6 Days Uganda Primates and Game Honeymoon Safari | Gorilla & Chimpanzee Tour

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe – Transfer to Kibale National Park

Your romantic Ugandan honeymoon safari begins with an early morning pick-up from Entebbe or Kampala by your professional safari guide. After a short briefing, embark on a scenic drive westwards through beautiful countryside landscapes, tea plantations, rolling hills, and traditional villages toward Kibale National Park, the primate capital of East Africa.

Enjoy several stopovers for photography and lunch en route as you soak in Uganda’s breathtaking scenery. Arrive in the evening and check into your lodge surrounded by tropical forest views and peaceful nature sounds.

Spend the evening relaxing with your loved one as you prepare for the exciting chimpanzee trekking adventure ahead.

Accommodation and Meals
Luxury: Kyaninga Lodge / Primate Lodge Kibale
Mid-range: Turaco Treetops / Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Budget: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals: Lunch & Dinner

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest – Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing before entering the lush rainforest for chimpanzee trekking. Kibale Forest is home to the highest concentration of primates in East Africa, including chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and grey-cheeked mangabeys.

As you walk through the forest with experienced ranger guides, enjoy the thrilling moment of encountering chimpanzees in their natural habitat as they feed, play, and swing through the trees.

After lunch, continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda’s most popular savannah park famous for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes. Enjoy scenic views of crater lakes, the Rwenzori Mountains, and open savannah plains as you enter the park.

Arrive at your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight.

Accommodation and Meals
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Mid-range: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3: Morning Game Drive – Kazinga Channel Boat Cruise

Wake up early for a sunrise game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best wildlife viewing areas in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Search for elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, hyenas, and predators such as lions and leopards.

This romantic safari experience offers incredible opportunities for wildlife photography and unforgettable moments together in the African wilderness.

In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing boat cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, a natural waterway connecting Lake George and Lake Edward. The channel hosts one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa along with crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and numerous bird species found along the shores.

Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation and Meals
Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge / Elephant Plains Lodge
Mid-range: Buffalo Safari Lodge / Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey south toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.

You may pass through the Ishasha sector, famous for its rare tree-climbing lions often seen resting in fig trees. Continue through scenic hills, terraced farmlands, and traditional villages that showcase the beauty of rural Uganda.

Arrive in Bwindi in the evening and settle into your romantic forest lodge surrounded by mist-covered hills and dense rainforest.

Relax and prepare for tomorrow’s life-changing gorilla trekking experience.

Accommodation and Meals
Luxury: Gorilla Forest Camp / Buhoma Lodge
Mid-range: Silverback Lodge / Engagi Lodge
Budget: Ride 4 A Woman Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Gorilla Trekking Experience – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today marks the highlight of your honeymoon safari — mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers.

Enter the ancient rainforest and begin trekking through dense vegetation and mountainous terrain in search of a habituated gorilla family. The experience can take several hours depending on the movement of the gorillas, but every moment is rewarding.

Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants as they interact, feed, and care for one another in their natural habitat.

After the trek, transfer to the scenic Lake Bunyonyi, often referred to as one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes. Surrounded by terraced hills and dotted with small islands, the lake offers the perfect romantic setting to relax after your gorilla adventure.

Accommodation and Meals
Luxury: Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi
Mid-range: Bird Nest Resort Bunyonyi
Budget: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi – Return to Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast overlooking the calm waters of Lake Bunyonyi. Couples may choose optional activities such as canoeing, nature walks, bird watching, or simply relaxing at the lodge while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere.

Later, begin your return journey to Entebbe or Kampala with scenic stopovers along the way, including the Equator crossing for photographs and souvenir shopping.

Arrive in the evening marking the end of your unforgettable Uganda honeymoon safari filled with romance, wildlife, adventure, and lifelong memories.

Accommodation and Meals
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch