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LanguagesGerman, English, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview
This Classic Primate tour combines the highlights of the country including exciting guided walking safaris to chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing and of course the unforgettable gorilla tracking.
What's included
Private transportation
Lunch
All Fees and Taxes
Dinner
Air-conditioned vehicle
Breakfast
Meals
Visa fees
Premium drinks
Tips
What to expect
Day 1: Arrival Entebbe International Airport
Lake Victoria Sunset & Equator Cruise
Pass by
Enjoy the stunning views of lake Victoria as you transfer to your serene accomodation located on the ourskirts of Entebbe Town.
Day 2: Transfer from Entebbe – Kibale Forest National Park - Hike to the top of the world
Kibale National Park
7h
After breakfast with driver/guide will set off to Western Uganda, to Fort Portal. This lively town is the base for activities around Kibale Forest National Park. The national park offers one of the most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda, 70 mammal species and 13 primate species.
The drive takes 5 to 7 hours so we will arrive in time in Fort Portal for lunch.
After lunch we will shake off the long drive with a walk to the “top of the world” along crater lakes which this area is also famous for.
Day 3: Chimpanzee Trekking & Bigodi community Experience
Kanyanchu Visitor Center
8h · Admission ticket included
Proceed to the Kanyanchu visitors Centre at 06.00am to meet with the Chimpanzee Habituation team where you will conduct what is known as the Chimp Chex activity. This activity is a unique opportunity to participate in the habituation of chimps within the Kibale Forest National Park. There is provision for you to participate from dawn to dusk where you can call 'time' on the day such that it can be quite challenging physically but at the same time there are long pauses in the experience that will see you relaxing and observing in close proximity to the chimps as they too relax in the middle of the day.
Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy a commuinty immersion as you get introduced to the day to day life of the local people.
Kibale forest is considered as the primate capital of the world due to high concentration of different primate species.
Day 4: Crater Lakes walking safari & Evening game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Lake Nkuruba Nature Reserve
1h
Enjoy a stunning walking safari experience around the Nkuruba crater lake. Many birds and monkey species to see as well as different plants
Queen Elizabeth National Park
3h
Queen Elizabeth National Park is the most popular park in Uganda as it offers diverse ecosystems, classic big game, 10 primate species and over 600 bird species. You will drive leisurely southwards; explore the park in an extensive game drive.
Day 5: Game Drives - Boat cruise Kazinga Channel
Queen Elizabeth National Park
8m · Admission ticket included
You will spend the whole day exploring the park further. Starting off with an early morning game drive, a boat trip on Kazinga Channel continued by the drive southwards to the Ishasha sector which is re-known for its tree climbing lions. You will carry a packed lunch.
Kazinga Channel The Hippo's Paradise
2h · Admission ticket included
Enjoy an evening launch cruise on the famous Kazinga Channel. Its a 36km Stretch linking Lake George and Edward. Many birds and other wildlife species to see here.
Day 6: Ishasha tree climbing game drives and transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park
6h · Admission ticket included
As you are warming up for the gorilla tracking… We start the day with a game drive to look for tree climbing lionsin Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth before having a relaxed lunch at the lodge. We then drive further south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is of Uganda´s oldest and most diverse rainforests. The “impenetrable” forest is also home to more than 320 mountain gorillas, 400 species of plants, 120 species of mammals and over 350 species of birds.
2h · Admission ticket included
Get ready for a game drive searching for the tree climbing Lion.
Day 7: Gorilla tracking Bwindi – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
7h · Admission ticket included
The most exciting day of your safari, the briefing is at 8 am and you will learn about gorilla etiquette. And then you will start walking and hiking in the impenetrable forest until you find the gorillas. For one hour you are allowed to watch those majestic giants!
2h
Most known as The Switzerland of Africa, Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest lake in Africa with 900 metres deep and also is a fresh water body with NO bilhazia so you can feel free to enjoy a swim here
Day 8: Transfer to Entebbe / Kigali for your out bound flight
Kabale
Pass by
With our breakfast at leisure, we enjoy the last views of lake Bunyonyi as we proceed to either Entebbe or Kigali for your international flight
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We can as well pick you up from your resident home within the prescribed areas
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
