10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition with World Blossom Safaris

Discover the best of Uganda with our 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition, an exciting wildlife journey combining thrilling game drives, chimpanzee tracking, mountain gorilla trekking, and breathtaking African landscapes. Organized by World Blossom Safaris, this expedition takes you through some of Uganda’s most remarkable national parks and wildlife destinations.

From searching for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and leopards in the savannah to meeting endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, this safari offers an outstanding combination of wildlife viewing, primate encounters, and cultural experiences.

Whether you are planning a private African holiday, a honeymoon adventure, or a wildlife photography trip, our 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition offers an opportunity to experience the Pearl of Africa with a professional driver-guide and a comfortable 4×4 safari vehicle.

Book your Uganda safari with World Blossom Safaris and let’s blossom together to the Pearl of Africa!

Tour Highlights

• Track chimpanzees in Kibale National Park, one of Uganda’s leading primate destinations.
• Search for the Big Five during game drives in Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth National Parks.
• Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience.
• Enjoy a boat cruise on the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls.
• Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse savannah and wetland habitats.
• Take a boat safari along the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel.
• Experience mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Travel through Uganda’s beautiful countryside, rural communities, and scenic landscapes.
• Enjoy a private safari with a professional English-speaking driver-guide.
• Experience Uganda’s wildlife, primates, and natural beauty in one carefully planned expedition.

Detailed 10-Day Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to Kampala or Entebbe

Welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, your World Blossom Safaris representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Depending on your arrival time, you may relax at your hotel or enjoy an optional excursion around Entebbe. Your guide will brief you about the upcoming adventure, including the wildlife destinations, chimpanzee tracking, gorilla trekking, and game drives planned for your 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

Accommodation: Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Meals: Depending on your arrival time and package arrangement.

Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, depart for northern Uganda, travelling through beautiful countryside and traditional trading centres. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided rhino-tracking experience on foot, offering an opportunity to observe southern white rhinos in a protected environment.

Continue to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest national park. Depending on your schedule, visit the top of Murchison Falls to witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge before plunging into the river below.

This day introduces you to one of the most exciting wildlife regions of your 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Murchison Falls National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, according to the selected package.

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park – Game Drive and Nile Boat Cruise

Rise early for a morning game drive across the park’s savannah plains. Look for elephants, African buffaloes, giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, and other wildlife. Lions and, with luck, leopards may also be spotted.

In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Victoria Nile towards the base of Murchison Falls. Watch for hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants along the riverbanks, and a variety of waterbirds.

Murchison Falls offers some of the most rewarding wildlife encounters on the 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Murchison Falls National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4: Murchison Falls – Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, depart for Kibale National Park in western Uganda. Enjoy the changing scenery as you travel from northern Uganda towards the lush forests and crater-lake landscapes of the west.

Arrive at your lodge near Kibale, relax, and prepare for the next day’s chimpanzee tracking adventure. Kibale is famous for its rich primate diversity and offers an excellent opportunity to learn about the forest ecosystem.

Your guide will brief you on responsible wildlife viewing and the practical requirements for chimpanzee tracking.

Accommodation: Lodge near Kibale National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 5: Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head to Kibale National Park headquarters for a briefing before entering the forest with trained park guides to search for wild chimpanzees.

Observe chimpanzees as they feed, communicate, groom, and move through the forest canopy. Other primates may include red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, and black-and-white colobus monkeys, although sightings are not guaranteed.

After the experience, travel towards Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying views of the countryside and the spectacular Rwenzori Mountains when weather conditions permit.

This primate encounter is one of the signature experiences of the 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Start the day with an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kob, warthogs, and lions across the park’s open grasslands and woodland habitats.

Later, take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lakes Edward and George. The channel is well known for its concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, elephants near the shoreline, and numerous bird species.

Depending on your chosen route and lodge location, your guide may arrange additional wildlife viewing opportunities in the park.

Queen Elizabeth’s wildlife-rich landscapes make this a memorable part of your 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

Accommodation: Lodge in or near Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha Sector – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for occasional sightings of tree-climbing lions. Enjoy a game drive in the sector when conditions and the itinerary allow; sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Continue towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas and an extraordinary range of forest wildlife.

Arrive at your lodge, enjoy the surrounding forest scenery, and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure. Your guide will explain the trekking arrangements, what to pack, and how to prepare for the forest conditions.

Accommodation: Lodge near your assigned gorilla trekking sector in Bwindi.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 8: Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is one of the highlights of your 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

After an early breakfast, proceed to the designated park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority guides. You will then enter the forest in a group to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family.

The trek may take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and the terrain. Once the gorillas are located, visitors are generally allowed one hour with them under the applicable park rules. Observe their behaviour, family interactions, feeding, and movement while maintaining the required distance and following your guide’s instructions.

A porter can be hired to help carry your bag and provide support on the trail. Trekking conditions vary, so sturdy hiking boots, long trousers, a rain jacket, drinking water, and a reasonable level of fitness are recommended.

This remarkable encounter makes the 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition a truly special African wildlife holiday.

Accommodation: Lodge near Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Important: Gorilla trekking permits are subject to availability and should be secured in advance. The trekking sector will be confirmed according to permit availability and the final itinerary.

Day 9: Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi – Relaxation and Scenic Exploration

After breakfast, leave Bwindi and travel to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful highland lakes, surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with numerous islands.

Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with optional activities such as a canoe excursion, birdwatching, a guided community visit, or simply relaxing at your lakeside lodge.

This is an opportunity to unwind after the demanding gorilla trek while enjoying Uganda’s scenic landscapes and local hospitality.

Lake Bunyonyi adds a peaceful and memorable conclusion to the wildlife and primate experiences of your 10 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Expedition.

Accommodation: Lodge near Lake Bunyonyi.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi – Return to Entebbe International Airport

Enjoy breakfast overlooking Lake Bunyonyi before beginning your return journey to Entebbe. The drive is long, so we recommend scheduling your international flight for the evening or allowing an additional overnight stay if your departure is early.

Depending on your route, time, and flight schedule, you may stop for lunch and refreshments alo