6-Day Classic Uganda Primate Adventure

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

Arrival

On your arrival, Vast Gorillas Safaris representative with your name printed on an A4 paper will welcome you to Uganda at Entebbe airport and transfer you to Airport Guest House in Entebbe. Depending on your arrival time, relax in your already-booked hotel after a long flight in anticipation of your safari tomorrow morning at 8:00am.

Main Destination:

Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

Airport Guest House

• Mid-range guest house located in or near Entebbe

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

Kibale Forest National park-Bigodi Swamp walk

Early morning you will be picked by your guide from the hotel and embark on your trip to Kibale Forest National park Enjoy the spectacular view of Tea Farms along the way.
Make your journey through the papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile delta and arrive at Kibale national park. Head out for an afternoon guided walk in the Bidogi swamps.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ChimpanzeeCommon

ElephantOccasional

BuffaloOccasional

LeopardVery Rare

HippoRare

LionRare to None

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Accommodation:

Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

• Mid-range tented camp located just outside Kibale NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimp Trekking, Game Drive

Embark on an exciting early morning trek for chimpanzees in the thick jungle of Kibale forest. Then drive southwards to Queen Elizabeth national park in the afternoon, sightseeing and game viewing enroute. Expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalo, warthog, leopard and waterbuck.

Main Destination:

Kibale National Park (Chimps)

Accommodation:

The Bush Lodge (Banda)

• Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive and Boat ride

Depart at 6:00am (Or after an early morning Break fast ) for a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park aiming to catch the lions hunting in the morning. Lions usually hunt as the day dawns since the temperatures are cooler. We also expect to see the Uganda kob, elephants, buffalo, warthog, leopard and waterbuck. After the game drive, have lunch then enjoy a boat cruise on Kazinga channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George. Expect to see large numbers of buffalo and hippo. After you will be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National park.

Main Destination:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)

High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)

Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional

ElephantCommon

LionCommon

BuffaloCommon

HippoAbundant

LeopardOccasional

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekkng

After breakfast, prepare for the gorilla tracking adventure which begins at 8:00am with a briefing at the information center by the Uganda Wildlife Authority staff. We will then be guided into the jungle to track the shy primates. Gorilla tracking may take 3 to 7 hours but it is well worth the effort. It’s advisable to bring along a rain jacket, and hiking boots. At the end of this long and exciting adventure, return to our lodge for a well-deserved shower, dinner and rest.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe and Departure

After breakfast transfer back to Entebbe making a lunch stop enroute at Mbarara. Proceed making another stop at the equator in Masaka; see where this imaginary line divides our planet into two equal hemispheres. Snacks, souvenirs and photographs may be taken here. Arrive in Kampala later that evening and transferred to Entebbe for your departure flight.

Main Destination:

Equator Point Uganda (Highlight)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch (Breakfast & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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