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Entebbe · Central · Uganda

7 Day Primates Adventure Safari in Uganda

Starting From From $3,430.78 per person Current Project Expedition rate
7 Days 3.97 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Multiday Trip Operated by Dav Safaris
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The Experience

What your day looks like

Bwindi impenetrable forest national park is about 500km away from Kampala city at the edge of the Albertine rift valley, the rainforest has a vast and misty kind of environment that stretches over the formed steep mountains. This wide range of biodiversity also includes the endangered mountain Gorillas which is also included on our 7 days safari expedition alongside chimpanzees in the flourishing Kibale forest national park and not forgetting the magnificent Queen Elizabeth national park for other wildlife species to encounter.

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Crater Lake Tour around Kibale Forest National Park
  • Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale Forest National Park
  • Bigodi Swamp and community Walk
  • Game Drives in Kasenyi sector Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Boat Cruise along Kazinga Channel In Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Explore the Tree climbing Lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Explore the culture and livelihood of the Batwa Forest Pygmies
Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

Entebbe

Welcome to Uganda! We drive westwards, enjoying the scenic views as we move towards Fort Portal town, a beautiful town built in the shadows of the Rwenzori mountain ranges.

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Entebbe

Sightseeing. Embark on the Crater Lake visit. Thereafter, we set a course for the magnificent forest of Kibale National Park.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Isunga Lodge

Day 2

Fort Portal

Eco Tour at Kibale National Park. Kibale The flourishing Kibale Forest holds a wide range variety and is the most popular with primates in East Africa. We shall have a guided nature walk conducted by the Uganda wildlife authority where we encounter the man’s closest cousins, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, olive baboons, and much more.

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Entebbe

Birdwatching at Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary. Birdie Engage ourselves to Bigodi Swamp; this is an avenue place for bird lovers. After a successful day of adventures, we transfer back to our lodge.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Isunga lodge or equivalent

Day 3

Fort Portal

Wildlife & Eco Tourism at Lake Nkuruba. Crater Lake Check out of the lodge and transfer for a brief tour at Lake Nkuruba, where we will see scenic views of the beautiful crater lakes, covered within vegetation and gentle hills.

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Entebbe

Wildlife Safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Africa's Best We set out towards the popular Queen Elizabeth National Park just and on arrival, we embark on an evening game drive. We anticipate seeing warthogs, cape buffalo, waterbucks, and African elephants, and later we check-in for a night of comfort at the lodge.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Bush Lodge or Equivalent.

Day 4

Entebbe

Wildlife Safari at Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game Drive The beautiful morning opens up with a game drive to search for various wildlife species; this is a great moment for wildlife viewing as animals tend to be more active in the morning hours. We end our adventure in the magnificent savannah for some relaxation.

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Entebbe

Boating at Kazinga Channel. Cruising Afternoon Launch cruise along Kazinga Channel. We will have sightings of Hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, and other mammals, reptiles, and birds in big numbers at the shores relaxing in the afternoon heat. We will also go to the crater lakes and enjoy the beautiful views before returning back to the lodge.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Bush Lodge or equivalent

Day 5

Entebbe

Sightseeing. Tree climbing lions On this day, we depart from Queen Elizabeth national park, but not yet until we set our eyes on the tree-climbing lions of the famous Ishasha sector. We go through beautiful landscapes to arrive in Bwindi National Park, where we will seek out the endangered primate species the mountain gorilla.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Bakiga Lodge or equivalent.

Day 6

Entebbe

Hiking at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Gorilla Trekking We head out for a briefing at the park offices where we are assigned to the gorilla tracking families and given tips in accordance with our conduct with nature and for a close encounter with the mountain gorillas. We shall be guided by an experienced tracker, we bravely physically maneuver through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest; it is likely to take minutes or hours of trekking through vegetation before we meet with a colossal dominant silverback male and his group. Upon return from the dense rain forest, you will receive your gorilla tracking certificate, and later return to the lodge for refreshing, set out for a community walk, and meet the Batwa pygmies community, this is an exciting experience with the local people and a closer look into their culture and lifestyle.

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Entebbe

Accomodation: Bakiga Lodge or equivalent

Day 7

Entebbe

Photography. After a fun-filled expedition of seven days safari in Uganda, we check out of the lodge and start our journey to a preferred point of call in Kampala or Entebbe. Our first stopover will be in Mbarara town. Our last stop at the Equator line for the photographic moment and purchasing various souvenirs or gifts for friends and family back home.

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Entebbe

Now Leaving Your 7 Days Primates Adventure Safari in Uganda has come to an end but, we would welcome you if you would like to come back! Thank you for visiting!

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Park fees Gorilla permits Chimp permits All activities (Unless labeled as optional) A professional driver/guide All transportation All Taxes/VAT

Not Included

International flights Roundtrip airport transfer Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour Tips(Tipping guideline US$20.00 pp per day) Personal items Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

What to Bring

Comfortable clothing and footwear Camera and other items you may need

Meeting & Pickup

Freedom City Shopping Mall Entebbe Road, Uganda.

Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business

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