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10-Day Uganda Primates & Game Safari

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Trip Overview

This 10-day Uganda safari starts in Kampala where you drive to Murchison Falls National Park. Murchison Falls National Park is crossed by the Nile and is the river that creates one of the most spectacular nature boat launches to the bottom of the powerful falls. From Murchison Falls National Park, your safari will continue to Kibale Forest National Park across woodland and forested landscape.

Kibale Forest harbours the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. No less than 13 different species are living in this small area, including black and white colobus monkeys, blue monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. More importantly, the dense forest host a population of more than 1,000 chimpanzees. You can see these great apes in their natural environment. You will then continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park – the second-largest national park in Uganda.

Finish this memorabl experience in the best way possible, at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the home of the famed mountain gorillas for your date with the so-called gentle giants..
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Uganda

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Arrival in Uganda

Welcome to Uganda. You will be met at the airport by a driver-guide who will transfer you to Kampala. Offload your bags and get ready for a delicious dinner which will be served in the hotel dining room.

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    Accommodation

    Emin Pasha Hotel4 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Entebbe International Airport to Emin Pasha Hotel

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Kampala

Day 2

Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

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Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park

The drive to Murchison is long, it will be broken up with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will track the incredible white rhinos on foot. Savour a light lunch at the sanctuary, either in the restaurant or as a picnic in the bush. Continue the drive until you reach the edge of the national park. You'll have dinner at the lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Paraa Safari Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

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    Restaurants

    Paraa Safari Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kampala

    Central Region

    Northern Region

    Nwoya

Day 3

Murchison Falls Game Drive and Boat Cruise

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Murchison Falls Game Drive and Boat Cruise

After a hearty breakfast, depart for a game drive through Murchison National Park. Return to the lodge for lunch and a break from your safari. In the late afternoon, head out again, this time on a boat cruise along the Nile. Before you head back to the lodge, you'll have the option to hike to the top of the falls for some stunning views.

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    Accommodation

    Paraa Safari Lodge3 star

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    Activities

    Murchison Falls National Park

    Murchinson Falls Boat Cruise and Hike

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Northern Region

    Western Region

Day 4

Travel to Kibale Forest National Park

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Travel to Kibale Forest National Park

Start with an early breakfast before the journey to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive today will take up the entire day. Along the way, you will stop at the Mountains of the Moon Hotel for lunch, named after the fabled mountains, the Rwenzori. You'll arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon. You can take a walk to stretch your legs when you arrive to admire the views.

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    Accommodation

    Papaya Lake Lodge4 star

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    Restaurants

    Papaya Lake Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Murchison Falls Uganda to Kibale National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Northern Region

    Western Region

    Kabarole

Day 5

Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Sanctuary Visit

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Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Sanctuary Visit

You are in for some monkey business today! Begin the day with a chimp tracking. You'll trek deep into the forest with a tracker in search of the chimpanzees. When you find them, you'll have time to observe their behaviours before returning. In the afternoon, you will visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary which is home to a variety of creatures, among them - primates, butterflies and birds. You'll learn about this unique climate and all that it attracts with your guide before returning.

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    Accommodation

    Papaya Lake Lodge4 star

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    Activities

    Chimpanzee Tracking

    Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

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    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Region

    Kibale

    Kampala

Day 6

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will make your way to Queen Elizabeth National Park which is close to Kibale. Upon arrival, you will check into Mweya Safari Lodge. You will have some free time to relax before you go on a tour of the Katwe Crater Lake in the early evening. This is one of the communities most reliable sources of income. You'll learn about the processes of harvesting salt.

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    Accommodation

    Mweya Safari Lodge5 star

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    Activities

    Katwe Crater Lake

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Region

    Mweya

    Kasese

Day 7

Game Drive and Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel

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Game Drive and Boat Safari on the Kazinga Channel

Your day begins early, after breakfast, there will be a game drive around Queen Elizabeth National Park where we head for the mating grounds of the Uganda Kobs. We search for the lions in their natural habitat, elephants, buffaloes and other animals before returning for lunch. In the afternoon, go on a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel, one of the most celebrated safari experiences in Africa!

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    Accommodation

    Mweya Safari Lodge5 star

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    Activities

    Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Boat Safari along Kazinga Channel

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Mweya Safari Lodge to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mweya

    Western Region

    Kasese

Day 8

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha

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Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Ishasha

Today you will make your way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector. The drive to Ishasha will act as a game drive as you will slowly make your way down south through the park in search of the famous tree-climbing lions. Lunch will be served and then you will exit the park and continue the drive. Upon arrival, you will check in at Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge.

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    Accommodation

    Bwindi Lodge4 star

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    Activities

    Explore the Ishasha Sector

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    Restaurants

    Bwindi Lodge

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Ishasha Wilderness Camp to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Mweya

    Western Region

Day 9

Gorilla Tracking and Nature Walk to Villages

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Gorilla Tracking and Nature Walk to Villages

Enjoy an early breakfast before heading out on your gorilla tracking experience where you'll trek for the morning and have an hour to watch these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. Depending on where the gorillas are this can take between 3 and 6 hours. In the afternoon, there is an optional guided nature walk to local villages where you will have the opportunity to meet, mingle and learn from local communities.

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    Accommodation

    Bwindi Lodge4 star

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    Activities

    Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

    Walking Tour of the Villages of BwindiOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Bwindi Lodge

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Region

    Kisoro

Day 10

Drive to Entebbe Airport & Departure

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Drive to Entebbe Airport & Departure

Today you will finish your Ugandan wildlife experience and make your way back to airport. Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing. En-route you will stop at the Igongo Country Hotel for lunch and then later at the equator line, which is a perfect spot for some last-minute photographs. You will arrive at the airport in the early evening.

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    Activities

    Equator Line Kayabwe

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    Restaurants

    Igongo Country Hotel

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    Transportations

    Off-Road from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Entebbe International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Western Region

    Mbarara

    Mpigi

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What’s included?

  • 9 nights accommodation
  • 11 activities
  • 9 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides
  • Trekking permits

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
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