7-Day Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional Sirro Safaris Uganda guide who will brief you about your exciting adventure ahead. After breakfast, begin a scenic journey to Western Uganda, passing through beautiful countryside landscapes, traditional villages, tea plantations, and rolling hills.

Enjoy lunch in the charming Fort Portal Tourism City, renowned as one of Uganda's most beautiful towns. Before proceeding to your lodge, explore the breathtaking crater lake region, including Lake Nkuruba, Lake Nyabikele, Lake Kasenda, and the famous Lake Nyinambuga, featured on Uganda's 20,000-shilling banknote.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening, surrounded by the sounds of nature and stunning views of the surrounding countryside.

Wake up to the sounds of the forest and enjoy an early breakfast before heading to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing by experienced Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Enter the tropical rainforest in search of our closest relatives—the chimpanzees. Kibale Forest is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 13 species of primates, making it one of Africa's premier primate destinations. Listen to the exciting calls echoing through the forest as you track these fascinating creatures in their natural habitat. Once found, spend a memorable hour observing their behavior, feeding habits, and social interactions.

Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before embarking on an afternoon guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. This community-run conservation area offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, monkey sightings, and authentic cultural encounters with local residents.

After breakfast, journey south to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular savannah wildlife destination and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

Along the way, stop at the Equator Monument in Kikorongo for memorable photographs and spectacular views of the surrounding landscapes.

Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch before heading out for an exciting evening game drive. As the golden African sunset paints the savannah, search for elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hyenas, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and numerous antelope species.

Return to the lodge for dinner as the sounds of the African wilderness come alive around you.

Rise early for a sunrise game drive when wildlife activity is at its peak. Explore the Kasenyi Plains, famous for large herds of Uganda kob, elephants, buffaloes, and the predators that follow them.

Return to the lodge for lunch before enjoying one of Africa's most rewarding wildlife boat cruises on the spectacular Kazinga Channel. This natural waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George and hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa.

As you cruise along the channel, watch elephants bathing along the shores, crocodiles basking in the sun, buffaloes cooling off at the water's edge, and countless bird species including African fish eagles, kingfishers, pelicans, and herons.

This unforgettable boat safari offers incredible wildlife photography opportunities.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

After breakfast, continue your adventure to the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

The journey takes you through the spectacular Kigezi Highlands, often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa" because of their stunning terraced hills and dramatic mountain scenery.

Enjoy lunch en route near Kihihi before continuing through picturesque villages and dense forests to Bwindi.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening and prepare for tomorrow's once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trekking adventure.

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the ancient rainforest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas.

Led by expert trackers and rangers, trek through dense vegetation, bamboo forests, and mountain slopes until you encounter one of Bwindi's habituated gorilla families. The moment you come face-to-face with these gentle giants is truly magical.

Spend one unforgettable hour observing them as they feed, groom, play, and interact with one another in their natural habitat.

After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation before enjoying an authentic coffee experience with local communities. Learn how Ugandan coffee is grown, harvested, roasted, and prepared while supporting local livelihoods.

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation Options

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge

Mid-range: Buhoma Gorilla Camp

Budget: Ruhondeza Gorilla Lodge / Ruhija Gorilla Friends Lodge

Enjoy breakfast before visiting the indigenous Batwa community, the original forest dwellers of Bwindi. Discover their fascinating traditions, survival skills, music, dance, and ancient connection to the forest.

After this enriching cultural encounter, begin your scenic drive back to Entebbe. Along the way, enjoy spectacular views of Uganda's countryside and stop for lunch.

Arrive in Entebbe in time for your evening international flight or overnight accommodation.

As your safari concludes, bid farewell to your guide and take home unforgettable memories of Uganda's incredible wildlife, landscapes, and people.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch