7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda
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7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda
7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda is designed for travellers who want to experience Uganda’s best primate destinations while also enjoying wildlife, boat safari moments and comfortable midrange lodges. This safari combines chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in Kibale Forest National Park, wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Kazinga Channel boat cruise and gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
This 7-day safari is ideal for travellers who want more than a short gorilla trip but still prefer a smooth and affordable midrange itinerary. You will travel in a private 4×4 safari vehicle with a professional driver guide, stay in selected midrange lodges and enjoy a route that balances primate trekking, savannah wildlife, boat safari experiences and relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi.
The safari can start from Entebbe or Kampala and can end in Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali depending on your travel plans. 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda is a strong choice for couples, solo travellers, families with eligible children and small groups who want chimpanzees, gorillas, wildlife and scenic relaxation in one well-planned Uganda safari.
Trip Outline
- Day 1: Pick up from Entebbe or Kampala and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
- Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 3: Morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector
- Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Day 6: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation and scenic views
- Day 7: Return to Entebbe, Kampala or Kigali for departure
7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda Itinerary
Your 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda starts with pick up from Entebbe or Kampala by your private driver guide. You will begin the scenic drive to Kibale Forest National Park, one of Uganda’s best destinations for chimpanzee trekking in Uganda. The journey takes you through beautiful countryside, tea plantations, local towns and the rolling landscapes of western Uganda.
On arrival, check in at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge and relax as you prepare for the chimpanzee trekking experience the next day.
After breakfast at Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge, you will go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. This experience gives you a chance to walk through the forest with expert guides as you search for chimpanzees and other primates. Kibale is one of the best places in Africa to see chimpanzees in their natural habitat.
After the trek, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s most popular wildlife safari destinations. On arrival, check in at Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Enganzi Game Lodge, start your day with a morning game drive in Uganda inside Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other wildlife as you explore the savannah plains.
In the afternoon, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of the best boat safari experiences in Uganda. The cruise gives you excellent chances to see hippos, crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and many bird species along the water. Later, return to Enganzi Game Lodge for dinner and overnight.
After breakfast, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive through the Ishasha sector as you continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ishasha is known for its open savannah scenery and the chance of seeing tree-climbing lions, depending on luck and timing.
You will continue to Bwindi, home of the mountain gorillas and one of the main highlights of this 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda. On arrival, check in at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge and relax before the gorilla trekking day.
After an early breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before starting your gorilla trekking in Uganda experience. You will trek through Bwindi Forest with experienced guides until you meet a mountain gorilla family.
After finding the gorillas, you will spend time observing them in their natural habitat. This is the biggest highlight of the safari and one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Africa. After the trek, return to Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
After breakfast at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation after the gorilla trekking experience. Lake Bunyonyi is one of Uganda’s most beautiful lakes, known for its cool weather, island views and peaceful scenery.
On arrival, check in at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi and spend the rest of the day relaxing. You may enjoy lake views, photography, a canoe ride or optional island visit depending on your interest and timing.
After breakfast at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi, start your return journey depending on your preferred ending point. You can drive back to Entebbe or Kampala, or end the safari in Kigali for a shorter transfer from southwestern Uganda.
This marks the end of your 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda with chimpanzee trekking, Queen Elizabeth wildlife, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Bwindi gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi relaxation.
Inclusions
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Park entrance fees for Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi area activities where applicable
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Private 4×4 safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking driver guide
- Midrange accommodation
- Meals as listed in the itinerary
- Bottled drinking water during the safari
- Airport or hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions
- International flights
- Uganda visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Frequently Asked Questions About 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda
The 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda is a private safari designed for travellers who want to experience both chimpanzee trekking and gorilla trekking while also enjoying wildlife viewing, a boat cruise and scenic relaxation. It combines Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi.
This safari mainly includes chimpanzees and mountain gorillas. You will enjoy chimpanzee trekking in Uganda in Kibale Forest National Park and gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
The 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda visits Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi. These destinations give you primates, wildlife, boat safari moments and relaxation in one itinerary.
Yes, the safari includes chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale is one of the best places in Uganda for chimpanzee trekking, making it a strong starting point for the 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda.
Yes, this safari includes gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla trekking is one of the main highlights of the 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda, and the gorilla permit is normally included in the safari quotation unless stated otherwise.
Yes, Queen Elizabeth National Park is included for wildlife viewing and the Kazinga Channel boat cruise. You will enjoy a game drive where you may see elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, warthogs, lions and other wildlife before taking the boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel.
The 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda uses comfortable midrange lodges such as Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge near Kibale, Enganzi Game Lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park, Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge near Bwindi and Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi, depending on availability.
Yes, this safari is planned as a private safari with your own 4×4 safari vehicle and professional driver guide. This gives you comfort, privacy, flexibility and a smoother travel experience throughout the route.
The safari price normally includes gorilla trekking permit, chimpanzee trekking permit, park entrance fees, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, game drives, private 4×4 safari vehicle, professional driver guide, midrange accommodation, meals as listed, bottled drinking water and pickup or drop-off.
To book the 7 Days Midrange Primate Safari Uganda, share your travel dates, number of travellers, preferred starting point, ending point and budget. We shall check lodge availability, permit availability and prepare a custom quote through the request a quote.
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