Explore Uganda’s incredible 12-days Uganda primates & wildlife safari with Pearl Nature Holidays, combining gorilla trekking, chimpanzee trekking, exciting game drives, and breathtaking landscapes. From the lush forests of Kibale and Bwindi to Uganda’s wildlife-rich savannahs, this journey offers unforgettable encounters with nature, wildlife, and local communities while discovering the beauty of the Pearl of Africa.
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a Pearl Nature Holidays professional safari guide. After a short briefing, transfer to your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe for relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay as you prepare for the adventure ahead.
Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
After breakfast, begin your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. En route, stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an exciting rhino tracking experience. Continue to Masindi for lunch before proceeding to Uganda’s largest national park. Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Morning Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise
Start the day with an early morning game drive across the wildlife-rich northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park. Search for elephants, lions, giraffes, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, waterbucks, and numerous bird species.
In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. The cruise offers excellent sightings of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and spectacular birdlife.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Visit the Top of the Falls and Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, visit the Top of Murchison Falls and witness the dramatic power of the Nile River as it squeezes through a narrow gorge before plunging below.
Thereafter, begin a scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy views of rural Uganda, rolling hills, tea plantations, and beautiful countryside landscapes. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Wetland Walk
After an early breakfast, report to Kanyanchu Visitor Centre for a briefing before embarking on a chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest.
Spend time observing chimpanzees and other primates in their natural habitat before returning for lunch.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, famous for its birdlife, monkeys, butterflies, and community conservation projects.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Kazinga Channel Cruise
After breakfast, depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah wildlife destination.
Upon arrival, enjoy a memorable boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where large concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and water birds can be observed.
Later, visit nearby communities before retiring to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7: Ishasha Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive through the famous Ishasha Sector, known for its rare tree-climbing lions. Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, and numerous bird species.
After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the scenic highlands of southwestern Uganda. Arrive in the evening for dinner and overnight.
Day 8: Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi
Following an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure.
Hike through dense rainforest under the guidance of experienced trackers until you locate a habituated gorilla family. Spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants before returning to the lodge.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Day 9: Second Gorilla Trekking Experience and Transfer to Kisoro
Today offers a second opportunity to trek a different gorilla family, allowing for a deeper appreciation of these incredible primates and increasing photographic opportunities.
After the trek, transfer to Kisoro Town for dinner and overnight.
Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park. Along the way, stop at Igongo Cultural Centre for lunch and an introduction to the rich Ankole culture.
Arrive in Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy an afternoon horseback riding safari, offering unique wildlife encounters in a tranquil setting.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 11: Game Drive, Guided Nature Walk and Boat Cruise
Begin the day with a morning game drive in search of zebras, impalas, elands, buffaloes, warthogs, topis, and other wildlife species.
Later, enjoy a guided nature walk for a closer look at the park’s flora and fauna.
In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on Lake Mburo to observe hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of aquatic bird species.
Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 12: Return to Kampala / Entebbe
After breakfast, begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe.
En route, stop at the Equator for photographs, souvenir shopping, and lunch. Continue to Entebbe International Airport for your departure flight or transfer to your preferred hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda safari.