Day 1: Welcome to Uganda the Pearl of Africa
Today you will be picked from Entebbe International Airport by our company representative or your 15 days tour guide/driver and you will be driven to your overnight hotel dinner overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel (High-end), Cassia Safari Lodge/Hotel Africana (Mid-range), Airport Guest House/Emmaus Guest House (Budget).
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Transfer to Jinja and Zip-lining and Forest Nature Walk at Griffin Falls
Picked from your overnight hotel at 9am and head to Jinja. Stop in Lugazi for lunch, then continue for Zip-lining activities at Mabira Forest and a nature walk in the Mabira Forest to the Griffin Falls. After the Zip-lining activities, head to Jinja to your overnight accommodation. Dinner overnight at Nile Village Hotel/Spa or 2 Friends Guest House (Luxury/high-end), Nile Front Cottages (Mid-range), Orchard Grand Hotel (Budget option).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Boat Cruise on the Source of the Nile River and Slide into the Nile Activity
Today have a relaxed morning with breakfast at 9am, then head out at 10am for a one-hour quad biking community trip with your quad biking tour guide. Get briefed about the experience, then enjoy the community quad biking experience. After a few hours, have lunch at 12:30 or 1pm, then head to your accommodation for some rest. Prepare to head to Jinja Sailing Club for a boat cruise at 4pm for an hour where you will cruise to the source of the Nile east and west end and then to the John Speke monument at the source of the Nile. Remember to carry some money to shop for African crafts after the boat cruise. Head back to accommodation for an evening nap or choose to drive around Jinja town and community. Dinner overnight at Nile Village Hotel/Spa or 2 Friends Guest House (Luxury), Nile Front Cottages (Mid-range), Orchard Grand Hotel (Budget option).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Transfer from Jinja to Murchison Falls National Park (Rhino Trekking & Top of the Falls)
Today, rise early at 6am, have breakfast at 6:30am, and embark on a 7-8 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park at 7am, with a stop at Ziwa Sanctuary for rhino trekking where you get to see the rescued white rhino species in Uganda. Then have lunch at the rhino sanctuary restaurant, after which you’ll head to Murchison Falls National Park with a stop at the top of the falls. After, drive to your overnight accommodation. Dinner overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury/High-end), Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Twiga Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Early Morning Game Drive & Afternoon Boat Ride at Murchison Falls National Park
Today, start early at 5:30am with breakfast, then embark on a game drive at 6am. This will take you and your Murchison Falls wildlife travel mates to spot a variety of early riser nocturnal animals, birds, and other wildlife like the big five which include lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, leopards, warthogs, waterbucks, and bushbucks, topis and oribi. After the game drive, come back to the lodge to relax and rest. Have an early mid-morning lunch at 11:45am, then prepare to leave the lodge at 12:30pm and go for a boat cruise that starts at 2pm along River Nile, finishing close to the bottom of the falls. On the boat cruise, watch out for hippos, crocodiles, and birds like the African Fish Eagle along the river banks, and take a stunning variety of photographs. Then head to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge (Luxury), Murchison River Lodge/Pakuba Safari Lodge/Twiga Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, depart at 8am for Kibale National Park via a 7-8 hour drive with an en-route lunch. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation and relax. Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (Luxury/High-end), Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Mid-range), or Kanyanchu Visitors Center Hostel (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking and Community Walk
After breakfast, head to Kanyanchu Visitor Center for a briefing before embarking on chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park. Following the trek, enjoy lunch and later participate in a community walk. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying the scenic beauty along the way. Upon arrival, check in at your accommodation, relax, and prepare for an evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury/High-end), Parkview Safari Lodge (Mid-range), or Simba Safari Camp (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Game Drive & Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Begin your day with an early morning game drive, followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. Enjoy wildlife sightings both on land and water. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, enjoying the scenic journey. Check in at your accommodation and prepare for the next day's gorilla trekking adventure. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge (Luxury/High-end), Silverback Lodge (Mid-range), or Buhoma Community Rest Camp (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 11: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, head for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Spend the day tracking and observing the endangered mountain gorillas. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a beautiful highland lake known for its scenic beauty and birdlife. Check in at your accommodation and enjoy the tranquil environment. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Luxury/High-end), Bunyonyi Overland Camp (Mid-range), or Byoona Amagara (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Relax at Lake Bunyonyi
Enjoy a relaxed day at Lake Bunyonyi. You can engage in activities such as boat rides, swimming, or simply relaxing by the lakeside. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort (Luxury/High-end), Bunyonyi Overland Camp (Mid-range), or Byoona Amagara (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 14: Return to Entebbe
After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe. If time allows, enjoy some last-minute shopping or sightseeing in the city. Check in at your accommodation for your final night. Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel (High-end), Cassia Safari Lodge/Hotel Africana (Mid-range), or Airport Guest House/Emmaus Guest House (Budget).
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 15: Departure
Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your departure. End of the 15-day primate wildlife safari tour.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Congratulations on completing an extraordinary adventure with Kizza Adventures! Your 15-Day Primate Wildlife Safari across Uganda’s diverse landscapes, including Jinja, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, and Lake Mburo, showcases your adventurous spirit. As you reflect on the incredible wildlife encounters, scenic beauty, and unique experiences, we hope these memories inspire you long after your journey. Thank you for choosing Kizza Adventures for this epic exploration. We eagerly await your return for more remarkable safaris. Safe travels, and continue discovering the world's wonders with Kizza Adventures!
