Great Primate Safari Uganda
Code: UWAT V
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
Day 1: Airport arrival and Transfer
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, pick and transfer to you respective accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 2: Departure Kibale Forest Park
Leave Kampala and transfer to Fort Portal, which nestles in the shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the moon” Mt. Rwenzori. Stop in Fort portal town for a lunch break; continue to Kibale Forest National Park. Visit Bigodi swamp (home of the Great Blue Turacos) in Kibale Forest National Park, marvel at small mammals, birds and primates.
Highlights are finding the rare Columbus Monkey, the sitatunga and Great Blue Turacos. Dine and overnight at Primate Lodge or Chimpanzee Guest House.
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking
Day long, search of chimpanzees and 10 other primates including I’hoestes, red Colobus monkeys, blue, red tailed and Gray magabeys (types of monkeys). The guide will provide detailed explanation on primates, forest flora and fauna. The walk is both informative and enjoyable. Relax and learn while on a picnic lunch in the forest.
Dine and overnight stay at Primate Lodge or Chimpanzee Guest House.
Day 4: Kibale Forest- Queen Elizabeth Park
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the scenic Rwenzori Mountain ranges for most of the journey.
Game drive en rout to Queen Elizabeth National Park, be rewarded with sight of lions, antelopes, elephants, buffalos, hyenas, etc. After, enjoy a unique 2-hour boat cruise on Kazinga channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many other animals may be seen drinking at water edges. The launch offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 500 resident species. Dine and stay overnight at either Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Mweya Hostel, (Budget).
Day 5: Game viewing Queen Elizabeth Park
Early morning Game drive with late breakfast, lunch at Mweya Lodge. In the evening proceed for another game drive with plenty to offer from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Dine and overnight stay at either Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury) or Mweya hostel (Budget).
Day 6: Queen Elizabeth Park- Bwindi Forest Park
Drive through the “Switzerland of Africa”, known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Dine and overnight at Buhoma Lodge (Luxury) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget).
Day 7: Bwindi gorilla Tracking
Early morning after breakfast, start the tracking with an opportunity to entry into the Gorilla Sanctuary which bring you nearest to these brotherly apes. This is within a spectacular rainforest, which offers a dramatic steep forested landscape, crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals include the endangered mountain gorillas, rare golden monkeys, Colubus monkeys, baboons, several bird species, etc.
Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge (Luxury) or Buhoma Community Bandas (Budget).
Day Eight:
Breakfast and leisurely drive back to Kampala with Several stopovers along the way for snacks, local crafts and lunch in Mbarara town. Arrive at your respective hotel in the evening for overnight.
Golf Course Hotel or Holiday Express Hotel.
Safari Prices from $ 1530.46 Per Pax. Click here to book this safari.
Package Includes:
- Transportation by 4X4 vehicle.
- All accommodation with meals where stated
- 2 boat trips
- Gorilla permit
- Park entry fees
- An English speaking driver guide and
- Mineral water throughout the trip