Watch the chimpanzees play and the baboons staring curiously at you. An impressive encounter with chimpanzees,baboons and at high chance monkies will give you the unforgatable experience of lifetime.
Day 1: ARRIVAL
Day 2: NGAMBA ISLAND
Day 3: ENTEBBE KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
Day 4: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK & BIGODI SWAMP
Day 5: KIBALE QUEEN ELIZABETH
Day 6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Day 7: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – BWINDI
Day 8: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Day 9: BWINDI KAMPALA
Day 10: DEPARTURE
Day 1: ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative of Ithungu Gorilla Safaris will drive you to your hotel in Entebbe. Depending on the time of arrival you can visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre for a first introduction of Ugandans Flora and fauna . Overnight at Airport Guesthouse.
Day 2: NGAMBA ISLAND
Welcome to Ngamba Island a home of the chimpanzees! In the morning you will depart from Entebbe for a close encounter with our relatives. After a pleasant boat ride you will arrive in Ngamba Island, where you will be directed to the visitors centre to learn more about the chimps and their lifestyle. You will be able to view and photograph these fascinating apes in their natural environment from only a few metres away! In the afternoon you will take a boat ride back to Entebbe and return to your hotel. Overnight at Airport Guesthouse.
Day 3: ENTEBBE – KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
After your breakfast in the morning ,we will depart Entebbe and head west to Fort Portal. This lovely town rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and is famous for the many tea plantations and graceful people .From Fort Portal we will continue to Kibale National Park for a stay within the tropical forest. Dinner and overnight at the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.
Day 4: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK & BIGODI SWAMP
Today the forest opens its door heart for our sensational chimp tracking. Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. You will enjoy a guided nature walk feeling the sweet sounds of nature of birds singing as winds gently blow the tree branches, you will feel the love language of nature to you deep in your heart as you walk through the paths of the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey and many others. After a hearty lunch we transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and takes approximately two hours. The swamp is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Dinner and overnight at the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale. After dinner we will light a camp fire ,we will tell you the history of the community around and their way of life.
Day 5: KIBALE – QUEEN ELIZABETH
In the morning we will visit the crater lakes area with some stunning views, before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is a beautiful route via Kasese, with the Rwenzori Mountains on your right side and the green valley on the left. A game drive on our way to the accommodation in the middle of the national park gives us the chance to spot waterbucks, warthogs and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Simba Safari Camp.
Day 6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
The day begins with breakfast and we head for the mating ground of the Uganda kobs. We search for lions, elephants, buffaloes and other wild animals in their natural habitat, before returning for lunch. In the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. Thanks to the elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of hippos, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari. Dinner and overnight at Simba Safari Camp.
Day 7: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – BWINDI
After your breakfast Early in the morning we will leave for an experience in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. Driving through a grassland area, all of a sudden we come across an amazing gorge of a hundred meters deep, covered with tropical rainforest. You will hike into the gorge of the Kyambura River in search of the wild chimpanzees. Later we will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and head towards Bwindi. The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms. In Bwindi dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Bandas.
Day 8: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
The highlight of your primate safari: a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike, it may take two to eight hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience! For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave with these giant apes. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Bandas.
Day 9: BWINDI – KAMPALA
We start the long but rewarding drive back to Kampala. On our way we will pass Mpigi village, famous for the Royal Drums Makers and of course the Ugandan Equator, where you can take pictures and shop for a souvenir. With lunch on our way we will reach Kampala at the end of the day. Overnight at Orchidea Guesthouse.
Day 10: DEPARTURE
Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on the time of departure you might have some time to spend in Kampala for a city tour. Visit the interesting and historical sites, including the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the Uganda Museum and of course the African Craft Village. Afterwards we will transfer you to the airport for your flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing you again!
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