8-Day Classic Uganda Private Tour

Travel to Kibale National Park

Day 1Travel to Kibale National Park Travel to Kibale National Park You will arrive at Entebbe Airport, where you will be met with your local safari guide. You'll hop into the luxury safari vehicle and depart for Kibale Forest National Park, about 5-6 hours away. Depending on your flight time, you might need a pre-night in Entebbe, contact us for options. Nestled among forest trees on the edge of Kibale Forest National Park, Chimpundu Lodge is designed to give an immersive experience with nature. Its 14 luxury cottages are equipped with every amenity for a comfortable stay —including a claw foot bath —while taking advantage of the forest views that you can enjoy from the private balconies. You'll have time to unwind and appreciate the views, before dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Chimpundu Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences +5 Photos +4 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Meet the Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park

Day 2Meet the Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park Meet the Chimpanzees in Kibale National Park You'll have an early morning wake-up call, followed by breakfast and the transfer to the forest headquarters. There is a short introduction and briefing before you depart on the chimpanzee trekking. The perennially popular primate walk provides the chance to observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Kanyanchu’s groups are accustomed to human presence — some have been observed for over 25 years —and the chance of locating them is over 90%. This biologically diverse region also provides shelter to a further 120 mammals, including several primate species, some elephants, and antelopes. There are around 370 species of birds, including 23 Albertine Rift endemics. The Nahan’s francolin, Cassin’s spinetail, the blue-headed bee-eater, and lowland masked apalis can all be found there. You'll return to the lodge for a late lunch and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Chimpundu Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Kibale NP (Chimps) without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 3Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park You'll have breakfast and depart towards the Queen Elizabeth National Park (Northern sector) about 3-4 hours away. Late morning, you will enjoy a private Kazinga Channel cruise. The Kazinga Channel is a 32-kilometer-long channel, rich in wildlife, that links Lakes Edward and George. The boat cruise provides a wonderful opportunity to photograph the many animals that come to cool off at the waters’ edge, including lions, buffalos, hippos, elephants, and leopards. In the afternoon, you'll explore the park with a game drive on your way to Elephant Plains Lodge, where you'll spend the next 2 nights. Perched 941 meters above sea level, high up on the western escarpment of the Albertine rift in the northeast of the park, the lodge offers panoramic views stretching for miles over the huge open grasslands to Lake George. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Que

Lion Tracking and Wildlife Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 4Lion Tracking and Wildlife Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park Lion Tracking and Wildlife Viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park In the morning, you will join a local scientific researcher on his daily game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park to locate and record the behavior of a lion pride he is studying. You'll then continue the wildlife viewing in the afternoon and return to the lodge on time for dinner and an overnight stay. This area has fantastic wildlife viewing, and a huge number of grassland birds and is a major breeding ground for the Ugandan Kob which readily attracts lions and other big cats to the area. The open plains and a large number of wildlife mean photographic safaris are extremely rewarding. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park Accommodation: Elephant Plains Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Queen Elizabeth NP without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Travel to Ishasha Sector

Day 5Travel to Ishasha Sector Travel to Ishasha Sector After breakfast, you will depart for the southern sector of the park and the Ishasha region. The landscape slowly changes as you pass large herds of Uganda kobs, topis, and buffaloes, grazing peacefully in the savannah highlands. At the far end, the winding Ishasha River forms the natural border between Uganda and DR Congo. Here, you will find hippos at the shores, lazy drifting with the stream. The birdlife enriches the trees along the river, while curious Colobus monkeys and baboons often come to take a look at the visitors. The highlight of this area, however, is the tree-climbing lion, who likes to take a nap in the upper branches of huge fig trees. You will arrive at Ishasha Wilderness Tented Camp in time for dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP) Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp Luxury tented bush camp (with rustic facilities) located inside Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP) +6 Photos +5 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 6Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park After breakfast, you will take the road for about 3 hours to reach Buhoma Lodge. Buhoma Lodge is an intimate and charming property that commands spectacular and uninterrupted views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, making it an ideal base to discover this wonderful area. An elevated central area, complete with a lounge, bar, and dining area, offers a cozy, comfortable environment to discuss the day’s activities around the fireplaces which add atmosphere and warmth in the cool evenings. An early dinner will be served and you will enjoy a good night's sleep. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) +10 Photos +9 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 7Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park You'll have an early morning wake-up call, and transfer to the headquarters for your briefing. Tracking mountain gorillas through the dense African forests is a magical experience. Only eight visitors are allowed per gorilla group each day, and to minimize possible transmission of human diseases, visitors are asked to maintain a distance of 10m from the gorillas. Typically, tracking can take from 3 to 8 hours and requires some agility and fitness; however, all fitness levels can be accommodated and no one should feel deterred from missing this once-in-a-lifetime experience. You'll return to the lodge and relax, edit your pictures, or read a book in the lounge. There is the possibility to add optional afternoon activities if you prefer. You'll have dinner and an overnight stay. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge Luxury lodge located inside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) Meals & Drinks: All meals included All drinks (Premium wines & liquors might be excluded)

Fly Back to Entebbe

Day 8Fly Back to Entebbe Fly Back to Entebbe You'll have an early morning road transfer to the airstrip for the flight departing at 7:00 am and arriving in Entebbe at 8:45 am. You'll spend the time at leisure at the airport until you connect for your flight out, or we can book a day room in Entebbe or a day activity, depending on your flight times. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Discover Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this to