7 DAYS WILDLIFE PRIMATES

OVERVIEW: This 7 day wildlife and primate tour in Uganda is perfect for wildlife and nature enthusiasts. With experienced guides, comfortable accommodation, and a variety of activities. This tour offers a comprehensive and unforgettable experience. You will have the opportunity to see gorillas, chimpanzees, and a variety of other primates. As well as an array of other wildlife species in their natural habitats. Additionally, you will visit some of Uganda’s most stunning landscapes and scenic areas, including Murchison Falls and Kibale Forest. Which are both known for their rich biodiversity and natural beauty. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this tour is sure to be a highlight of your trip to Uganda.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS of 7 Days Wildlife Primates 

Murchison Falls National Park:

A chance to explore the largest and oldest park in Uganda. Known for its rolling savannah plains, lush forests, and the Nile River. Which is home to numerous species of primates and other wildlife.

Game drive and boat safari at Murchison Falls:

A morning game drive and a boat safari up the Nile River to the bottom of Murchison Falls. Providing the opportunity to see elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and other big mammals, as well as schools of hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird species.

Kibale Forest National Park:

A visit to one of the largest and most biodiverse forests in Uganda, known for its 13 species of primates, including the critically endangered red colobus monkey and the habituated chimpanzees.

Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest:

A guided chimpanzee trek to see the primates in their natural habitat, offering a close-up view of these amazing animals as they go about their daily lives.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park:

A visit to a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to over 400 species of birds and half of the world’s population of gorillas.

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi:

An awe-inspiring experience trekking to find the gorillas in their natural habitat, with the opportunity to observe them as they go about their daily lives.

Stunning landscapes and scenic areas: The chance to visit some of Uganda’s most stunning landscapes and scenic areas, including Murchison Falls and Kibale Forest, known for their rich biodiversity and natural beauty.

DETAILED ITINERARY for 7 Days Wildlife Primates 

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our tour guide and be transferred to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest and oldest park in Uganda. As you proceed, you will have a stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which is home to over 30 Rhinos in order to track the latter. It will be at this point you will have lunch then proceed to Murchison Park. Here, you will have a chance to explore the park’s rolling savannah plains, lush forests, and the Nile River, which is home to numerous species of primates and other wildlife. Reaching in the evening, you will check-in at the lodge, relax and have your dinner and overnight stay.

 Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 2: Game drive and boat safari at Murchison Falls National Park

Wake up to an early of coffee/ tea. You will start the day with an early morning game drive in the northern sector of the park, where you will have the best wildlife viewing opportunities in Uganda, with a high concentration of animals such as elephants, buffalos, lions, giraffes, antelopes. Will stand an opportunity to spot elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, and other big mammals.

After your splendid game drive, you will drive back to the lodge for lunch and prepare for an afternoon boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. The boat cruise offers a unique perspective of the park’s wildlife and provides an opportunity to see aquatic animals such as Nile crocodiles, hippos, and various bird species. The highlight of the boat trip is the chance to see the mighty Murchison Falls up close and to witness the powerful force of the Nile River as it plunges into the pool below. After the boat trip, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Location: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 3: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

On this day after your breakfast, you will drive to Kibale Forest National Park, one of the largest and most biodiverse forests in Uganda. The park is known for its lush tropical rainforest and diverse primate population, including the highly endangered chimpanzees. Kibale National Park is a popular destination for primate lovers and offers excellent opportunities for chimpanzee tracking, as well as for observing other primates such as colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. 7 Days Wildlife Primates, In addition to primates, the park also provides a habitat for over 375 species of birds, elephants, buffalos, and other wildlife. After a full day of exploring the park and its diverse wildlife, on reaching, you will drive to check in to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 4: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest

After your breakfast, you will start the day with a pre-trek briefing, after which you will embark on a guided chimpanzee trekking excursion to see the primates in their natural habitat. Chimpanzee trekking is a popular activity in the park and it will allow you to get up close with these intelligent and social primates. The trek will involve a guided walk through the lush rainforest, in search of the chimpanzees, who move around the forest in search of food. The excursion can be physically demanding, but the experience of observing these fascinating animals in their natural habitat is well worth the effort. After the chimpanzee trek, you will have a chance to relax and enjoy a delicious parked lunch before returning to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast in the morning, you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and park is surrounded by communities that depend on its resources for their livelihoods and participate in conservation efforts through various initiatives. The park is located in southwestern Uganda and is home to the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Bwindi is one of the few places in the world where visitors can go gorilla trekking and observe these magnificent primates up close. The park is also known for its rich biodiversity, with over 160 species of mammals and over 400 species of birds, making it a popular destination for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. After a long drive, you will arrive at your lodge in Bwindi for dinner and an overnight stay, ready for an exciting gorilla trek the next day.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi

After breakfast at the lodge, you will embark on a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will be guided by park rangers and trackers who will lead you through the dense forest in search of a gorilla family. The trek can be physically demanding, but the experience of seeing the gorillas in their natural habitat is truly unforgettable. You will spend the day trekking to find the gorillas in their natural habitat, an experience that is truly awe-inspiring. The gorillas are habituated, which means they are used to the presence of humans, and you will have an opportunity to observe them as they go about their daily lives.

After encountering the gorillas, you will have an opportunity to observe them for a limited amount of time, before returning to your lodge for the night.

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Day 7: Departure back to Kampala

After breakfast, you will depart from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park back to Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. The journey will take you approximately 8-10 hours by road, depending on the route and traffic conditions. During the trip, you may have the opportunity to stop and visit local communities, sample local cuisine, or take in the scenic beauty of the countryside. Upon arrival in Kampala, you will be transferred to your hotel or the airport for your onward travel arrangements. This incredible tour offers a unique and unforgettable wildlife experience, with the opportunity to see some of the most amazing primates and other wildlife in their natural habitat. Thank you so much for specifically choosing Paradise Adventure Vacations, on 7 Days Wildlife Primates and we hope to see you again!!

Location: Kampala (Uganda)

Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)

Meals Plan: Breakfast and Lunch as well as Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout the journey

Cost Includes on 7 Days Wildlife Primates & Gorilla Safari Trip:

• Return airport transfers (pick up and drop off)
• Private transport for 7 days in a well-modified safari Extended land-cruiser (4WD,air-conditioned and pop-up roof)
• Rhino Tracking in Ziwa rhino Sanctuary
• Flue for 7 days
• English safari driver guide for 7 days
• Mid-range accommodation for 7 night on full board (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner)
• All en-route meals and bottled mineral water throughout your tour
• All park entrance and activities feel and all applicable government taxes
• Bigodi sanctuary swamp and community safari
• 1 Chimpanzee Trekking permit per person (Kibale forest national park)
• 1 Mountain gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park (Buhoma sector )
• A visit to the Equator land mark
• Batwa Community Encounter

Cost Excludes on 7 Days Wildlife Primates & Gorilla Safari Trip:

• International and domestic flights
• Country entry visa
• Personal travel insurance
• Items of personal nature/laundry/telephone charges
• Souvenirs and gifts, Tips
• Alcoholic and other soft drinks (sodas, special juice order at the lodge and wines)

Special Deals on African Safari 2023-2024 (Rates Per Person in USD)

Our Safari Vehicles - Luxury 4x4 Land Cruiser Extended

All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.

Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan

Electrical charging & power supply

All our safari vehicles have power / charging points. Please bring travel adaptors to ensure they are suitable for your appliances / devices

What happens if the jeep breaks down?

Our Safari vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. The age of the vehicles in our fleet varies but most were built between 2008 and 2013. If your vehicle does break down and it cannot be fixed on the road, we will request a rescue jeep which will come for you so that you can continue your safari with minimum impact. Whilst every effort is made to prevent this from happening, the driving is rough and the vehicles do take quite a pounding!

We believe in value for money. Every guest would like to have the most reliable and comfortable vehicles on safari. In response to the clients’ needs, we have a very strict vehicle replacement policy that ensures a young fleet at all times. We have a total fleet of 225 well-maintained motor vehicles, predominantly 4-wheel drives. This does away with the problem of sub-contracting vehicles and driver-guides, which may compromise the quality of services. Our safari vehicles are specifically converted for maximum space and comfort. All of them have hatched roof and sliding windows to facilitate good viewing and convenient photography during game drives and sight seeing.