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10-day Best of Primates Safari

Entebbe,
Duration

10 day(s)

Tour type

Regular

Group size

1-48 people

Physical Level

easy

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Tour Overview

You arrive at Entebbe and overnight. Proceed to Kibale Forest National Park for chimp tracking before going to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In Queen NP, expect a game drive safari, and a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. On your way to Bwindi, travel via Ishasha for the picturesque tree-climbing lions' sighting. While in Bwindi, you will have the ultimate gorilla trekking experience. Connect to Lake bunyonyi, and Lake Mburo National Park before finally returning to Entebbe.

Activities
Boat Explorer Hiking & Trekking Accessible Tours Discovery Family National Park Safari Road Tour Stop Over Wildlife Solo Travel Sightseeing Food & Culinary Adventure Bird watching

Tour Features

Duration
10 day(s)

Max Group Size
1-48 people

Tour Code
VTS016

Departure Type
request

Tour Category
All Inclusive

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In

Age Requirement
15 - 85

Entebbe

Pickup Time:

15:30

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Entebbe

Dropoff Time:

17:00

Highlights
Gorilla trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival at the Entebbe International Airport, there will be a routine clearance process. Once through, you will meet the assigned English-speaking professional tour driver-guide who will receive and welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation. You will check in and rest to recover from jet lag and adjust to the time difference.

Accommodation; Lake Victoria Serena golf hotel

Day 2

You will have a relaxed breakfast and at about 8 am, you can embark on a road transfer to Kibale Forest NP. The park is popular for its primates like chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L'Hoest's monkeys, and Uganda mangabeys (Lophocebus ugandae). You will reach Kibale in time to enjoy your lunch at the booked accommodation. Later, after some rest, you proceed for a tea plantation visit. Alternatively, you can head out to explore the Kibale Crater lakes if you love scenery, primates, and bird sightings.

Accommodation; Kyaninga lodge

Day 3

Have breakfast then head to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the do's and don’t's during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest with an experienced ranger guide. The presence of primates here will surely amaze you. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. Later, after lunch, head out for the Bigodi Wetlands excursion. Bigodi boasts an extensive array of bio-diversity including a number of primates and birds. Thereafter, you will return to the accommodation and rest.

Accommodation; Kyaninga lodge

Day 4

Park. You will reach Queen Elizabeth NP early enough to relax and have lunch. In the afternoon, proceed for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthog, elephant, lion and buffalo to mention but a few. Alternatively, you can choose to go for the breathtaking explosion crater drive. It is a sightseeing drive with a spectacular view of the magnificent scenery in and around Queen Elizabeth NP. There is also some wildlife to see along the drive, although the most common sights are of Cape buffaloes and elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and your overnight stay.

Accommodation; Mweya safari lodge

Day 5

Wake up early and enjoy your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the lookout for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants, lions and leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation.

Day 6

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast and thereafter, embark on a drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth NP which is famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70%, though sometimes they are hard to spot, especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey. Should you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular! From Ishasha, continue to the accommodation close to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in to your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation; Buhoma lodge

Day 7

THave breakfast and continue to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing from a ranger guide on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time it takes and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants, is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and transfer to Lake bunyonyi.

Accommodation; lake bunyonyi eco resort

Day 8

After an early breakfast you will have a boat cruise on the lake, Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water making it magical—you could admire them all day. Come back to the hotel, Have your lunch and thereafter, check out for a transfer to Laake Mburo national park.

Accommodation; Kigambira safari lodge

Day 9

Have breakfast and then head out for an early morning game drive. During the game drive, expect to see nocturnal creatures including snakes, hyenas, owls and the elusive leopards (on a lucky day) among others. Head back at the lodge for lunch then head out again for a boat cruise.

Accommodation; Kigambira safari lodge

Day 10

After your breakfast, check out and embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport for your outbound departure. Remember to make a stop at the Uganda Equator line mark for some memorable photos while on your safari in the Pearl of Africa. Thereafter, proceed to Entebbe Airport where your driver/guide will gladly drop you off. We hope to see you (or any referral) when next you visit. Thanks for choosing version Safaris Uganda.

Included

Accommodations are subject to change based on availability and traveler requests. In case of upgrading the accommodations, additional costs may apply.

All our trips are led by well-trained professional guides to ensure a fantastic experience for travelers.

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