Exclusive Wilderness Safari & Chimp Habituation

Take part in the Exclusive Wilderness Safari & Chimp Habituation - 10 Days, a remarkable journey across Uganda's varied landscape and culture. The trip begins in Entebbe and then goes to the east region to the Sipi Falls, where the misty waterfalls and lush coffee plantations are the first things that greet you at the foothills of Mount Elgon.

The Kidepo Valley National Park is to be found in the north area, the best-kept secret among the national parks, famed for its great plains, wonderful mountain views, and support for big game viewing. Take part in a sunrise safari, have breakfast in the bush and a cultural exchange with the Karamojong people who are very proud with their customs meet the Karamojong people.

The Murchison Falls National Park is the next stop, where the Nile River is forcing its way through a very narrow gorge. Be part of the exhilarating safari drives, going to the top of the falls, and taking a leisurely boat ride that teems with hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds.

The tour will end in Kibale Forest National Park, which has the largest number of primates in Africa. Get involved in the exclusive Chimpanzee Habituation Experience, spending long hours with scientists and watching the primates in their natural habitat.

This 10-day trip presents a perfect combination of safari fun, cultural experience, and amazing wild life encounters, which are the hallmarks of Uganda. It is a perfect trip for those who want to enjoy a small group safari and wildlife experience which are really unforgettable.

Durations
10 days
Group Type
Small Group
Cities
Kampala Entebbe Gulu

Exclusive Wilderness Safari & Chimp Habituation

Journey time: Approx. 1 Hour As soon as you touch down at Entebbe International Airport, one of our representatives will be waiting for you and will take you to your hotel in Entebbe. You will check in and then have some free time to relax and recharge for your Uganda excision that is about to begin. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Protea Hotel Entebbe – or similar Luxury: Entebbe Forest Lodge – or similar

meals Bed and Breakfast

Journey Duration: Around 6 Hours Pickup Time: 06:00AM. Have an early morning meal at the hotel, check-out, and take off for Sipi Falls – Kapchorwa. Reach the lodge for lunch and afterwards, visit the main attractions of Sipi Falls. Later afternoon activities: Sipi Falls Guided Hike –Take a beautiful hike to see the three levels of Sipi Falls, and have the most amazing views of the waterfalls, green valleys and the whole region. Sipi Falls Coffee Experience –Go to the coffee farms in Sipi/Kapchorwa and learn the entire process of getting the best Arabica coffee, from growing and picking to roasting and brewing, and also have it hot and fresh. Optional Activities –For the thrill-seekers, you can either join the Sipi Runners Experience, where you run like a local athlete, or try your luck rappelling down the waterfall cliff. Later return to the lodge at night and relax as you wish. Notes Overnight: Midrange Luxury: Heritage Lodge Sipi – or similar

meals Full Board

Journey time: Approx. 7 Hours Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Start the day with an early lodge breakfast, then pack up and get your packed lunchboxes for a picnic En-route to Kidepo Valley National Park. The drive is remarkably scenic and you will enjoy changing landscapes and the local people living in the remoteness, thereby getting a good view of the unspoiled beauty of northern Uganda. After reaching the place, you have to check in at your lodge and the rest of the afternoon is your free time. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Adere Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge – or similar

meals Full Board

Pickup Time: 06:30 AM. Get up early and transfer to the park for a scenic bush breakfast site as your first day’s refreshment starter | Lunch and dinner in the lodge. Planned Activities: Bush Breakfast in Kidepo National Park – Start the day with an extraordinary outdoor breakfast in the midst of the African wilderness, while the park reveals its beauty with all the sights and sounds of the wildlife. Guided Game Drive in the Kidepo Wilderness through the Narus Valley – Get acquainted with one of the least known safari destinations in Africa, where the wildlife encounters are not only with zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, and leopards but also against the impressive scenery of the Mount Morungole Ranges and the expansive savannah plains. Karamojong Cultural Experience – Get to know the Karamojong people and their culture, lifestyle, dances, and practices. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Adere Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge – or similar

meals Full Board

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge, with picnic lunches prepared for your adventure. Today, embark on a full-day safari that takes you deep into the wild, all the way to the Uganda–South Sudan border, a unique region famed for its ostrich populations. Traverse the wide open spaces of Kidepo, head towards the Kanangorok Hot Springs where the area is very colorful and alive with animals. Here, you will have a guided walk, enjoy the picturesque landscape, and take amazing wildlife pictures. Your skilled ranger will help you in locating lions and other great animals while also watching out for elephants, leopards, duikers, jackals, bushbucks, bush pigs, buffaloes, and a wide variety of birds. Every twist and turn of the path will bring you closer to amazing wildlife encounters and great memories in one of Uganda’s wildest regions. Return to the lodge is planned for the late evening. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Adere Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Apoka Safari Lodge – or similar

meals Full Board

Time taken for travel: Roughly 07 Hours Time of Pickup: 06:30AM. After having a very early breakfast and checking out, start your trip to Murchison Falls National Park from Kidepo, with lunch planned at a restaurant. En route, relish a cultural and historical break at Fort Patiko (Baker’s Fort), which once served as a fortress in the colonial period. You will reach the park by evening and get accommodation in your lodge, with dinner and a pleasant overnight stay waiting for you. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Entikko Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or similar

meals Half Board

Pickup Time: 06:30AM. The day begins with a very early breakfast, and then at sunrise the most thrilling game drive of the day is set, when the savannah is full of wildlife at its most active and it is taking place during the best time of day. Planned Activities: Morning Guided Game Drive at sunrise - The park wakes up together with you, watching the activity of the wildlife in the early morning period over the savannah, and there is the possibility of spotting lions, elephants, giraffes, and other famous species. Visit the Top of Murchison Falls - Get awestruck by the incredible power of the Nile when it cascades over the falls, enjoy the amazing views and the green landscapes. Afternoon Boat Cruise - Go upstream to the falls, meet the hippos and crocodiles, and watch the great variety of birds that inhabit the Nile’s calm waters, all this while you are being serenaded by nature. End the day with a night game drive or simply relax and unwind in the comfort of your room if that is what you prefer). Notes Overnight: Midrange: Entikko Safari Lodge – or similar Luxury: Nile Safari Lodge – or similar

meals Half Board

Journey Time: Approx. 07 Hours Pickup Time: 07:00AM. Early breakfast at the lodge should be your first meal of the day and then you can go on a beautiful drive to Kibale National Park – Main stop at Hoima City where a scrumptious lunch will be waiting for you at the local restaurant. Arrival at your lodge will be in the late afternoon, and you will be free to unwind and immerse yourself in the quietly beautiful place-no planned activities. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar

meals Half Board

Pickup time: 06:30 AM. Your morning will start with the lodge's early breakfast then a park briefing before your chimpanzee habituation expedition. Today's best Experience: Chimpanzee Habituation Experience – First, the participants get briefed and then a team of researchers, rangers, and trackers join you as you go into the forest's heart. In contrast to mountain gorillas, chimpanzees take up to three years of habituation before they can be safely observed, and thus, the encounter is highly rare. Uganda has around 4,950 chimps, and 1,500 of them reside in the forested area of Kibale National Park which is rich in flora and fauna. For the next 4 to 5 hours, you will be slowly moving through the forest where you will be lost in a world full of sounds that include the rustling of leaves, melodious hoots, and the squeaky voices of curious chimps. These intelligent primates will be your guides as they jump about, wrestle, and even show their different personalities in their social groups—every second offers a close view into their vibrant lives which in turn connects you with the untouched wildness of the forest. What to take along: a packed lunch and mineral water, tough hiking shoes, a face mask, gaiters, bug spray, a waterproof jacket, long-sleeved shirt and pants, and binoculars for getting glimpses of the special birds. After the chimp habituation experience, you will have the rest of the evening to do as you please. Notes Overnight: Midrange: Tabebuia Spa & Safari Resort – or similar Luxury: Papaya Lake Lodge – or similar

meals Full Board

Travel duration: Roughly 06 Hours Collection Time: 07:00AM or before. Following breakfast at the lodge, check-out will be done and then you will depart Kibale for Entebbe Airport, with lunch provided at a local restaurant along the route. We suggest that you book any flight departing from 05:00PM or later.

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What's included/Excluded
  • 09 Nights’ accommodation.
  • Meals as described in the itinerary.
  • English-speaking driver/guide.
  • Transport in an enclosed 4WD Land Cruiser (window seat guaranteed).
  • 02L daily mineral water per person.
  • All primate tracking permits as per itinerary.
  • All park entrance fees per itinerary schedule.
  • Scheduled activities as planned in the itinerary.
  • Return airport transfers as per itinerary.
  • Fuel for the entire safari. 
  • AMREF emergency evacuation coverage

  • All optional activities and services not mentioned above.

highlights
  • Hike Sipi Falls
  • Sipi local coffee culture 
  • Game drives in Kidepo Valley 
  • Karamojong Cultural encounter 
  • Visit Kanangorok Hot Springs
  • Top of Murchison Falls 
  • Boat cruise on River Nile 
  • Chimpanzee Habituation 
  • Bigodi cultural experience 
Notes

DISCLAIMER: Journey times in the itinerary are estimates and may vary depending on traffic and road conditions |Accommodation options listed are subject to availability at the time of booking; if unavailable, comparable properties will be provided |Allocation within the five sectors of Bwindi will depend on availability at the time of booking and cannot be predetermined |Rates are subject to change due to factors beyond our control. Any adjustments or top-ups will be communicated and reflected in your final invoice.

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