12 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari on Self Drive
12 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari takes you Gorilla Trekking and Wildlife Safari in Uganda. The 12 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari is ideal for travelers on self drive safari interested in watching the Mountain Gorillas, Wildlife animals in their natural habitat.
This 12-day Uganda Primate and Wildlife safari offers you an abundance of wildlife, scenery, and cultural experiences in Uganda. Gorilla and chimp tracking may be the highlight of this safari, but there are amazing opportunities of seeing Rhinos, lions, hippos, buffaloes, leopard, elephants, and several species of birds and an abundance of dense green forest. Enjoy the thundering Murchison Falls in the north of Uganda and the crater lakes is the western part of the country. This journey will bring you close to nature and culture.
if your interest to explore Uganda on Self drive Safari is the primates then select and book 12 Days Uganda Safari experiences to see the Mountain Gorillas , Chimpanzees on the Primate Express adventure with Self drive Uganda the leading car rental company within the region that has extended it borders to cover Kenya , Tanzania and Rwanda.
Find the best places to see gorillas in Africa when booking your gorilla permits with Self drive Uganda, we do not charge any extra fee when your traveling with us in the rental car. We do have landcruiser model 2010 , to 2019 for cross border rentals in East Africa.
Safari Highlights,
- Rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
- Game drives
- Boat safaris
- Chimpanzee tracking
- Community walk
- Crater Lakes
- Gorilla tracking
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe inter national Airport and transfer to your Hotel
The Company ( Self Drive Uganda limited) will drop the car at your preferred hotel, Briefing and orientation about the car operation, Tools and other extras that you might have rented on the car . If your pick up is from Entebbe airport , you will still be welcomed and transferred to the hotel or Backpacker in Entebbe or Hotel for your overnight stay.
Enjoy the fresh breeze from Lake Victoria – 2nd largest lake in the world. Get a good night’s rest, your adventure starts tomorrow.
Accommodation at 2 Friends Hotel Entebbe / Via Via Entebbe.
Day 2: Rhino Tracking and Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
You will have an early breakfast and depart for Murchison Falls National Park found on the northern/western circuit. The journey is a magical adventure with a stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to track Rhinos. You will spend a total of 1 hour with the Rhinos after locating them with the help of your ranger guide.
After this experience, you will proceed to Murchison Falls National park.
Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge / Red Chili Camp site
Day 3: Game drives and Boat Safari
Murchison Falls National park is the largest park in Uganda offering a fulfilling game viewing. After an early break-fast we start the day with a game drive on the northern bank of River Nile and look out for giraffes, elephants, hartebeest, Buffaloes, Leopards, Lions and different bird species. Indeed, it is a privilege watching wild animals in their habitat as they eat, play, and protect the young.
In the after-noon, the safari will continue on River Nile. You will join others on a relaxed boat safari providing more opportunities for spotting a variety of animals and birds. Watch the water of the Murchison falls – the ‘devils cauldron’. This boat safari will give great animal viewing and the falls.
Accommodation at Pakuba Safari Lodge / Red Chili Camp
Day 4: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Today after an early breakfast we depart for the home of Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park– the primate capital of the world. We hope you had an adventurous time in Murchison falls National Park. Kibale forest is home to 13 species of primates with the main attraction being chimpanzee tracking among many other engaging activities.
On this journey, you will have stunning views as you pass small villages, local markets and several bird lives. This is a day’s trip with packed lunch or in a town en route. You arrive at your lodge later that evening ready for tomorrow’s adventure.
Accommodation at Isunga Lodge/ Chimpanzee Forest Lodge / Little Monkey Camp
Day 5: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Community Walk
Kibale national park is the primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzee trekking is a fulfilling adventure that takes you deep in the tropical forest across streams of water. You might have sightings of red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white Columbus monkeys, butterflies, and birds calling from the canopies while on this safari. With the help of your guide, you will locate the chimps. Enjoy picture moments and watch them as they play and feed.
In the afternoon you will visit Bigodi Village and wetland known for its rich diversity of birds and primates depending on the availability of time. By taking this tour, you are contributing to the development of this community because the proceeds are used to build schools and offer small loans.
Accommodation at Isunga Lodge
Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today after breakfast, our tour continues to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a wildlife experience in the plain of Kasenyi. The drive will take us through views of several crater lakes and the mystical Rwenzori Mountain ranges en route. On arrival in the park, we shall have a small game drive as we proceed to the lodge for lunch
Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 7: Game drive and Boat Safari
Today we arise early morning for a game drive. The animals in their different families, clans, and groups are out starting on their day. Notice the difference between these animals in their natural habitat and those caged in zoos. The game drive happens in Kasenyi plains in the custom made safari cars for game viewing. Look out for Lions, Elephants, Buffaloes, Kobs, Water bucks etc all this in between the Rwenzori Mountains and the Rift valley escarpment.
In the afternoon the safari will continue on a boat cruise on Kazinga channel which is a stretch of water connecting Lake Edward and Lake George. The boat safari offers you great photography sessions in a relaxed way with lots of bird life on the shores, crocodiles, elephants, etc
Accommodation at Bush Lodge