6 days/5 nights primates of Uganda
Uganda has a total area of 236,040 sq km, bordered by Kenya in the East and Tanzania in the South, Rwanda in the South west, DR Congo to the west and South Sudan to the North, making it a landlocked country. It lies at 10S to 40N Latitude and 300 to 350 East Longitude, so it is astride the Equator.1 00 N, 32 00 E. The country, however, is well watered and fertile. Although it lies at the Equator, it receives about three rainy seasons a year, with Lake Victoria, The Nile, the many forests and the Rwenzori mountains determining much of the climate. In forest ecosystems it rains regularly and weather is unpredictable. Water covers 36,330 sq km, about 15% of Uganda’s area.
The country is rich in wildlife, game, birds, and a vast culture of over 50 tribes occupying this beautiful, green country. In Uganda alone a birder will enjoy twelve percent of bird species in the world; a tracker will find half of the world’s gorillas; an explorer will have an opportunity to see more than 7% of the world’s mammals. For the discerning traveler the potential for Ecotourism here is enormous, and the discreet have tapped into it.
Day 1: Welcome to Entebbe, Uganda
Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport in Entebbe and completion of immigration and customs formalities a representative of our agency will meet, greet and transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe.
In case of an early flight into Entebbe, Optional Mabamba Swamp tour in search for the famous Shoebill stork (Bird), also the wetland is Uganda’s most important birding site, and it is home to over 300 bird species.
Overnight:
Mid-level – Admas Hotel Entebbe
High level – Hotel No.5
Meal plan; Bed & Breakfast
Day 2: Transfer by Flight to Kihihi (Bwindi Impenetrable National Park)
Have breakfast at the hotel and transfer to the Entebbe for a morning domestic flight to Kihihi Airfield. Upon arrival pick-up and drive to the lodge and check-in. Have lunch at the lodge and in the afternoon optional community visit of the Batwa or do it on DAY 3 or have your afternoon at leisure enjoying the cool breath of the Bwindi forest
Overnight:
Mid-level – Engagi Lodge
High level – Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal plan; Full Board meals (B, L, D)
Day 3: Gorilla trekking – Bwindi NP, Optional Batwa Community Visit
Today, tick off gorilla tracking from your bucket list! With gorilla permits included in your package. The time taken to track the gorillas will vary enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 8-9 hours before one returns to camp but coming face to face with these amazing primates will reward you. For those not wishing to participate, you are welcome to relax at the lodge and enjoy the day at leisure.
Later in the day, visit a nearby batwa community if not done on day 2 and learn about their way of life like hunting, fruit gathering among others
Overnight:
Mid-level – Engagi Lodge
High level – Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal plan; Full Board meals (B, L, D)
Day 4: Bwindi NP to Kibale Forest National Park
Have breakfast at the lodge and have a scenic drive to fort portal and to Kibale Forest National park. En-route stops with lunch and proceed to Kibale enjoying the great views of the Rwenzori mountain ranges back drop along the way.
Upon arrival check in to your lodge and have the rest of your evening at leisure.
Overnight:
Mid-level – Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Higher level – Chimpundu Lodge
Meal plan; Full Board meals (B, L, D)
Day 5: Chimpanzee trek, transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for briefing and there after head off for the chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest is normally not too demanding with 3-4 hours of trekking.
After the morning searching for these beautiful animal’s head back to the lodge for lunch and drive straight away to Entebbe arriving in the evening hours.
Overnight:
Mid-level – Admas Hotel Entebbe
High level – Hotel No.5
Meal plan; Lunch, Bed & Breakfast
Day 6: Departure
Breakfast and morning at leisure, transfer to the Airport in time for your onward flight.
Tour Includes
- Daily breakfast
- Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Entebbe, FB on tour)
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary on sharing basis
- All park entrance fees
- Gorilla permits
- Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
- All transfers, fuel with vehicle
- English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
- Cultural visits where available
Tour Excludes
- Meals in Kampala or Entebbe
- Other optional activities
- Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
- Air tickets
- Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry
- Visa fees for Uganda
- All flight tickets for the clients
