Hippos surfacing on the Nile

Signature Journey

10 Days Uganda Primates Fly-in Safari

This route eliminates marathon drives without sacrificing depth. Scheduled charters link the Nile, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi, allowing you to focus on iconic primate encounters, crowd-free game drives, and river journeys. Every lodge was chosen for its sense of place, while your private guide ensures seamless continuity across land and air.

Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Route

Entebbe • Murchison • Kibale • Queen • Bwindi • Entebbe

Journey Style

Fly-In • Primates • Big Five

Safari Highlights

Why travelers love this circuit

  • Mountain gorilla trekking inside Bwindi
  • Full-day Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale
  • Fly-in links reducing long road transfers
  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa Sanctuary
  • Private boat cruises on the Nile & Kazinga Channel
  • Handpicked lodges balancing luxury and character

Tour Summary

Uganda Primates Fly-in Safari

Day 1 – Arrival in Entebbe

Bed & Breakfast

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet your safari guide, and transfer to a boutique hotel for post-flight relaxation.

  • Personal meet & greet with luggage assistance
  • Optional sunset walk near Lake Victoria
Overnight: Hotel No.5

Day 2 – Entebbe → Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary → Murchison Falls

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Drive northwest with a stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a guided on-foot rhino experience, then continue to Murchison Falls National Park.

  • Rhino tracking in Uganda's only rhino sanctuary
  • Lunch in Masindi and arrival at Nile-side lodge
Overnight: Nile Safari Lodge (2 nights)

Day 3 – Murchison Game Drive & Nile Cruise

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning game drive across the northern savannah followed by a private afternoon boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls.

  • Search for elephants, giraffes, kob, lions, and possibly leopards
  • Spot hippos, crocs, and shoebill along the Nile
Overnight: Nile Safari Lodge

Day 4 – Fly Murchison → Kasese → Kibale

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Board the scheduled charter from Murchison to Kasese, then transfer via Fort Portal to Kibale Forest for an afternoon at leisure.

  • Flight: 07:00–10:25 (subject to final confirmation)
  • Optional community walk near the lodge
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale (2 nights)

Day 5 – Chimpanzee Habituation Experience

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Join researchers for up to six hours following chimps through their daily routine feeding, grooming, nesting, and social interactions.

  • Track chimps from nest to nest
  • Rare insight into one of Africa's best primate forests
Overnight: Primate Lodge Kibale

Day 6 – Kibale → Queen Elizabeth NP

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for a Kazinga Channel cruise plus an evening game drive in the Ishasha corridor.

  • Kazinga Channel boat safari with hippos and elephants
  • Sunset game drive heading south
Overnight: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Day 7 – Ishasha → Bwindi

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Morning game drive searching for tree-climbing lions before continuing into the Bwindi highlands.

  • Iconic fig-tree lion sightings
  • Optional bush picnic en route
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge (2 nights)

Day 8 – Gorilla Trekking

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Early start for the Bwindi gorilla trek, spending an unforgettable hour with a habituated family before returning to the lodge.

  • Guided trek through Bwindi's ridges and valleys
  • Optional afternoon nature or community walk
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Lodge

Day 9 – Fly Bwindi → Entebbe

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for the scheduled charter to Entebbe, followed by a relaxed afternoon at Hotel No.5.

  • Flight: Kihihi → Entebbe (time varies)
  • Poolside downtime or spa session
Overnight: Hotel No.5

Day 10 – Entebbe Departure

Breakfast

Enjoy a day room and optional Entebbe activities before your onward international flight.

  • Options: UWEC visit or Lake Victoria bird cruise
  • Airport transfer aligned with departure
Overnight: Departure

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Accommodation

Premium fly-in lodges throughout your 10-day journey:

  • • Murchison Falls: Chobe Safari Lodge
  • • Kibale: Handpicked forest retreat
  • • Queen Elizabeth: Ishasha Wilderness
  • • Lake Bunyonyi: Arcadia Cottages
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