8 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari tours
This 8 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari tour
is an extraordinary expedition that will guide you to the most frequented national parks in Uganda. 8 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari tour will transport you to savannah national parks such as Murchison Falls National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, where you will observe various animals including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, hippos, warthogs, bushbucks, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi, lions, leopards, Nile crocodiles, and numerous bird species during the game drive and boat cruise. The 8-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari will include visits to Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where you will spend one hour seeing the endangered gorillas and chimpanzees in their native habitat.
Key Features of the 8 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari tours
Day 1: Pickup and transportation to Murchison Falls National Park
Day 2: Morning safari and afternoon boat excursion
Day 3: Transit to Kibale Forest National Park
Day 4: Chimpanzee hiking and transportation to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5: Morning safari excursion and afternoon aquatic expedition
Day 6: Transition to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 8: Departure for Kampala
Detailed itineraries
Day 1: Collection and transportation to Murchison Falls National Park
On the initial day of the 8 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari tours our driving guide will greet you according on your location to, provide a briefing on the safari, and commence the travel to Murchison Falls National Park. The route requires around 5 to 6 hours of driving, including a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for rhino tracking, followed by an additional break for lunch. Post-lunch, you will go to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, you will drive directly to the summit of the falls, where you will appreciate stunning vistas of the cascade, water splashes, and the picturesque landscape, among other sights. From the summit of the falls, you will proceed to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 2: Morning safari excursion and afternoon maritime voyage
Following day 2 of 8 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari tours, an early breakfast on the second day of the eight-day Uganda, you will convene with your driver-guide for a morning game drive in the park, where you will have the opportunity to observe various animals, including buffaloes, Jackson?s hartebeest, elephants, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda kobs, oribi, and warthogs, among others. Subsequent to the game drive, you will reconvene at the lodge for lunch.
Post-lunch, you will embark on an afternoon boat tour to the base of the falls, where you may observe hippos and crocodiles in the water, as well as various creatures along the coasts and aquatic birds. Following the boat tour, you will return to the lodge for supper and overnight accommodations.
Day 3: Travel to Kibale National Park
On the third day of the eight-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari, following breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and rendezvous with your driver-guide to commence the journey to Kibale Forest National Park. During the journey, you will partake in a lunch stop while appreciating breathtaking vistas of the crater lakes, Rwenzori mountain summits, and tea and banana plantations, among other sights. Upon arrival at the park, you will proceed to check into the lodge for supper and an overnight stay.
Day 4: Chimpanzee hiking and transportation to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Trekking for chimpanzees
Following an early breakfast on the fourth day of the eight-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari, your driver-guide will collect you from the resort and transport you to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations to adhere to whilst trekking. Following the briefing, you will commence hiking in the jungle with a knowledgeable park guide proficient in chimpanzee trekking routes. Chimpanzee trekking, lasting between 30 minutes to 4 hours, offers opportunities to observe many bird species, other primates, and diverse plant species. Upon locating the chimpanzees, you will be permitted to spend one hour in their natural habitat, providing an opportunity to observe their behaviors, witness their daily activities such as feeding, playing, breastfeeding, and resting, as well as to capture photographs and document remarkable moments. Following the one-hour interaction with the chimpanzees, you will return to the starting location to reunite with your driver-guide and proceed to the resort for lunch.
After lunch, you will check out of the lodge and meet your driver-guide for the ride to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will encounter magnificent vistas, and upon arrival, you will traverse the park to reach the lodge for supper and overnight accommodations.
Day 5: Morning game drive and lion tracking session, followed by an afternoon boat ride.
Morning safari expedition/lion tracking activity
Eight-Day Uganda Primate and Wildlife Safari
Tracking Lions in Queen
On the fifth day of the eight-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari, following an early breakfast, your driver-guide will collect you from the lodge for an exhilarating game drive in the Kasenyi plains, where you will have the opportunity to observe wildlife such as elephants, waterbucks, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and bushbucks, as well as predators including lions and leopards. Following the game drive, you will return to the lodge for lunch.
Afternoon maritime excursion
Following lunch, you will embark on an extraordinary boat tour down the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. On the boat ride, you will observe significant populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles in the water, as well as elephants, buffaloes, waterbucks, and warthogs drinking along the coasts. Additionally, you will see many water birds, including cormorants, hornbills, kingfishers, and fish eagles. Following the boat tour, which lasts approximately 2 to 3 hours, you will return to the lodge for evening leisure, dinner, and overnight accommodation.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
On the sixth day of the eight-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari, following an early breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and rendezvous with your driver-guide for a transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector, where you can observe tree-climbing lions resting on branches during the game drive. Following the game drive, you will have lunch and subsequently go to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival at the park, you will register at the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Gorilla trekking
On the seventh day of the eight-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will eat breakfast, prepare a packed lunch, and meet your driver-guide to proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on the rules and regulations of gorilla trekking. Following the briefing, you will be assigned a gorilla family to walk and commence your expedition in the jungle with a seasoned park guide. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park lasts between 30 minutes and 7 hours, contingent upon the gorillas’ location, as they frequently relocate in pursuit of food. While trekking, you will encounter various primate species, birds, and flora. Upon locating the mountain gorillas, you will have the privilege of spending one hour in their natural habitat, allowing you to observe their behaviors and habits, witness feeding and grooming activities, and capture photographs and videos to share with others after your safari. Following the one-hour encounter with the gorillas, you will retrace your steps to the starting point, where you will receive a certificate for your participation in gorilla trekking. Subsequently, you will reunite with your driver-guide for transportation to the resort for evening leisure, dinner, and overnight accommodations.
Day 8: Departure for Kampala
On the final day of the 8-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will partake in a leisurely breakfast, check out of the lodge, and rendezvous with your driver-guide for the ride back to Kampala. During the excursion, you will have lunch in Mbarara town, after which you will proceed with a stop at the Equator for photographs and souvenir purchases. You will travel from the Equator to Kampala, arriving in the early evening. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will transport you to Entebbe International Airport for your departing flight.
Conclusion of the 8-day Uganda primates and wildlife expedition