10 Day Luxury Primates Safari
Kibale Forest · Queen Elizabeth · Ishasha · Bwindi Impenetrable
From $6,578 pp in a group of 4
10 days · Uganda
10 Day Primates and Wildlife Safari in Uganda
Ten days of luxury lodges linking Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale chimps, Queen Elizabeth lion tracking, Bwindi gorillas with Batwa culture, Lake Bunyonyi relaxation, and Lake Mburo walking safari before equator photos en route to Entebbe Airport. Luxury pacing allows longer lodge stops while the same permit rules apply on chimp and gorilla forest days.
from$6,875pp in a group of 3
$9,790 pp for a solo traveller. See every group size
- 10days
- 1country
- 3travellers at most
In brief
What this safari is
- Rhinos
- Bigodi
- Lion tracking
- Gorillas
- Bunyonyi
- Mburo walk
Uganda's western circuit combines Nile savanna, Kibale rainforest, Queen Elizabeth plains, Bwindi gorilla forest, scenic Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo acacia woodlands in one guided loop.
Before you go
Gorilla and chimp treks demand hours of steep forest hiking; lion tracking uses open vehicles on early savanna routes. Valid passport, visa, and permit age rules apply with trekking included when secured for your dates.
Before you book
Quick facts
- Starts at
- Entebbe International Airport
- Length
- 10 days / 9 nights
- Group size
- Up to 3 travellers
- Book ahead
- Please ask at least 7 days ahead
Day by day
The itinerary
Each day shows where you spend it, with today's sunrise and sunset there.
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Day 1: Entebbe luxury check-in
Entebbe
Airport welcome and transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Golf Hotel or selected luxury accommodation for overnight rest before northwest drive toward Murchison Falls Conservation Area.
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Day 2: Rhinos and Paraa
Murchison Falls
Drive northwest with nature walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary among reintroduced white rhinos, lunch at restaurant, then enter Murchison Falls National Park for overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
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Day 3: Delta game drive and Nile boat
Murchison Falls
Early savanna game drive on Nile delta near Lake Albert seeking elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe, and hyena, lunch at lodge, then boat excursion to Murchison Falls base with optional hike to thundering waterfall rim.
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Day 4: Kibale and Bigodi wetlands
Kibale Forest
Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park and afternoon guided Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary visit for birds, butterflies, and monkeys in lush vegetation before overnight at Turaco Treetops.
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Day 5: Chimps and Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Morning chimp trek in Kibale with trackers through dense forest echoing primate calls, then road transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge amid savanna and crater views.
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Day 6: Lion tracking to Bwindi
Bwindi Impenetrable
Experiential lion and leopard tracking with expert guides in Queen Elizabeth morning light, then scenic transfer through hills to Bwindi for overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge ahead of gorilla day.
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Day 7: Gorillas and Batwa culture
Bwindi Impenetrable
8am gorilla safari briefing and forest trek to habituated mountain gorilla family with one hour observation, packed lunch en route, Batwa cultural experience, dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs Lodge.
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Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi relaxation
Lake Bunyonyi
Road to Lake Bunyonyi among terraced hills dubbed Switzerland of Africa, check-in at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, optional boat ride or lakeside rest with panoramic island views.
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Day 9: Lake Mburo afternoon drive
Lake Mburo
Scenic transfer to Lake Mburo National Park through rolling countryside, check-in at Mihingo Lodge, afternoon game drive as sun warms acacia savanna for zebra, impala, and eland sightings.
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Day 10: Mburo walk and Entebbe
Entebbe
morning walking safari in Lake Mburo with guides, then farewell drive to Entebbe Airport via Uganda Equator landmark for photos before international departure.
Borassus palms against a golden sunset at Murchison Falls.
Your group
Price for your group
2 travellers: $8,800 each, $17,600 in total.
| Travellers | Per person | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $9,790 | $9,790 |
| 2 | $8,800 10% off | $17,600 |
| 3 | $6,875 30% off | $20,625 |
Prices are in US dollars per person, from the group rates listed with this trip.
The detail
What is included
Included
- All internal airport transfers on the tour
- All meals
- Fully guided safari in a 4x4 vehicle
- All accommodations listed in the itinerary
- All permits and park entry fees including chimps and gorillas
- Ground transport between parks
Not included
- Laundry services
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Souvenirs
- Tips and gratuities
- Transport to and from the meeting point if you do not use the included airport pickup
Nights and arrival
Where you stay and how you get there
Where you stay
Upmarket lodges such as Lake Victoria Serena, Paraa Safari Lodge, Turaco Treetops, Mweya Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, and Mihingo Lodge host you after Nile delta drives, Bigodi wetlands, experiential lion tracking, and gorilla treks. Meals and en suite rooms support early starts on permit days.
Getting there
Representative meets you at Entebbe International Airport on day one for transfer to Lake Victoria Serena or similar luxury hotel. Day ten walking safari ends with equator stop and Entebbe Airport transfer for departure.
Good questions
Questions about this safari
Are gorilla permits included?
Day seven mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is included when permits are secured for your travel dates, with up to one hour observing habituated gorillas after the forest trek. If weather or road conditions shift, activities may run in a different order while keeping the same inclusions.
What is experiential lion tracking?
Day six in Queen Elizabeth National Park uses Uganda Wildlife Authority collaborative tracking to follow lions or leopards with researchers when available, then continues with scenic transfer toward Bwindi. If weather or road conditions shift, activities may run in a different order while keeping the same inclusions.
Which luxury lodges are named?
The route references Lake Victoria Serena, Paraa Safari Lodge, Turaco Treetops, Mweya Safari Lodge, Mahogany Springs, Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort, and Mihingo Lodge on the itinerary. Substitutes of similar class apply if a property is full.
How fit must I be?
Bwindi gorilla treks may last from under an hour to most of a day on steep muddy trails depending on gorilla movements. Chimp day in Kibale is similarly active while boat and drive days are gentler.
Where do we meet?
Day one airport welcome at Entebbe International Airport leads to overnight at selected Entebbe luxury hotel. Final day ends at Entebbe Airport after Mburo walking safari and equator photographs.
What is the walking safari at Mburo?
Day ten morning guided walk in Lake Mburo National Park with rangers lets you observe smaller wildlife and flora on foot before transfer toward Entebbe with equator stop. If weather or road conditions shift, activities may run in a different order while keeping the same inclusions.
Do I need a visa for this safari?
Most visitors need a visa for Uganda, Rwanda, or Zambia depending on your route. Check current requirements for your passport nationality before you travel.
Where do we meet on day one?
Your guide meets you at the airport or agreed hotel on arrival day one, as described in the getting there section for this route. Share arrival flight details when you contact us so the guide can meet you after immigration.
What lodge standard is used?
Nights are in tourist lodges or camps matched to each park on the day-by-day itinerary, with en suite rooms and meals on full safari days. If weather or road conditions shift, activities may run in a different order while keeping the same inclusions.
Read before you book
Guides for this safari
- How a gorilla trek works Fitness, trek times, what to bring, and why a sighting is never guaranteed.
- Every gorilla trekking safari compared Lengths, styles and prices side by side.
- Chimpanzee trekking safaris Every trip that tracks chimpanzees.
- Chimpanzee habituation in Kibale and Budongo How the longer habituation experience differs from an ordinary trek.
- What a Uganda safari costs Every Uganda trip priced, and what the price covers.
- Best time to visit Uganda Dry and wet months, park by park.
More answers are on our safari questions page and in what guests say. We also arrange flights, hotels and insurance.
How payment works: the balance is due one month before your safari, a reservation made within 45 days of arrival is paid in full when it is confirmed, and a card payment carries a 3.9% service charge. The full wording is in our terms and conditions.
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