9-Day Primates & Plains Safari
9 days · from $6,340 · Chimpanzee tracking
About this safari
A 9-day deep-dive into Uganda’s primate hotspots and savannah plains — chimp trekking, gorilla tracking, Kazinga Channel cruise, Ishasha tree-climbing lions, and classic game drives across Uganda’s top parks.
Trip highlights
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Bigodi Wetlands walk
- Equator stop
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth
- Kazinga Channel cruise
- Tree-climbing lions in Ishasha
- Gorilla trekking
- Lake Mburo game drive
Day by day
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe Airport, meet your guide, transfer to hotel. Optional visits: Botanical Gardens or Wildlife Education Centre. Dinner included.
Day 2: Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
Scenic drive through tea plantations, arrive in Kibale. Evening relaxation or cultural visit.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetlands
Morning chimp trek, afternoon nature walk in Bigodi Wetlands. High primate density and excellent birding.
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Drive via the Equator. Evening game drive across the plains.
Day 5: Kazinga Channel Cruise & Game Drive
Morning Kasenyi Plains game drive. Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise with hippos, crocs, and water birds.
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector
Drive through Ishasha to spot tree-climbing lions. Evening in Bwindi.
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking
Early trek into Bwindi’s rainforest to meet a gorilla family. Afternoon rest or Batwa cultural visit.
Day 8: Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
Scenic drive, evening game drive or guided walking safari.
Day 9: Game Drive & Return to Entebbe
Morning game drive or Lake Mburo boat ride. Stop at the Equator. Airport drop-off.
What's included
Includes
- Airport transfers
- 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
- Chimpanzee tracking permit
- Gorilla tracking permit
- All park entrance fees
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Game drives
- Bigodi Wetlands walk
- Ishasha Sector game drive
- Nature walks
- Accommodation
- Full-board meals
- Ranger guide fees
- Equator stop
Excludes
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Extra activities not listed
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