8 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari

Wake up to the sounds of the forest and head out for an unforgettable chimpanzee trek. Your guide will lead you as you listen for their calls and watch them swing through the canopy. After this magical encounter, enjoy a guided nature walk through the Bigodi Wetland, a community project where you can spot more primates and birds while supporting local livelihoods.

After breakfast, we say goodbye to Kibale and make our way to the renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. The landscape transforms as we drive, and we’ll stop to admire the dramatic volcanic crater lakes. After settling into your lodge and lunch, we head out for an evening game drive, hoping to catch the predators as they begin their nightly routines.

Rise early for a morning game drive when the animals are most active. Keep your eyes peeled for lions, elephants, and herds of Uganda kob. Later, we trade the safari vehicle for a boat and embark on a cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This is your front-row seat to one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa, with countless birds and crocodiles lining the shores.

Today, we focus on the details. An optional morning birding excursion reveals the park's incredible avian diversity. In the afternoon, we embark on a unique lion tracking experience, learning from expert guides about the behavior and social structures of these magnificent cats.

We journey southwards today, traversing the famous Ishasha sector in search of its unique tree-climbing lions. After a picnic lunch, we continue our scenic drive, climbing into the highlands towards the world-famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, your gateway to the gorillas.

This is the day you’ve been waiting for. After an early breakfast and briefing, you will begin your trek into the ancient, dense forest. The hike can be challenging but is immensely rewarding. The moment you meet a gorilla family is pure magic—a deeply moving and humbling encounter you will carry with you forever. In the afternoon, you have the privilege of meeting the Batwa community for a captivating cultural performance.

We enjoy one last Ugandan breakfast before beginning our return journey to Kampala/Entebbe. We’ll break up the drive with a memorable stop at the Equator for photos and a fascinating demonstration before arriving at the airport for your departure flight, filled with memories to last a lifetime.