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8 Days Primates, Wildlife & Rafting

Raft the Nile rapids in Jinja, track gorillas in Bwindi, cruise Murchison Falls, and spot tree-climbing lions in Ishasha

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Duration
8 Days / 7 Nights
Tour type
Wildlife & Adventure
Destination
Uganda
Group size
2 – 12 People
Difficulty
Moderate
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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Arrive Entebbe — Transfer to Hotel
Airport pickup & overnight in Entebbe.
Your guide meets you at Entebbe International Airport and transfers you to your hotel. Evening briefing over dinner about your 8-day adventure combining wildlife, primates, and adrenaline.
Hotel in Entebbe
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Entebbe — Jinja — White Water Rafting
Drive to Jinja for world-class Nile rafting.
Morning drive to Jinja, the adventure capital of East Africa. Afternoon white water rafting on the Nile — tackle Grade 5 rapids with experienced river guides on one of the world's best rafting rivers. An adrenaline-pumping experience you'll never forget! Evening relaxation by the river.
Hotel in Jinja
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Jinja — Murchison Falls National Park
Drive north to Uganda's largest national park.
Early drive north through scenic countryside to Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile forces through a 7-metre gap creating the world's most powerful waterfall. Afternoon nature walk to the top of the falls for breathtaking views of the thundering cascade.
Lodge near Murchison Falls
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Murchison Falls — Game Drive & Boat Cruise
Morning game drive, afternoon Nile boat cruise.
Early morning game drive on the northern bank — lions, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes and Uganda kob. Afternoon boat cruise on the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls. Hippos, crocodiles and over 450 bird species line the banks. A truly spectacular day of wildlife viewing.
Lodge near Murchison Falls
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Murchison Falls — Queen Elizabeth NP
Scenic drive south to Queen Elizabeth.
After breakfast, drive south through the Albertine Rift to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Pass through Fort Portal and the Rwenzori foothills. Afternoon game drive on the Kasenyi Plains — lions, leopards, elephants, and warthogs in open savannah with views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Lodge in Queen Elizabeth NP
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Queen Elizabeth — Kazinga Channel & Ishasha
Boat cruise and tree-climbing lions.
Morning Kazinga Channel boat cruise — one of the world's best wildlife boat experiences with hippos, elephants, buffaloes and incredible birdlife. Afternoon drive to Ishasha sector to search for the famous tree-climbing lions lounging in fig trees — a sight found almost nowhere else on Earth.
Lodge in Ishasha Sector
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Ishasha — Bwindi — Gorilla Trekking
Drive to Bwindi and trek to meet mountain gorillas.
Early drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Briefing at park headquarters, then trek into the dense forest with expert trackers. The trek can last 2–6 hours. Spend a magical hour with a habituated gorilla family — watching silverbacks, mothers and babies in their natural habitat. A truly life-changing experience.
Lodge near Bwindi
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Bwindi — Entebbe Departure
Return to Entebbe for departure.
After breakfast, drive back to Entebbe (or optional domestic flight). Stop at the equator for photos! Transfer to Entebbe Airport for your departure flight. End of an incredible 8-day Uganda adventure!
Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect safari

Included in Your Safari

  • Airport transfers & all ground transport in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • Mountain gorilla trekking permit (Bwindi)
  • White water rafting experience on the Nile
  • All national park entrance fees
  • Professional English-speaking safari guide
  • Full-board accommodation (7 nights)
  • Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Murchison Falls boat cruise
  • Bottled drinking water during drives

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Uganda tourist visa ($50)
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities for guides and porters
  • Personal expenses & laundry
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Optional activities not mentioned
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever

Testimonials

What Our Travelers Say

“The combo of rafting the Nile and then trekking to see gorillas was absolutely mind-blowing. Two totally different adventures in one trip — Nature Nest nailed the logistics perfectly.”

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Ryan & Sophie B.
Cape Town, South Africa

“Murchison Falls blew us away — the game drive, the boat cruise, and then the thundering falls. And the gorilla trek in Bwindi was the cherry on top. Best 8 days of our lives.”

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Anna & Peter H.
Stockholm, Sweden

“I came for the gorillas but the tree-climbing lions in Ishasha stole the show! And the rafting on the Nile was world-class. This safari has something for every type of traveler.”

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Michael C.
New York, USA

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