The Special Primates Tour that exposes you to the primate capital of the world, Uganda. Activities include trekking chimpanzees, taking wildlife safaris and above all tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest; all once in a life time experience that we can guarantee you will never forget.
This special package takes you through 3 national parks of Uganda; Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. If you are a primate lover, adventurous person, birder or interested in great photography, then this Uganda trip is an absolute must!The Special Primates Tour that exposes you to the primate capital of the world, Uganda. Activities include trekking chimpanzees, taking wildlife safaris and above all tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest; all once in a life time experience that we can guarantee you will never forget.
This special package takes you through 3 national parks of Uganda; Kibale, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. If you are a primate lover, adventurous person, birder or interested in great photography, then this Uganda trip is an absolute must!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Uganda via Entebbe International Airport
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You will be met at the airport and transferred to Biraj International Hotel in Kampala. If you arrive early enough in the day, you will go on a Kampala City Tour in the afternoon. Your evening is free, so you can either dine at the hotel, or travel into the city for dinner.
Accommodation
Biraj International Hotel★3 star
Activities
Uganda National Museum
Independence Monument
Kabaka's Palace
Baha'i House of Worship
Restaurants
Biraj InternationalOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver
Destinations
Kampala
Day 2
Travel to Kibale National Park
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After an early breakfast you will depart from Kampala at about 8:00am and head west via Fort Portal to Kibale National Park. You will stop en route for lunch. You should arrive at Kibale National Park in the late afternoon and you will check into Chimpanzee Forest Guest House. Enjoy dinner on site.
Accommodation
Chimpanzee Forest Guest house
Restaurants
Biraj International
Dutchess Hotel and Restaurant
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Transportations
Private Driver from Kampala to Kibale National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kampala
Fort Portal
Western Region
Day 3
Explore Kibale National Park for Chimpanzee and Other Primates
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Today you will spend the day in Kibale Forest, which is known for having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy chimpanzee tracking in the rain forest in search of the chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey and many others. Return for a hearty lunch before being transferred to Bigodi Swamp for another but slightly different nature walk.
Accommodation
Chimpanzee Forest Guest house
Activities
Chimpanzee Tracking
Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Restaurants
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Western Region
Kibale
Kampala
Day 4
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Have a relaxed breakfast before going to Queen Elizabeth National Park with pre-packed lunches. En-route you will enjoy some scenic beauty of the crater lakes, see tea plantations and the lush green vegetation in the area. Some stops for photos will be allowed, you'll arrive at Queen Elizabeth National Park late afternoon where you can relax for the remainder of the day.
Accommodation
Mweya Hostel
Activities
Crater Lakes Region
Restaurants
Chimpanzee Forest Guest House
Tembo Cafe
Transportations
Private Driver from Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Western Region
Fort Portal
Mweya
Kasese
Day 5
Wildlife Exposure in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Early coffees then begin your game drive. In the mating grounds of the Ugandan kobs, we may be lucky to spot some lions and leopards hunting and keep an eye out for elephants and other wild animals in the area. You'll return for late breakfast and have time to relax and enjoy the lodge facilities. After lunch cruise along the Kazinga Channel where we find the highest concentration of hippos in East Africa as well as many crocs and elephants.
Accommodation
Mweya Hostel
Activities
Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel
Restaurants
Tembo Cafe
Tembo Cafe
Tembo Cafe
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Mweya
Kasese
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
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Breakfast early, then head for another chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge before we head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Kyambura Gorge is famous for its view - the beautiful gorge and wild chimpanzees in the tropical rain forest. Depart for Bwindi with a lunch stop en-route and arrive at the home of the endangered mountain gorillas early evening.
Accommodation
Buhoma Community Rest Camp★4 star
Activities
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Gorge
Restaurants
Tembo Cafe
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Transportations
Private Driver from Mweya Safari Lodge to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Mweya
Kasese
Rubirizi
Western Region
Day 7
Gorilla Tracking Experience
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After breakfast you will depart for your gorilla tracking experience with packed lunch. You will spend the full day in the park trekking through the forest along what is some times rough terrain to reach the home of the gorillas. You'll have a once in a life time experience to see this endanger species relaxing and playing with their troop. You will only return in the late afternoon for dinner and time to relax.
Accommodation
Buhoma Community Rest Camp★4 star
Activities
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Restaurants
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Western Region
Kisoro
Day 8
Travel to Kampala
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Today on your Uganda trip, you'll enjoy an early breakfast then set off back for Kampala. This drive is long (over 8 hours) but there are stunning views along the way. You will stop for lunch as well as at scenic view points for photo opportunities and time to stretch your legs. Upon your arrival in Kampala, you will check into the Biraj International Hotel where you will have the evening free to relax in the hotel or explore the city.
Accommodation
Biraj International Hotel★3 star
Activities
Bwindi Landscape
Restaurants
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Agip Motel
Biraj InternationalOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kampala
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Western Region
Kisoro
Mbarara
Kampala
Day 9
Departure Day
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The airport transfer of today will be given to you by our friendly drivers at the time of your flight. If your flight is later afternoon or night, then we shall also offer a city tour around Kampala’s famous and historical sites, take you to shop around for souvenir and then drop you off to the airport in time for your flight and see you off.
Restaurants
Biraj International
Transportations
Private Driver from Kampala to Entebbe International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Kampala
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What’s included?
8 nights accommodation
12 activities
8 breakfasts, 7 lunches and 6 dinners
Airport transfer
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Domestic flights
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Notes
Included
- All meals as mentioned and accommodation as per the itinerary or its equivalent
- All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari vehicle
- Services of a full time English speaking driver/guide
- Water, coffee or tea while on safari
- Gorilla permits ($600 per person/day)
- Chimpanzee tracking activity ($150 per person per day)
- Forest walks
- And all government taxes/levies
- City tours depending on time of flights in or out
Excluded
- Bar bills
- Phone calls
- Personal insurance
- Laundry
- Air fares
- All other services of a personal nature
- Driver guide’s gratuity
Starting From
AU$ 6,921/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Uganda in 9 days
4-star, 3-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
