5 Days Uganda Big Five And Primates Safari Tour

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a representative of Unique Africa Tours who will brief you about your safari. You will then begin your scenic drive towards Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where rhinos are being reintroduced to the wild. After checking in at your luxury lodge, embark on an afternoon guided rhino tracking walk. The experience of observing these massive creatures at close range while learning about conservation efforts is both thrilling and educational. Return to your lodge for an evening of relaxation, fine dining, and a peaceful night surrounded by the sounds of nature.

Accommodation Options: Amuka Lodge, Kabalega Resort Hotel, Ziwa Guesthouse (luxury section)
Meals: (Lunch, Dinner)

Activities : Trekking

After breakfast, continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most diverse protected area. On arrival, check in at your luxury lodge overlooking the Nile River and enjoy a sumptuous lunch. In the afternoon, head out for your first game drive through the savannah plains, where lions, elephants, buffaloes, and giraffes roam freely. As the sun sets, capture stunning photos of the golden plains before returning to your lodge. In the evening, savor a delicious three-course dinner as you listen to the sounds of hippos and crickets by the river.

Accommodation Options: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Activities : Game Drives

Today begins with an early morning game drive across the Buligi circuit, one of the most rewarding tracks in Murchison Falls. With luck, you may spot four of the Big Five including lions, leopards, elephants, and buffaloes, along with antelopes, hyenas, and abundant birdlife. After a hearty breakfast and some relaxation at the lodge, embark on a luxury boat cruise along the Nile to the base of the thunderous Murchison Falls. Along the way, you will see hippos, crocodiles, and elephants drinking from the riverbanks. After returning, you may opt for a short hike to the top of the falls for breathtaking views before retiring to your lodge for another night of comfort.

Accommodation Options: Paraa Safari Lodge, Nile Safari Lodge, Chobe Safari Lodge
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Activities : Boat Cruise , Game Drives

After breakfast, check out and begin your journey southwards to Kibale Forest National Park, famously known as the primate capital of the world. The drive is long but incredibly scenic, passing through rolling hills, lush tea plantations, and crater lakes. Arrive at your luxury lodge in the afternoon and be welcomed with refreshing drinks and warm hospitality. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, enjoying views of the forest canopy, swimming in the lodge’s pool, or indulging in a spa treatment. Dinner will be served in a cozy, elegant setting, preparing you for tomorrow’s primate adventure.

Accommodation Options: Kyaninga Lodge, Ndali Lodge, Primate Lodge Luxury Cottages
Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Activities : Trekking

This day is dedicated to one of the most memorable wildlife experiences in Uganda. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before setting off into Kibale Forest in search of chimpanzees. The walk takes you through towering trees and lush vegetation, with the chance to encounter other primates such as red colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys. Once you find the chimpanzees, spend an hour observing their playful behavior and family interactions. Return to the lodge for an early lunch before beginning your drive back to Entebbe, where you will connect to your evening flight home.

Meals: (Breakfast, Lunch)

End of the 5 Days Uganda Big Five and Primates Safari.

Activities : Trekking