Overview: 5 Days Uganda Primate and Wildlife Safari Tour

The 5 Days 4 Nights Uganda Primate and Wildlife Safari Tour offers the perfect combination of mountain gorilla trekking, chimpanzee tracking, wildlife viewing, boat cruises, and scenic landscapes across Uganda’s most iconic national parks.

This carefully designed Uganda safari takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kalinzu Forest Reserve, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park, creating an unforgettable adventure through Uganda’s diverse ecosystems.

The journey begins in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah destination, famous for its abundant wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, lions, leopards, hippos, antelopes, and over 600 bird species. Travelers will enjoy thrilling game drives and a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, where wildlife gathers along the shores.

The safari continues to Kalinzu Forest, one of Uganda’s best destinations for chimpanzee tracking, offering an opportunity to encounter our closest wildlife relatives in their natural rainforest habitat.

The highlight of the adventure is mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage rainforest and home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population.

After the gorilla experience, relax at the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, surrounded by green terraced hills and scenic islands, before ending your safari with wildlife viewing and nature experiences in Lake Mburo National Park.

This 5-Day Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari Tour is ideal for travelers seeking a complete Uganda safari experience combining primates, wildlife, culture, and breathtaking landscapes.

Safari Highlights

Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee tracking in Kalinzu Forest Reserve
Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Ishasha sector tree-climbing lions search
Lake Bunyonyi relaxation and optional activities
Lake Mburo National Park wildlife safari
Bird watching and nature walks
Scenic countryside drives through Uganda

Detailed 5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimps & Wildlife Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Kampala/Entebbe – Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your 5 Days Uganda Primate and Wildlife Safari begins with a morning pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe by your professional safari guide.

After a safari briefing, begin your journey westwards through Uganda’s beautiful countryside towards Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Enjoy a stop at the Equator crossing at Kayabwe, where you can take memorable photographs and experience standing in both the northern and southern hemispheres.

Continue through the scenic Ankole region, famous for banana plantations, rolling landscapes, and the long-horned Ankole cattle.

Arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park in the evening, check into your lodge, relax, and enjoy dinner.

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive & Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s premier wildlife destinations.

The park offers excellent opportunities to spot:

• African elephants
• Lions
• Leopards
• Buffaloes
• Uganda kob
• Bushbucks
• Waterbucks
• Hyenas
• Warthogs
• Antelopes

After the game drive, return to your lodge for breakfast and relaxation.

In the afternoon, enjoy the famous Kazinga Channel boat cruise, one of Uganda’s most rewarding wildlife experiences.

The two-hour boat safari offers close views of:

• Large hippo populations
• Crocodiles
• Buffaloes
• Elephants along the shoreline
• African fish eagles
• Pelicans
• Kingfishers
• Other water birds

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Kalinzu Forest Chimpanzee Tracking – Ishasha Sector Wildlife Safari

After breakfast, depart for Kalinzu Forest Reserve for an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience.

Kalinzu Forest is one of Uganda’s best chimpanzee trekking destinations, home to habituated chimpanzee communities and several other primate species.

The chimpanzee trek takes approximately 3–4 hours, depending on the location of the chimpanzees.

Once found, you will spend up to one hour observing their behavior, communication, and social interactions.

After the chimpanzee experience, continue to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Depending on arrival time, enjoy an evening game drive searching for wildlife, including the famous tree-climbing lions.

Accommodation: Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Ishasha Game Drive – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in Ishasha sector, famous for its unique population of tree-climbing lions.

Besides lions, you may encounter:

• Elephants
• Buffaloes
• Leopards
• Uganda kob
• Antelopes
• Warthogs
• Hyenas

After lunch, continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.

Bwindi is one of Africa’s oldest rainforests, dating back more than 25,000 years, and contains incredible biodiversity with hundreds of plant species and numerous wildlife species.

Upon arrival, check into your lodge, relax, and prepare for the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Accommodation Options:

• Bwindi Buhoma Sector
• Bwindi Ruhija Sector
• Bwindi Rushaga Sector
• Bwindi Nkuringo Sector

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi Visit

After breakfast, proceed to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing before starting your mountain gorilla trekking adventure.

Enter the dense Bwindi rainforest in search of a habituated gorilla family.

The trek duration depends on gorilla movements and may take between 1–8 hours.

Once you meet the gorillas, enjoy a magical one-hour encounter observing their behavior, taking photographs, and experiencing one of Africa’s greatest wildlife moments.

After trekking, continue to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most beautiful destinations.

The lake is surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with 29 islands, offering a peaceful environment perfect for relaxation.

Optional activities include:

• Canoeing
• Boat rides
• Bird watching
• Community walks
• Cycling
• Crayfish experience

Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Extension Option: Lake Mburo National Park Safari

For travelers wishing to extend the adventure, continue to Lake Mburo National Park for additional wildlife experiences.

Activities include:

• Game drives
• Boat cruises
• Nature walks
• Bird watching
• Zebra and giraffe viewing

Lake Mburo is famous for:

• Zebras
• Giraffes
• Impalas
• Elands
• Buffaloes
• Hippos
• Over 300 bird species

Safari Accommodation Locations

Day 1: Queen Elizabeth National Park (North Sector)
Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park (North Sector)
Day 3: Ishasha Sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(Buhoma / Ruhija / Rushaga / Nkuringo)
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi

Safari Includes

Gorilla trekking permit
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Park entrance fees
Professional English-speaking safari guide
4x4 safari vehicle
Accommodation as per itinerary
Meals as indicated
Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Game drives
Drinking water during safari

Safari Excludes

International flights
Uganda visa fees
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities
Optional activities

Why Book This Uganda Primate & Wildlife Safari?

The 5 Days Uganda Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Wildlife Safari Tour combines Uganda’s greatest natural treasures into one unforgettable journey.

From tracking chimpanzees in tropical forests, searching for lions and elephants in savannah parks, to meeting mountain gorillas in the misty Bwindi rainforest, this safari delivers the ultimate Pearl of Africa wildlife experience.

Book your 5 Days Uganda Gorilla and Wildlife Safari with Ultimate Wild Safaris and discover Uganda’s incredible primates, wildlife, and landscapes.