The Best Of Uganda Game and Primates Safari

( 5 Star )

Visit: Kampala, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, Bwindi, Kampala

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Upon arrival at the airport, you will be met by our English Speaking Guide who will then take you to your hotel for overnight stay in Kampala

After breakfast at the hotel. 08:00 Transfer to Kibale National Park via Masindi .Lunch upon arrival at the Lodge. Evening nature walk in Bigodi Community Kibale Forest National Park is a large protected block of rainforest, which has the highest number of primates in Africa such as Chimpanzees, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Red Tailed monkey and Red Colobus. Dinner at the lodge with over night stay

After breakfast you will go for a Chimpanzee trekking in the forest 07.30 Briefing at the park gate .08.00 Start your Chimpanzee trekking with a chance of seeing a variety of primates and bird species. Kibale National Park contains one of the loveliest and most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Forest cover, interspersed with patches of grassland and swamp, dominates the northern and central parts of the park on an elevated plateau. The park is home to a total of 70 mammal species, most famously 13 species of primate including the chimpanzee. It also contains over 375 species of birds. Kibale adjoins Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south creating a 180km-long corridor for wildlife between Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park.Return to the lodge for Lunch.Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park,Dinner at the lodge with overnight stay

06:00 Take an early game drive in the park with high expectations of seeing Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Elephants, Antelopes and the elusive Giant Forest Hog in this park Return to your lodge for breakfast and rest Lunch at the lodge 14:30 A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a channel that connects Lake Edward to Lake George. Believed to be the biggest Hippo concentration in Africa, this area is also great for bird viewing as well as viewing many other wildlife as they come to take a drink of water. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography. Over 550 species have been spotted and recorded here that include Great White and Pink-Backed Pelicans, Great and Long-Tailed Cormorants, Open-Billed Stork, African Jacana, Malachite and Pied Kingfishers are.Dinner at the lodge with overnight stay.

After breakfast have a game drive in the morning as we drive through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha Sector which is famous for tree climbing lions.It is uncommon for lions to climb trees. There are no more than 2 populations in the whole world of such lions that do actually climb trees as one of their daily behaviours. One of these populations is found here within the Ishasha area. The other population is found in Lake Manyara National Park in the Southern part of Tanzania. Lunch will be en-route at one of the Lodges. Later transfer to Bwindi for your overnight stay The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is where you have the best chance of spotting a mountain gorilla family. Once you have your permit, you are led across the rugged terrain and though the awe inspiring jungle to where the gorillas were seen yesterday and then you track them and follow them. Aside from the amazing gorilla interactions, there are numerous forest walks and 346 species of birds to track down, many of which are amazingly colourful. Dinner at the lodge with overnight stay.

After an early breakfast depart to the park headquarters and proceed for a briefing from the park ranger guides at 7.30 hrs. At 8.00am Start your Gorilla trekking through steeply forested and beautiful landscape along several animal trails. Some of the terrain is steep and strenuous, but the reward of watching gorillas undisturbed in their natural habitat is unmatched. Waterproof ankle shoes or good athletic shoes are recommended for this day. Wear thick long pants (not light weight khakis) to protect your legs from the underbrush. Bring heavy, long socks that can be pulled up over the pants to prevent any problems with stinging nettles and ants. Bring a pair of sturdy gardening gloves and protect your camera with a rain cover (a plastic bag or shower cap can work!). No more than eight people may visit any gorilla family on any given day so you can be assured of an intimate experience with these with these impressive animals. Once you reach the gorillas you have an unforgettable hour to spend with them. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you will be taken on a walk to Buhoma Village. This is a great opportunity to meet the people surrounding Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It also is a unique way to support the local community. Dinner at the lodge, with oernight stay.

After breakfast you will be transferred to Kampala via the Uganda Equator for a short stop to take pictures and shop for crafts from a number of shops in this area.Lunch en-route. Proceed to Kampala after and check in at your hotel. overnight stay

Breakfast at the lodge.Check out and transfer to the Airport for your outbound flight

Inclusion

All Services as specified in the itinerary
All private transfers
Accommodation and meals as detailed in the itinerary
based on double/Twin sharing
Private 4x4 safari Land Cruiser Jeep with popup roof for
Game Viewing
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the whole trip
All park entry fees for all the parks
Bwindi Community Visit
Entrance to all sites indicated
Game drive in Queen Elizabeth and Ishasha
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel Queen Elizabeth
Drinking Water per day
All local taxes and levies
Amref Evacuation Insurance Cover

Exclusion

International Flights and Airport Taxes
Visa Fees (if applicable)
Medical & Travel Insurance
Chimpanzee Permits in Kibale
Gorilla Permits in Bwindi
Incidental tips to hotel/lodge staff
Gratuity to tour driver/guide
All expenses of personal nature
Any entrance fees and guided excursions if not described
in the above itinerary
Early Check In & Late Check Out
Internal & Domestic Flights (priced separately)

Note

Optionals on request at additional costs.

Hotels/ Lodges

Cassia Lodge Buziga
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House - Cottages
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge (FB) - Cottages
Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Haven Lodge Buhoma - Bandas
Cassia Lodge