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Event:  CHIMP / GORILLA SAFARI
Code: UWAT V
Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights

Day One:
Arrive at the Entebbe International Airport, pick and transfer to you respective accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day Two:
From Kampala, transfer to Fort Portal, which nestles in the shadow of the fabled “ Mountains of the moon” Mt. Rwenzori. Afternoon 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 Kibale Tented Camp.

Day Three:
Day long, search of chimpanzees and 10 other primates including I’hoestes, red Colubus 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 CVK Guest House.

Day Four:
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 or Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day Five:
Early morning Game drive with late breakfast, lunch at Mweya Lodge. Afternoon proceed for game drive with plenty to offer from Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Dine and overnight stay at either Mweya Safari Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day Six:
Drive through the “Switzerland of Africa”, known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi.
Dine and overnight at Kitandara tented camp.

Day Seven:
Early morning entry into the Gorilla Sanctuary with 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.
Dine and overnight at Kitandara.

Day Eight:
Breakfast and leisurely drive back to Kampala with Several stopovers along the way for snacks, local crafts and lunch in Mbarara town.
Transfer to your respective hotel in the evening.