You will be able to participate in Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi forests, Chimp tracking in the Kyambura Gorge, Rhino tracking at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, and Game drives in Murchison and Queen Elizabeth National parks. While on this 10 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates Safari Tour, expect to see a myriad of wildlife species including mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hyenas, waterbucks, elephants, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, giraffes, zebras, Nile crocodiles, and Hippos as well as spectacular bird species.
Tour Features
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
A cactus Hotel
Kampala |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Tilenga Safari Lodge
Murchison Falls National Park |
All Meals Included |
3 |
https://tilengasafarilodge.com/
Murchison Falls National Park |
All Meals Included |
4 |
Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale National Park |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
6 |
Kibale Forest Camp
Kibale National Park |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
6 |
Elephant Hab Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
7 |
Elephant Hab Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
8 |
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
9 |
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
10 |
Entebbe |
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks |
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1Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a Tubale Safaris Driver-Guide who will welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to your booked accommodation. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you will have a late afternoon ride around the city of Kampala. Expect excursions to places like the Kasubi tomb, Uganda Museum, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, etc. Return to your accommodation and have enough rest.
Main Destination: Kampala
Accommodation: A cactus Hotel,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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2Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast drive northwards to the renowned Murchison Falls national park, with a stopover for your lunch in Masindi and also another at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rare rhinos that are protected in this sanctuary. Later arrive at Murchison falls national park. Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest well-protected wildlife area covering 3,840 sq km. Move to the top of the falls to view the natural beauty of these falls. At this place, the river squeezes itself through a 7-meter narrow gorge from a width of more than 1 km and drops below with a thunderous roar forming a water spray that rainbow that results in a stunning rainbow of the wonders of the Nile River! Dine and rest.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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3Game drive and Boat Launch
Have an early delicious breakfast, and explore the Northern part hosting a high number of Savannah wildlife. This game drive offers great opportunities for photography of elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks as well as hippos, and in case you are fortunate to even the leopards, in addition to a big number of bird species. Following lunch, have for a 2-hour boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison falls from where great volumes of water escapes through the small gorge forming an immense thunderous roar. During this boat ride, you will see several water birds plus mammals in big numbers like Hippos and crocodiles. Head back to the lodge have dinner and rest at your lodge.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: https://tilengasafarilodge.com/,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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4Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Have breakfast in the morning and depart for Kibale forest National Park. Have Lunch at Fort Portal and proceed in the view of the Rwenzori Mountains. A guided nature walks in the Bigodi wetland sanctuary to see various bird species, butterflies and primates. Dinner and overnight stay at Bigodi.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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6Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Today you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees share 98% of human genes making them our closest living relatives. They are found in 21 countries throughout Africa but are most easily sighted in Uganda due to their dense populations. Today, in Uganda, there are approximately 5,000 chimpanzees left in the wild. The Chimpanzee Trekking experience here is done on several well-maintained walking trails. There is also a wonderfully diverse concentration of other primates, more than any other forest in East Africa, in fact. Besides our delightful cousins, the chimpanzees, you can find red colobus, red-tailed guenon, white-nosed monkey, gray-cheeked mangabey, blue monkey, L’Hoest’s monkey, and the black and white colobus monkey. In addition, you may see olive baboons, bush babies, and nocturnal pottos. After tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi swamps. This activity will take you to the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary which features 8 primate species, over 200 bird species, and many reptiles. During the walk – which takes 2 to 3 hours – you have a chance to many animals but the highlight is catching a glimpse of a famous bird; the Great Blue Turaco.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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6Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Scenic Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in southwestern Uganda and is most often included in visitors’ itineraries. It is the second largest park in the country and is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, next to Lake Edward and Lake George which are joined by the Kazinga channel. Few reserves in the world have such high biodiversity with landscapes including savannah, bushland, wetlands, and lush forests. On your first game drive, it is time to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with 200 kilometers of well-maintained game viewing tracks. We advise for you to be alert and proactive on your game drive to help the ranger spot as many animals as possible. With an astonishing 5000 hippos, 2500 elephants, and over 10,000 buffalo thriving in its grasslands and shorelines, this park guarantees sightings of some of Africa’s most iconic species. Al being well you see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, different species of antelope, and just maybe some of the exciting predators such as; lion, leopard, civet, genal and serval cats. Ten species of primates enjoy the park’s diverse habitats. Vervet and black-and-white colobus monkeys are easily spotted in the trees and of course the boldest species; baboons! They are all there! A professional ranger with extensive knowledge of the park and its inhabitants will join you in your car so you can ask your guide to search for specific birdlife or wildlife.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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7Game drive & Boat cruise-Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will go for a long morning game drive at 6.30 A.m in time to catch up with the early risers and see the sunrise as well whereby you will search for all the wildlife in the park; Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, Warthog, etc. After lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon and you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine), as well as a variety of other animals that come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: Buffalo, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour. After the boat safari, you do a short evening game drive as you drive back to the lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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8Transfer to Bwindi Forest via Ishasha Sector for tree-climbi
On this day have an early breakfast and drive to Bwindi’s impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha region in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth to see tree-climbing lions that are prevalent in this area. Continue to where you will have lunch along the way. Have a community walk (the Batwa -Pygmy cultural experience and entertainment) in the evening. Enjoy dinner and rest at the lodge of your choice.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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9Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Batwa Trail Experienc
After breakfast proceeds to the park headquarter to be briefed about the gorilla tracking before going into the verdant forest led by the rangers. In case you are fortunate, it makes take you about 2 hours or even less to see the amazing Bwindi giants. The experience of coming face to face with these peaceful primates is very overwhelming. Head back to the lodge where you will have lunch after tracking the gorillas. Relax at the lodge the whole evening.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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10Drive Back to Kampala City or Entebbe
You will have breakfast and later return to Kampala having lunch along the way in Mbarara and eventually reach Kampala late in the afternoon where you will have a city tour. You will be transferred directly to the airport for your outbound flight back home or transferred to your accommodation if you do not have a flight this evening.
Main Destination: Entebbe
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Important to Know
- This tour is not available to solo travelers or groups larger than 14 people.
- Rates are per person and exclude the international flightfrom/to your home country.
- This tour accepts children who are 3 years and older.
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
May 23 2023 to Dec 31 2025 | $3200 | $2955 | $2655 | $2555 | $2355 |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Tubale Safaris
![Image](https://safariopedia.com/uploads/operator/logo/64413d288cc94Screenshot_2023-01-05-04-38-36-01_40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg)
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Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
15 -
Member Of :
Uganda Tourism Board -
Tour Types :
Gorilla, Chimps Trekking, wildlife Safaris, Nature Tours and Mountain Hiking -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
- TUBALE safaris is a tours and travel company based in Uganda organising safaris in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda with tours ranging from Budget, Mid-Range and luxury. Our safari offers are suitable for all travel styles, from single person day excursions to extended trips for large groups. Each activity is crafted to make your safari dream memorable, they range from Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Sports Fishing, Mountain Climbing, Bird watching, Cultural Tours, White water Rafting, Big Game Safaris and Excursions. We also offer car hire services, Airport meet and Greet assistance, Hotel and lodging Booking, Air Ticketing both Domestically and internationally. Our aim is to give you a memorable experience to look back at for the rest of your life. We plan a safari to your wishes and have knowledgeable guides who will do their very best to make your travel dream become a reality
Mid-Range Tour: | This tour includes mid-range camping and lodges. |
Can be Customized: | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
Private Tour: | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
Solo traveller: | Solo traveller can book this tour. |
Can start any day: | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
Minimum age of 3 years: | The minimum age for this tour is 3 years. |
Day | Accommodation | Meals |
1 |
A cactus Hotel,
Kampala |
All Meals Included |
2 |
Tilenga Safari Lodge,
Murchison Falls National Park |
All Meals Included |
3 |
https://tilengasafarilodge.com/,
Murchison Falls National Park |
All Meals Included |
4 |
Kibale Forest Camp,
Kibale National Park |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
6 |
Kibale Forest Camp,
Kibale National Park |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
6 |
Elephant Hab Lodge,
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
7 |
Elephant Hab Lodge,
Queen Elizabeth National Park |
All Meals Included |
8 |
Rushaga Gorilla Camp,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included with Drinks |
9 |
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge,
Bwindi Impenetrable NP |
All Meals Included |
10 |
,
Entebbe |
Breakfast & Lunch Included with Drinks |
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1Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a Tubale Safaris Driver-Guide who will welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will be transferred to your booked accommodation. In case you have had an early landing in Uganda, you will have a late afternoon ride around the city of Kampala. Expect excursions to places like the Kasubi tomb, Uganda Museum, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, etc. Return to your accommodation and have enough rest.
Main Destination: Kampala
Accommodation: A cactus Hotel, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
2Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast drive northwards to the renowned Murchison Falls national park, with a stopover for your lunch in Masindi and also another at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to track rare rhinos that are protected in this sanctuary. Later arrive at Murchison falls national park. Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest well-protected wildlife area covering 3,840 sq km. Move to the top of the falls to view the natural beauty of these falls. At this place, the river squeezes itself through a 7-meter narrow gorge from a width of more than 1 km and drops below with a thunderous roar forming a water spray that rainbow that results in a stunning rainbow of the wonders of the Nile River! Dine and rest.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Tilenga Safari Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
3Game drive and Boat Launch
Have an early delicious breakfast, and explore the Northern part hosting a high number of Savannah wildlife. This game drive offers great opportunities for photography of elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, giraffes, waterbucks as well as hippos, and in case you are fortunate to even the leopards, in addition to a big number of bird species. Following lunch, have for a 2-hour boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison falls from where great volumes of water escapes through the small gorge forming an immense thunderous roar. During this boat ride, you will see several water birds plus mammals in big numbers like Hippos and crocodiles. Head back to the lodge have dinner and rest at your lodge.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: https://tilengasafarilodge.com/, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
4Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Have breakfast in the morning and depart for Kibale forest National Park. Have Lunch at Fort Portal and proceed in the view of the Rwenzori Mountains. A guided nature walks in the Bigodi wetland sanctuary to see various bird species, butterflies and primates. Dinner and overnight stay at Bigodi.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
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6Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Swamp Walk
Today you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees. Chimpanzees share 98% of human genes making them our closest living relatives. They are found in 21 countries throughout Africa but are most easily sighted in Uganda due to their dense populations. Today, in Uganda, there are approximately 5,000 chimpanzees left in the wild. The Chimpanzee Trekking experience here is done on several well-maintained walking trails. There is also a wonderfully diverse concentration of other primates, more than any other forest in East Africa, in fact. Besides our delightful cousins, the chimpanzees, you can find red colobus, red-tailed guenon, white-nosed monkey, gray-cheeked mangabey, blue monkey, L’Hoest’s monkey, and the black and white colobus monkey. In addition, you may see olive baboons, bush babies, and nocturnal pottos. After tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi swamps. This activity will take you to the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary which features 8 primate species, over 200 bird species, and many reptiles. During the walk – which takes 2 to 3 hours – you have a chance to many animals but the highlight is catching a glimpse of a famous bird; the Great Blue Turaco.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
-
6Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Scenic Queen Elizabeth National Park is located in southwestern Uganda and is most often included in visitors’ itineraries. It is the second largest park in the country and is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, next to Lake Edward and Lake George which are joined by the Kazinga channel. Few reserves in the world have such high biodiversity with landscapes including savannah, bushland, wetlands, and lush forests. On your first game drive, it is time to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with 200 kilometers of well-maintained game viewing tracks. We advise for you to be alert and proactive on your game drive to help the ranger spot as many animals as possible. With an astonishing 5000 hippos, 2500 elephants, and over 10,000 buffalo thriving in its grasslands and shorelines, this park guarantees sightings of some of Africa’s most iconic species. Al being well you see elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, different species of antelope, and just maybe some of the exciting predators such as; lion, leopard, civet, genal and serval cats. Ten species of primates enjoy the park’s diverse habitats. Vervet and black-and-white colobus monkeys are easily spotted in the trees and of course the boldest species; baboons! They are all there! A professional ranger with extensive knowledge of the park and its inhabitants will join you in your car so you can ask your guide to search for specific birdlife or wildlife.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
-
7Game drive & Boat cruise-Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will go for a long morning game drive at 6.30 A.m in time to catch up with the early risers and see the sunrise as well whereby you will search for all the wildlife in the park; Elephant, Buffalo, Lion, Waterbuck, Leopard, Uganda Kob, Warthog, etc. After lunch, you will take a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon and you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine), as well as a variety of other animals that come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: Buffalo, crocodiles, bathing elephants, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour. After the boat safari, you do a short evening game drive as you drive back to the lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
-
8Transfer to Bwindi Forest via Ishasha Sector for tree-climbi
On this day have an early breakfast and drive to Bwindi’s impenetrable Forest via the Ishasha region in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth to see tree-climbing lions that are prevalent in this area. Continue to where you will have lunch along the way. Have a community walk (the Batwa -Pygmy cultural experience and entertainment) in the evening. Enjoy dinner and rest at the lodge of your choice.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included with Drinks
-
9Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Batwa Trail Experienc
After breakfast proceeds to the park headquarter to be briefed about the gorilla tracking before going into the verdant forest led by the rangers. In case you are fortunate, it makes take you about 2 hours or even less to see the amazing Bwindi giants. The experience of coming face to face with these peaceful primates is very overwhelming. Head back to the lodge where you will have lunch after tracking the gorillas. Relax at the lodge the whole evening.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge, ,
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
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10Drive Back to Kampala City or Entebbe
You will have breakfast and later return to Kampala having lunch along the way in Mbarara and eventually reach Kampala late in the afternoon where you will have a city tour. You will be transferred directly to the airport for your outbound flight back home or transferred to your accommodation if you do not have a flight this evening.
Main Destination: Entebbe
Includes & Excludes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of 56 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Start Dates |
Solo 1 room |
2 people 1 room |
3 people 2 room |
4 people 2 room |
4+ people 3 room |
May 23 2023 to Dec 31 2025 | $3200 | $2955 | $2655 | $2555 | $2355 |
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
Yes, a transfer from and back to the airport is included
Tubale Safaris
![Image](https://safariopedia.com/uploads/operator/logo/64413d288cc94Screenshot_2023-01-05-04-38-36-01_40deb401b9ffe8e1df2f1cc5ba480b12.jpg)
-
Offices In :
Uganda -
Size :
15 -
Member Of :
Uganda Tourism Board -
Tour Types :
Gorilla, Chimps Trekking, wildlife Safaris, Nature Tours and Mountain Hiking -
Destinations :
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
- TUBALE safaris is a tours and travel company based in Uganda organising safaris in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya and Rwanda with tours ranging from Budget, Mid-Range and luxury. Our safari offers are suitable for all travel styles, from single person day excursions to extended trips for large groups. Each activity is crafted to make your safari dream memorable, they range from Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking, Sports Fishing, Mountain Climbing, Bird watching, Cultural Tours, White water Rafting, Big Game Safaris and Excursions. We also offer car hire services, Airport meet and Greet assistance, Hotel and lodging Booking, Air Ticketing both Domestically and internationally. Our aim is to give you a memorable experience to look back at for the rest of your life. We plan a safari to your wishes and have knowledgeable guides who will do their very best to make your travel dream become a reality