6 Days Uganda Primates and Wildlife viewing Safari : This 6 Days Primates (Gorillas and Chimpanzees) tracking and Wildlife viewing Uganda Safari is a fully guided Primates and wildlife safari into western Uganda’s parks including Kibale forest, the primate capital of the world and Bigodi wetland sanctuary, Queen Elizabeth national park and the UNESCO natural world heritage site of Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.
This trip starts from Entebbe International Airport and ends from Entebbe
Detailed Itinerary for 6 Days Uganda primates and game park Safari
Day 1 : Arrival and Transfer to Kibale forest national park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by your driver/guide from Engabi Tours and Travel who will transfer you to Kibale National Park arriving late in the evening. You will arrive at your lodge in time for check in, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (Standard), Rubalika Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Chimpundu Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Driving Time: Approximately 5 Hours
Day 2: Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast is served, you meet the guides for chimp tracking at the visitor center. A guided trek through the rainforest gives an encounter with chimpanzee for1 hour. After the trekking you will have your lunch and embark on 2 hours transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park arriving in time for check in, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (Standard), Aardvark Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Full day in Queen Elizabeth National Park (Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise)
Today you will go for an early morning game drive where you will be able spot different animals including elephants, buffaloes and lions among others. You will return for lunch and thereafter in the afternoon head out for a boat cruise on Kazinga channel which will be wrapped up with a memorable sundowner experience in the middle of the park.
Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge (Standard), Aardvark Safari Lodge (Mid-Range), Mweya Safari Lodge (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park
After breakfast you will be transferred to Bwindi forest National park arriving in time for check in at your Lodge. Renowned as home to half of world’s mountains gorillas, Bwindi is famous gorilla tracking destination. Derived from the Rukiga word, “Bwindi” means a dark place; Bwindi rainforest has remained untouched since the last ice age 250, 000 million years ago.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge (Standard), Four Gorillas Lodge (Mid-Range), Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury all Inclusive)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and evening village walk
You will get up so early in the morning for breakfast and thereafter your driver will drive you to the Park head offices with your packed lunch. On reaching there by 7:30am you will be briefed about what to do and not to do while trekking after which you will be led by the ranger guides through the mist jungle. When you see them, it will be a great and fun time as you watch them and only 1 hour is permitted to watch them. Also ensure you carry enough water with you, hats, sun glasses, rain coats, and non-flash cameras. Later return to the lodge and in the afternoon, you may go for a village walk in the communities especially the batwa communities. Visit the women’s craft center and return for dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge (Standard), Four Gorillas Lodge (Mid-Range), Kiho Gorilla Safari Lodge (Luxury all Inclusive)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6: Depart to Kigali for your Onward flight
With sweet memories of your tour ending today after breakfast, you will be transferred to Kigali International Airport to catch your outbound flight back home. You may request an additional accommodation to freshen up or for an overnight.
Accommodation: N/A
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Timing: Approximately 10 Hours
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