Uganda · Birding & Primates Circuit

Uganda Birding & Primates Safari

9 nights / 10 days · Best for: birders and primate-focused travelers wanting Uganda's full range

10 days9 nights
4 parksKibale · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi · Lake Mburo
2 permitschimpanzee + gorilla tracking
Overview

What this trip covers

Uganda's fuller circuit: chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi, and a closing stop at Lake Mburo. Built for travelers who want primates, birds, and general wildlife rather than a single-permit trip.

This sample route can be adjusted by season, lodge preference, travel pace, budget, group size, and special interests such as birding, photography, primates, or family travel.

Day by day

Itinerary

Day 1 — Arrival, Entebbe

Airport pickup and overnight near Entebbe.

Day 2 — Entebbe to Kibale Forest

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda's premier primate destination.

Day 3 — Kibale Forest

Morning chimpanzee tracking, followed by an afternoon walk in nearby Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for wetland and forest birds.

Day 4 — Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with game viewing along the way through the Kichwamba Escarpment.

Day 5 — Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning game drive followed by an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, with hippos, elephants, and waterbirds along both banks.

Day 6 — Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi

Transfer south to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, arriving in the afternoon.

Day 7 — Gorilla trekking, Bwindi

A full day gorilla trekking, with trek duration set by where the assigned family is found that morning.

Day 8 — Bwindi to Lake Mburo

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's smallest savannah park and a good final wildlife stop.

Day 9 — Lake Mburo National Park

Game drive and an optional boat trip on Lake Mburo itself, with a different bird list than the forest stops earlier in the trip.

Day 10 — Lake Mburo to Entebbe

Transfer back to Entebbe for departure.

What's included

Inclusions & exclusions

Included

  • Park and conservation fees
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits
  • 4x4 safari vehicle with driver-guide
  • Accommodation as specified
  • Meals as specified

Not included

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Drinks
  • Travel insurance

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Every itinerary is quoted individually by dates and group size.

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Hero photo: Common chimpanzee, Kibale Forest — Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.