12-Day Uganda Safari: Gorilla, Primate & Rhino Tracking Adventure
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 12-day Uganda Safari that combines thrilling wildlife encounters, unforgettable primate tracking, and immersive cultural experiences. This eco-conscious journey takes you deep into Uganda’s most iconic national parks and reserves, where you’ll come face-to-face with endangered mountain gorillas, playful golden monkeys, and intelligent chimpanzees. You’ll also track white rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, enjoy birdwatching in Bigodi Wetlands, and explore the cultural heritage of the Batwa community.
Travel in comfortable 4×4 safari vehicles, take a scenic flight between regions, and stay at well-rated lodges offering great value. This 12-day Uganda Safari is perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers eager to explore the Pearl of Africa.
Uganda Safari Itinerary Highlights
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your lodge. Time permitting, explore Entebbe’s botanical gardens, visit the Mabamba Swamp for rare shoebill sightings, or take a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria.
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2: Fly to Kisoro – Coffee Farm Tour & Batwa Community Visit
After breakfast, take a domestic flight to Kisoro. Visit a sustainable coffee farm and learn about eco-friendly farming practices. Then, explore the Batwa community to gain insight into their unique cultural heritage.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Enjoy a full day of gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi Forest, home to nearly half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Hike through dense jungle and spend one magical hour observing these majestic creatures in the wild.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Habituation Experience in Bwindi
Join researchers for a unique gorilla habituation experience, spending up to four hours with a gorilla family as they adjust to human presence. This extended encounter offers a deeper understanding of their behavior and social structure.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga National Park
Travel to Mgahinga National Park to track the Nyakagezi gorilla family, known for its rare composition of multiple silverbacks. Explore this volcanic landscape while encountering one of Uganda’s most unique gorilla groups.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Golden Monkey Tracking & Batwa Experience
Return to Mgahinga for a thrilling golden monkey tracking experience. Watch these energetic primates leap through the trees in large troops. End the day with another enriching cultural visit to the Batwa community.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Fly to Kasese – Bigodi Wetlands Nature Walk
Take a flight to Kasese and settle into your lodge. Later, enjoy a guided walk through Bigodi Wetlands, one of Uganda’s premier birding destinations, home to several monkey species and over 200 bird species.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale National Park
Spend a day in Kibale Forest with researchers during a chimpanzee habituation experience. Observe chimps in their natural habitat and discover the forest’s rich biodiversity of primates, birds, and butterflies.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Kibale to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where white rhinos roam freely. Enjoy an afternoon nature walk and spot various antelope species, monkeys, and possibly even leopards or aardvarks.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Rhino Tracking & Transfer to Jinja
Track rhinos on foot in the sanctuary accompanied by experienced rangers. Then, continue your journey to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa, located along the Nile River.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11: White-Water Rafting on the Nile
Enjoy an adrenaline-pumping day of white-water rafting on the mighty Nile. Whether you choose a mild float or a wild Grade 5 experience, Jinja offers some of the best rafting in Africa.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12: Return to Entebbe – Departure
After breakfast, transfer back to Entebbe. Time permitting, explore the town or relax at your lodge before your international departure, marking the end of your unforgettable 12-day Uganda Safari.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife, culture, and adventure on this immersive 12-day journey. Contact us to customize your itinerary and begin planning your dream Uganda safari tour.