6 Days Primates and Gorillas of Uganda
Our 6 Days Primates and Gorillas of Uganda Private tours and expeditions to Uganda for guided groups, mostly centred around tourist needs. Our Uganda Safaris include Chimpanzee and Gorilla Tours – built around tracking the rare mountain gorillas, wildlife safaris, mountaineering trips, birdwatching, etc. Join us on our heart-warming expeditions through the national parks of Uganda guided by professional and experienced tour guides.
Day 1: Airport transfer to your Hotel/Lodge in Kibale Forest.
Our guide will warmly welcome you upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport (morning flight preferred) and transfer you to your Lodge in Kibale Forest. Along the way, you will stop to take pictures and, if time allows, interact with the local people.
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge, Kibale Forest Lodge or similar | Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast | Driving Time: approximately 5-6 hours
Day 2: Transfer to Kibale Forest NP (The Primate Capital of the World)
Have an early morning breakfast at 06:00 am, then drive to the Park headquarters in Kanyanchu for a briefing before setting off for a full-day chimpanzee Habituation Experience. They will assign you a guide and a Ranger before you set off for your habituation expedition
Accommodation: Isunga Lodge, Kibale Forest Lodge or similar | Meal Plan: breakfast and Packed Lunch | Driving Time: 20 minutes
Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you will transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Eat breakfast at 6:00 am to arrive in time for the 9:00 am boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the boat ride, you will view hippopotamuses, Crocodiles, spot large herds of Elephants, Buffalo, and many bird species.
Among the common species to look out for are the Martial Eagles, African spoonbills, Cormorants, African Skimmers, and Pelicans. You will then drive to the Lodge for lunch, and later in the evening, go on an evening game drive to look out for wildlife within the Park.
Accommodation: Bush Lodge, Park View Safari Lodge or similar | Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast | Driving Time: approximately 2-3 hours
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Park to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Have an early breakfast at 06:00 am, then transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. It is home to 50% of the world’s surviving Mountain Gorillas. You will arrive later in the afternoon, check in and have your lunch.
Later in the evening, you may go on an optional nature walk or visit the pygmies, who are the inhabitants of Bwindi Forest.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla Camp or similar | Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast | Driving Time: approximately 6-7 hours including a late lunch break en route.
Day 5: IN BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL Park (The Ultimate Gorilla Experience)
After breakfast, you will take a short drive to the Park headquarters for a briefing on the behaviours of the mountain gorillas before setting off for a mountain gorilla trekking experience. Thereafter, they will assign you to a guide and one of the habituated groups.
You will hike into the forest, and once you have located them, you will have only 1 hour to take photos, film, and take selfies. Thereafter, you will walk back to the starting point and then drive back to the Lodge for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla Camp | Meal Plan: breakfast and Packed Lunch | Driving Time: 30 minutes
Day 6: TRANSFER TO KANOMBE INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT- KIGALI FOR DEPARTURE
You will take breakfast at leisure and transfer to Rwanda for your afternoon/evening departure flight. You will cross the Uganda-Rwanda border at Cyanika or Katuna, then proceed to the airport for your flight back home.
Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast | Driving Time: approximately 3-4 hours
What do we include?
- Chimpanzee and Gorilla tracking permits
- A TOYOTA LAND CRUISER driven by an English-speaking driver/guide.
- Exclusive use of the vehicle.
- Mineral water on route except during meals.
- Pick-up and drop-off at the airport.
- All transfers as per the itinerary
- All the Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
