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12 Days Primates and Wildlife Encounters in Uganda
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12 Days Primates and Wildlife Encounters in Uganda
- Uganda
Duration
12 Days
Tour Type
Group Tour
Group Size
10 People Max
Languages
English, French, Chinese, German,
- Overview
This trip is like no other as it gives you the opportunity to taste the Ugandan traditional foods, while you enjoy the different cultural experiences. Not forgetting the amazing wildlife and primates (chimpanzees, gorillas, golden monkeys) encounters in Uganda.
Different ethnic groups/tribes in Uganda have their unique staple food and a taste of it on Uganda tours is a lifetime opportunity to experience something unique and memorable. Come let’s explore
Important:
Gorilla tracking is dependent on the permits availability at the time of your booking. Gorilla permits in all parks are on a very high demand and we advise that you book them as early as possible.
- Included & Excluded
- All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
- All ground transportation in a comfortable safari land cruiser
- All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
- 2 Gorilla trekking permits of USD 800 EACH
- 1 Chimp trekking permit of USD 250
- 1 Golden Monkey trekking permit of USD 100
- Rhino trekking fees
- Bigodi swamp walk
- Boat trip in Murchison, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Bunyonyi
- Park entrance fees and game drives
- Services of a full time English speaking driver/guide.
- Bottled mineral water while on safari.
- Batwa (pygmies) cultural experience.
- Airport transfers
- Optional activities
- Phone calls and bar bills
- Any expenses of a personal nature
- Flights and visa fees
- Driver/ guide’s gratuity.
- Itinerary
12 Days /11 Night
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport (EBB) and then transfer to hotel for overnight. Uganda, uniquely known as “the Pearl of Africa” is a nation of stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity.
Overnight at: Kairbu Entebbe or similar. Meal plan: Dinner and Breakfast
After breakfast, your adventure in Uganda begins by driving northwest towards Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park, which offers beautiful sceneries of grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south. You will stopover for a nature walk with the rhinos at the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white rhinos in Uganda. You can see them closely while walking freely in the reserve which is their natural habitat.
You will then have Lunch at a local restaurant. You will get to taste one the delicious traditional cuisines here; these include; steamed matooke (bananas), Kalo (type of millet bread), Psoho, chapatti and so much more. Later, Proceed to the national park. Check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight at: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast
Today, set out on a game drive along the northern banks of the Nile in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park. You may see giraffes, buffalo, elephants, warthogs, leopards, lions and antelopes. This afternoon, embark on a boat cruise to the base of the falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birds on the river’s banks.
Overnight at: Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner and Breakfast
After your breakfast at the Lodge, you will visit the top of the falls then embark on a scenic drive to Kibale Forest Park, which is home to some 13 species of primates including the red colobus monkeys, chimpanzees and L'Hoest's monkeys as well as 70 mammal species.
Optional activities: Crater Lakes Hike: Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the crater lakes of Uganda are located near Fort Portal, and are a great hiking option. Typical hikes take you through local villages and tea plantations, to the base of several of these incredibly serene and beautiful lakes. With the Rwenzori Mountains in the background, this is by far one of Uganda’s most peaceful and extraordinary sights.
Overnight at: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, dinner
After breakfast at the lodge, you will go for Chimpanzee tracking along the network of forest trails. Seeing habituated chimps squabbling and swinging from the trees is an exhilarating experience.
Later in the day, you will have the opportunity to visit Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, which is rich in bird species, vegetation, and wildlife. This is also a great opportunity to support local tourism initiatives which benefit social and economic development in the area. You will then go for a cultural village walk. Basing on your interests, you will visit a traditional healer who will share knowledge about local herbs, plants and medicines. You will get also get a chance to visit local homes where you will be told interesting stories about birth, marriage, ceremonies, clans and their traditional life. Learn more about the history and challenges faced by this developing community of rural Uganda. Time permitting, you will have a chance to experience the Ugandan school system, visit a local church and Bigodi’s trading centre, a hub of rural life and activity. Later, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park for overnight.
Overnight at: Twin lakes Safari Lodge or similar. Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will have breakfast then you will take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, 32 Kms long followed by a game drive. This water system has the highest concentration of Hippos in the world and you will get quite close to them. See also crocodiles, buffalos and other game that drink from the channel, also marvel at the abundant ornitho-life that is supported here.
You will then continue into the western mountains, before reaching Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and our gorilla-trekking base in the rain forest. The park, whose name references the dense forests it encompasses, is home to roughly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Though best known for its outstanding gorilla trekking, it also provides refuge to chimpanzees, monkeys, elephants and various small antelope. Bwindi is also a top Uganda birding destination, with 23 of Uganda’s 24 Albertine Rift endemics, including threatened species such as African green
broadbill and Shelley's crimson wing.
Overnight at: Bweza Gorilla Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
In the morning you enter the rain tropical forest of Bwindi for the first gorilla safari. The activity starts at 8 am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 420 gorillas, which is half the world population. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have one hour for observing the primates and their behaviours, while taking photographs. Ensure you take the packed lunch and water with you in the bag and for this, you might need the support of available porters. Dinner and overnight at your lodge.
Overnight at: Bweza Gorilla Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
This morning, you will have breakfast then go for the second gorilla trekking experience. Each gorilla encounter has its own uniqueness and memories. You will spend one hour with these amazing creatures. A close encounter with these gentle giants is an amazing experience. Return to the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Overnight at: Bweza Gorilla Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
After breakfast, you will go for a batwa (pygmies) cultural experience. You will learn of their ways of living.
Overnight at: Ichumbi Hotel or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
Have breakfast then head to Mgahinga Gorillas National Park in search of the golden monkeys. These are a local subspecies of the widespread skyes monkey, known as the “blue monkey”. Seeing these playful and inquisitive monkeys leap from bamboo branches or frolicking on the forest floor is awesome. This park is home to lots of primates including the gorillas as well. It is from this that this park has its tagline, “where gold meets silver”.
You will then head to Lake bunyonyi for overnight. Lake Bunyonyi (“Place of many little birds”) is the perfect place to stop for a break. The serene lake is rumored to be the deepest in Africa, reaching depths of 900 meters. The lake stretches around 25 km in length and 7 meters wide, with 29 islands scattered throughout. Although it can be very tempting to just sit by the water and soak up the sun, there are many different activities available for one to engage in.
Overnight at: Arcadia Lodge or similar. Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast
After a heartily breakfast, you will go for a canoe boat ride on the Lake. You will get to visit some of the different islands including one where pregnant girls /women were taken as an isolating place for having gotten pregnant before marriage. The adventure continues as you spend one night at Lake Mburo National Park.
The 371 sq km park is an extension of the Tanzanian Plains and has distinctly different fauna compared to other Ugandan parks. It is the best place in the country to see Eland Antelope, Zebra, Topi, Impala, and Acacia. The five lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of water birds, while fringing swamps hide black and yellow papyrus gonalek. Have a game drive then return to the lodge.
Overnight at: Kigambira Safari lodge or similar. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
This morning you will have breakfast and engage in some traditional activities unique to people in this area like cow milking. You can go for an optional walking safari. You will then proceed to Entebbe having lunch enroute. You will stop at the Equator-where you will be able to stand in both hemispheres simultaneously arriving in Entebbe just in time for your outbound flight
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