Trek Chimps, Gorillas and other top primates in beautiful Uganda!
Embark on the Uganda Ultimate Primate Safari, a once-in-a-lifetime journey designed for nature lovers and wildlife enthusiasts. This Uganda primate safari takes you into some of Africa’s most biodiverse landscapes, where lush tropical forests meet sweeping savannahs.
Your adventure begins in Kibale Forest, home to the highest density of Chimpanzees in East Africa, offering thrilling treks to observe them in their natural habitat. Continue to the iconic Queen Elizabeth National Park, where primates share the stage with Elephants, Lions, and an abundance of birdlife across its scenic plains and waterways. The highlight of the safari is found deep in the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you will track the endangered Mountain Gorilla—an unforgettable encounter and the pinnacle of any Uganda primate experience.
Beyond the wildlife, this safari immerses you in Uganda’s diverse cultural heritage, spectacular birding opportunities with over 1,000 species recorded, and landscapes ranging from crater lakes to volcanic peaks.
The Uganda Ultimate Primate Safari is more than just a holiday—it is an intimate exploration of the “Pearl of Africa,” combining extraordinary primate encounters with breathtaking scenery and cultural discovery.
| Starts in Entebbe | Ends in Entebbe | Duration: 8 Days | Available to book as private guided safari |
Highlights:
Kibale Forest National Park: Known as the “Primate Capital of the World,” home to over 1,400 Chimpanzees and 12 other primate species.
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary: A community-run conservation success and birding hotspot, famed for the Great Blue Turaco and other Albertine Rift endemics.
Queen Elizabeth National Park: Uganda’s most visited park, offering classic big game safaris, over 600 bird species, and the scenic Kazinga Channel.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and refuge to nearly half the world’s Mountain Gorillas.
Top Mammals:
Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzee, Ugandan Red Colobus, L’Hoest’s Monkey, Grey-cheeked Mangabey, Olive Baboon, Black-and-white Colobus (Guereza), Blue Monkey, Red-tailed Monkey, Lion, African Elephant, African Buffalo, Uganda Kob
Top Birds:
Shoebill, African Grey Parrot, Palm-nut Vulture, Great Blue Turaco, Papyrus Gonolek, Black Bee-eater, Rwenzori Batis, Bar-tailed Trogon, Yellow-throated Cuckoo, African Skimmer
What to expect:
Itinerary summary
| Day 1 | Entebbe |
| Day 2 | Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park |
| Day 3 | Kibale Forest National Park-Chimpanzee Trekking |
| Day 4 | Kibale Forest National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Day 5 | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Day 6 | Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
| Day 7 | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park-Gorilla Trekking |
| Day 8 | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to Entebbe for departure |