10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Entebbe / Kampala → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls National Park → Kibale National Park → Queen Elizabeth National Park → Bwindi Impenetrable National Park → Lake Bunyonyi → Kampala / Entebbe

Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Your unforgettable Uganda safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel in Kampala or Entebbe by a professional safari guide from Abunda Discoveries Uganda.

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After a safari briefing, you will begin the scenic drive northwards through rural towns, local markets, and beautiful countryside landscapes towards Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area, Murchison Falls National Park.

Rhino Tracking Experience

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Your first major stop will be at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where wild rhinos can be seen. Accompanied by experienced rangers, you will enjoy an exciting guided rhino tracking experience on foot. This unique encounter offers an opportunity to observe southern white rhinos in their natural habitat while learning about rhino conservation efforts in Uganda.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After lunch en route, continue via Masindi town and proceed into Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, visit the dramatic Top of the fall, where the mighty River Nile forces itself through a narrow 7-meter gorge before plunging powerfully below. The thunderous roar and breathtaking views make this one of Uganda’s most spectacular natural attractions.

Accommodation

• Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Murchison Falls National Park

Morning Game Drive

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Rise early for a sunrise game drive across the northern sector of Murchison Falls National Park, renowned for its rich wildlife populations and expansive savannah plains. Accompanied by your guide, search for a wide variety of wildlife including:

• African elephants
• Lions
• Rothschild giraffes
• Buffaloes
• Leopards
• Jackson’s hartebeests
• Uganda kobs
• Oribis and warthogs

The early morning hours offer the best opportunities for predator sightings and excellent wildlife photography.

Afternoon Nile Boat Cruise

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After lunch and relaxation at the lodge, embark on an unforgettable afternoon boat safari along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. This cruise offers exceptional close-up wildlife viewing opportunities along the riverbanks. Common sightings include:

• Large schools of hippos
• Nile crocodiles
• Elephants bathing by the shore
• Buffaloes drinking at the river
• Numerous bird species including African fish eagles, kingfishers, bee-eaters, and herons

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. The boat slowly approaches the bottom of the falls where the Nile explodes through the gorge in dramatic fashion.

Accommodation

• Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Kibale National Park

Scenic Transfer to Western Uganda

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After breakfast, depart Murchison Falls and begin the scenic drive southwest towards Kibale National Park, home to Africa’s highest concentration of primates.

This full-day drive takes you through changing landscapes including:

• Traditional villages
• Rolling green hills
• Banana plantations
• Tea estates
• Rural farmlands

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. You will pass through Hoima town and continue toward Fort Portal, one of Uganda’s most scenic regions with views of the legendary Rwenzori Mountains, also known as the “Mountains of the Moon.”

Arrive in Kibale Forest area in the evening for relaxation and overnight.

Accommodation

• Kibale Bweza Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 4: Chimpanzee Trekking – Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Chimpanzee Trekking Experience

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Following an early breakfast, transfer to Kibale National Park headquarters for briefing by park rangers before beginning your chimpanzee trekking adventure.

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Kibale National Park is famously known as the “Primate Capital of the World” and hosts over 13 primate species. During the guided forest walk, you may encounter:

• Chimpanzees
• Black-and-white colobus monkeys
• Red-tailed monkeys
• Grey-cheeked mangabeys
• L’Hoest monkeys

The sounds of the forest and close interactions with chimpanzees create an unforgettable wildlife experience.

Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Walk

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After lunch, enjoy a guided community walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, a rich eco-tourism site famous for birdlife and primates.

Possible sightings include:

• Blue monkeys
• Vervet monkeys
• Butterflies
• Exotic birds
• Papyrus vegetation

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. You will also learn about local conservation initiatives and community development projects supported by tourism.

Accommodation

• Kibale Bweza Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 5: Kibale National Park – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, continue your safari to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah national park.

Along the way, enjoy:

• Scenic crater lakes
• Tea plantations
• Panoramic views of the Rwenzori Mountains
• Local communities and farmlands

Arrive in time for lunch at the lodge.

Optional Evening Game Drive

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Depending on arrival time, enjoy an optional evening game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, famous for large concentrations of wildlife and predator activity.

Wildlife may include:

• Lions
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Waterbucks
• Uganda kobs

Accommodation

• The Bush Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning Game Drive

Begin the day with an early morning safari drive through the Kasenyi sector. This wildlife-rich area offers excellent opportunities to spot:

• Lions
• Spotted hyenas
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Waterbucks
• Warthogs
• Various antelope species

Bird lovers may also enjoy sightings of numerous savannah bird species.

Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake Edward and Lake George.

This boat safari is one of the highlights of Queen Elizabeth National Park due to the extraordinary concentration of wildlife along the shores, including:

• Hippos
• Crocodiles
• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Water birds and migratory species

Accommodation

• The Bush Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After breakfast, travel south through the remote Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, internationally famous for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting on fig tree branches.

This region also offers sightings of:

• Buffaloes
• Topis
• Elephants
• Various antelope species

Transfer to Bwindi

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. Continue through the spectacular highlands of southwestern Uganda towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

Arrive in the Rushaga sector and relax at the lodge while preparing for the next day’s gorilla experience.

Accommodation

• Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 8: Gorilla Habituation Experience – Bwindi

Gorilla Habituation Adventure

Today marks the highlight of your Uganda safari.

10-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari Itinerary. After an early breakfast, proceed to park headquarters for briefing before entering the dense forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for the extraordinary gorilla habituation experience.

Unlike standard trekking, habituation allows visitors to spend up to four hours with a semi-habituated gorilla family alongside researchers and trackers.

This once-in-a-lifetime encounter offers:

• Close observation of mountain gorillas
• Insights into gorilla behavior and conservation
• Exceptional photography opportunities
• Immersive rainforest experience

After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation and reflection.

Accommodation

• Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 9: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, depart Bwindi and drive to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, often referred to as one of Africa’s most scenic lakes.

Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with numerous islands, Lake Bunyonyi provides the perfect place to relax after gorilla trekking.

Leisure Activities

Optional activities may include:

• Traditional dugout canoe rides
• Guided village walks
• Bird watching
• Swimming in the lake
• Cultural interactions with local communities

Accommodation

• Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Meals Plan: Full Board

Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala/Entebbe

Return Journey

Enjoy breakfast overlooking the peaceful waters of Lake Bunyonyi before beginning the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe.

Along the way, stop at the Uganda Equator crossing for:

• Photography
• Souvenir shopping
• Lunch break
• Equator water experiments

Continue to Kampala or Entebbe for evening drop-off at your hotel or Entebbe International Airport, marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda wildlife and primate safari with Abunda Discoveries Uganda.

Meals Plan: Break Fast & Lunch

Safari Price

US$ 5,650 Per Person

The Price Includes

Gorilla habituation permit

Chimpanzee trekking permit

Rhino tracking

Park entrance fees

Game drives

Boat cruises

Full board accommodation (FB)

Private 4×4 safari vehicle

Professional English-speaking driver guide

Bottled drinking water during the safari

Safari Excludes

•  International flights
•  Uganda visa
•  Travel insurance
•  Tips and gratuities
•  Personal expenses
•  Alcoholic drinks