Uganda Primates Special

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe for our Uganda Primate Special Tour

Upon arrival at the airport you will be met by our English-speaking driver who will take you to the hotel. In anticipation of the adventures that await us in the coming days, we suggest you take advantage of the remaining hours to visit
the city, taste typical local dishes and take a break.

Day 2: Entebbe to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning, lunch on the way and we will arrive in Queen Elizabeth NP in the afternoon. Later on, photographic safari through the routes of the park, we will scour the “Kaseny and Kazinga track” looking for elephants, buffaloes, leopards, lions, antelopes and many other species.

There are about 95 species of mammals, including lions, elephants, leopards, Uganda kobs (impala), hyenas, buffaloes and several species of primates such as chimpanzees, blue, red, white, black and baboons. There are also some 600 species of birds, one of the highest concentrations in Africa, and expanses of pink flamingos along the volcanic Katwe Lake

Day 3: Chimpanzee trekking Kyambura -Boat trip Kazinga channel

In the morning we will trek with the chimpanzees in the Kyambura forest, a cleft in the Savannah of the park that offers an incredible variety of vegetation, a forest rich in biodiversity still different from those that you will find in the next and that hosts a large community of Chimpanzees that here you can see very close. Lunch at the lodge.

In the afternoon you will take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which links Lake Edward and Lake George. During these three hours we will observe many hippos, buffaloes, elephants drinking from the river, antelopes and very rare birds; your journey will end when the canal flows into Lake Edward. This is definitely one of the most exciting activities of the trip, as seeing the bustling savannah life near the waterways is spectacular.

Day 4: Game drive Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP – transfer Bwindi Ruhija

In the morning we will move to the south of the Park through the forest of Maramagambo, we will arrive in the sector of Ishasha in the late morning, with a little luck, in this area, you can admire the “climbing lions”, lions climbing on the “fig trees”, trees that branch out a few meters high and that the lions use as their “personal offices” in the hottest hours of the day. Lunch will be packed or at a restaurant in Kihihi; afterwards, we will begin to admire the spectacular mountain views of Bwindi Impenetrable forest before reaching Ruhjia, where our Mountain Gorilla trek will start the next day; in the afternoon you can take a walk through the village or we can arrange a visit to an orphanage.

This park is located in the south west of Uganda at an altitude of between 1160 and 2607 metres. It is a true tropical forest spread over mountains and valleys and is considered one of the richest forests in Africa in terms of biodiversity, and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the local language, “Bwindi” means “dark place” in reference to its impenetrable nature. The Park is home to around 350 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, 324 different types of trees, 14 of which are only found in this park. This makes it possible to go on bird watching excursions through unspoilt nature to meet the Pygmy communities living in the Park.

Day 5: Gorilla trekking – Transfer to Kisoro

Breakfast at very early in the morning, proceed to the Bwindi Impenetrable forest headquarters for a short briefing with the rangers, you will be placed in groups of maximum 8 people, before proceeding into the forest. Make sure you bring the Box lunch (mandatory and delivered by the lodge) and at least two litres of water, trekking shoes, k-way in your backpack. The duration of Gorilla trekking varies from day to day and from one gorilla family to another.
You will be with them for an hour from the time you see the first gorilla and it will be a unique thrill to see these animals within walking distance. You can consult the rules and some indications regarding gorilla trekking or other treks in the forest on the FAQ page.

Afterwards we will descend to the south in the district of Kisoro, located a few kilometres from Mgahinga National, where depending on the level of accommodation we choose we will opt to stay on one of the lakes Mutanda or Mulehe.

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is a National Park in southwestern Uganda, located near the town of Kisoro in the Virunga Mountains. It is adjacent to Volcanoes Park (Rwanda) and Virunga Park (DRC). The park area includes three of the eight volcanoes in the Virunga range: Muhavura, Gahinga (from which the park takes its name) and Sabinyo.With Bwindi Park, Mgahinga is one of only two parks in Uganda that is home to Mountain Gorillas. In the park there are two groups of gorillas that are used to human presence and can therefore be observed by tourists. In this park it is possible to spot the Golden Monkey, which is endemic to this area adjacent to the Virunga.

Day 6: Golden Monkey trekking – transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Wake up at dawn for the transfer to Mghainga National Park where the 3/4 hour Golden Monkey trek will take place. You will enjoy wonderful views of the peaks of the Volcanoes National Park; be prepared to take photos of bird species such as the Ruwenzori Turaco, the Colobus and especially the golden monkeys that you will encounter en route. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. After the trek we will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Lake Bunyonyi, nicknamed the “Little Switzerland of Africa” is the second deepest lake in Africa, with an archipelago of 32 islands.

Day 7: Transfer to Entebbe for Departure

Transfer to Entebbe in the morning, the departure time will be decided according to the flight schedule that you have chosen; stop for lunch on the equator line where you can buy souvenirs, arrival at the airport in the afternoon. Return flight to be scheduled after 5pm.
Lunch and dinner not included.

Meals included: breakfast

The price includes:

• 4×4 vehicle depending on the level chosen
• Fuel
• English-speaking guide/driver
• Meals as per the itinerary
• Water during car transfers
• Overnight stay in the lodges mentioned in the programme or similar lodges
• All activities mentioned in the programme
• Gorilla trekking (800 usd per person)
• Kyambura chimp trekking (150 usd per person)
• Golden monkey trekking (100 usd per person)
• Boat kazinga channel (35 usd per person)
• Game Drive queen elizabeth

The price does not include

• International airfare
• Country entry visa
• Any other language that is NOT english speaking guide
• Drinks at the lodges
• First and last day meals
• Gratuities
• Personal medical insurance
• Laundry
• Souvenirs
• Activities not mentioned in the programme
• Please note:

Each element can be tailored to your needs and interests, from duration to type of accommodation and activities. Ask for a quote for this trip