10 Day Luxury Primate SafariAn amazing safari that takes you chimp tracking in the dense tropical rain forest of Kibale, game viewing in the wide savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park, back into the rain forests to go on a gorilla trek in Bwindi, and the bonus of a night game drive in Lake Mburo National Park. You will experience excellent wildlife viewing, unforgettable encounters with the primates of Uganda, and accommodation in intimate, luxury safari lodges. |
2018 Rates
Price per person sharing from US$3,740 |
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Day 01 Arrive KampalaOn passing through immigration at Entebbe you will be met and transferred to the Boma Guesthouse where you will spend 1 night on a bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation: Boma Guesthouse
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Day 02 Kampala ~ KibaleYou will drive through Kampala this morning to Fort Portal, where you will stop for lunch before continuing into the Kibale National Park, one of the most beautiful in Uganda. The forest is home to abundant primate species and lush and diverse flora, and you will spend 2 nights here at the deluxe safari tents of Primate Lodge Kibale with full board.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale
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Day 03 Kibale National ParkToday the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking expedition, a guided nature walk in the tropical rain forest in search of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey and many others. After a welcome lunch you transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different nature walk. The Bigodi Wetlands Walk is an initiative of the local community and the swamp is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates.
Accommodation: Primate Lodge Kibale
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Day 04 Kibale ~ Queen Elizabeth National ParkToday you depart the Kibale Forest, passing through the Crater Lakes region, to Queen Elizabeth National Park, spending 2 nights with full board here at the Kyambura Game Lodge. You will have an afternoon game drive before enjoying the sun setting over the Rwenzori Mountains.
Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge
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Day 05 Queen Elizabeth National ParkThis morning will be spent on a game drive before the afternoon is enjoyed cruising in luxury on the Kazinga Channel, spotting abundant birdlife, elephants, buffaloes, and hundreds of hippos cooling off at the shores.
Accommodation: Kyambura Game Lodge
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Day 06 Queen Elizabeth National Park ~
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Day 07 Bwindi Impenetrable ForestA highlight of your safari awaits you today: a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest. Those who prefer not to participate in the gorilla tracking can go for a guided forest walk or explore the surroundings with the Buhoma Village Walk.
Accommodation: Mahogany Springs
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Day 08 Bwindi ~ Lake MburoYou will leave Bwindi today and drive to Lake Mburo National Park where you will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch you will head out on a boat cruise on the lake before enjoying a night game drive after an early dinner. You will spend 1 night at Mihingo Lodge on a full board basis.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
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Day 09 Lake Mburo ~ KampalaYou will have an early start for a guided safari walk, returning to the lodge for breakfast.
With a game drive on your way out, you depart the protected area and drive back to Kampala to arrive in the afternoon with some leisure time to visit some shops or relax at the pool. You will overnight at the Le Petit Village on a bed and breakfast basis. Accommodation: Le Petit Village
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