5-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari

5-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Safari

This 5-day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari by Wild Planet combine classic wildlife viewing, a unique horseback safari, mountain gorilla trekking, and chimpanzee tracking.

Safari Overview

This 5-day Uganda Wildlife and Primate Encounter Safari by Wild Planet combine classic wildlife viewing, a unique horseback safari, mountain gorilla trekking, and chimpanzee tracking. The journey takes you to Lake Mburo National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park—three of Uganda’s most iconic safari destinations.

You will enjoy game drives, a night safari, horseback riding, boat cruises, and unforgettable encounters with endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. Expect to see wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, antelopes, and a rich variety of bird species. This safari is ideal for travelers with limited time who want a rich and immersive Ugandan wildlife experience.

Safari Highlights

• Evening and night game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
• Horseback riding safari among zebras and antelopes
• Scenic boat canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi
• Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• Game drives and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Wild Planet professional safari guide meets you for a warm welcome and transfers you to your hotel in Entebbe (10–20 minutes’ drive).

After check-in and relaxation, your guide briefs you on the safari. If time permits, enjoy an optional visit to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens and the shores of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest freshwater lake and the source of the River Nile.

Accommodation Options:

• Via Via Guest House (Standard)
• 2 Friends Beach Hotel (Mid-range)
• Protea Hotel Entebbe by Marriott (Luxury)
  Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Entebbe – Lake Mburo National Park – Evening & Night Game Drives

After breakfast, depart for Lake Mburo National Park, stopping at the Uganda Equator Line in Kayabwe for photos and a fascinating water experiment demonstrating hemispheric forces.

Continue to the park, check in to your lodge, and enjoy lunch. In the late afternoon, set out for an evening game drive, followed by an exciting night safari. Spot zebras, impalas, giraffes, buffaloes, elands, and—after dark—nocturnal animals such as leopards, hyenas, civets, porcupines, and bush babies.

Accommodation Options:

• Rwakobo Rock Lodge (Standard / Mid-range)
• Mihingo Safari Lodge (Luxury)
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Lake Mburo – Horseback Safari – Lake Bunyonyi – Bwindi Forest

Start the day with a 2-hour horseback riding safari, guided by experienced rangers. This peaceful activity allows you to view wildlife up close without disturbing the environment. Zebras, impalas, and elands often approach curiously.

After breakfast and check-out, drive south with a stop at Igongo Cultural Museum to learn about the heritage of the Ankole people. Continue to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest lake, for lunch and a canoe boat ride exploring its scenic islands.

Later, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.

Accommodation Options:

• Broadbill Forest Camp (Standard)
• Bakiga Lodge (Mid-range)
• Silverback Lodge (Luxury)
  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before your mountain gorilla trekking experience. Hike through dense rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family and spend one magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat.

After the trek, enjoy lunch and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time to relax at your lodge.

Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages (Standard)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking – Return to Entebbe

Rise early and drive to Kalinzu Forest Reserve for chimpanzee tracking. After a briefing, enter the forest with expert guides to search for chimpanzees and other primates such as red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and olive baboons. Spend up to one hour observing the chimpanzees once found.

After the trek, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Entebbe International Airport, with a stop for lunch en route.

This marks the end of your 5-Day Uganda Wildlife & Primate Encounter Safari with Wild Planet.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Plan Your Safari with Wild Planet

This 5-day safari delivers a perfect balance of wildlife, primates, culture, and scenery—ideal for travelers seeking a powerful African experience in a short time.

 For customized itineraries, pricing, and expert advice, consult Wild Planet for more information.
Our safari specialists are ready to help you plan an unforgettable journey through Uganda.