8 Days Experience Gorilla, Chimps, And Big Five

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ID: GYG510987-896079
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Country: Uganda

Duration: 8 days


Description

This is an amazing Safari that is tailored to give you a feel of three of Uganda’s Wild Parks, with this you are assured of viewing the Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi, and Ugandan Wildlife.
Day 1: Arrival and transfer to your hotel (Kampala city tour)
On your arrival at Entebbe international airport (EBB), you will be met by a Tubale safaris staff that will brief you and transfer you to your hotel for relaxation. In the evening you will be transferred to Ndere cultural center In Kampala central, which is a home of performing arts and a representation of Ugandan cultures through music, dance, and drama. Dinner and overnight stay at your hotel.
Overnight: Hilton Hotel

Day 2: Transfer to Kibale for chimpanzee
After breakfast at your accommodation you will depart to Kibale Forest National Park. The drive is incredibly scenic, passing through villages, lush green countryside, and hills dotted with tea plantations which characterize this part of Uganda. Kibale NP is popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, and red-tailed monkeys.
Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Day 3: Chimp tracking and the Bigodi Swamp Walk
Have breakfast and head to the trekking point where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. Later go out for the Bigodi swamp walk.
Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp (Safari Tent)

Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and take the Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
After breakfast, you will Exit Kibale NP and continue your journey to Queen Elizabeth NP. Queen is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George.
Overnight: Buffalo Safari Lodge,

Day 5: Queen’s Morning game drive and the afternoon explosion crater drive
Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the park, along the Kasenyi plains, and be on the look for Lions, Elephants, Leopards (though hard to spot), Bushbucks, Cape Buffaloes, Waterbucks, Giant Forest Hogs, Uganda kob among others. Return to your accommodation for some rest time and lunch. In the afternoon you will go for the explosion crater drive.

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP through Ishasha tree climbing lions
Be up and have your breakfast served. Go for a tree-climbing lion sighting and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Day 7: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rainforest is spectacular.
Overnight: Heritage Lodge Habuharo

Day 8: Transfer back to Entebbe for your flight
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with a spectacular view of the Bwindi hills Bunyonyi just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport.

Highlights

  • Chimp tracking and the Bigodi Swamp Walk.
  • Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP and take the Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
  • Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable NP through Ishasha tree climbing lions.
  • Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.