Uganda is sunny most of the year with temperatures usually remaining comfortable & rarely exceeding 30 degrees. Just like its African neighbours, Uganda follows a similar pattern with two wet seasons during the year. The main rainy season falls between late March and May with rain often lasting days, thus making travel difficult. The light rainy season is during November when it generally lasts only an hour or two each day leaving conditions revitalised and refreshed.
Tour Overview
Chimpanzees and primates This itinerary combines the best wildlife parks in Uganda for seeing chimpanzees. To the backdrop of beautiful locations such as Murchison Falls, the Mountains of the Moon and the tropical-rainforest covered gorge of Kyambura, walk and safari in search of chimpanzees and other primates such as red-tailed monkey and black and white colobus.
Enriching tailormade journeys – for you This bespoke journey features some of our favourite spots in Uganda. You can choose to take our destination experts’ recommendations and travel just as you see the itinerary here, or contact us to add your own special touches; spend a night in a luxury lodge or add an overnight stay at Ngamba Island. We’re here to design your perfect holiday. Call us on 0844 875 1890.
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Upon arrival, you are welcomed by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel in Entebbe.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in The Boma
The Boma
This welcoming guesthouse is situated on the outskirts of Entebbe. The Boma is a tastefully-restored colonial homestead consisting of six comfortable bedrooms. Each of them is decorated along African themes and has their own private bathroom. The open sided restaurant overlooks the landscaped gardens.
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Ngamba Island
Today is your first opportunity to see chimps with an optional visit to Ngamba Island. Ngamba Island is a rescue centre for orphaned chimps and a visit here allows you to have close encounters with the chimpanzees. After a short boat ride to the island, you can visit the visitors’ centre and photograph the chimps in their natural environment. Transfer to Kampala for a night’s stay.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in Cassia Hotel Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cassia Hotel
The Cassia Hotel is located on Buziga Hill, one of the highest hills of Kampala, close to Lake Victoria. Rooms are furnished safari-style, with ensuite bathrooms and balconies with a lake view. There is a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating and the hotel has a full-size swimming pool.
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Murchison Falls
Travel to the most beautiful protected area in Uganda, Murchison Falls National Park, and the southern-most part.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Budongo Eco Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Budongo Eco Lodge
Located in the heart of the Budongo Forest Reserve the Budongo Eco Lodge offers a comfortable stay in this stunning, natural setting. Each cabin has it's own private veranda that overlooks the forest and has ensuite facilities. The Lodge also has a visitors centre and a restaurant onsite.
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Budongo Forest Reserve chimpanzee tracking
After breakfast, your first chimpanzee tracking experience. Before hiking into the forest, you will be briefed on the etiquette of tracking – together with your guide, you’ll search for a habituated chimpanzee family.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Budongo Eco Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Kibale Forest National Park
Head towards Kibale Forest National Park via Fort Portal. It’s a long journey but there are stunning views of the Mountains of the Moon along the way, as well as passing by small villages and local markets.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Primate Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Primate Lodge
Primate Lodge is a small camp set in the heart of Kibale Forest National Park. All the tents and cottages are situated around the main lodge, and have en-suite facilities and a large veranda. There’s also an open-fronted lounge, restaurant and bar, perfect for enjoying the sounds of the forest.
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Chimpanzee tracking
Kibale Forest National Park is renowned for having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in tropical rainforest in search of wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. After lunch, continue to the Bigodi swamp, famous for many species of birds and primates.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Primate Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Journey to Queen Elizabeth II National Park
Leave Kibali for the magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park, driving through the Crater Lakes area, a beautiful area with small lakes and rolling hills.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge
This small camp (there are only six tents) is in a great location. It’s set-up to maximise your experience of the fantastic natural surroundings and wildlife, which can wander through the camp! Each room has river views and a double outside shower for starlit showers.
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Kyambura Wildlife Reserve
Kyambura is a beautiful gorge covered with tropical rainforest. Following the river, we search for chimpanzees and other primates that live in the area. After lunch, an afternoon river cruise on the Kazinga Channel, allowing an up-close encounter with hippos and aquatic birds.
Overnight Comfort Level Lodge
in Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Journey to Entebbe
A final game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffalo and antelope before transferring back to Entebbe for your last night in Uganda.
Overnight Comfort Level Hotel
in The Boma Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Fly home
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before heading back to Entebbe in time for your return flight home.
