9 Days – Gold meets Silver on a Uganda Primate Expedition Safari
did you know that Chimpanzees are in the Ape Family?
Overview:
This 9 days Uganda Safari starts and ends in Entebbe International Airport. Meet eye to eye with the amazing gorillas, chimpanzees and Golden Monkeys of Uganda in their natural habitat, one of Africa’s major highlights. This close encounter with these amazing apes is simply breathtaking. Also get a close encounter with other diverse African wildlife, beautiful landscapes, and amazing culture and if you are a keen Birder, this is the place to be!
Brief Itinerary
Day 1: Meet and greet and transfer to the Hotel
Day 2: Domestic Flight Transfer to Kibale National Park – Afternoon Bigodi swamp walk
Day 3: 1st Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Day 4: 2nd Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
Day 5: Domestic Flight transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park
Day 6: 1st Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 7: Golden Monkey Experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 8: 2nd Gorilla Tracking Experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Day 9: Domestic Flight to Entebbe – Flight Back Home
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Meet and greet and transfer to the Hotel
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Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport where your Uganda Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. Your will then be transferred to your hotel where you will be briefed about your adventure safari. Depending on the time of arrival you are advised to have money Changed on this day and time allowing you may go for city tour with the help of our driver/guide, visit the shopping Malls around town and craft villages to get items which you may need while in upcountry. |
Overnight: Protea by Marriot Meal Plan: B/B |
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Day 2: Domestic Flight Transfer to Kibale National Park – Afternoon Bigodi swamp walk
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After morning Breakfast, transfer to the Airstrip for a flight transfer to Kibale National Park, We will reach in time to relax as we await our lunch. In the Afternoon, we will enjoy Bigodi swamp walk. Bigodi was established by a local development organization to protect the 4sq-km Magombe Swamp that’s home to around 200 species of birds (highlights include papyrus gonolek, white-winged warbler and great blue turaco). The highlight of this tour is catching a glimpse of the great blue turaco. The swamp is also good for spotting butterflies and primates, with 8 different species here, including grey-cheeked mangabey. The 2-3 hour guided walk is led by experienced local guides who interact with the guests and make the trip both enjoyable and exciting |
Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day 3: 1st Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
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After breakfast at your lodge, transfer to the starting point of your Chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park which is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 Chimpanzee represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also a home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. So you will enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they gloom and bond with one another.
Alternatively you may opt to do chimpanzee habituation experience by paying a supplement fee, this exercise takes the whole entire day at Ngogo alongside researchers. Only 6 people are allowed per day and you will be sure to come face to face with these closest cousins of man. |
Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge
Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day 4: 2nd Chimpanzee Trekking Experience
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After breakfast at your lodge, transfer to the starting point of your Chimpanzee tracking experience in Kibale Forest National Park which is reputed to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species is the Chimpanzee, man’s closest relative. Kibale’s 1450 Chimpanzee represent Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also a home to the rare I’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. So you will enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and many others. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, visitors stand a good chance of hearing and seeing our distant cousins as they gloom and bond with one another.
Alternatively you may opt to do chimpanzee habituation experience by paying a supplement fee, this exercise takes the whole entire day at Ngogo alongside researchers. Only 6 people are allowed per day and you will be sure to come face to face with these closest cousins of man. |
Overnight: Kyaninga Lodge
Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day 5: Domestic Flight transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park
| After your breakfast, you will have a flight transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The Flight will take us over the beautiful views of Switzerland of Africa area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, We will arrive early at the Lodge, here we can choose to have a community walk around the Lodge. | Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day 6: 1st Gorilla Tracking Experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes.
It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge. If your trek was relatively short, you may have a guided nature walk around the lodge and the surrounding communities in the evening. Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers before getting a good night’s rest for tomorrow's safari adventure. |
Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day7: Golden Monkey Experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
| After breakfast, transfer to the Park Headquarters for briefing on Golden monkey Experience and allocation of the guides/ rangers which. Proceed to the jungle to enjoy your Golden tracking. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the Golden Monkeys alongside other primates in the forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. Discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with its Cheeky playful mates. | Overnight: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day 8: 2nd Gorilla Tracking Experience in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
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After an early breakfast depart to the starting point for briefing about your gorilla trekking adventure after which you will be led by experienced gorilla trackers on the slopes of the volcanoes. You will start from the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the gorilla tracking begins. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle apes.
It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitual and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge. If your trek was relatively short, you may have a guided nature walk around the lodge and the surrounding communities in the evening. Return to the lodge where you will enjoy dinner with your fellow travellers before getting a good night’s rest for tomorrow's safari adventure. Don’t forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and water proof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain |
Overnight: Mount Gahinga Lodge
Meal Plan: F/B |
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Day 9: Domestic Flight to Entebbe – Flight Back Home
End of Service
✔ Inclusions
- All ground transportation in A 4×4 pop up roof safari land cruiser vehicle with fuel
- Domestic flight transfer as per the itinerary
- Value driven accommodation per person sharing
- Two gorilla Permits Per person
- Two Chimpanzee Permits Per person
- Golden Monkey expereience
- Guided Bigodi swamp walk
- Well bottled mineral water
- Any other items included in the above itinerary
❌ Exclusions
- International Air tickets
- Visas
- Personal insurance
- Meals enroute
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, telephone calls, etc
- Any other items which are not included in the above itinerary