8 days Uganda primates and wildlife adventure flying safari
8 days primates and wildlife adventure flying safari
Trip Overview
Embark on an extraordinary 8 days Uganda primates and wildlife adventure flying safari, where you’ll be immersed in the heart of tropical rainforests and savannah parks. Prepare for thrilling game drives and boat cruises as you search for diverse wildlife and mesmerizing bird species in Queen Elizabeth National Park. But that’s not all—this adventure goes beyond the ordinary, offering incredible primate treks to encounter majestic gorillas and playful chimpanzees. Delve into the local communities to learn about African social traditions and experience their warm hospitality. The journey takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas, and Kibale National Park, known as the primate capital. This once-in-a-lifetime safari promises unforgettable encounters with primates, wildlife, and the friendly people of Uganda. Get ready for an exhilarating, energy-filled adventure that will leave you with lifelong memories. Let’s begin the safari of a lifetime!
Highlights
- Arrive in Entebbe
- Transfer to Kibale National Park by flight
- Chimpanzee Trekking and Bigodi Nature Walk in Kibale National Park
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Game drive and boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Fly back to Entebbe for departure
Day 1: Airport Transfer to Hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will go through customs and immigration, and you will be met by our company guide who will warmly welcome you to Uganda, and later drive to your booked hotel accommodation for dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.
Lodging: Entebbe Forest Lodge/Protea Hotel
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 2: Fly to Kasese and transfer to Kibale National Park.
Begin the day with breakfast, then Transfer to Entebbe International Airport for your Flight to Kasese Airstrip, get on a morning flight at 0700 am (or opt for 1015 am). This is if you are already in Entebbe, in case you have an early morning flight arrival, you will be connected with the morning flight to Kasese Airstrip. You will enjoy the Aerial view of the beautiful changing landscape. The flight shows off the lushest highland rainforest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops, and papyrus swamps. On arrival, you will find your driver guide waiting for you at the airstrip and warmly welcomes you, share a short briefing with you, before boarding your jeep and driving to your lodge in Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park is home to approximately 325 species of birds which include the olive long-tailed cuckoo, Western Green tinker bird, African and Green-breasted, and African Grey Parrot. It is also home to 13 species of primates, and at least 60 other species of mammals. The visits to the park are mainly paid to the endangered chimpanzees. While visiting the Chimps you can get to see other primates including the red colobus monkey and the rare L’Hoests monkey, Uganda Mangabey, the Ugandan Red Colobus, and the L’Hoest’s Monkey.
Arrive at the lodge/camp in time for lunch. But if time doesn’t allow, a warm delicious lunch can always be got at the restaurant along the route. Retire at the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.
Lodging: Kyaninga Lodge/Chimpanzee Guesthouse/ Isunga Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking and Bigodi Nature walk
In the morning, you will set off to the park headquarters for the briefing before going for Chimpanzee tracking, where you may encounter other primates like Vervet Monkeys, Blue Hoest Monkeys, and Black and white colobus Monkeys among others. The park is known as home of primates with 13 primate species including the famous chimpanzees. The trek takes roughly 2 – 4 hours, depending on the chimpanzee movement.
One hour will be allocated to you, to have a wonderful interaction with the chimpanzees, as you take pictures and short videos, as your local guide explains to you all the biological background of the chimpanzee as you interact. You will later return from the trek and head for lunch, in the afternoon; go for a Bigodi nature walk at Bigodi wetland sanctuary for primate and bird viewing, the walk can take roughly 2 hours, to explore the hidden treasure of this swamp, with a great chance to see several bird species and monkeys. Later drive to your lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Kyaninga Lodge/Chimpanzee Guesthouse/ Isunga Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Travel time +3hrs
Have a relaxed morning breakfast, and drive to drive to Queen Elizabeth with the beautiful view of the crater lakes, you will do a brief crater lakes tour around and later drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, with a stopover at Equator for photography, as you proceed with your drive, reach and have lunch at your lodge. After lunch, you may opt to head for an evening game drive in the Kasenyi sector of the park or just relax at your lodge.
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is a wildlife reserve located in Uganda. It spans over 1,978 square km and is home to a diverse range of wildlife including elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, and over 600 bird species. The park offers various activities for visitors including game drives, boat rides, nature walks, and chimpanzee trekking. Its stunning scenery and diverse wildlife make it a popular tourist destination for those seeking an immersive wildlife experience. Dinner and Overnight at the lodge.
Lodging: Mweya Safari Lodge/Parkview Safari Lodge/Pumba Safari Cottages
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Game drive & boat cruise at Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning breakfast, you will head for a morning game drive in search of the morning hunters and grazers. Such as the buffalos, elephants, waterbucks, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, lions, and a variety of bird species that you will encounter on your game ride and later head for lunch.
After lunch, you will proceed for a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel to view the water dwelling birds and animals such as the pied kingfisher, African fish eagle, herons, and darters to mention but a few and see animals such as buffalos, crocodiles, monitor lizards, elephants wallowing at the mad and much more. After a boat cruise, you will proceed for a short game drive as you find your way back to the lodge for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Lodging: Mweya Safari Lodge/Parkview Safari Lodge/Pumba Safari Cottages
Meal plan: Full board
Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After having a morning relaxed breakfast, you will check out of your lodge. Visit the fishing village, around the Kazinga channel. proceed to Ishasha, for a tree climbing lion search. Have a short game drive, and later drive to Bwindi with a panoramic view along the way, with an en route lunch. You will proceed with your drive to Bwindi. Overnight and dinner at the lodge.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Uganda. It’s known for its diverse flora and fauna, with over 350 bird species and over 400 gorillas. Bwindi offers a unique birding experience for bird enthusiasts, as well as gorilla trekking for wildlife enthusiasts. The park’s thick forest makes for an exciting and immersive adventure, attracting tourists from all over the world. It’s best to visit during the dry season for optimal bird-watching and gorilla-trekking experiences
Lodging: Mahogany Springs Hotel/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest amp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 7: Gorilla Trekking Experience and Batwa Cultural Experience
Early morning, with a packed lunch, you will go to the park headquarters for a briefing before the gorilla trekking adventure. Gorilla trekking is always referred to as a lifetime moment, as it leaves with a great experience of meeting the gorillas. You will be given an hour upon finding the gorillas to take a great moment with them. Watch the juveniles swing from one tree branch to another. You will return for lunch at the lodge. In the afternoon, you will head for the Batwa cultural experience. Get the traditional and social life of the Batwa cultural insight.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs Hotel/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest amp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 8: Fly back to Entebbe
Begin the day with a cup of coffee. You have 2 flight options returning from Bwindi, you may choose to catch a morning flight arriving at Entebbe with the afternoon flight departing Bwindi arriving at Entebbe. Whatever you choose, our guide will be ready to transfer you to the Airstrip to catch your return flight from Bwindi to Entebbe for your onward flight.
Includes
- Bottled drinking water
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Fuel and vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Domestic flights
Exclude
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Items of a personal nature
- International airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
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