9 Days Wildlife, Primate, and Birding Safari in Uganda

Transfer from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park

Day 1

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Day 2

Game drive and nature walk

Trip summery

Day 3

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Day 4

Game drive and boat cruise

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Transfer from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park
Begin your safari early in the morning after breakfast, departing from Kampala towards Kidepo Valley National Park. You will make a stopover in Gulu for lunch and relaxation en route. Arrive in the evening and check in for dinner and an overnight stay.

Game Drive and Nature Walk
After breakfast, embark on a morning game drive through the Narus Valley, spotting animals such as lions, cheetahs, buffaloes, ostriches, elephants, warthogs, and various bird species. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, take a guided community walk into the community and meet the Karamajong people. Learn about their culture, traditional attire, food, and local drinks. After return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay

Day 2

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, depart for Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, visit the top of the falls, where you’ll witness the mighty Nile surging through a narrow gorge. Check in at the Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3

Game Drive and Boat Cruise
Start your day with an early breakfast, then head out for a morning game drive, with chances to spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, warthogs, Uganda kobs, and various bird species. Explore different vegetation zones like savannah, thickets, and shrubs. After lunch, embark on an afternoon boat cruise on the Victoria Nile, offering views of crocodiles, hippos, water birds, and the breathtaking base of the falls then return to the lodge for dinner and rest

Day 4

Safari Package Includes:

• Accommodation and meals

• Ground transport and transfers

• Park entrance fees

• All listed activities

• Gorilla trekking permit

• Chimpanzee tracking permit

• Soft drinks

Exclusions:

• Alcoholic beverages

• Tips and personal expenses

• Personal souvenirs

Recommended Items to Bring:

• Hiking boots/shoes

• Warm jackets

• Sunglasses

• Hat or cap

Day 5

Day 6

Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk

Day 5

Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, check out and drive to Kibale National Park, stopping for lunch in Fort Portal. Visit the Tooro Kingdom Palace (Omukama Kabamba Iguru) and take a brief city tour. Proceed to Kibale and check in to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
After breakfast, attend a briefing at the park headquarters before heading into the forest for chimpanzee tracking with packed lunch and water. You’ll encounter chimpanzees and other primates, along with various plant species. After returning and refreshing at the lodge, head to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for an afternoon nature walk, a hotspot for bird species and wetland biodiversity. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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Transfer to Entebbe Airport
After an early breakfast, check out and drive back to Kampala via Mbarara–Masaka–Kampala Road, continuing to Entebbe International Airport for your departure.

Gorilla Tracking
Begin the day with early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. With packed lunch and water, embark on a gorilla trekking expedition, the duration will depend on the on the gorilla family’s movement. Encounter these majestic primates in their natural habitat. Afterward, receive a certificate of participation, then return to the lodge for dinner and overnight

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast, depart Kibale and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, approximately 4.5 hours away. Upon arrival in the evening, take a community walk to interact with locals and learn about their farming and daily activities. Check in to the lode for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8

Day 7

Day 9

Transfer to Entebbe Airport

Gorilla tracking

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park