16-Day Wildlife Primate and Nature Experience in Uganda. Welcome to an unforgettable Ugandan adventure with Kenlink Tours, where every journey is crafted with passion, local expertise, and a deep love for Africa’s natural beauty. This 15-day safari combines Uganda’s most iconic highlights, from the legendary Source of the Nile and the stunning Sipi Falls to thrilling wildlife encounters and primate experiences. Travel through diverse landscapes, explore vibrant communities, and enjoy carefully guided activities including rhino tracking, chimpanzee and gorilla trekking. With Kenlink Tours, expect personalized service, professional guiding, and authentic experiences that turn your Uganda safari into a lifetime memory.

Tour Details

Day 1: Pick Up and Drive to Jinja – Source of the Nile
Your safari begins with a warm pick-up from Kampala or Entebbe, followed by a scenic drive east to Jinja. En route, enjoy views of rolling countryside and roadside markets. On arrival, visit the iconic Source of the Nile, where the world’s longest river begins, and relax by the riverbanks.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2: Exploring the Source of the Nile
Today is dedicated to fully exploring the Source of the Nile. Enjoy a leisurely boat ride to the exact source point, learn about the area’s history, and admire the calm waters. Optional activities include a guided nature walk, cultural encounters, or simply relaxing at your lodge overlooking the river.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Drive to Sipi Falls and Coffee Tour
After breakfast, drive towards eastern Uganda to the foothills of Mount Elgon. Arrive at Sipi Falls, famous for its dramatic landscapes and cool climate. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided Arabica coffee tour, learning traditional cultivation, harvesting, roasting, and tasting fresh local coffee.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Hiking Sipi Falls and Drive to Kampala
Spend the morning hiking around the three beautiful Sipi waterfalls, passing through local villages and lush farmlands. The hike offers excellent photography opportunities and breathtaking views. After lunch, begin your drive back to Kampala, arriving in the evening for overnight rest and preparation.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park via Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Depart early for northwestern Uganda, heading to Murchison Falls National Park. Stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an unforgettable on-foot rhino tracking experience, supporting conservation efforts. Continue to the park through scenic landscapes, arriving later in the day to relax and enjoy the wilderness atmosphere.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Start the day with a morning game drive across the savannah plains, spotting elephants, giraffes, lions, buffaloes, and various antelope species. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise along the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, encountering hippos, crocodiles, and abundant birdlife.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Top of the Falls Visit and Drive to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, visit the Top of the Falls to witness the Nile squeezing through a narrow gorge with thunderous power. Later, embark on a long but scenic drive southwards through rural Uganda to Kibale Forest National Park, arriving in the evening for overnight near the rainforest.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Community Walk
Today features an exciting chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest, home to one of Africa’s highest primate densities. Observe chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they feed and socialize. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided Bigodi community walk, rich in culture, birds, and wetlands.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and Evening Game Drive
After breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing scenic crater lakes and tea plantations. Arrive in time for lunch and relaxation before an evening game drive. This drive offers chances to spot elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and predators as they become active during sunset.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise
Begin with a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, renowned for lion sightings and large herds of Uganda kob. Later, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, which hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos, crocodiles, and diverse water birds in Africa.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: Ishasha Tree-Climbing Lions and Drive to Bwindi
Travel south through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. After wildlife viewing, continue your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, driving through hilly landscapes and rural communities before reaching your lodge near the forest.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 12: Gorilla Trekking and Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
This is the highlight of the safari: gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Guided by rangers, hike through dense forest to meet a habituated gorilla family. After this life-changing encounter, drive to Lake Bunyonyi, known for its peaceful islands and scenic beauty.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13: Explore Lake Bunyonyi and Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy a relaxed morning at Lake Bunyonyi with optional canoeing, island visits, or village walks. After lunch, drive eastwards to Lake Mburo National Park. The journey offers beautiful countryside views, and you arrive in time to enjoy the tranquil savannah and acacia-dotted landscape.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 14: Game Drive, Boat Cruise, and Evening Nature Walk
Start the day with a morning game drive in Lake Mburo, spotting zebras, impalas, elands, and buffaloes. Later, enjoy a boat cruise on Lake Mburo to see hippos and water birds. In the evening, take a guided nature walk for close wildlife encounters.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 15: Drive Back to Kampala or Entebbe – End of the Trip
After breakfast, depart Lake Mburo for the return drive to Kampala or Entebbe. Stop at the Equator for photos and souvenir shopping. Arrive at your drop-off point later in the day, marking the end of an unforgettable Uganda safari filled with wildlife, culture, and adventure.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 16: Kampala City Tour  and transfer to Entebbe for your flight – End of the Trip
Wake up in  the morning and do a city tour in Kampala, and thereafter proceed to Entebbe for your planned flight back home or to the next destination.

Meal Plan: Meal Plan:  Breakfast, Lunch