8 Days Uganda Rwanda Primates Safari with GoSilverback Safaris
This 8 Days Uganda–Rwanda Primates Safari is a carefully crafted cross-border journey designed for travelers seeking authentic primate encounters, breathtaking landscapes, and meaningful conservation experiences.
Led by GoSilverback Safaris, this itinerary combines Uganda’s lush rainforests and Rwanda’s volcanic highlands, offering unforgettable encounters with mountain gorillas, golden monkeys, and chimpanzees—Africa’s most fascinating primates.
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Welcome to Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional guide from GoSilverback Safaris.
After a short briefing about your primates safari, you will be transferred to your hotel near Lake Victoria.
Depending on your arrival time, you may enjoy a relaxed evening or an optional sunset walk along the lakeshore.
This day allows you to recover from your flight and prepare mentally and physically for the adventure ahead.
Overnight: Entebbe (Hotel/Lodge)
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2: Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park (Chimpanzee Region)
After breakfast, depart Entebbe for Kibale Forest National Park, famously known as the “Primate Capital of the World.”
The scenic drive takes you through tea plantations, rolling hills, and rural Ugandan landscapes.
Arrive in the afternoon and relax at your lodge near the forest. Kibale is home to 13 primate species, including chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys.
Your guide will brief you on the next day’s chimpanzee trekking experience.
Overnight: Kibale area lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking – Bigodi Wetland Walk
Today begins with an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a chimpanzee trekking briefing.
Accompanied by expert rangers, you will track chimpanzees through dense tropical forest, listening for their calls echoing through the canopy.
After a successful trek, return to the lodge for lunch, then enjoy an afternoon Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walk, a community-based conservation project rich in birdlife and primates.
This experience highlights how conservation and local livelihoods coexist.
Overnight: Kibale area lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, drive south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most diverse savannah park. En route, enjoy scenic crater lakes and open plains.
In the afternoon, take a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, where hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and countless bird species gather along the waterbanks.
This relaxing cruise offers exceptional photography opportunities.
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Enjoy a morning game drive before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to nearly half of the world’s mountain gorillas.
The drive passes through the Ishasha sector, famous for its tree-climbing lions (seasonal sightings).
Arrive in Bwindi in the evening and prepare for the highlight of your safari—gorilla trekking.
Overnight: Bwindi area lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
This is the most anticipated day of your journey. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
Guided by experienced rangers, you will trek through dense rainforest to locate a habituated gorilla family.
Spending one magical hour observing gorillas in their natural habitat is a deeply emotional and humbling experience.
After the trek, return to the lodge for relaxation or enjoy a community visit.
Overnight: Bwindi area lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Bwindi – Volcanoes National Park, Rwanda
After breakfast, cross the border into Rwanda, heading to Volcanoes National Park, home to Rwanda’s mountain gorillas and golden monkeys.
The drive offers stunning views of the Virunga volcanoes and Rwanda’s famous rolling hills.
Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon and enjoy a relaxed evening with views of the volcanic landscape.
Your guide will brief you on the next day’s primate experience.
Overnight: Volcanoes National Park area
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Golden Monkey Trekking – Kigali Departure
After breakfast, enjoy a golden monkey trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park.
These playful and endangered primates provide a lively and photogenic finale to your primates safari.
After the trek, drive to Kigali, where you may enjoy a short city tour (time permitting) before being transferred to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Safari Inclusions
✔ Airport pick-up and drop-off
✔ Ground transportation in a 4×4 safari vehicle
✔ Professional English-speaking safari guide
✔ Gorilla trekking permit (Uganda)
✔ Chimpanzee trekking permit (Kibale)
✔ Golden monkey trekking permit (Rwanda)
✔ Park entry fees
✔ Accommodation and meals as specified
✔ Bottled water during safari
Safari Exclusions
✘ International flights
✘ Visa fees (Uganda & Rwanda)
✘ Travel insurance
✘ Personal expenses (laundry, souvenirs, tips)
✘ Alcoholic and soft drinks
✘ Optional activities not listed
Why Choose GoSilverback Safaris?
GoSilverback Safaris specializes in ethical, conservation-focused primate safaris across Uganda and Rwanda.
With expert local guides, personalized service, and strong conservation values, your journey directly supports wildlife protection and community livelihoods.
👉 Book this 8 Days Uganda–Rwanda Primates Safari with GoSilverback Safaris and experience Africa’s most powerful wildlife encounters responsibly.
