Safari overview:
8 days uganda primate safari is one of the best primate tours designed for you to have quality time with your favorite primates while in their natural habitat. The top destinations to be explored on this primate tour include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for mountain gorilla trekking, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for golden monkey tracking. It also combines relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest freshwater Lake in Uganda. As a result, the 8 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE SAFARI gives you an exceptional experience in these biodiverse locations. You will begin and end your safari to see Uganda primates from Kigali, Rwanda.
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Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
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| From $3,682 p/p | From | From $ | From $ |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Safari details
Day 1: Arrive & pick up at Kigali
Pick up by your driver guide at Kigali, transfer to the lodge but for early arrivals, there is opportunity to visit historical sites in the city. A short Kigali city tour will take you to Kigali genocide memorial located in Gisozi and it is here where a deep insight into the 1994 Rwanda genocide will be provided by the site guide also one of the survivors. In addition, you will also visit Kimironko Market, Kigali’s biggest markets and if you love fruits, don’t leave without grabbing some. Additionally, experiencing the 8 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE SAFARI starts with these remarkable sites.
Day 2: Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Start your primate safari to Uganda from Kigali, and today, you will drive via Chanika border to Kisoro. From Kisoro, connect to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, the smallest park in Uganda and also a home to both golden monkeys and mountain gorillas. The 33.7sq.kms Mgahinga is found in Kisoro, Southwestern Uganda, a region known for its breathtaking landscape characterized by rolling hills and today, you will check in at the booked lodge for relaxation and overnight stay.
Day 3: Golden monkey tracking + Batwa
Wake up early for breakfast at the lodge, and you will transfer to Ntebeko for briefing about golden monkey tracking rules. You will have about 2-4 hours exploring Mgahinga on a guided golden monkey trekking and later settle for 1 hour for photography, learning more about the daily behaviors of golden monkeys. In the evening after lunch, embark on a cultural walk or community visit to the Batwa community. During the 8 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE SAFARI, these activities allow you to fully embrace Uganda’s rich culture and wildlife.
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After a hefty breakfast, drive from Mgahinga National Park to Bwindi with en-route view of the breathtaking rolling hills. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is where 20 habituated gorilla families all exist. The park is home to a total of 459 of the world’s 1063 mountain gorillas. You will have a long day of relaxing at the lodge. Also, you can enjoy the refreshing air from the rainforest- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest as you wait for your gorilla trekking day the next day.
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking with Batwa cultural experience in the evening
Leave your accommodation after breakfast, connect to Bwindi National Park offices for briefing. Bwindi gorilla treks start from any of the 4 regions; Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Begin trekking through the dense vegetation and steep slopes at 8:00am with an experienced park guide leading you through a 2-6 hours’ primate adventure inclusive of one hour of magical interaction. Afterward, retreat from the primate encounter and relax at the lodge. Later, you will add a cultural experience at the Batwa pygmies’ community.
Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi, Kabale
Rise up in the morning to enjoy your breakfast, and later, check out of the lodge. Begin your journey to Uganda’s deepest Lake -Lake Bunyonyi. This is where you will have a boat ride to one of the islands. Notably, 29 islands all exist on this lake.
Day 7: Full day at Bunyonyi
Enjoy a hefty breakfast, after, meet the local residents/guides for a boat ride or canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi. Embark on dugout canoe riding/boating to one of the islands, such as the Punishment Island or Upside-down Island. Each has interesting story to share. Return to have lunch and in the evening, go for community visit or hike. Otherwise, you may be part of other exciting activities such as zip lining, cycling, swimming etc. Clearly, the 8 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE SAFARI provides a diverse combination of adventure, nature, and culture throughout your journey.
Day 8: Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali, End of safari
Breakfast served to you early, after, check out of the lodge at Lake Bunyonyi and later, meet the driver guide. He or she will drive you through Kabale town, connect to Katuna border where you will cross to Kigali marking the end of 8 days primate safari in Uganda.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan. In summary, the 8 DAYS UGANDA PRIMATE SAFARI remains flexible to personal requests and unexpected circumstances.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
