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Uganda Primates & Wild Waters

7 days tracking chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, and river gorges.

Destinations Uganda
Duration 7 Days / 6 Nights
Expedition Style Small Group
Starting Rate $3,950 per person

The Experience

A deep plunge into Uganda’s raw wilderness. From the dense canopy of Kibale Forest—the primate capital of the world—to the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth and the roaring cataract of Murchison Falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gorge.

Expedition Highlights

01 Chimpanzee habituation experience in Kibale Forest
02 Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel with massive hippo pods
03 Tracking the rare tree-climbing lions in Ishasha sector
04 Standing at the top of the thunderous Murchison Falls
05 Private 4x4 cruiser with Uganda Wildlife Authority guides

Day-by-Day Itinerary

7 Curated Stages
Day 1

Arrival in Entebbe on the Shores of Lake Victoria

Entebbe, Uganda

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria. Transfer to your lakeside boutique lodge.

Curated Stay: Hotel No.5 / Karibu Entebbe
Included Meals: Dinner
VIP airport greetingLakeside welcome
Day 2

Journey to Kibale Primate Forest

Entebbe to Kibale Forest

Drive westward through lush tea estates and green crater country to Kibale Forest.

Curated Stay: Kyaninga Lodge / Primate Lodge Kibale
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Crater lakes driveForest canopy lodge check-in
Day 3

Chimpanzee Habituation & Bigodi Wetlands

Kibale Forest National Park

Immerse yourself in tracking habituated chimpanzee troops swinging through fig canopies.

Curated Stay: Kyaninga Lodge / Primate Lodge Kibale
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Chimpanzee trackingBigodi community wetland bird walk
Day 4

Queen Elizabeth NP & Kazinga Channel Safari

Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Travel south along the Rwenzori foothills. Afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.

Curated Stay: Kyambura Gorge Lodge / Mweya Safari Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Kazinga Channel boat cruiseHippo and elephant congregations
Day 5

Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha

Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha)

Explore the southern Ishasha sector where lions lounge lazily in broad fig branches.

Curated Stay: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tree-climbing lion trackingBush sundowners
Day 6

Murchison Falls Spectacular

Ishasha to Murchison Falls

Fly or transfer north to the thunderous Murchison Falls where the Nile explodes through rock.

Curated Stay: Nile Safari Lodge / Paraa Safari Lodge
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Top of the falls hikeNile river boat safari
Day 7

Return to Entebbe & Departure

Murchison to Entebbe

Scenic flight back to Entebbe with day room relaxation before international departure.

Curated Stay: Day room at Hotel No.5
Included Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Bush flight to EntebbeFarewell dinner

What is Included

What Veltrava Covers

  • Chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale Forest
  • All luxury & boutique safari lodge accommodations
  • Private 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • All national park conservation fees and boat launch cruises
  • Dedicated professional Ugandan safari guide

Not Included

  • International flights into Entebbe (EBB)
  • Uganda Entry Visa ($50)
  • Gratuities and tips

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