7 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife from Kigali
7 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife from Kigali
7 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife Safari from Kigali is an extraordinary Uganda safari that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. During the safari, you will be able to explore the best national parks in Uganda such as Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will have great wildlife views of animals like hippos, elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, tree-climbing lions, leopards, and hippos among others, Kibale national park where you will engage in Bigodi swamp walk and chimpanzee trekking activity to know more about their habits and behaviors. On the 7 days of Uganda primates and wildlife safari from Kigali, you will also visit Bwindi impenetrable national park in southwestern Uganda where you will participate in an adventurous gorilla trekking safari and Mgahinga gorilla national park where you will have a face to face interaction with the golden monkeys in their natural environment.
Highlights
- Pick up from Kigali International Airport and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
- Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
- Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Boat cruise and transfer to Kibale National Park
- Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk
- Departure to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Depending on the time of arrival on day 1 of the 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari from Kigali our representative will pick you up from Kigali International Airport, brief you about the safari, and then start the journey to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in southwestern Uganda. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours drive passing via the Cyanika border in the Kisoro district on the way you will have en-route lunch and stunning views of the rolling hills in Rwanda, Kigezi hills, beautiful scenery, traditional homesteads, local people among others. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Mount Gahinga Lodge/Kisosro Tourist Hotel/Travellers Rest Hotel
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 2: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Golden monkey trekking, after an early breakfast on day 2 of the 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari from Kigali your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge and drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules and regulations of golden monkey trekking. After the briefing, you will be allocated an experienced park guide and start trekking in the jungle which takes about 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on where the golden monkeys are located. During trekking.
You will locate them by looking out for fresh leftovers of bamboo shoots or leaves because they do not leave behind clear evidence of where they slept the previous day. While in the forest you will be able to spot different bird species, tree and plant species, and once the golden monkeys are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat where you will be able to watch them feed, play, move on top of trees, take photos and record videos with a flashless camera. After the one hour with the golden monkeys, you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the lodge for lunch.
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park, after lunch you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park. On the way you will have great views of the beautiful scenery, primates, homesteads, and local people, and upon arrival in the park you will continue to check into the lodge for evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 3: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
After an early breakfast on day 3 of the 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari from Kigali, you will carry a packed lunch and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules, regulations, and expectations of gorilla trekking.
After the briefing you will be grouped into 8 people, allocated a habituated gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is well conversant with trails in the forest. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park starts at around 8:00 am and takes about 30 minutes to 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food, the allocation of gorilla families is done depending on your age, physical fitness and personal preferences because trekking is strenuous therefore in case you are not physically fit, you are advised to communicate with your driver guide so that they allocate you a gorilla family that is near to trek.
During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species such as forest birds, forest elephants, buffaloes, duikers, other primate species like chimpanzees, l’hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, different plants among others. once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which allows you to watch them carry out their daily activities like breastfeeding, feeding, playing, ask various information about the gorillas, learning about their behaviors, habits, take photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari. After the one-hour encounter with the gentle giants, you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking, meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner, and overnight.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs/Nkuringo Gorilla Camp/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast on day 4 of the 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer Queen Elizabeth National Park which is the second largest national park in Uganda. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours drive and on the way you will pass through the Ishasha sector in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will be able to view the tree climbing lions lying up in the acacia/fig tree branches.
The tree-climbing lions will be viewed alongside other animals like elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda kobs during the game drive. After a game drive, you will have an en-route lunch and then proceed to the park for an evening game drive where you will be able to view animals like buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, waterbucks, bushbucks, Uganda kobs, view different bird species, have beautiful views of the sundowner among others. After the game drive you will drive to check into the lodge, have dinner, and overnight.
Lodging: Elephant Hab Lodge/Buffalo Safari Lodge/Engiri Game Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Boat cruise and transfer to Kibale National Park
After breakfast, your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to go for an exciting boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. During the boat ride you will be able to view large herds of hippos and crocodiles in the water. Also, view elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes along the shores drinking water, view water birds like hornbills, herons, cormorants, kingfishers, and fish eagles, and view the fishermen along the shores organizing their fishing gear for night fishing among others. After the boat cruise, you will drive back to the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide. Go for another game drive in the park where you will be able to view some animals that you might have missed during the previous game drive. After having breathtaking views during the game drive you will drive out of the park. Transfer to Kibale National Park and on the way you will have great views of the crater lakes and Rwenzori mountain ranges. You will also have views of tea plantations among others. Upon arrival, you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Chimpundu Lodge/Turaco Treetops/Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 6: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk
You will have an early breakfast and meet up with your driver guide. Transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules and regulations of chimpanzee trekking. After the briefing, you will find a chimpanzee family to trek. You will have an experienced park guide who will lead you into the forest.
Trekking of chimpanzees in Kibale National Park takes about 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on where the chimpanzees are located. This is because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. On finding them, spend one hour with them. This helps you to ask the guide various questions about them, and learn about their habits and behaviors. Watch them feeding, playing, breastfeeding, grooming each other, resting, and hunting among others. You will also be able to take great photos and record videos. After the face to face encounter with the chimpanzees, you will trek back to the park headquarters. Meet up with your driver guide to return to the lodge for lunch.
Bigodi swamp walk
After lunch, you will go for an amazing nature walk in the Bigodi sanctuary. During the nature walk where you will be accompanied by an experienced local guide. You will be able to view different primate species such as grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkeys, and vervet monkeys. View bird species like the great blue turaco, view beautiful butterflies, Also, view different plant and tree species. Enjoy the cool breeze, and breathe fresh air among others. After the swamp walk you will return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodging: Chimpundu Lodge/Turaco Treetops/Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 7: Departure to Kigali
You will have a relaxed breakfast, and check out of the lodge. Meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Kigali. You will have an en-route lunch in Kabale town and then proceed the journey passing via the Katuna border in Kabale. Upon arrival, your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali International Airport for your departure flight or drop off at the hotel.
End of 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari from Kigali
Tour includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Golden Monkey trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Park entrance fees
- Boat cruise fee
- All the mentioned activities
- Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled water
Tour excludes
- Air flight tickets
- Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, and tips among others.
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