16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari
This 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari starts and ends in Kampala / Entebbe and it includes a visit to the best national parks in Uganda including Kidepo valley national park the wilderness of wonders, Murchison falls national park the largest national park in Uganda, Kibale forest national park a home to 13 primate species, Queen Elizabeth national park for endangered tree climbing lions and kazinga channel, Bwindi Impenetrable national park a home to endangered mountain gorillas, Mgahinga Gorilla national park a home to both endangered mountain gorillas and Golden monkeys and finally Lake Mburo National park. This 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari is strictly a Uganda safari that includes 16 days and 15 nights pearl of Africa excursion to visit different species of fauna and flora including primates such as Gorillas, chimpanzees, baboon, monkeys, mammals such as big 5 game, birds and the vegetation cover including savanna grassland and woodland among others.
Highlights of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari
- Day 1 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Arrival and pick up from Entebbe International airport
- Day 2 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: White Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and transfer to Gulu
- Day 3 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Transfer to Kidepo valley national park for evening game drive
- Day 4 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Full day excursion in Kidepo valley national park
- Day 5 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Transfer to Murchison falls national park
- Day 6 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise (Wildlife viewing safari)
- Day 7 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Transfer to Kibale forest national park
- Day 8 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Chimpanzee trekking & bigodi nature walk
- Day 9 of 16 Days Uganda primates,wildlife and birding safari: Transfer to Semliki national park, Visit hot springs & night game drive
- Day 10 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
- Day 11 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise
- Day 12 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
- Day 13 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
- Day 14 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla national park & transfer to Lake Mburo National park
- Day 15 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: game drive, boat cruise and walking safari in Lake Mburo National park
- Day 16 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Drive to Kampala /Entebbe for departures
DETAILED ITINERARY
Day 1 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Arrival and pick up from Entebbe International airport
Arrival: Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport on day 1 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, you will be welcomed by our company driver for an introduction to your 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari as you transfer to your reserved hotel for a meal. Depending on your arrival time, you may opt for a relaxed evening or spend your evening on a city tour.
Meal plan: depend on arrival time
Day 2 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: White Rhino trekking at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and transfer to Gulu for overnight
White Rhino trekking: Wake up on breakfast at the hotel on day 2 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, then check out and be driven to Masindi for a white Rhino trekking safari within Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where the endangered white rhinos were re-Introduced from South Africa and protected in a sanctuary to multiply before being re-introduced into the parks.
Transfer to Gulu: after trekking the white Rhinos, you will then enjoy your lunch with in masindi Town and then be transferred to Gulu for dinner and overnight stay.
Meal plan: breakfast, Lunch & dinner
Day 3 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Kidepo valley national park for evening game drive
Kidepo valley national park: After breakfast on day 3 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, you will be in position to check out of the lodge and be transferred to Kidepo valley national park that will welcome you with a green savanna vegetation cover filled with several species of wildlife. Once in Kidepo valley national park, you will proceed to your lodge amidst wildlife where you will check in, have lunch served and embark on an afternoon and evening game drive in the wilderness of kidepo valley then return for dinner later in the evening and have an overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 4 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Full day excursion in Kidepo valley national park
Game drive: Arise in the morning for breakfast on day 4 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari at the lodge then meet your Uganda safari driver for an early game drive in Kidepo Valley National park to spot wildlife species including Cheetahs, buffaloes, lions, zebras, giraffes, elephants and many other wildlife that thrill with in Kidepo valley national park. You will also have a clear view of the hills, Narus valley, and the other different attractions within Kidepo Valley national park. After the game drive return to the lodge for lunch and embark on evening visit to the hot springs near south Sudan border.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 5 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Murchison falls national park
Murchison falls national park: After breakfast on day 5 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, check out of the lodge and be driven by your safari driver as you exit Kidepo valley national park to Murchison falls national park with an enroute lunch. Once at the park, you will continue your drive with in the park direct to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Morning game drive & afternoon boat cruise
Wildlife viewing safari In Murchison falls national park: Wake for breakfast on day 6 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari and embark on a game drive in this magnificent Murchison falls National Park to spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, etc. Later in the noon, return to the lodge for lunch and be transferred to Nile River for yet an afternoon boat cruise to see the water falls. During the boat cruise, travelers are in position to see the crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, elephants and many more as they drink water along the shores of river Nile. After the boat cruise, you will be in position to hike to the top of the water fall that is so straining but once at the top of the waterfall, you will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the entire water fall and the park from above. You will meet with your safari drive at the top of the waterfall for a brief game drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight stay.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Kibale forest national park
Kibale forest national park: Enjoy your breakfast at the lodge on day 7 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari then check out of the lodge and start the journey to Kibale forest national park , a home to 13 species of primates including Chimpanzees, and different species of monkeys. Along the journey, you will enjoy an enroute lunch in Kagadi and dinner at the lodge in Kibale forest national park.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Chimpanzee trekking & bigodi nature walk
Chimpanzee trekking: After breakfast on day 8 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, pack some snacks, water and wear the best trekking attire to be transferred to the park headquarters for a pre chimpanzee trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will penetrate into kibale forest amidst armed rangers and the local tour guides to search for habituated chimpanzees for trekking. You will spot other primates while trekking chimpanzee since kibale forest national park is known for harboring 13 species of primates alongside other different wildlife species such as mammals, amphibians and lots of bird species for birders.
Bigodi nature: After lunch on day 8 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, you will be guided into bigodi wet land a sanctuary that was gazette to protect both the primates and the botanical species of plants. In fact, bigodi wetland is the best destination for birding safaris and botanical lovers. After the nature walk in Bigodi wetland sanctuary, you will be returned to the lodge for dinner and have an overnight stay.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Semliki national park, Visit hot springs & night game drive
Semliki National park: Enjoy your breakfast as early as possible on day 9 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari and set of for a drive from Kibale forest national park to Semliki national park in Congo border. Enjoy your lunch and be guided on a visit to Semliki hot springs that have become the most fascinating things to see in Semliki national park. After the visit to semliki hot spring, return to the lodge for a relaxation as you wait for a night game drive to spot Nocturnal mammals and hunters including Hyenas. Leopards, lions and other cats within Semliki national park.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
Queen Elizabeth national park: Breakfast will be at the lodge on day 10 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, and checkout of the lodge to embark on the full day drive from Kibale forest national park to Queen Elizabeth national park with an enroute lunch. Once at the park, have a visit to the crater lakes and continue for a check in, dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise (wildlife viewing safari)
Game drive: Rise and shine as early as possible on day 11 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari and set out for a morning game drive in kasenyi plains the best sector in Queen Elizabeth national park for game drive safari. Kasenyi plains has the best bio diversity of vegetation cover that harbors a lot of wildlife species including mammals such as Elephants, Lions, Uganda kob, birds, and other things that attract several travelers to visit queen Elizabeth national park.
Boat cruise: In the afternoon of day 11 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, you will cruise on the kazinga channel to see the crocodiles, hippos and several water birds. Then embark on the drive as you return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Tree climbing lions & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Bwindi Impenetrable national park: Enjoy your breakfast on day 12 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, and then check out of the lodge for transferred on a game drive within Ishasha sector. Ishasha sector is a famous destination for tree climbing lions that are seen while on a game drive. After the game drive, enjoy lunch and exit Queen Elizabeth national park for Bwindi Impenetrable national park a home to the largest population of Mountain gorillas in the entire world. Bwindi impenetrable forest is also known as a best birding destination. On arrival at the park, you will check in for a relaxed evening, have dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
Gorilla trekking: After breakfast on day 13 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, you will be driven to the park headquarters with your packed drinking water and snacks for a gorilla trekking briefing with other gorilla trekkers. Later on be allocated to gorilla family for trekking before penetrating into Bwindi Impenetrable national park for an exhilarating mountain gorilla safari. This activity lasts about 2-8 hours or even a full day depending on the mountain gorilla movement and the level of fitness of the trekkers since gorilla trekking is done in favor of the slowest trekkers. You will spot other species of wildlife including mammals, birds, and different plant species with in this park while trekking mountain gorillas. However, only one hour is allowed for trekkers to interact with gorillas and take the photographs while obeying gorilla trekking rules and regulations.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 14 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Golden Monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla national park & transfer to Lake Mburo National park
Golden monkey trekking: Take your breakfast as early as possible, pack your lunch box and some snacks then check out of the lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable national park and be transferred to Mgahinga Gorilla national park for yet a fascinating adventure of trekking the most attractive and cheerful primates (Golden Monkeys). Day 14 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari will be so rewarding thus be at the park headquarters of Mgahinga Gorilla national park for a briefing with other trekkers and later on penetrate the first in search of Endangered Golden monkeys that have already been habituated and ready for trekking. Golden Monkey trekking lasts about 4-5 hours and you will be able to view other different wildlife species within Mgahinga gorilla national park and a view of some volcanic mountains that exist within this park.
Drive to Lake Mburo National park: Enjoy your packed lunch box and embark on the drive to Lake Mburo National park where are expected to arrive in the evening for check in, and have a brief evening game drive to spot some mammals and birds that welcome you into the park.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 15 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, wildlife & Birding Safari: game drive, boat cruise and walking safari in Lake Mburo National park
Game drive & boat cruise: Early breakfast will be served to you on day 15 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, then meet your driver for an early game drive to see different wildlife with in the park including Zebras, Antelopes, Giraffes, and the long horned Ankole cattle as they graze amidst other wildlife species. After the game drive, return for lunch at the lodge and embark on an afternoon boat cruise along the lakes in park since Lake Mburo national park has about 8 lakes. While on boat cruise, you will spot Hippos, crocodiles and different water birds.
Guided walking safari: After the boat cruise still on day 15 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari, you may enjoy an evening walk to see other parts of the park that are not easily accessed while on a game drive. Lake mburo national park has some well-defined walking trails that are so fascinating and worth a do while on a Uganda safari in Lake Mburo national park. Return for dinner and overnight later in the evening at the lodge.
Meal plan: breakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 16 of 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari: Drive to Kampala /Entebbe for departures
Departures: Enjoy breakfast at leisure in regards to your departures time then check of the lodge to meet your driver for a transfer to Kampala / Entebbe for departures. You will view some wildlife on the way as you Exit Lake Mburo National park including those seen previously on a game drive and more others as they graze with in the savanna vegetation of the park then proceed the drive direct to Kampala for lunch and have a brief Kampala city tour in case you have an evening or night flight or else drive direct to Entebbe International airport where you will be dropped for departures to the next destination or back home as you close your 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari.
Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch
END OF 16 DAYS UGANDA SAFARI WITH GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEES, WILDLIFE & BIRDING SAFARI
Inclusive in 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari
- Airport pick up & drop off
- Park entrance fees
- Mountain Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden monkey trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- All other inclusive activities such as game drive, boat cruise among others
- Meals as per Itinerary
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- An English speaking guide
- Ranger fees
- Enough packed drinking water
- A 4×4 safari vehicle for ground transportation with fuel
Exclusive in 16 days Uganda Safari with Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Wildlife & Birding Safari
- Porter Visa
- Air ticket
- Optional activities
- Life insurance
- Souvenirs
- Tip fees
- Other expenses of personal nature such as airtime, crafts, cigarettes, Alcoholic drinks and juices
