10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari

This 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari will take you to Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Your safari will start with a panoramic view of Murchison Falls National Park the most visited park in Uganda to see the famous Murchison waterfalls where you will have a game drive and a boat cruise, Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for white Rhino Tracking to complete your Big Five Safari, Kibale National Park ”The Primate Capital of the World” for Chimpanzee trekking and meet our closest relatives in the world here you will have a chance to observe these playful chimpanzees how they feed, play, mothers cuddling their children and different bird species in the forest.

You will also visit Queen Elizabeth National Park for the famous tree climbing lions and boat cruise at kazinga channel, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to meet the majestic Gorillas in their natural habitat, the park is home to half of the mountain gorillas in the world with different bird species and butterflies which adds the beauty to the forest. Finally you will end with Lake Mburo National Park the smallest park in Uganda for game drive, Nature walk safaris. Expect to have game drives, boat cruises, trekking, Nature walks while on your 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari.

Day 1 – Arrival at Entebbe Airport and Transfer to your Hotel.

Guests will arrive at Entebbe international airport depending on their flight. We will pick up them from the airport to a hotel where they will spend a night and start on their magnificent 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari in Uganda.

Accommodation Option:Serena Hotel Kampala (Luxury), Fairway Hotel & Spa (Mid-range), Marie’s Royale Hotel (Budget)

Meal Plan: Dinner

Day 2. Transfer to Murchison Falls National park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.

After having breakfast at the hotel, you will embark on a 5 hours drive to Murchison falls national park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Murchison falls National park is notably blessed with over 144 mammals,556 bird species,51 reptiles, and 51 Amphibians with a great number of African elephants, Murchison falls is impressive all year round. You will have a stop over at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino Tracking, you will be led by a game ranger who will brief you about the do’s and don’ts. This will give you a chance to observe how they eat, play and behave.

Their is no complete BigFive safari with out a visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary other BigFive members can be found in other parks but this is the only place to find Rhinos in Uganda. After tracking you will have lunch and proceed to the park . Upon arriving you will head straight to the falls, there is nothing as thrilling as watching the River Nile make its way an 8 m crevice and dropping nearly 45 meters below as it continues with its course. Due to the great power of the falls, you will realize that the ground here is actually shaking, this is very impressive as a rainbow is also found. There after continue to your lodge and check in, have dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge ( Midrange), Hornbill Bush Lodge ( Budget)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 3 – Morning Game Drive and the Nile boat cruise.

On this day, you will have a tasty breakfast and set out for a game drive. The tour guide will lead you to the finest places to easily see the animals. You will certainly enjoy Uganda’s true wilderness as you will be taking the best pictures that will be unforgettable on this safari. The thrill will be on lucky days seeing lions, lioness plus their cubs together with other wild animals such as elephants plus giraffes moving, buffaloes and antelopes grazing in the savannah. Head back to your lodge for a delicious lunch and some rest as you prepare for the afternoon Nile boat cruise.

On the boat you will have a great time on the Victoria Nile, the boat takes you to the bottom of the falls. You will observe various animals like elephants, crocodiles, large numbers of hippos, buffaloes, water bucks and also birds such as the storks, fish eagle among others. While at the bottom of the falls you will have a great time watching the magnificent waterfalls. Return to the lodge for dinner and Overnight.

Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge ( Midrange), Hornbill Bush Lodge ( Budget)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/Dinner

Day 4: Transfer from Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest.

On day 4 of your 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari will start by enjoying an early breakfast at the lodge and drive to Kibale Forest; you will take pleasure in the gorgeous scenery of this countryside which makes the journey more exciting. Have your lunch en route in Fortportal town and continue as you will have great views of the Rwenzori ranges. Check in at your lodge. You could go for a guided nature walk in Bigodi wetland which is home to various birds and primate species. Later have dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Accommodation Option: Crater Safari lodge (Luxury), Isunga Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Rwetera Safari Camp (Budget)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner

Day 5:  Morning Chimpanzee trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Get up so early for breakfast and head to the park, where you will be briefed and later start off with Chimpanzee trekking in the forest. Kibale forest is among the charming places well-known for different primates and several crater lakes within the premises of Kibale forest. You will see the chimps in their natural environment. These chimps are also exciting and this very close encounter will reward you with a memorable experience on your trip. After lunch you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will arrive in the late afternoon. Have a delicious dinner and night rest.

Accommodation. Elephant Plains ( Luxury), Buffalo Safari Lodge ( Midrange), Pumba lodge ( Budget)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner.

 Day 6: Morning Game dive & Launch cruise

Your day 6 of10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari will begin with a hearty breakfast and set out for a game drive through the Kasenyi track and other tracks where you have a chance to observe different wildlife species like lions, elephants, antelopes, buffaloes, waterbucks, Hippos  and if lucky enough leopards together with amazing beautiful bird species. Queen Elizabeth has a diversity of Uganda’s ecosystems such as the Savannah, wetlands, crater lakes, forests and over 600 bird species which live in the park. With this, its scenery is spectacular with crater lakes like Nyamunuka, katwe and various shrubs and forests. Later head back to the lodge for lunch and relax. In the afternoon go for a launch cruise on Kazinga channel; this is one of the most memorable experiences from the park. Take pleasure in observing different water birds together with their echoing sweet sounds and animals such as hippos, African crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes among others. After experiencing the true wilderness, drive back to the lodge for a night rest and dinner.

Accommodation. Elephant Plains ( Luxury), Buffalo Safari Lodge ( Midrange), Pumba lodge ( Budget)

Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner.

 Day 7: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast transfer to Bwindi  Impenetrable National Park via the Ishasha sector as you will have a chance to observe tree-climbing lions in the wild. Bwindi  Impenetrable National Park is home to over 346 bird species, 120 mammal species, 400 plant species, 27 frog species among others and covering an area of 331 sq km. Have lunch en route and continue with your journey combined with amazing and spectacular views of banana, tea plantations and the overall green vegetation of the area. On reaching the park check in at lodge . Have dinner and overnight stay as you wait on the big day for gorilla trekking.

Accommodation Option: Sanctuary Gorilla forest camp(Luxury), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), Gorilla Mist Camp (Budget)

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

Day 8: Gorilla Tracking and Community walk -Bwindi

After a cup of tea, head to the park head offices with your guide, have a briefing about the dos and don’ts while in the park with gorillas. After head for gorilla trekking through the mist rain forest, trekking can take 2 hours or up to 6 hours and this is based on the location of the gentle giants. Only 1 hour is permitted to trekkers while with the gorillas. Make sure you carry packed lunch, enough water, sturdy shoes, non-flash cameras, rain jackets, walking sticks for those who are not so fit. Later return to the lodge and relax.

In the evening, go for a community walk where you will visit the Batwa, which is an indigenous group of people that has lived in the forest for many years, enjoy traditional dances from them. Head back to the lodge for Dinner and conclude your day 8 of 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari

Accommodation Option: Sanctuary Gorilla forest camp(Luxury), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), Gorilla Mist Camp (Budget)

Meal plan: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner

 Day 9 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park.

As you come to the end of this adventurous 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari, you will have breakfast and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park one of the smallest parks in Uganda The park is home to different bird species, Zebras, elands, giraffes, impalas, kobs among others. You will have lunch enroute at Igongo cultural center, upon arrival you will check in the hotel and then head for  the night game on lucky days you will see leopards, buffaloes, impala, eland among others. After the game drive you will return to the hotel have dinner and rest.

 Accommodation Option: Mihingo Lodge (Luxury), Kigarama safari Lodge (Mid-range),Eagles Nest Lodge Lake Mburo ( Budget)

Meal plan: Breakfast / Lunch /Dinner

Day 10. Transfer to kampala

You will have an early breakfast and meet  your guide for your  a walking Safari. This safari will give you a chance to experience the wild on foot with out the sound of the engine , you will embrace the beauty of the wild on this safari. You will come across different animals like Giraffes, Zebras, Elands ,kobs and various bird species. After you will transfer to Kampala with a stopover for lunch in Masaka and another at the Equator to take photos. This concludes your 10 Days Uganda BigFive and Primate Safari in Uganda. Thank you for choosing Caracal Explorers.

Meal Plan: Breakfast/ Lunch

    Inclusions.

• Gorilla Trekking Permit
• Chimpanzee Trekking Permit
• All meals as per itinerary
• Transportation .
• All activities as per itinerary.
• Drinking Water
• English guide
• All Park entrance fees

   Exclusions.

• International flights
• Accommodation before and after the trip.
• Tips
• Premium drinks.