8-Day Exciting Primate Adventure

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your journey starts wit a pickup from Entebbe. Through the outskirts of Kampala via the express route, head southwards. At the immaginary line that divides the earth into the Northern and southern hemispheres, have a moment to refresh and take photos. Your journey continues to Igongo Cultural Centre where you will have a glimpse into the Ankole culture. Enjoy the African cuisine as you learn about the people of Uganda. Through the beautiful landscapes, your journey will continue to the tropical rainforest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking

Bwindi is a diverse tropical rainforest known for numerous bird species, butterflies and mammals. It also has the greatest concentration of mountain gorillas. Early in the morning you will arrive at the starting point depending on the gorilla family you will be allocated.
Following the tracking ceremony and briefing, you will embark on the trekking exercise guided with knowledgeable rangers and trackers. This is a vigorous activity and it may take many hours depending on how far the gorillas have moved. Once you have found the gorillas, you will have a full hour entirely to watch the gorillas in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Community walk

Having spent the day tracking, you will need to have a morning rest as it will prepare you for an afternoon culture walk. On this walk you may have an experience with the people whose connection with the forest of Bwindi runs so deep. You may also immerse yourself in the beauty of mist in the forest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After the gorilla experience you are now ready for what is next in the wild. This day takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park a home to various mammal species including the lions, leopards, hippos, buffaloes among others. The beauty of this park will take your breath away. With the diverse ecosystems that include the savannah, wetlands, forests and lakes, you surely have a lot to see.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drives

Sip that cup of coffee at the roof of the car as you observe the animals in the wild. Watch the beautiful rays of the sun as they wish you a wonderful adventure in the wild. This game drive will bring you closer to the different wildlife species in their natural habitat as you drive through the beautiful landscapes of Bwindi while you feel the cool breeze.
Summarize your day with the sounds of birds as you sail along the Kazinga channel. Watch hippos as they playfully enjoy the water as well as other water animals like the Nile crocodile.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation:

Buffalo Safari Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Kibale National Park

Prepare your camera and get ready to capture beauty in its original form as you enjoy a scenic drive through Kasese to Fort Portal. The distinct cool climate influenced by the Rwenzori mountains coupled with crater lakes will give you a comfortable welcome to the primate capital of the world.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LionVery Rare

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimp tracking

Time for more primate tracking in the heart of primate world. Kibale has a high concentration of chimpanzees and this makes it the best place for tracking. This puts you in a position to have the highest chances of succeeding in your tracking. Arrive at the appointed time of tracking. You may choose morning or afternoon tracking and embark on your thrilling adventure. While in the forest, you may encounter other primates like monkeys. The look out is mainly on chimps and once found, you will spend an hour watching the chimps in their natural habitat.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe

As we take you back to the point where this journey begun, we believe you have enjoyed your primate adventure that has given you the thrill of encountering the famous mountain gorillas, various monkeys as well as the distinct chimps. We look forward to another fun filled adventure with you on your next visit.

Main Destination:

Entebbe (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.