Step One Africa Adventures

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

Kampala or Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park

Meet your professional driver-guide in Kampala or Entebbe and begin your journey to western Uganda.
Enjoy views of rural villages, rolling hills, tea plantations, and local communities along the way.
Arrive at your lodge near Kibale Forest National Park, check in, and relax.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Chimpanzee Tracking and Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

After breakfast, head to Kibale Forest National Park for a guided chimpanzee-tracking experience.
Follow experienced park guides through the tropical forest in search of chimpanzees and learn about their behavior, feeding habits, and social interactions.
In the afternoon, visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a guided nature walk.
Look out for colorful birds, monkeys, butterflies, and other wildlife while learning about wetland conservation and community initiatives.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Activities:
  • Early morning chimpanzee tracking
Accommodation:
Kibale Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 3

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to endangered mountain gorillas.
Enjoy beautiful scenery, green hills, traditional homesteads, and views of Uganda’s countryside during the journey.
Arrive at your lodge and prepare for the following day’s gorilla trekking adventure. Your guide will brief you on the activity and help you prepare for the forest hike.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 4

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for registration and a briefing from the authorized park guides.
Enter the rainforest with experienced trackers to search for a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Once the gorillas are located, visitors are generally allowed up to one hour with them, following park regulations.
The trek can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and the terrain.
Return to your lodge after this unforgettable wildlife experience and enjoy a relaxing evening.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Early morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 5

Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy breakfast before travelling to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda’s most scenic lakes, surrounded by green hills and beautiful islands.
Spend the day relaxing, enjoying the views, or choosing optional activities such as a canoe ride or a guided community visit at an additional cost.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

Return to Kampala or Entebbe

After breakfast, begin your return journey to Kampala or Entebbe.
Enjoy the changing scenery and make suitable stops for refreshments and lunch along the way.
Arrive at your agreed drop-off point, marking the end of your 6-day Uganda primates safari with Step One Africa Adventures.

Main Destination:
Kampala (City)
Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Step One Africa Adventures, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.