Discover Uganda, Africa, on a unique safari holiday and tailormade tour!

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Discover Uganda, Africa, on a unique safari holiday and tailormade tour!

The Pearl of Africa is what Winston Churchill called Uganda. The country is home to several primate species and the two great apes - Mountain gorillas and Chimpanzees. This trip will bring you face to face with these great apes in the middle of the rainforests i.e. Kibale forest and Bwindi impenetrable forest. In addition, you will have an opportunity to visit Queen Elizabeth national park for great scenery and wildlife including a boat safari on Kazinga channel.

Safari Highlights:

  • Chimpanzee tracking
  • Nature walk in Bigodi Swamp
  • Game drives
  • Boat cruise
  • Crater Lakes
  • Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha
  • Gorilla tracking
  • Photo session at the Equator

Trip summary

  • Travel style Tailor-made travel
  • Departure Entebbe
  • End Entebbe
  • Countries
    • Uganda
  • City
    • Kampala
    • Kibale
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Bwindi
    • Mburo
    • Entebbe
  • Theme Safari and Natural Parks
  • Accommodation Standard
  • Flight Excluded
  • Guide Included
  • The tour has met our standards

Detailed itinerary

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  • 1
    Welcome to the Pearl of Africa
    Day 1

    As you arrive at Entebbe international Airport, a representative will be eagerly waiting to receive you and transfer you to your hotel.

    Visited places:
    • Entebbe
    • Kampala
    Accommodation offered:
  • 2
    Transfer to the home of chimpanzees
    Day 2

    Early morning after a breakfast and a short city tour, we leave for Kibale forest. The trip will take you through the countryside arriving at your lodge later that afternoon after a stopover for lunch in the beautiful Fort Portal town.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kampala
    • Kibale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 3
    Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale forest
    Day 3

    Today is the day for trekking Chimpanzees in Kibale forest. After an early breakfast, you are transferred for briefing before you start your chimp trek. Your experienced ranger guide will lead you through the tropical forest for an unforgettable and rewarding experience in search of man’s closest relatives, the Chimpanzees. After lunch, take a swamp walk in Bigodi community – proceeds from this help in community development.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kibale
    Accommodation offered:
  • 4
    Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Day 4

    After a restful night, today we journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through Crater lakes region (depending on road condition) and enjoying views of the Rwenzori mountain ranges. You will arrive in time for lunch at your lodge.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Kibale
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 5
    Game drive & Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
    Day 5

    We leave for a game drive after an early breakfast with focus on the predators before they go back into hiding. The car is customized for game viewing, enjoy the exotic and rare species which include Elephants, Lions, Leopards, Buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs etc. In the afternoon take boat safari on Kazinga Channel – towards Lake Edward with different animals on its banks and beautiful species of birds.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 6
    Transfer to Ishasha - tree climbing Lions
    Day 6

    After a wonderful game drive and boat ride, today we transfer to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth national park known as Ishasha, which is famous for the tree-climbing lions. The prides of lions in this area climb fig trees. Along the lions is a rich bird life and other mammals.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    Accommodation offered:
  • 7
    Safari to the gorillas
    Day 7

    Bwindi here we come! After the visit to Ishasha, we leave for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the home to half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi impenetrable forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site hosting numerous tree species, birdlife, primates, mammals, insects etc.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Bwindi
  • 8
    Gorillas in the mist
    Day 8

    These gorillas are amazing creatures, with so much energy yet gentle therefore commonly known as the gentle giants of Bwindi. The gorilla trek can take anything from 1 hour to several hours depending on where they nested the previous night. Once you locate the gorillas with help of your guide and trackers, you are allowed to stay with them for only one hour.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Bwindi
  • 9
    The Home of Zebras
    Day 9

    Lake Mburo National Park is the smallest savannah national park in Uganda and a good place to relax after the experience with the massive mountain gorillas. Arrive in the park that afternoon and take a boat trip on Lake Mburo.

    Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Visited places:
    • Bwindi
    • Mburo
    Accommodation offered:
  • 10
    End of your Uganda Primates Safari
    Day

    You start the journey to Kampala/Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator where you shall get an opportunity to shop, take photos on both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

    Visited places:
    • Mburo
    • Entebbe
  • Prices and conditions

    Price includes
    • Gorilla permit
    • Chimpanzee permit
    • Park entrance
    • Ground transport per 4WD custom made for safari
    • Community activities
    • Boat trips
    • Bottled water in the safari vehicle
    • Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Service of an English-speaking driver guide
    • Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
    • All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
    Price does not include
    • Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
    • Tips to porters and driver/ guide
    • Insurance
    • Flights

    Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation.