the late afternoon, framed by crater lakes and the majestic Rwenzori Mountains. Depending on your preference and arrival time, you'll proceed for an optional evening game drive, offering chances to spot elephants, buffalo, antelopes, and predators as they become active at sunset. Later, you will transfer to your lodge to relax, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight, surrounded by the sounds of the African wilderness.

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kyambura Gorge for an exciting chimpanzee trekking experience. Accompanied by expert rangers, you'll descend into the lush forested gorge in search of habituated chimpanzees, while encountering other primates, birds, and unique plant life. The trek offers an intimate and educational encounter with our closest relatives in their natural habitat. After the trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you'll enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s best wildlife-viewing waterways. You'll observe large herds of hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birdlife along the banks. You'll return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay.

After an early breakfast, you'll depart for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. You'll enjoy a rewarding morning game drive across the open savannah in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, topis, and other plains game. After the game drive, you will continue south through scenic countryside and rolling highlands toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive offers beautiful views of terraced hills and rural villages. You'll arrive in Bwindi in the late afternoon or early evening, check in to your lodge, and relax as you prepare for the unforgettable gorilla trekking experience the following day. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at your lodge near the forest.

After an early breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on the highlight of your safari-gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Accompanied by experienced guides, you'll trek through the lush, misty rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. You'll spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat, capturing unforgettable moments of their social behavior and interactions. After the trek, you will return to your lodge for lunch, then drive to Lake Bunyonyi, often called the “Switzerland of Africa” for its stunning terraced hills, calm waters, and over 29 islands. This serene lake offers spectacular views, a peaceful environment, and the chance to relax after your gorilla adventure. You'll arrive in the evening, enjoy dinner, and stay overnight at a lakeside lodge.

After breakfast, you'll begin your day with a scenic boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi, gliding across its calm waters surrounded by terraced hills and over 29 islands. During the cruise, admire the breathtaking scenery, spot local birdlife, and learn about the communities living on the islands. After the boat excursion, you will depart for Kampala, enjoying a scenic drive through southwestern Uganda. You'll stop at the Equator line for photos and a fun demonstration of this famous geographical landmark. You will continue your journey through rolling countryside and small towns, arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon or evening. You'll conclude your 7-day safari with memories of Uganda’s gorillas, chimps, rhinos, big game, and stunning landscapes, followed by a drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe Airport.