10 Day Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari
A Customizable Trip to Uganda
Highlights
• Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge and Kibale National Park
• Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
• See the famous Tree-climbing lions of Ishasha
• Enjoy Exceptional wildlife viewing on a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
• Birding in the Kyambura reclaimed wetlands
• Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga National Park
Starting from
USD 13,450
per person sharing
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Transport
Fly-in Safari
Accommodation
Lodge or Tented Camps
Exploring
Kibale National Park, Kyambura Gorge, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park
About this Safari
This unique safari links the finest gorilla and chimpanzee sites in Africa
Explore the landscapes and wildlife of the Albertine Rift, deep in the heart of Africa, on this iconic great ape safari.
Launched in 2024 to celebrate the opening of Kibale Lodge, this 10-day safari will take you to see chimpanzees at Kibale, the Lost Chimps of Kyambura Gorge and the wildlife and birds of Queen Elizabeth, ending with a trek to see the enchanting Nyakagezi gorilla family in Gahinga.
You will combine treks to see the endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, with walking safaris in the savannah and Kyambura Gorge, a magical sunken rainforest home to a small, isolated group of chimpanzees. Join in with unique community and conservation activities around the lodges, run by Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust.
Spend three nights each at Kibale, Kyambura Gorge and Mount Gahinga as you journey through the changing landscapes of the Great Western Rift Valley, known as the Albertine Rift, and stay at some of the most exceptional great ape locations in Africa.
Rates are based on a minimum of 2 people
2025 –
1st June to 30th September and 15th December to 28th February – $ 18330
1st October to 14th December and 1st March to 31st May – $ 13450
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Day By Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Arrive in Uganda at Entebbe Airport where a Volcanoes Safaris representative will assist you to your hotel. Overnight at Hotel No. 5…….
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Day 2 & 3: Kibale forest
Spend the morning trekking the exuberant chimp families in Kibale forest, the Primate Capital of the World. Seeing the chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they ……….
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Day 4: Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart for Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Drive through the park on the way to the lodge and look for lions, leopard, elephants, buffaloes and large herds of……..
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Day 5 & 6: Kyambura Gorge
Enjoy an early breakfast and set out for a morning game drive. The Kasenyi plains are excellent for sighting lions, leopard, elephant and buffalo. The Mweya peninsula is one of the best places to look for……
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Day 7: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Transfer to Kasese Airstrip for an early morning flight to Kisoro. Transfer by road for 1 to 2 hours to Mount Gahinga Lodge. The lodge is located at the foot of the Virunga Volcanoes and on the edge of Mgahinga National Park.
In the afternoon visit the Gahinga Batwa Village and experience the culture and history of ………
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Day 8 & 9: Mgahinga National Park
After enjoying an early breakfast, set off on your gorilla trek to see the Nyakagezi group, the only gorilla family in Mgahinga National Park.
After hiking between one and three hours through the densely forested hills, the moment you find the ……
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Day 10: Departure
Transfer from Mount Gahinga Lodge to Kisoro airstrip for your return flight to Entebbe and connect to your international flight…..
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Tour Accommodation
- Type: Lodge or Hotel
- Location: Entebbe
Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Kyambura Gorge, Uganda
- Type: Luxury Lodge or Hotel
- Location: Kyambura Gorge
Gallery
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Mount Gahinga Lodge -
Chimpanzee -
Lions -
Kyambura Gorge Lodge -
Kibale Logde View -
Kibale Loge
10 Day Primates of the Great Rift Valley Safari Map
Kibale, Uganda - Marker: 1
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Nkanda, Uganda - Marker: 2
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda - Marker: 3
Ishasha, Uganda - Marker: 4
Kazinga Channel, Uganda - Marker: 5
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This safari begins and ends in Entebbe, Uganda
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