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9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

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9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

9 Days Starting and ending in 14 Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda

Visiting: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Amabeere Caves, Kibale National Park, Bigodi Community Walk - BICOWA, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Buhoma visitor center, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park

Tour operator:

Ecovic Tours and Travel Uganda

Tour code:

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 8

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

15-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Jain, Halal

Tour operated in:

English

Private Available:

From: $3967 Travel Club discount: -$198

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This 09-days safari offers a great overview of Uganda’s top tourist places and Activities. You will be able to visit; Murchison Falls National Park, Track the chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, see more wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as visit Tree Climbing at Ishasha Sector, Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your eye-to-eye encounter with the endangered Mountain Gorillas among others.

Highlights

Have the chance to walk to top of Murchison Falls.
Participate in afternoon & morning game drives at Murchison Falls National Park where you will view a number of wildlife.
Go for a 3 - hours boat safari upstream on Victoria/Nile River to the falls where you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as many crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys & other animals that come down to the Nile.
Have a chance to visit Amabere caves for a guided walk-in nature, hill climbing, birds viewing among others or go for crater lakes & plantation walk.
Visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided walk-in nature.
Participate in afternoon & morning game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will be able to view a number of wildlife species.
Go for a 3 - hours boat safari on Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Track Tree Climbing Lions at Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Track/Trek Mountain Gorillas at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Get a chance to visit the Batwa Community for them to take you through their cultural experiences like; traditional dances, fire setting among others or go for canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi.
Stand in between two hemispheres at the same time at the equator monument & take enough fun photos at the 2 equator points in Uganda.
Discover Africa's other primates, wildlife, colorful birds, rare plants and beautiful insects.
Meet local people and learn about their traditional activities and lifestyles.
Enjoy the Nature of Uganda while staying in the best mid-range accommodations these National Parks in Uganda have to offer depending on your financial budget.
Among others.

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Places You'll See

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Chimps Family

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Tree Climbing Lions Playing

Giraffes

Murchison Falls

Elephants Crossing The Road

Lion Resting

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Boat Safari On Victoria Nile

Lake Saaka In Fort Portal

Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Buffaloes

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Tree Climbing Lions Playing

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Batwa Cultural Dance

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Lake Bunyonyi

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Canoe Ride On Lake Bunyonyi

9-Days Uganda Wildlife & Primates Safari

Itinerary

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Day 1 : To Murchison Falls National Park For Afternoon (Sunset) Game Drive:

Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On this day, you will have breakfast & transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. The drive will take you through Luwero triangle & Budongo forest in the western arm of the Rift Valley where you will also be rewarded with splendid views of the countryside.

You will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch & go for your afternoon (sunset) game drive where you will expect to see elephant, buffalo, antelopes, giraffe & keep your fingers crossed for lions & leopard. The game track network converges is at Delta Point where the Nile flows north out of Lake Albert; this is a convenient place to stop for refreshments & view water birds offshore & distant hippos.

After your afternoon game drive, you will check in to Pakuba Safari Lodge for dinner & overnight stay. The lodge is set in a beautiful surrounding & looks out on the majestic Albert Nile that always add to the safari experience of its guests.

Rhinos tracking is optional at a fee of $50 pp.

Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 2 : Game Drive, Boat Safari On Victoria/Nile River & Sunset Game Drive, Murchison Falls National Park:

Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Pakuba Safari Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Your safari breakfast will be served before the day breaks so that you can start your morning game drive as the sun comes up. Sunrise is the best time for wildlife spotting as animals tend to be the most active during the “golden hours”, when the first rays of sunshine come to rest on the savannah. Elephants, buffaloes & several species of antelope are some of the characters you may come across today, & if you’re lucky, you may even spot a lion or leopard.

You will return for lunch in the afternoon & go for a 3-hours boat safari upstream on the Victoria Nile to the falls where you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as many crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds & animals that come down to the Nile. The boat will drop you near the waterfall for your hike (1-1.5 hrs) up to the top of the falls (optional at $15 pp).

You will go for a short sunset game drive & return to the lodge for dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 3 : Top Of The Falls Walk & Transfer To Kibale For A Guided Walk At Amabere Caves Or Crater Lakes:

Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Amabeere Caves, Amabeere Caves, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Kibale National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Isunga Lodge

Accommodation Name: Kibale Forest Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On this day, you will enjoy your last sunrise & breakfast in this beautiful National Park in Uganda with a walk to top of Murchison Falls for about 1 hour & transfer to Kibale National Park with several stops along the way for beautiful scenery, landscape viewing among others.

In the afternoon after lunch, you will choose whether you would like to go for a guided walk in Nature at Amabere caves. The Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru meaning ‘Breasts of Nyinamwiru’ were named after the stalactites that form in the caves. They resemble the breasts of a woman, though some would say it looks more like a cow’s udder.

OR

Go for a guided Crater Lakes & Plantation Walk. The landscape south of Fort Portal is dotted with picturesque crater lakes, some over 400m deep. These crater lakes are breathtakingly beautiful to behold, and offer one of the best hiking places in the area.

You will check in to Nkuruba Bandas for your dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 4 : Visit To Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary & Transfer To Queen Elizabeth For Afternoon (Sunset) Game Drive:

Location: Bigodi Community Walk - BICOWA, Kibale National Park, Kibale National Park, Bigodi Community Walk - BICOWA

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Enganzi Game Lodge

Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will go for Community walk deeper into the forest on a Swamp Walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary; home to 8 primate species, over 200 bird species, butterflies & various reptiles. The vegetation in this swamp is also a key attraction to the plant lovers. Some travelers also come to this jungle swamp to study the different plant types that the swamp holds. Some of the dorminant plant species in this swamp include; common papyrus, polita fig trees & wild palms.

You will return for your lunch & transfer to Queen Elizabeth for an afternoon (sunset) game drive where you will expect to view animals like elephants, buffaloes, Lions, bush pigs, antelope’s families among others.

After your afternoon game drive, you will check in to Tembo Safari Lodge for your dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Chimps tracking at Kibale is optional at additional fee of $150.

Day 5 : Game Drive, Boat Safari On Kazinga Channel & Sunset Game Drive, Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Enganzi Game Lodge

Accommodation Name: Bush Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning, you will set out for a game drive in the park. Queen Elizabeth diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes & volcanic craters makes it home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi & bushbuck.

You will return for lunch & later in the day when the sun is high in the sky & the animals make their way to the river for a drink, you will head to Kazinga Channel for an exciting boat safari. You will spot more hippos today than you can possibly imagine. Herds of elephants & buffalos will also be wandering down to the shoreline to bath in the cooling waters. It will be a wonderful experience.

You will go for a short sunset game drive & return to the lodge for dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 6 : Chimps Tracking At Kyambura Gorge & Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable Via Ishasha To Search For Tree Climbing Lions:

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Resort, LodgeResortLodgeResortRushaga Gorilla Lodge

Accommodation Name: Gorilla Valley Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

On this day, you will wake up early & have your breakfast then go for Chimps tracking at Kyambura Gorge, Queen Elizabeth National Park & transfer to Bwindi while enjoying a scenic drive that allows you to view the beautiful and varied country side. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda on the rim of the Rift Valley. More notably, this “impenetrable forest” protects over 400 population of mountain gorillas – approximately half of the population in the world, among which are a number of habituated groups, that can be tracked by visitors.

After Chimps trek at Kyambura Gorge, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable via Ishasha Sector for a game drive to search for tree climbing lions, elephants, lions, buffaloes among other species if time allows before driving to Bwindi Impenetrable where you will arrive in the evening & check in to Ride 4 a woman for your dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 7 : Mountain Gorillas Tracking & Batwa Community Visit Or Canoe Ride On Lake Bunyonyi:

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Buhoma visitor center, Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Bunyonyi Overland Resort

Accommodation Name: BirdNest Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, you will enjoy Gorillas tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi has the biggest concentration of Gorillas, given its small size. The search for Gorillas goes through the thick untamed rainforest, where you’ll be scrambling over mossy rocks and through deep undergrowth. It isn't the easiest of activities and will be arduous, but the encounter is well worth the effort. Watching gorillas in their natural habitat is an experience that will last a lifetime. The experienced ranger guides will willingly share with you a lot of information about the history and lifestyle of the Gorillas.

After Gorillas tracking, you will choose to either go for canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi or visit the Batwa community for them to take you through their traditions like traditional dance, beer making, setting fire before returning/checking in to Bunyonyi Safaris Resort for your dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 8 : To Lake Mburo National Park For Afternoon (Sunset) Game Drive:

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Resort, Rwakobo Rock

Accommodation Name: Eagles' Nest Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast, you will leave Lake Bunyonyi & drive to Lake Mburo National Park via Kabale Town. You will be welcomed into the park by various herds of zebra, buffalo, Eland, and antelope as they graze in the savannah grass.

You will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch & go for afternoon game drive where you will be assured of spotting Zebras, Buffalos, Impalas, Warthogs, Waterbucks among others. Also, when it comes to the birds, you will view the malachite kingfishers, African Fish eagles, blue headed weavers, Rufuos long tailed starlings, Herons, pelicans, the rare shoebill as well as the cormorants.

After your afternoon game drive, you will check in to Eagles' Nest Lodge OR Rwakobo Rock for your relaxation, dinner & overnight stay.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + drinking water are included.

Day 9 : Morning (Sunrise) Walking Safari, Equator Experience & Departure:

Location: Entebbe International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

On this day, you will enjoy your last sunrise in this beautiful side of Uganda with a guided walk-in nature (walking safari with a guide) where you will spot Zebras, Giraffes and Eland, Topi, Antelope, Cape buffaloes among others on close range. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park.

After your walking safari, your guide will drive you across the beautiful sceneries back to Kampala or Entebbe or drop you off at Entebbe International Airport 3 hours before your departure time with a stopover at the equator for equator experience and photos moments.

Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for this safari? If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Get in touch to create your personalized program.

Breakfast, Lunch + drinking water are included.

What's Included

All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

We offer ground transportation on our safari vehicles but not internal flights. We arrange internal flights to our clients on their request at their own cost.
Game Drives on Safari
Entrance Fees
1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

We give our clients enough drinking water every day. We dont limit our clients to one bottle of water per day.
Local Taxes
Fully Guided
Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees Tracking Permits are included.
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Drinks with Meals
Meals – Full Board
Accommodation

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas
Tipping and Gratuities
Airport Transfers at Destination
Expenses of personal nature
International Travel

Mode of Transport

a 4 x 4 Safari Van or Safari Land Cruiser with pop up roofs

Accommodation

Fort Murchison Lodge OR Hornbill Bush Lodge

Kibale Forest Camp OR Lake Nkuruba Reserve & Community Campsite

The Bush Lodge OR Pumba Safari Lodge

Gorilla Bluff Lodge OR Broadbill Forest Camp

Bunyonyi Overland Resort & Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope

Eagles' Nest Lodge OR Hyena Hill Lodge

Check out our Q&As

Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
What currencies are required for this tour?

US dollars
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes
What is the tipping policy?

Tip as much as you want
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Low

Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

No
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

No
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Budget
What is the maximum group size?

25
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
Are flights included in this tour?

No
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

Those who have already booked go for their safari
What will the operator do if the accommodation is fully booked?

The operator will suggest alternative accommodation of the same class
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Company Instant Book

Yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

NO
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

YES
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

FOLLOW THE SET STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOPS)
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

NOTIFY US EARLY
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

GUIDE/DRIVER
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

YES
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION
How long has the tour company been trading?

5 YEARS
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

YES
What documents will I receive before I travel?

TRAVEL MAPS

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Clark

Excellent, Fun, Precise , Helpful, Fullfilled my expectatives and more

25-Nov-2020

Time has been difficult for everyone during this Covid Pandemic, but it was good to know that in the middle of chaos and confusions I had Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda, to hold my hand all the way with my travel plans, and they were willing to make adjustments based on the circusmtances that rise during these time. I spend a total of 7 days with the team traveling to what it has been a fantastic experience visiting National Parks in Uganda. Not only the fact they took care of my needs but as a solo traveller it was great to have Guide Dennis as my companion, and we had such a great time Touring, and he became my shopping and photographer partner. For sure Dennis went out of the way to make my stay in Uganda to be a dream come true. I highly recomend Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda for any travel accomodations desired and more. If you want to see the fantastics Places where I stayed you will be surprised.

Sweden

Allen

Amazing honeymoon

20-Jun-2020

Thank you Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda, Vincent and Benjamin for such an amazing trip! Vincent helped us plan the perfect itinerary and helped us pick our accommodations in the most efficient, friendly and professional way possible. We exchanged a lot of e-mails, and he was always very responsive answering to all our questions. Definitely, one of our highlights of our trip was our guide Benjamin, who made our trip more than perfect. He has so much experience, knows SO much not only about the animals but also about the country & culture. Easy going, extremely professional, always in a good mood and very punctual. I always felt we were in the best hands and I really think we had the best guide in the whole country:) Thank you so much, Benjamin, for answering our questions multiple times a day like; "Can you please tell me a fun fact about this animal?" :) Look no further- Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda and their team is simply the best!

Newyork

Pavla

Best Ever Holidays

06-Mar-2021

I book with Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda because Vincent who organized my holiday is incredible. This is the third holiday I have booked with this company. Each time Vincent has surpassed all my expectations. The safari at Murchison Falls National Park was wonderful. This was a bucket list for me and I can't believe what a wonderful time I had. Milli and Theopista we're wonderful, kind, helpful and very resourceful. Not only did we see a multitude of animals we had incredible experiences. I can't thank them enough. Went to Kibale National Park for Chimpanzees tracking, it was wonderful being with chimps. Thank you, Vincent, for arranging this. Please thank Milli and Theopista for us as well. See you next year xx. I highly recommend this company to everyone.

Canada

Jenita

Best vip service ever

18-Mar-2021

My tour guide was named Frank he was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the entire country and would answer every question that I had without it hesitation, and it did not sound like he was making it up he knew his stuff any new everything about this safari and how to find animals and where to find animals, and it was a very fun experience hanging out with him for about 7 days. Frank also drives very safely and knows how to make sure that you're taken care of and that the people take care of you while you are in his custody. I will recommend Ecovic Tours to everyone!

USA

Michele and Ben

Highly Recommended for a Great Ugandan Safari & Ape Trekking Experience

28-Feb-2021

We had an amazing trip with Home to Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda. All questions and communications were prompt and clear with Vincent, and all lodges used were highly reputable. We particularly enjoyed Haven Lodge in Buhoma, as well as Chimpanzee Guest House, Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort and Rwakobo Rock. Vincent went to great lengths to ensure a smooth trip during COVID times. Ecovic Tours was also able to build the required COVID test for departure (as of Feb. 2021) into our already existing itinerary. They worked to find a reputable testing lab close to our itinerary, and arranged so that the test could be taken in transit between two different lodges. This only caused a very minor deviation (2 hours transit/testing time) to our tour to accommodate the test - I was very impressed! All went smoothly and COVID testing results were provided within 24 hours of testing. All other COVID protocols were followed, and I would not hesitate to take the trip again, even during the ongoing pandemic. Of The three safaris taken in multiple countries, our guide, Frank, was the best I’ve experienced. Frank has a keen eye on spotting birds and game I would have never had seen, and also has vast knowledge on these species which he uses to educate you during your trip. Frank's knowledge on Ugandan wildlife far exceeded my expectations, and he possesses an extensive expertise far greater than most guides. While we were not on a bird safari, Frank's great proficiency of Ugandan fowl turned out to be an unexpected gem of the trip. He is very articulate and organized - we felt we were in very good hands with Vincent and Frank! Dinners with Frank and Vincent were also particularly enjoyable, and we learned a great deal about Ugandan culture through our conversations. I would highly recommend Ecovic Tours!

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