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Tour Overview

The 9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari offers an in-depth journey across Uganda’s most iconic national parks, combining primate trekking, savannah game drives, and scenic landscapes. This itinerary features Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla encounters, Queen Elizabeth National Park for savannah wildlife and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee tracking, and Murchison Falls National Park for Nile River scenery, waterfalls, and big game viewing.

Ideal for wildlife enthusiasts and photographers, this safari provides a complete Ugandan wildlife experience, blending dense rainforest trekking, open savannah game drives, and stunning riverine landscapes.

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Detailed Itinerary: 9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Relax after your flight and enjoy a brief orientation on the upcoming safari. Evening briefing covering the itinerary, wildlife highlights, and safety tips. Overnight in Entebbe.

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Drive north to Murchison Falls National Park. The park is known for its dramatic waterfall, Nile River hippos, elephants, and savannah wildlife. Afternoon game drive to spot elephants, buffalo, giraffes, lions, and antelopes. Overnight at a lodge near the park.

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Boat Safari and Game Drive

Morning boat cruise along the Nile River to view hippos, crocodiles, and abundant bird species. Afternoon game drive in the park’s savannah and woodland areas. Optional visit to the top of Murchison Falls for panoramic views. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Drive southwest to Kibale Forest National Park, home to one of the highest concentrations of primates in Africa. Afternoon at the lodge to rest and prepare for chimpanzee tracking. Optional guided nature walks. Overnight near Kibale.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale

Morning chimpanzee trek guided by experienced rangers. Observe social interactions, feeding habits, and behaviors of habituated chimpanzee groups. Afternoon visit to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for birdwatching and additional primate spotting. Overnight near Kibale.

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via scenic crater lakes region. Afternoon game drive in the Kasenyi plains to spot elephants, lions, Uganda kob, and buffalo. Overnight at a lodge near the park.

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Morning game drive in the open savannah and woodland areas. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to observe hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife. Optional evening game drive or lodge relaxation. Overnight at the lodge.

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas. The route passes terraced hills, local villages, and tea plantations. Afternoon at the lodge to rest and prepare for gorilla trekking. Overnight in Bwindi.

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Departure

Early morning gorilla trek into the dense forest to track a habituated gorilla family. Spend one regulated hour with the gorillas before returning to the lodge. Transfer back to Entebbe for onward international departure, concluding your 9-day Uganda wildlife safari.

Tour Includes

Safari Park fees
All Tour activities
All Tour accommodation
A professional driver/guide
All transportation ( To & From )
All Taxes/VAT
Everyday Meals ( As specified )
Drinking water ( On all days )

Tour Excludes

International flights ( From / to home )
Additional Accommodation
Tips
Personal items(Souvenirs, etc.)
Visa fees
Travel insurance
Gov increase of taxes and/or park fees

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What Our Travelers Enjoyed About Primate Safaris

Gorillas "Silverback"

Silverback gorillas are the powerful leaders of their families, guiding movements, protecting members, and maintaining harmony within the group through strength, experience, and calm authority.

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Golden Monkey "Photogenic"

Golden monkeys are famously photogenic, captivating visitors with their bright golden fur, expressive faces, and playful behavior that creates unforgettable moments in the forest.

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Chimpanzees "Pant-hoot"

Pant-hoot is the iconic call of chimpanzees, echoing through the forest as a powerful form of language used to gather groups, express excitement, mark territory, and strengthen social bonds.

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Volcanoes "Real Forest Africa"

Volcanoes rise from the heart of Real Forest Africa, where misty slopes, ancient trees, and rich wildlife create a living landscape shaped by fire, time, and nature’s raw beauty.

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What To Expect On Gorilla Safari

Expect an unforgettable gorilla safari in Uganda, where dense misty forests hide majestic mountain gorillas, winding trails lead to intimate wildlife encounters, and every moment immerses you in nature, conservation, and awe-inspiring memories.

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What To Pack For A Gorilla Safari

Pack essentials for a gorilla safari including sturdy hiking boots, lightweight long-sleeve clothing, rain gear, insect repellent, a hat, binoculars, a camera, gloves, and a small backpack to stay comfortable while trekking through misty forests.

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9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari

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Detailed Itinerary: 9 Days Uganda Wildlife Safari

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Day 2: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3: Murchison Falls – Boat Safari and Game Drive

Day 4: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth – Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Safari

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Departure

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What Our Travelers Enjoyed About Primate Safaris

Gorillas "Silverback"

Golden Monkey "Photogenic"

Chimpanzees "Pant-hoot"

Volcanoes "Real Forest Africa"

Safari Tips

What To Expect On Gorilla Safari

Safari Tips

What To Pack For A Gorilla Safari

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