6 Days Gorillas and Primates Safari
When: This Safari can start any day.
Duration: 6 Days, 5 Nights
Tour Type: Gorillas and Chimps Safari
Group Size: Minimum 2 Pax - Maximum 12
Language: The tour is originally in English.
This safari takes you to the Western part of Uganda famous for its cool weather, tranquil environment as well as its friendly, calm and soft-spoken people – The Batoro. The region is endowed with Lakes, rainforests, Mountains, wildlife and many natural resources that support and enhance its beauty. Your Journey takes you through a typical Ugandan countryside, with children shouting ‘Muzungu’ literally meaning a White Person, cows grazing along the plains and occasional roadside traders waving and peeping at you. We drive to Fort portal, a City resting in the shadow of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’ famous for cool weather, rich volcanic soils and tea plantations. You will spot the Toro kingdom’s palace perched high atop the Karuzika Hill.
On your safari, you will drive to Kibale Forest National park; “primate capital of the world” with its chimpanzees and then proceed for the ultimate gorilla experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home for the silverbacks and several monkey species.
As for the Gorilla Trekking, please remember that it will take you through the forest to encounter the Gentle Giants of this Jungle; the Mountain Gorillas as they bustle, nimble and waddle in search for fleshy shoot and fruits that make up their daily meal.
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Depending on the availability of gorilla permits at the time of your confirmation, you may trek gorillas in Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga or Nkuringo sectors of Bwindi.
Safari Highlights:
- Only 1063 Gorillas remain in the world and half of them are found at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Bwindi National Park offer some of the best montane-forest bird watching in Africa with about 350 recorded different bird species including rare ones
- You will spend up to an hour (60 minutes) in the company of mountain gorillas and Chimpanzees in their tropical natural habitat
- Visit local communities and enjoy local dances, and more local culture
Itinerary at a Glance
| Day | Location | Accommodation | Meal Plan | Activity |
| 1 | Entebbe | K Hotels | Bed and Breakfast | Arrival, Trsf |
| 2 | Kibale National Park | Chimpanzee Guest House | Full Board | Trsf, CVT |
| 3 | Kibale National Park | Chimpanzee Guest House | Full Board | CT, OE |
| 4 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Four Gorillas Lodge | Full Board | Trsf |
| 5 | Bwindi Impenetrable National Park | Four Gorillas Lodge | Full Board | GT, OE |
| 6 | Entebbe | Half Board | Trsf |
Glossary
Full Board: Breakfast - Lunch- Dinner, Half Board: Breakfast & Lunch/Dinner, Trsf – Transfer, CVT – Community Visit, GT – Gorilla Tracking, OE – Optional Evening, CT – Chimp Trekking
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Detailed Safari Itinerary
DAY 1: ENTEBBE |
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| Entebbe International Airport
You will arrive at Entebbe International Airport and will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your booked hotel at Entebbe. Spend the rest of the day at leisure. |
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| Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast | Overnight: K Hotels | |
DAY 2: ENTEBBE – KIBALE NATIONAL PARK |
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| After an early breakfast, you will be picked from the hotel to start your journey to the primate capital of the world; Kibale Forest National Park. Your journey will take you via Fortportal City where you will have Lunch and later on embark for the Bigodi Sanctuary eco-community walk through the wetland.
The walk offers you possible views of counts of birds including the great Blue Turaco and Hornbills. The views of the swamp dwelling animals like Sitatunga may also be sighted. Then proceed to the local communities and get to experience their way of life such as feeding, interaction, socioeconomic activities and maybe learn about their history and heritage. You may visit different families doing different activities such as Banana Juice making, Banana beer brewing, coffee processing, herbal medicine, basket weaving etc. Later on, you will move to your lodge, still in time to spot the beautiful hot orange sunset. |
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| Meal Plan: Breakfast: K Hotels Lunch & Dinner: Chimpanzee Guest House |
Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House | |
DAY 3: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK |
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| After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Information Centre at 8am for briefing by the park rangers and then set off for the chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale Forest boasts of high counts of habituated chimpanzees with over 95% chances of encountering them.
The chimpanzee trekking exposes you to impressive forested landscapes with undulating terrain that presents a rewarding hike. The hour of direct encounter with chimpanzees, seeing them as they patrol, munch leaves or fruits, socialize, young ones playing and make pant hooting calls creates remarkable memories. During the trekking, you may spot primates like black and white colobus monkeys.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation in preparation for next day. |
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| Meal Plan: Chimpanzee Guest House | Overnight: Chimpanzee Guest House | |
DAY 4: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK |
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| After an early breakfast, you will embark on your transfer to the South Western part of Uganda to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your journey goes through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s Premier destinations. The journey will be complimented by fascinating view of the landscapes of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’, the Rwenzori Mountains. | ||
| Meal Plan: Breakfast at Chimpanzee Guest House, Lunch Enroute, Dinner at Four Gorillas Lodge | Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge | |
DAY 5: BWINDI IMPENETRABEL NATIONAL PARK |
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| Wake up very early to prepare for the supposed most significant highlight of your safari, the remarkable meet with the Gentle Giants! After breakfast, we take drive to the park offices where you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts of the jungle and then you will be off for a forever-memorable adventure of your life.
Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and then finally coming across the gorillas cloaked in the foliage is an amazing experience, and indescribable because of the difficulty to paint a verbal picture of the vegetation, terrain, smells, colors and the animated entertainment from the gorillas and other residents of the jungle. After tracking and lunch, we shall drive to back to your lodge. Do not leave these items behind; sunscreen, insect repellent, your passport, camera, hiking boots, long safari pants and long sleeved shirts or T-shirt plus a light rain jacket. Please avoid very bright and hot coloured clothes- These not only attract insects to you but also can be offensive to the residents of the jungle. These items will come in handy as you go through the thick forest and encounter the unpredictable weather of Bwindi: Expect rain or sunshine anytime. |
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| Meal Plan: Full Board at Four Gorillas Lodge | Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge | |
DAY 6: ENTEBBE |
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| After a lazy breakfast, we shall set off for Entebbe making a stopover at the Equator point in Kayabwe for the Coriolis water effect showing the magnetic forces on the center of the earth’s surface and also have. We shall then proceed with our journey to the Airport for the flight. | ||
| Meal Plan: Breakfast at Four Gorillas Lodge, Lunch Enroute | Overnight: Non | |
Book This Tour
This Safari is available for booking for both Private and Group Travelers. Both Gorilla and Chimp Tracking Permits are highly competitive and thus advance booking is always highly recommended. A one time Gorilla Permit costs $700 and a Chimp Tracking Permit at $200 per person and its only valid for the particular dates booked for and as indicated in the itinerary, there is no refund for any of the Permit fees should there be any Cancellations of the tour after booking. Please note that you will be grouped with other trackers while on the tracking experience, exclusive tracking experiences call for extra charges.
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