9 Day Tailor-Made Uganda Safari: Realm of the Primates
Our 9 Day Tailor-Made Uganda Safari “Realm of the Primates” luxury safari departs on the dates that work best for you. Throughout your journey, expert local guides will accompany you to ensure an enriching experience. Furthermore, you can fully customise the itinerary below to match your specific interests.
DAY 1: ARRIVE ENTEBBE, UGANDA
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your Hotel. Nicknamed the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda shines with stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all — half of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population.
Hotel No.5
DAY 2: KIBALE NATIONAL Park | INTO THE FOREST
Take a scenic drive through rolling hills dotted with tea estates to Kibale National Park, one of the most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Known for its 300 bird species and chimpanzee population, Kibale is home to 11 primate species. You may also spot mangabeys and a vast array of butterflies. Arrive at your Lodge amid Lake Kyaninga and the Mountains of the Moon.
Kyaninga Lodge | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3: KIBALE NATIONAL Park | DOMAIN OF THE CHIMPANZEE
Rise early this morning and make the short drive to the start of your chimpanzee trek. The chimpanzees feed high in the trees, so binoculars are a must. Barks of baboons occasionally pierce the forest silence as you make your way along the trail. Take a guided walk in the wildlife-rich Bigodi Forest swamp for an excellent chance to view birds, sitatunga, mongooses, bush pigs, otters, and bushbucks.
Kyaninga Lodge | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4: Queen ELIZABETH NATIONAL Park | UGANDA VIEWS
Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is home to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalo, and baboons. As you explore, enjoy magnificent views of the Rift Valley and look out for the famous tree-climbing lions. En route to your camp, you may opt for a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see the animals from the water. Finally, arrive at your camp to take in fantastic views of the Park and the Rwenzori Mountains.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5: Queen ELIZABETH NATIONAL Park | ELEPHANTS & MORE
Set out on morning and evening game drives through this majestic national Park. Because the region lies along a major migration corridor, you will encounter prolific plains game, including topi, Uganda kob, buffalo, and hippos. Furthermore, you can observe some of the largest elephant herds in the country, along with common sightings of spotted hyenas and occasional glimpses of leopards.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 | BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL Park | LUSH HILLS
Take a game drive as you leave the Park, with views of farmlands and local villages. Check in to your camp, the only one located within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From this luxurious home base, set off on gorilla treks to track down these magnificent mammals at their most natural, a rare sight experienced by only the most fortunate. An even luckier few might see these placid creatures passing through the Gorilla Forest Camp, as there are no barriers, redefining any close encounter you have ever had with wildlife.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL Park | GORILLA ENCOUNTERS
Spend the day tracking endangered mountain gorillas, spending up to an hour with these fascinating creatures and observing their surprisingly human-like interactions. Return to the Lodge with time to relax, or set out on another guided forest hike.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL Park | JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Continue tracking mountain gorillas by day and enjoying the amenities of your luxurious Lodge in the evening.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9: DEPART ENTEBBE
Fly to Entebbe and use a dayroom until your connecting flight.
Hotel No.5
