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10 Day Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Big Five Across the Pearl of Africa

Bwindi impenetrable national park

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Overview

The Uganda Primal Kingdom Safari is a journey through Africa’s most biologically diverse landscapes from misty rainforests and papyrus swamps to vast savannahs and volcanic highlands. This immersive 10-day expedition combines gorilla trekking, chimpanzee encounters, Big Five game viewing, and some of Uganda’s most iconic natural wonders.

Carefully designed for travelers seeking meaningful wildlife encounters, expert guiding, and unhurried exploration, this safari reveals why Uganda is known as the Pearl of Africa.


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    Tour Highlights

    Luxury Accommodation

    Stay in high-end lodges and tented camps.

    Flexible Start Dates

    Begin on any available day.

    Customizable Itinerary

    Modify to match your preferences.

    Private Safari

    Exclusive vehicle and guide.

    Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp (Shoebill Experience)

    Accommodation: hotel
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 3: Ziwa – Murchison Falls National Park

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 4: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 5: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 6: Kibale NP – Chimpanzee Trekking / Kalinzu Forest

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 7: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth NP (Ishasha Sector)

    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 8: Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking)

    Accommodation: lodge
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 9: Gorilla Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi

    Accommodation: resort
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo NP – Entebbe

    Accommodation: 0
    End of tour: No accommodation
    Breakfast & Lunch Included

    Day by Day Safari Journey

    1

    Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp (Shoebill Experience)

    Arrival in Entebbe – Mabamba Swamp (Shoebill Experience)
    Accommodation: hotel
    Destinations:
    Mabamba Swamp

    Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you are warmly welcomed by your Eagle Soul Adventure guide. After a short briefing, transfer to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places in Africa to spot the rare shoebill stork.

    Enjoy a guided canoe excursion through papyrus channels before returning to Entebbe for overnight rest.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Hotel No.5 Entebbe

    • Mid-Luxury: Protea Hotel Entebbe

    Meals: Dinner

    Activities: Arrival, Mabamba Swamp canoe excursion

    2

    Day 2: Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

    Entebbe – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

    Depart north toward Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, the only place in Uganda where rhinos roam freely. Enjoy a guided walking safari, tracking rhinos on foot — a powerful and intimate wildlife experience.

    Continue north toward Murchison Falls region for overnight.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Amuka Safari Lodge

    • Mid-Luxury: Ziwa Rhino Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Rhino tracking on foot, scenic drive

    3

    Day 3: Ziwa – Murchison Falls National Park

    Ziwa – Murchison Falls National Park
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Murchison Falls National Park

    Travel into Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and most dramatic park. Visit the top of the falls, where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge before flowing toward Lake Albert.

    Enjoy an afternoon game drive across open savannahs, home to elephants, giraffes, lions, and buffalo.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge

    • Mid-Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Top of the Falls hike, afternoon game drive

    4

    Day 4: Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari

    Murchison Falls – Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Murchison Falls National Park

    Begin with a morning game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, followed by a relaxing boat safari up the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Watch hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and abundant birdlife along the riverbanks.

    Optional hike to the top of the falls for panoramic views.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge

    • Mid-Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Morning game drive, Nile boat cruise

    5

    Day 5: Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park

    Murchison Falls – Kibale Forest National Park
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Kibale Forest National Park

    Depart for Kibale Forest, renowned as the primate capital of East Africa. The journey passes through traditional villages, tea plantations, and scenic countryside.

    Arrive at your forest lodge and enjoy a peaceful evening surrounded by nature.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

    • Mid-Luxury: Primate Lodge Kibale

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Scenic transfer, lodge leisure

    6

    Day 6: Kibale NP – Chimpanzee Trekking / Kalinzu Forest

    Kibale NP – Chimpanzee Trekking / Kalinzu Forest
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Kibale Forest National Park

    Track chimpanzees in the tropical rainforest of Kibale National Park or Kalinzu Forest Reserve (depending on permit availability). Watch these intelligent primates interact, play, and move through the forest canopy.

    Afternoon at leisure or optional swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge

    • Mid-Luxury: Primate Lodge Kibale

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Chimpanzee trekking, optional Bigodi walk

    7

    Day 7: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth NP (Ishasha Sector)

    Kibale – Queen Elizabeth NP (Ishasha Sector)
    Accommodation: tentedcamp
    Destinations:
    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Drive south to the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, famous for its tree-climbing lions. Enjoy an afternoon game drive searching for these unique predators, along with elephants, buffalo, and antelope.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

    • Mid-Luxury: Enjojo Lodge

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Scenic transfer, afternoon game drive

    8

    Day 8: Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking)

    Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking)
    Accommodation: lodge
    Destinations:
    Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

    Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.

    Settle into your lodge and prepare for the life-changing gorilla encounter ahead.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: Buhoma Lodge

    • Mid-Luxury: Mahogany Springs

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Scenic drive, lodge relaxation

    9

    Day 9: Gorilla Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi

    Gorilla Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi
    Accommodation: resort
    Destinations:
    Lake Bunyonyi

    Early morning briefing before entering the forest for mountain gorilla trekking. Spend precious moments observing a gorilla family in its natural habitat — a profound and emotional wildlife experience.

    After the trek, continue to Lake Bunyonyi, famous for its misty islands and tranquil beauty.

    Accommodation Options:

    • Luxury: BirdNest @ Bunyonyi

    • Mid-Luxury: Arcadia Cottages

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Activities: Gorilla trekking, lakeside relaxation

    10

    Day 10: Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo NP – Entebbe

    Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo NP – Entebbe
    Destinations:
    Lake Mburo National Park

    Travel to Lake Mburo National Park, known for its rolling hills, zebras, impalas, and birdlife. Enjoy a short game drive or walking safari before continuing to Entebbe for your departure.

    Accommodation:None/On request

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Activities: Game drive or walking safari, return transfer

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    Included

    • Parking fees (for non-residents)
    • All activities mentioned (unless labeled as optional)
    • All accommodations mentioned (unless labeled as optional upgrades)
    • A professional driver/guide
    • All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
    • All Taxes/VAT
    • Roundtrip airport transfer
    • Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
    • Drinks (as specified in the day-by-day section)

    Excluded

    • Inland Airfare costs
    • Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
    • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
    • International flights (from/to the client's home country)
    • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
    • Gratuities for guides and crew
    • Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
    • Government-imposed increases in taxes and/or park fees
    • Tips (Guideline: USD 15.00 per person per day)
    • Visa and travel insurance fees

    Cancellation Policy

    At Eagle Soul Adventure, we understand that travel plans may change. The following cancellation terms apply to the 10-Day Uganda Primal Kingdom Safari:

    1. Standard Cancellation Terms

    • More than 90 days before departure:
      Full refund minus a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total safari cost.

    • 89–60 days before departure:
      50% of the total safari cost refundable.

    • 59–30 days before departure:
      25% of the total safari cost refundable.

    • 29–15 days before departure:
      10% of the total safari cost refundable.

    • Less than 14 days before departure:
      No refund; full safari cost is forfeited.

    2. Gorilla & Chimpanzee Permit Policy

    • Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking permits are 100% non-refundable and non-transferable once issued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA).

    • Permit costs are included in the safari price and will be deducted from any refundable amount if cancellation occurs.

    3. Flight, Charter & Third-Party Services

    • Any domestic flights, charter services, or third-party suppliers included in the itinerary are subject to their individual cancellation policies.

    • Refunds (if applicable) will depend on the provider’s terms and conditions.

    4. Force Majeure / Unforeseen Circumstances

    In cases of events beyond our control, including but not limited to:

    • Natural disasters

    • Political unrest

    • Government travel restrictions

    • Epidemics or pandemics

    • Extreme weather conditions

    Eagle Soul Adventure reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or reroute the safari for guest safety.
    If cancellation becomes unavoidable due to such events, clients will receive a full credit toward a future safari (excluding non-refundable permits and third-party services).

    5. Safari Modifications

    • Requests to change travel dates, accommodations, or itinerary components must be submitted in writing.

    • All changes are subject to availability and may incur additional costs.

    • Modification fees may apply depending on the timing and nature of the request.

    6. No-Show Policy

    Failure to arrive on the confirmed safari start date without prior written notice will be considered a no-show and will result in 100% forfeiture of the safari cost.

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