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Primates & Wildlife of Uganda

Ugandan antelopes at sunrise in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda.
Special Tour 8 day
Entebbe, Uganda Uganda

Uganda is a beautiful country located in East Africa, know for its diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes.  One of the most exciting activities you can experience in Uganda is chimpanzee and gorilla trekking.  This 7 night tour include both these activities and more.

Uganda offers a unique and enriching wildlife experience that brings you closer to some of the world’s most incredible primates.  Whether you’re trekking to see chimpanzees or gorillas, you’re sure to create memories that will last a lifetime.

Set Departure Tour with minimum 2 adults travelling. 

Departure Date:

05 July to 12 July 2024;

01 August to 08 August 2024;

06 September to 13 September 2024


DEPARTURE LOCATION
Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)

RETURN LOCATION
Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)

 


INCLUDED
  • 2 x Nights’ accommodation in Bwindi National Park on Full board basis
  • 1 x Night’s accommodation in Entebbe on Bed and Breakfast basis
  • 1 x Night’s accommodation in Ishasha
  • 1 x Night’s accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 1 x Night’s accommodation in Lake Mburo National Park
  • 1 x Night’s accommodation in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Park entrance fees
  • Private Game drives in Ishasha with an Experienced driver guide
  • Private Game drives in Kasenyi and Lake Mburo National Park
  • Full-time English-Speaking driver guide
  • All ground transportation in a 4×4 Land cruiser
  • 1 x Gorilla permit at $ 800
  • 1 x Chimpanzee Permit at $ 250
  • Boat ride in Lake Mburo
  • Launch cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Mineral water

NOT INCLUDED
  • International Airfare
  • Gratuities
  • Personal items like Laundry, Insurance and all premium drinks
  • Covid tests in Uganda (Ranging from $ 40-$ 150)
  • Visa fees to Uganda (Should be applied for online)
  • Insurance
  • All Soft, Alcoholic and Premium drinks
  • Visa fees
  • International departure tax unless included in international air ticket
  • Incidental tips to customer service representatives, hotel/lodge staff and porters (budget approximately US$5 per person),
  • Tip to tour driver/guide (budget approximately US$10 per person per day)
  • All items of a personal nature such as laundry and drinks and all other services not mentioned under inclusions above
Day 1:  Entebbe Airport- Entebbe Hotel (Approx. 10 -30 mins drive)

Arrival at Entebbe Airport, Pick up and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight stay.
Papyrus Guest house – Bed and Breakfast

Day 2:  Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park (Approx. 5-6hrs drive)

After breakfast at the hotel in Entebbe, you will transfer to Kibale Forest National Park. Arrive at your Lodge in time for Lunch and in the afternoon later set out for a nature and bird walk with in the Bigodi Swamp. Return to your lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight stay.

Turaco Tree Tops – Full Board

Day 3:  Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Morning breakfast at your lodge and set out for a half day Chimpanzee tracking experience. You will be transferred to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for a 30-40mins briefing and get to know more about the chimpanzees and their ways of living with in the forest. After the tracking, return to your Lodge for early lunch and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Park View Safari Lodge – Full Board

Day 4:  Game drive and boat cruise along the Kazinga channel

Early morning game drive in search for what you missed out on the previous day’s game drives. Later transfer to the northern side of the park also known as Mweya. Lunch and in the afternoon set out for the launch cruise along the Kazinga channel. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George. After the cruise connect to Ishasha for an overnight stay.

Enjojo Lodge – Full Board

Day 5: Game drive and transfer to Bwindi National Park (Approx. 5hrs drive)

AMorning game drive in Ishasha in search for the tree climbing Lions and other animals habiting the sector. Later transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The Park is well known for being a habit to the endangered species of Mountain Gorillas. Check in at your Lodge.

Mahogany Springs Lodge – Full Board

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Whole day to day will be dedicated to Gorilla trekking activity with in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Mahogany Springs Lodge – Full Board

Day 7: Bwindi to Lake Mburo National Park

After your morning early breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Mburo National Park. Arrive in time for Lunch at your Lodge in Lake Mburo. Afternoon set out for the boat cruise on Lake Mburo. Overnight at the lodge.

Rwakobo Rock – Full Board

Day 8: Departure Day – Lake Mburo to Entebbe (Approx. 5hrs drive)

Morning breakfast and have a game drive as you exit the park. Look out for animals which are habitat in the park such as Impalas, Zebras, Oribi, Topi, Elands and so on. Stop over at the Equator for the water experience as well as Photography. Proceed and drop off at the Airport in time for your evening departure flight to your next destination or Back Home. Breakfast and Lunch.

Uganda offers a unique and enriching wildlife experience that brings you closer to some of the world's most incredible primates.  Whether you're trekking to see chimpanzees or gorillas, you're sure to create memories that will last a lifetime. 
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