10 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife

10 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Itinerary

Day 1: Depart from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park.

After breakfast, head to Murchison Falls. On the way, visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where they reintroduced White Rhinos to Uganda. Have lunch there and then continue to the park. You can either walk to the top of the falls or relax at the lodge.

Day 2: Morning safari and afternoon boat ride.

After breakfast, go on a safari in the Northern Sector to see giraffes, elephants, lions, and more. In the afternoon, take a boat ride on the Nile to spot crocodiles, hippos, and other animals. Stay at Pakuba Safari Lodge or a similar place.

Day 3: Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest National Park.

Drive for about 6 hours to Kibale Forest National Park. Enjoy lunch in Fort Portal town and then continue to the park, where you'll see the Rwenzori ranges and crater lakes.

Day 4: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale.

After breakfast, head to Kanyancu for a briefing before entering the forest to track chimpanzees. Learn about the park's flora and fauna. In the afternoon, visit the Bigodi community to see lots of birds. The Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary visit is a direct community-managed project. The money spent on the walk and local guiding fees goes directly to local families and community development projects like building schools and health centers, maximizing local economic benefit.

Day 5: From Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrive in time for lunch and either go on a game drive or relax at the lodge.

Day 6: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise.

After breakfast, go on a game drive along Kasenyi to see various animals. Later, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga channel to spot more wildlife. Stay at Mweya Safari Lodge or a similar place.

Day 7: Ishasha Sector exploration.

After breakfast, drive to the Ishasha Sector, known for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy morning and afternoon game drives. Stay at Ishasha Jungle Lodge.

Day 8: From Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Forest National Park.

After a morning game drive, head to Bwindi Impenetrable. Arrive in time for lunch and then take a guided community walk to visit the Batwa indigenous communities in Bwindi, schools, hospitals, and craft shops. Stay at an eco-friendly Lodge.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before embarking on a gorilla walk. Spend an hour with the gorillas in their natural habitat.

Day 10: From Bwindi to Entebbe.

After breakfast, take a bush flight to Entebbe. By choosing a shorter flight over a longer road transfer, you drastically cut the road time and carbon emissions of the final day. Arrive at Entebbe International Airport in time for your international flight. The drive takes about 8 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bush flight from Bwindi to Entebbe, which takes 1 hour, for an extra fee.