Uganda · Primate Tours

11-Day Uganda Primates Safari from Entebbe with Gorilla Trekking

11 Days Round trip from Entebbe Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Entebbe's Botanical Gardens and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Victoria
  • 02 Track chimpanzees in Budongo Forest's tropical landscape
  • 03 Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for a gorilla encounter
  • 04 Cruise the Kazinga Channel and the Nile for wildlife viewing
  • 05 Visit Lake Bunyonyi's islands and meet local communities and farmers

Embark on an 11-day Uganda primates tour from Entebbe, combining wildlife viewing, boat cruises, and cultural encounters across some of the country's most remarkable landscapes. Explore Entebbe's Botanical Gardens and Lake Victoria, track chimpanzees in Budongo Forest, and enjoy game drives and water-based wildlife viewing in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks. Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for gorilla trekking or a community tour, then discover Lake Bunyonyi, local farming life, and a guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park before ending in Kampala.

After the briefing, you'll trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to search for gorillas, spending an hour with them.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 11 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kampala, Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Victoria, Lake Bunyonyi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Entebbe and Lake Victoria Exploration

  • Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your guide will meet you and welcome you for the safari. You will then be driven to your hotel in Entebbe for check-in. Later in the day, you will explore various places in Entebbe, including the Botanical Gardens, and enjoy a boat ride on Lake Victoria.

Accommodation: Malakai Eco Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

2
Day 02

Drive to Murchison Falls National Park

  • After breakfast at the hotel, you will proceed to the safari vehicle to begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop in Masindi. You'll visit the top of the falls for a viewing experience and then check in at your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

3
Day 03

Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo and Nile Boat Cruise

  • After an early breakfast at the lodge in Murchison Falls National Park, you will head to Budongo Forest for a chimpanzee trekking experience. The activity includes a briefing and a trek into the tropical forest to search for chimpanzees. You may also encounter other primates and learn about the local plant species. After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Nile to the bottom of the falls to spot wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

4
Day 04

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Start the day with breakfast at the lodge in Murchison Falls National Park. After checking out, you'll embark on a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, searching for various wildlife species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, observing wildlife along the water shores. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Enganzi Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

5
Day 05

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

  • Begin the day with an early breakfast at the lodge. Then, engage in a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, spotting various wildlife. After the game drive, participate in a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see more wildlife and bird species. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Enganzi Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

6
Day 06

Drive to Bwindi National Park

  • Enjoy coffee or tea at the lodge in Murchison Falls National Park. After checking out, embark on a morning game drive to spot wildlife. Later, continue your drive to Bwindi National Park.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

7
Day 07

Gorilla Trekking or Community Tour in Bwindi

  • After an early breakfast at the lodge, you will proceed to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you'll trek into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to search for gorillas, spending an hour with them. Alternatively, you can opt for a community tour, interacting with locals and learning about their way of life. Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

8
Day 08

Drive to Lake Bunyonyi

  • After breakfast, your guide will drive you to Lake Bunyonyi. You'll enjoy views of terraced hills and take a boat ride to explore the islands. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan: Full Board

9
Day 09

Pygmy Cultural Tour and Mixed Farm Visit

  • After breakfast at Lake Bunyonyi, engage in a pygmy tour to interact with the locals and learn about their culture. You'll also visit local farms to see crop cultivation and livestock. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan: Full Board

10
Day 10

Drive to Lake Mburo for a Guided Nature Walk

  • After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy an evening nature walk with a ranger guide, exploring the park on foot and spotting various wildlife species. Later, proceed to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Eagles Nest Lodge

Meal Plan: Full Board

11
Day 11

Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Kampala

  • After a short morning game drive and breakfast at Lake Mburo National Park, continue your drive to Kampala. Your guide will drop you off at Serena Kigo to conclude the tour.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla habitat, Kazinga Channel waters, Lake Bunyonyi islands

Where this trip takes you

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest gorilla habitat, Kazinga Channel waters, Lake Bunyonyi islands

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Entebbe 8 cities · 11 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permits
  • Hotels during the safari
  • Boat cruises
  • Meals
  • Guide fees

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Personal expenses like water and laundry
  • Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Visas

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour start
Entebbe, Uganda
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 11 days finish where they began, in Entebbe.

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