8days Primates Tour of Uganda

8 Days

Price - $On Request

Places Covered

Entebbe, Kibale Forest Np, Queen Elizabeth Np, Bwindi Impenetrable Np, Lake Mburo Np, Entebbe

Highlights

  • Spend Quality Time With Your Loved Ones.
  • Great for First Time Adventurers.
  • Make Memories For Life Time.

DAY 01: ARRIVAL IN ENTEBBE.

Today you will arrive at Entebbe international Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by Discover Virunga Ltd representative who will then transfer you to your accommodation for an overnight.

MEALS

 

Bed & Breakfast

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: No.5 Boutique Hotel

Medium end: Boma Guest House

TRAVEL IME

 

Approximately 10 minutes

DAY 02: DRIVE TO KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK.

After breakfast, you will start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms. Rapidly becoming a must-do destination in Uganda, Kibale Forest offers an accessible and enlightening insight into life in a tropical rainforest. Large mammals aren’t so easily seen but the clouds of dazzling butterflies and gorgeous forest birds more than make up for it, and besides, Kibale is most famous for its primates and it is commonly known as the promates capital with about 13 species of primates. The commons being the Chimpanzees. You will proceed to your accommodation for an overnight.

MEALS

 

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: Kyaninga Lodge

Medium end: Chimpanzee Forest Guest House

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 6 hours

 

DAY 03: CHIMPANZEE TREKKING, DRIVE TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK.

 After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the headquarters of the park where you will be briefed by the rangers and by around 8:00am the search of the amazing chimpanzees begins. Kibale Forest is where the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa is exceptionally represented and as you track the chimpanzees you will have an opportunity to see other wildlife species such as the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon among others. In the group, the adult males dominate the group and provide protection to the territory against the rest of the males from other territories. The chimps are located by simply listening for their pant hooting calls, and then head to the place from which they replied from. Here you can observe them as they feed, play as well as socializing with each other. The tracking takes 2-3 hours after which you will return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Once you have settled in and time allowing, you will go for an evening game drive

MEALS

 

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: Katara Lodge

Medium end: Park View Safari Lodge

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 2.5 hours

DAY 04: GAME DRIVE AND BOAT RIDE ON KAZINGA CHANNEL.

Rise up early to go for a morning game drive to catch-up with the early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. You will most likely meet grazing Hippos, Elephants, and Lions, spotted Hyenas, bush buck, water buck, stripped jackal, comical warthogs and the elusive leopard. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride on Kazinga Channel. The Kazinga Channel is home to many of the captivating species that inhabit the park and taking a boat ride along it gives tourists a chance to cruise just meters from the enormous hippos and buffalos while elephants linger on the shores. Later return to your accommodation for an overnight.

MEALS

 

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: Katara Lodge

Medium end: Park View Safari Lodge

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 2.5 hours

DAY 05: GAME DRIVE IN ISHASHA, DRIVE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. En-route, you will have a game drive in Ishasha sector which is the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The place is famously known for its tree climbing Lions. You will thus have a game drive in search of them. Later proceed to the home of the rare mountain gorillas. You will rest early as you prepare for the next day’s activity.

 

 

MEALS

 

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: Bwinid Lodge

Medium end: Lake Chahafi Resort

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 5 hours

DAY 06: GORILLA TREKKING

After breakfast with your packed lunch, your guide will drive you to the park headquarters for briefing about the do’s and don’ts during your gorilla trekking. Your gorilla family tracking will start immediately after the briefing. This is a memorable and an amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around and also do their day to day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since its dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. Later, trek back to the park headquarters to pick your certificates and return back to the lodge.

In the evening, you may choose to relax at the lodge or visit the Batwa community which will expose you to their culture basing on how they live, dance, and also hearing stories concerning their culture which will leave you amazed.

MEALS

 

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: Bwinid Lodge

Medium end: Lake Chahafi Resort

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 5 hours

DAY 7: DRIVE TO LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK

You will start the day with an early morning game drive and thereafter drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The park is the smallest of Uganda’s Savannah National parks and is home to a number of wild animals some of which are not found anywhere else in Uganda especially Zebras and Impalas. You will also be able to see Oribis, buffalos, water bucks and hippos. It also habours quit a number of bird species totalling upto 350 species. You will have a game drive. The beauty is that you will be able to see some animals even as you enter the park. Time allowing, you will also visit a cattle keeping family where you will learn how to rear cattle, milk and make local butter commonly known as cow ghee.

MEALS

 

Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

OVERNIGHT

 

High end: Mihingo Lodge

Medium end: Rwakobo Rock

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 5 hours

DAY 8: MORNING HORSE RIDING AND DRIVE BACK TO ENTEBBE FOR DEPARTURE

Early in the morning, you will go for a 2 hours horseback riding. This is an owesome way to see wildlife in the wild without the sound of an engine. Later you will return to the lodge for a healthy breakfast and then start the journey back to Entebbe arriving in time for your departure flight.

 

MEALS

 

Bed & Breakfast

OVERNIGHT

 

X

TRAVEL TIME

 

Approximately 5 hours

 

Inclusions :

High end option
Per Person Sharing a Double/Twin: $4,375
Per Person on Single occupancy: $4,890
The Package Includes:
• Arrival and departure airport transfers
• Accommodation as showed in the itinerary
• Meals as showed in the itinerary
• Services of a qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
• Water in the vehicle for all overland sectors
• Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits
• Ground transportation
• Domestic flights as per the itinerary
• Park fees
• All relevant Government taxes

Exclusions :

Medium end option
Per Person Sharing a Double/Twin: $3,029
Per Person on Single occupancy: $3,340
The Package Excludes:
• International flights and applicable airport departure taxes
• All passport and visa fees (Visa: US$ 50 per person)
• Drinks and Meals not specified
• Laundry in Entebbe/Kampala
• Gratuities for guide/driver/hotel staff
• Any extras and additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
• Travel/medical insurance
• Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control.
• All statutory increases beyond our control.

FOR TRACKING:

·         A small, lightweight day backpack

·         Light, waterproof hiking boots or shoes

·         Walking socks

·         Canvas or leather gloves (in case you need to protect your hands from ‘spiky’ vegetation)

·         Waterproof trousers/pants

·         Waterproof jacket or poncho, with hood (or waterproof hat)

·         Lightweight, quick-dry hiking trousers

·         Short-sleeved shirt or T-shirt

·         Water bottle or canteen (boiled water and a packed lunch will be provided by your Lodge)

·         A camera or video-camera with high-speed settings (or 800ASA speed film minimum—no flash photography is allowed when tracking)

GENERAL:

·         Long-sleeved shirts and trousers

·         Short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts and shorts

·         A down / fleece vest or safari jacket

·         Travel alarm clock

·         A sweatshirt or sweater for chilly evenings and early mornings

·         Sunscreen & after-sun care

·         Insect repellent

Payments Terms – 40% deposit + Gorilla Permits and Chimp Tracking Permits. The balance is paid 45 days prior to your safari.

 

Cancellation and No-Show Charges

Bookings reduced in length or in numbers or cancelled altogether will be subject to cancellation and/or No-show fees. Such fees charged by suppliers will be forwarded to the respective tour operator.

Cancellation Fees

·         Up to 60 Days prior to Arrival           40% of total cost of Tour

·         59-28 Days prior to Arrival                 65% of total cost of Tour

·         27-20 Days prior to Arrival                 80% of total cost of Tour

·         19-17 Days prior to Arrival                 85% of total cost of Tour

·         16-05 Days prior to Arrival                 90% of total cost of Tour

·         04-01 Days prior to Arrival                 95% of total cost of Tour

·         No Show                                                100% of total cost of Tour

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