13 Days Uganda wildlife and Primates safari
The 13 Days Uganda wildlife and Primates safari is definitely a thrilling wildlife experience that takes you to some of the iconic national parks found in the pearl of Africa with each harboring a variety of wide species of mammals, birds, and different attractions. This safari starts from Kidepo Valley national park which is a top birding destination area in Uganda, Murchison Falls national park which is the biggest park in Uganda and well known for the most powerful waterfalls in the world which are found within the park, Queen Elizabeth national park which is famously known for the abundant wildlife and the only park where the famous Tree climbing lions can be spotted and lastly, your safari will end in Bwindi Impenetrable national park which is known for its exceptional biodiversity and home to a vast number of endangered mountain gorillas. While in these parks, you will engage in different activities as a way of exploring these parks hence creating a memorable experience of a lifetime.
Safari Highlights: 13 Days Uganda Safari
- Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park
- Day 2: Morning and evening game drive
- Day 3: Morning game drive in Narus Valley
- Day 4: Cultural visit
- Day 5: Transfer to Murchison
- Day 6: Early morning game drive and Evening boat cruise
- Day 7: Afternoon boat cruise and Hiking to the top of the falls
- Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi with a stopover in Queen for an overnight
- Day 9: Transfer from Queen to Bwindi
- Day 10: Gorilla trekking
- Day 11: Day 10: Batwa community tour
- Day 12: Day 12: Buhoma community walks
- Day 13: End of the Safari
Detailed Itinerary: 13 Days Uganda Wildlife and Primates safari
Day 1: Drive from Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park
On your first day of the safari, wake up early in the morning and by 6:30 am you should be prepared and ready to embark on your journey out of Kampala to Kidepo Valley National Park. On your way, you will pass through several towns and you will be able to see how Ugandans spend their daily lives. In case of any questions, your wildlife safari guide will offer you answers as well as explanations. You will have a one-hour lunch en route in Gulu town and afterwards, you will proceed on your journey north to Kitgum town which is approximately 139km away from Kidepo Valley national park
Driving Time: 11 hours
Meals: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Adere Safari Lodges Kidepo
Day 2: Free morning and evening game drive
Wake up for morning breakfast and afterwards relax at the hotel. After lunch, get ready for an evening game drive in the plains of Kidepo. This game drive will take you to Kakine circuit which is close to Apoka and offers you a great game viewing opportunity whereby you will be able to see wildlife species such as Buffaloes, giraffes, elands, Jackson’s hartebeests, warthogs, zebras and many more animals. For bird lovers, you will as well see several bird species during your game drive and later retire to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Adere Safari Lodges Kidepo
Day 3: Morning game drive in Narus Valley
After an early morning breakfast, you will meet your driver as well as the guide and then embark on a morning game drive which takes you to Narus valley which has magnificent gentle rolling hills, fresh grass and water holes starting from Mount Morungole. While at Narus valley, you will be able to see a variety of wildlife species which it hosts including lions, Elephants, zebras, cheetahs, buffalos, warthogs and many more animals. You will as well be able to spot all the unique birds in the Narus valley. Later on, return to the hotel for lunch and relaxation.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Adere Safari Lodges Kidepo
Day 4: Cultural visit
An early morning breakfast will be served and afterwards, you will go for a cultural visit to the Karamojong community where you will be able to interact with both the Karamojong and IK people who are closely related to the Maasai people of Kenya, you will be able to see their unique homesteads, explore their nomadic lifestyle, cultural songs and dance which will be performed to entertain you. Later retire to the hotel for lunch and relax as dinner will be served later in the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Adere Safari Lodges Kidepo
Day 5: Transfer to Murchison
From Kidepo Valley National Park, our driver will pick you up after breakfast and check out of your lodge to transfer you to Murchison Falls National park. You will have a stopover in Gulu town for a lunch break. After relaxing and having your lunch, you will then have to proceed to Murchison falls national park. Upon arrival in the evening, check-in and spend your evening relaxing.
Driving Time: 10 hours
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 6: Early morning game drive and Evening boat cruise
In the morning after breakfast, your guide will be ready to take you for a morning game drive which will expose you to the sightings of both wildlife species and bird species including Elephants, Lions, and Leopards, Giraffes, Kobs, Buffaloes and primates such as baboons and many other animals. After the game drive, you will return to the hotel for lunch and freshen up. Afterwards in the evening, you will go for an evening boat cruise at the bottom of the falls where you will be able to witness the sunset as well as view a variety of water animals and later transfer back to the hotel for dinner and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 7: Afternoon boat cruise and Hiking to the top of the falls
You will have breakfast and relax at the hotel. Later in the afternoon after lunch, you will transfer for the boat cruise at the bottom of the world’s most powerful waterfalls along the Victoria Nile where you will have a magnificent view of several aquatic species on the river banks. After some time, you will then start hiking at the top of the falls which offers scenic views and a great photographic experience. Later transfer back to the hotel for dinner and a night stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi with a stopover in Queen for an overnight
After an early morning meal, check out of your rooms with packed lunch, and meet the driver who will transfer you from Murchison falls national park to Bwindi Impenetrable national park along the way, you will have a glimpse of scenic crater lakes. You have a stopover at Queen overnight and you proceed with your journey to Bwindi the next day.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Day 9: Transfer from Queen to Bwindi
After your morning Breakfast, Check out of your rooms with your belongings and go for a game drive in the Ishasha sector where you will be able to view the tree-climbing lions lying up in the branches of huge fig trees and other wildlife species. After the game drive, you will proceed to Bwindi with packed lunch.
Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 10: Gorilla trekking
Wake up in the morning, take a good breakfast and with your packed Lunch, meet with your ranger guide before setting off into the gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest landscape is steep and densely populated with trees hence it requires physical fitness. The park consists of several trails allowing access for tourists in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The trek to find the earth’s gentle giants can take up to a full day, however, the pleasure of discovering these gentle giants in their own habitat is regarded as one of Africa’s best wildlife viewing experiences. You will be allowed to spend one hour with the Gorillas. After tracking, relax and later retire to your lodge as you wait for dinner, and overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 10: Batwa community tour
Wake up in the morning, have your breakfast and embark on your Batwa community tour where you Experience the Batwa village life of old, the sharing, of living as a community, as a people, learn the things that they revered and cared for and almost lost. This is one of the most memorable cultural experiences. Later return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 12: Buhoma community walks
The Walk starts at Buhoma Community Rest Camp in the company of your guide and is very informative, as well as rewarding. You will be amazed at how resourceful these local residents are as you personally observe and learn about their lifestyle. The First stop is seeing women make handicrafts while others weave baskets at the community crafts centre there you can buy some of these and this will greatly be appreciated.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 13: End of Safari
You will have a relaxed morning breakfast and check out of the hotel for your next destination
End of the 13 Days Uganda Safari
