8-Day Classic Uganda Primates Safari by Road

Arrival in Entebbe & Optional Mabamba Swamp Tour

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet our representative who will warmly greet, welcome and transfer to your guest house.
Optional Activity ($150 pp): Afternoon excursion to Mabamba Swamp to spot the rare shoebill stork by canoe. Return for an evening at leisure.

Meals: Bed & Breakfast

Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House

Drive to Lake Mburo National Park

Depart after breakfast and drive west, stopping at the Equator and Mpambire drum village. Arrive at Lake Mburo for lunch and an afternoon game drive to spot zebra, impala, eland, and buffalo.
Optional: Boat safari, guided nature walk, or cycling.

• Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Travel to Bwindi via the Highlands

Begin with a short game drive as you exit Lake Mburo. Drive south through scenic hills and tea plantations, passing Mbarara and Kabale en route to Bwindi.
Arrive in Nkuringo and relax, or opt for a community visit or a guided forest walk (optional).

• Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a gorilla tracking briefing. Trek through dense rainforest to meet a family of mountain gorillas—a life-changing experience.
Return and unwind, or take an optional evening walk to the “Top of the World” viewpoint.

• Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Bwindi to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha

Travel north through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions.
Enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, antelope, and possibly leopard.
Optional: Hike across Bwindi (13 km, $155 pp) instead of driving.

• Accommodation: Katara Lodge
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Safari & Boat Safari in Queen Elizabeth → Kibale Forest

Morning game drive in QENP, followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel—a haven for hippos, elephants, crocs, and birds.
Continue to Kibale via Fort Portal, with an optional hike to the ‘Top of the World’ viewpoint.

• Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Chimpanzee Tracking & Bigodi Wetland (Optional)

Track chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, home to 13 primate species.
Optional: Afternoon guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary ($25), known for birdwatching and community conservation.

• Accommodation: Turaco Treetops
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Return to Entebbe

After breakfast, depart Kibale and drive back to Entebbe, arriving late afternoon.
Optional: Day room or overnight in Entebbe (not included).

• Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch