Discover our top best 9-day primate and wildlife budget safari from Entebbe in Uganda. Track chimpanzees in Kibale, spot tree-climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, and trek endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Cruise the Nile at Murchison Falls and the Kazinga Channel, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and birds. Stay in budget lodges and camps, blending primates, Big Five game, culture, and Uganda’s scenic beauty.
9 Days Primate and Budget Safari from Entebbe in Uganda (2026 - 2027) Tour Summary
Tour Features for 9 Days Primate and Budget Safari from Entebbe in Uganda (2026 - 2027)
Standard of tour
: No accommodation standard defined
Tour style
Private: This tour is arranged solely for you and will not be shared with others
Customizable Tour
Feel free to request minor Changes to suit your preferences
Suitable for all travelers
Best for the year : 2026, 2027, 2028, and +
Activities and Transportation: 9 Days Primate and Budget Safari from Entebbe in Uganda (2026 - 2027)
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Activities: Game drives,Canoe/Mokoro safaris,Boat trip,Nature hikes/walks,Gorilla trekking (at least one gorilla permit must be included),Chimp trekking (all chimp permits must be included),
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Getting around: Pop-up roof 4x4 vehicle,Walking (on walking safaris or multi-day hikes),Boat,Canoe/Mokoro,
9 Days Primate and Budget Safari from Entebbe in Uganda (2026 - 2027) Tour details
Arrival in Uganda
Today you will be picked from Entebbe international Airport by our company representative and you will be driven to your overnight hotel.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe
- Accommodation:
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Airport Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Entebbe to Griffin Falls
Picked from your overnight hotel at 7am after breakfast and head to jinja with a stop at Griffin falls for Zip-lining activities at mabira forest and a nature walk in the mabira Forest to the griffin falls after the Zip-lining activities head jinja to for lunch at Jinja sailing club at 12:45pm then head out for a boat cruise at 2pm to the source of the Nile east and west end and then to the John Speke monument at the source of the Nile river remember to carry some money on you to shop some African crafts after the boat cruise head back to Entebbe after your jinja trip a drive that will take 2 hours, reach Entebbe and head to your overnight accommodation for an evening nap or choose to drive around jinja town
- Main Destination:
- Griffin Falls
- Accommodation:
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Airport Guest House
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Murchison falls National Park (Rhino trekking at Ziwa & Top of the Falls).
Today early raiser 7am have breakfast 7:30 am after embark on a 5-6 hours’ drive to Murchison falls national park at 7am with a stop at ziwa sanctuary for rhino trekking where you get to see the rescued white rhino species in Uganda that have remained since the war in the 80s then have lunch at the rhino sanctuary restaurant after head to Murchison falls national park with a stop at the top of the Murchison falls after drive to your overnight accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
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Gipir And Labongo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Murchison Falls National Park
Today early morning at 5:30am have breakfast and embark on an early morning game drive at 6am that will take you and your Murchison Falls wildlife travel mates to spot a variety of early riser nocturnal animals, birds and other wildlife like the big five which include: lions, buffaloes, giraffes, elephants, leopards, warthogs, water bucks and bush bucks, topis and oribi after the game drive come back to lodge relax and rest have early mid-morning lunch at 11:45am a then prepare to leave the lodge at 12:30pm and go for a boat cruise that starts at 2pm along River Nile that finishes close to the bottom of the falls. On the boat cruise watch out for hippos, crocodiles, and birds like the African Fish Eagle along the river banks and take a stunning variety of photographs then head to your overnight accommodation.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
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Gipir And Labongo Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Kibale National Park
Today wake up to a relaxed morning have breakfast at 7:30am and prepare to head to the top of the falls where you will get to see the wild waters of the Nile fights through a narrow water fall down to the bottom at 80-90km/hr. of speed after embark on your 5-6hours journey to Kibale National Park have enroute lunch then continue to Kibale National Park for dinner overnight.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Chimp Trekking & Bugodi Guided Nature Walk in Kibale National Park
After breakfast today at 9am head to the park headquarters for briefing about the park rules and the chimpanzees’ rules. Thereafter proceed into the forest to search for the habituated Chimpanzees. The search lasts between 2-4hours depending on how far they have gone into the forest in search for food. Other primates to see are: Vervet Monkeys, olive baboons, grey cheeked mangabey plus the black and white Colobus among others. Return to the lodge to relax and have lunch after lunch head out for a nature walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary at 4pm.Bigodi is host to over 138 bird species, several primates like the Black and white Colobus monkey, blue monkey, grey cheeked mangabey and the red-tailed monkeys. The Bigodi wetland nature walks are an initiative of the local community and are therefore a direct way of giving back to the community.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park
- Accommodation:
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Kibale Forest Camp
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park & Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Today have a relaxed morning have breakfast at 9am then get ready to drive to Queen Elizabeth national park at 9am the drive may take you 2hours or 2 and a half hours to reach Queen Elizabeth national park then have lunch at your overnight lodge at 12:30pm and after lunch prepare to head out for an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel at 2pm where you get to encounter hippopotamus, buffalo, elephants and many more. The boat trip also take you to see a variety of countless bird species. After the boat cruise head back to your overnight lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
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Bush Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today have an early morning at 6am game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile provides good opportunities to encounter elephants, buffalo, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs, and a variety of birds. Your Queen Elizabeth Wildlife Tour game drive will last up to about 4 hours and thereafter return to the lodge for refreshments and get park lunches or choose to have lunch enroute as you embark on a 5-6hours drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will drive through the ishasha sector and get to see the tree climbing lions if by chance you find them on the trees after that head to Bwindi impenetrable national park on the buhoma trekking side have lunch enroute.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation:
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Buhoma Community Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today is dedicated to Gorilla tracking which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers. Please bring with you a rain jacket, long pants drinking water, snacks, good comfortable hiking shoes/boots, sunscreen, a hat, and insect repellent to enhance your experience. The guides will lead your way into the jungle in search of these shy Primates in the group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorillas which is perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. If time allows, on return from the jungle you will go for a village Walk/community visit for a great opportunity to see how the indigenous people live. This delightful moment in Bwindi takes you to learn and take time to appreciate the life of the local people and the Batwa communities. After head back to your overnight lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation:
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Buhoma Community Bandas
- Meals & Drinks:
Transfer to Entebbe Airport
Today wake up to a relaxed morning have breakfast at 8am check out of lodge at 9am then you will embark on a 9-9hours drive to Entebbe you will have lunch enroute in Mbarara after lunch we shall have a stop at the equator take pictures then continue to Kampala to your overnight accommodation or where you will choose to stay for the rest of the days before you head back home.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation
- Meals & Drinks:
What's Included
- Park Entrance fees
- Gorilla Trekking Permits(1)
- Chimpanzee Trekking Permits(1)
- All Activities Mentioned
- Transport (4x4 Land Cruiser) with open roof
- Silver Accommodations
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunches, & dinner
- Drinks: 1.5 bottle of water per day; tea and coffee
- Airport Pick Up
- Airport Drop off
- Hot Lunch / Lunch Box
- 18% VAT on tour fees & services
- Ranger Fees
What's Not Included
- International Flights
- Domestic Flights
- Travel & Medical insurance
- Visa Cost
- Tip / Gratitude(5)
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry Services
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
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