6 Days Uganda Primates Trekking

After breakfast, set off from Kampala via Bombo Road toward Uganda’s largest national park.

The drive takes approximately five hours through the lush countryside and rural heartlands. Upon arrival, proceed straight to the Top of Murchison Falls—a dramatic site where the Nile funnels through a 7-meter gorge and crashes into the river below.

The roaring spectacle is the perfect introduction to Uganda’s wild landscapes. Afterward, continue to your lodge for check-in and dinner.

Destination: Murchison Falls National Park

Accommodation Options:

• Silver: Heritage Safari Lodge, Red Chilli Safari Lodge, Parkside Safari Lodge
• Gold: Murchison River Lodge, Pakuba Safari Lodge
• Platinum: Paraa Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge

Rise early for a game drive across the northern banks of the Nile Delta. Expect to spot lions, buffaloes, giraffes, Jackson’s hartebeest, oribi, and possibly leopards stalking the golden grasslands.

Return for breakfast, then later board a boat for a two-hour cruise along the Nile toward the base of the falls. Along the riverbanks, watch for schools of hippos, basking crocodiles, and birdlife including the rare shoebill stork.

From the foot of the falls, marvel at the thunderous drop as mist fills the air—a picture-perfect memory. Return to your lodge for lunch, relaxation, and a peaceful evening.

After breakfast, begin your journey south through the Albertine Rift toward Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

This long, scenic drive offers breathtaking views of Lake Albert, the Rwenzori Mountains, Kibale Forest, and the crater lakes of western Uganda.

You’ll also pass through vibrant rural communities and rolling tea plantations. Arrive at Bwindi in time to relax at your lodge and prepare for tomorrow’s trek.

Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation Options:

• Silver: Broadbill Camp, Trekkers Tavern Cottages, Rushaga Haven Lodge
• Gold: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp, Buhoma Haven Lodge
• Platinum: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Ruhija Gorilla Safari Lodge, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, Bwindi Lodge

An early breakfast sets the tone for one of Africa’s most profound wildlife experiences.

After a briefing at park headquarters at 8:00 a.m., you’ll be assigned a gorilla family and begin your trek through the dense, mist-covered rainforest.

The hike can take between 2 to 6 hours, depending on the gorillas’ location. Once found, you’ll spend an awe-inspiring hour observing these gentle giants—watching young ones play, silverbacks keep guard, and families go about their day.

After the trek, you may opt for a guided nature walk or a cultural visit to the Batwa pygmy community before returning to your lodge.

After a hearty breakfast, begin the drive back to Kampala through Uganda’s scenic heartland.

Expect to arrive in the evening, marking the end of an unforgettable Ugandan safari filled with wild beauty, cultural encounters, and up-close moments with nature’s most majestic creatures.

End of Safari