Detailed Itinerary

 

Day 1: Arrival – Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

 

After breakfast, our experienced driver-guide will pick you up for a 5–6 hour journey to Lake Mburo National Park. En route, stop at the Equator for refreshments and photography. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch followed by an evening boat cruise to spot crocodiles, hippos, and water birds. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Mihingo Lodge, Mantana Safari Tents
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Morning Game Drive & Transfer to Mgahinga National Park

 

Begin your day with a morning game drive in Lake Mburo to see zebras, giraffes, and lions. Afterward, enjoy en-route lunch and embark on a 4–5 hour drive to Mgahinga National Park in Kisoro District. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation Options: Mount Gahinga Lodge, Travellers Rest Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Mountain Gorilla Trekking

 

After breakfast, head to the park headquarters for briefing and registration. Trek through lush forests in search of mountain gorillas, spending up to one hour with them for photography and observation. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Golden Monkey Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience

 

Start the day with a golden monkey trek in the Virunga Mountains. Watch these endemic monkeys feed on bamboo for about 3 hours. After lunch, explore Batwa culture, learning how the forest-dwelling Batwa people lived through storytelling, songs, and traditional dances. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

 

After breakfast, embark on a scenic drive via Kabale–Kisoro Road through the Kigezi Highlands to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Rushaga sector). Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight, preparing for gorilla trekking the following day.

Accommodation Options: Buhoma Lodge, Buhoma Haven
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking

 

After breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for briefing and registration. Trek through Bwindi’s forests to track a gorilla family, spending up to one hour observing and photographing these majestic primates. Return to the lodge for lunch, relaxation, dinner, and overnight stay.

Day 7: Birding & Cultural Encounters

 

Begin with bird watching in the Rushaga region, home to over 350 bird species, including 23 endemic species such as the Blue-headed Sunbird and Short-tailed Warbler. After lunch, visit the Batwa and Bakiga communities for storytelling, singing, and dancing, learning about their history and traditions. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8: Departure – Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe

 

 

After breakfast, set off for the journey back to Kampala or Entebbe, stopping at the Equator for photography and lunch. Arrive in time for your flight or overnight stay, marking the end of your 8-day Uganda primate safari.

Safari Package Includes

 

• Gorilla trekking permit

• Chimpanzee trekking permit

• Park entrance fees and game drives

• Boat cruise

• 4WD vehicle and fuel

• Professional guide

• Bottled drinking water

• All activities as per the itinerary

 

Safari Package Excludes

 

 

• Life insurance

• Tipping

• Optional activities

• Personal expenses