Uganda Wildlife Safari: 11-Day Epic Primate & Gorilla Adventure

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where your SafariQuest guide will greet you warmly. Transfer to Lakeview Haven Lodge, a tranquil boutique retreat. Relax amidst the natural surroundings and enjoy your first taste of Ugandan hospitality with a gourmet dinner overlooking the lake.

Main Destination: Entebbe
Accommodation: Lakeview Haven Lodge – Luxury rooms with lake views
Meals: Dinner included

Fly to Fort Portal, gateway to the Rwenzori foothills. En route to Green Canopy Lodge, visit local artisan workshops and witness the craftsmanship behind traditional Ugandan carvings. Evening drinks on the terrace offer sweeping views of the forested hills and savannah plains.

Main Destination: Kibale Foothills
Accommodation: Green Canopy Lodge – Mid-range lodge with forest views
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included

Venture into the dense Kibale Rainforest to track the social chimpanzees, marveling at their intelligence and playful interactions. In the afternoon, explore the nearby wetland sanctuary, home to rare bird species and red colobus monkeys.

Main Destination: Kibale Rainforest
Accommodation: Green Canopy Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Return to the forest for a deeper chimpanzee encounter, spotting olive baboons and other wildlife along the way. Later, visit a local school participating in conservation education programs, fostering a connection between nature and community.

Main Destination: Kibale Rainforest
Accommodation: Green Canopy Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Travel to Ishasha Gorge Lodge, perched at the edge of savannah plains. Descend the Fig Tree Trail into the mystical gorge, home to the rare “Lost Chimpanzees” and other forest inhabitants. Evening wildlife presentations and camera trap footage reveal the secret nocturnal life of the gorge.

Main Destination: Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth Region
Accommodation: Ishasha Gorge Lodge – Luxury lodge
Meals: All meals included

Morning game drive across the Ishasha plains to spot lions, elephants, and buffalo herds. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat safari along the Ishasha Channel, observing hippos, birds, and riverside wildlife. Sunset cocktails offer a perfect close to your day.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Ishasha Gorge Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Return to the gorge for a guided trek, learning about the flora and fauna. Participate in local eco-tourism initiatives like coffee roasting with the community cooperative and tree planting. End the day with a traditional barbecue and storytelling by the lodge.

Main Destination: Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth Region
Accommodation: Ishasha Gorge Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Fly to Kisoro and transfer to Volcano View Lodge at the base of the Virunga Mountains. Visit the Batwa community to learn about their ancestral traditions and daily life. Evening talk with a wildlife conservationist highlights gorilla protection efforts.

Main Destination: Virunga Mountains
Accommodation: Volcano View Lodge – Luxury lodge
Meals: Lunch & Dinner included

Embark on an awe-inspiring gorilla trek in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, guided by expert trackers. Observe gorilla families in their natural environment. Afterward, unwind with a soothing spa treatment at the lodge.

Main Destination: Virunga Mountains
Accommodation: Volcano View Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Morning trek in search of playful golden monkeys, followed by a revisit to the Batwa Heritage Trail. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the serene mountain views or relax at the lodge.

Main Destination: Virunga Mountains
Accommodation: Volcano View Lodge
Meals: All meals included

Transfer to Kisoro airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe, carrying memories of Uganda’s lush forests, majestic wildlife, and vibrant culture.

Main Destination: Entebbe
Meals: Meals at own expense