6 Days Uganda Primates safari

6 Days Uganda Primates safari highlight

Transfer to bwindi impenetrable Forest national park

Gorilla tracking

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

Chimpanzee tracking and later transfer to Kibale forest national park

Chimp tracking and Bigodi Wetland sanctuary

Departure

Detailed itinerary 6 Days Uganda Primates safari

Day 1: Transfer to bwindi impenetrable national park

Meet and greet with adventure Rwanda tour guide/driver who will get you briefed about the safari and later start your journey by 7.30am to the south western part of Uganda.  First Stopover at Mpambire a local community known for making local drums and crafts admire and buy yourself souvenirs, after proceed to the equator crossing, stopover for photography as well as taking snacks. We will continue with our journey to Mbarara for lunch from here, Proceed south to Buhoma viewing the terraced hills of Kigezi Highlands once known as Switzerland of Africa. Arrive in the late evening for leisure at your booked accommodation as you’re waiting for tomorrow’s most exciting activity that’s gorilla tracking. Dinner and an overnight at,

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 2: Gorilla tracking

Have a morning breakfast and then after the guide will escort you to the park headquarters before 8.00am to receive a short briefing from the park wardens and ranger guides about gorilla tracking, after  the ranger guide will take you to the forest to begin the activity possibly the most fascinating activity done on earth. Gorilla tracking is unpredictable it can go from from a half or full day in jungle searching for them as meeting them depends on where they spent the last night from., you are remained to come with tracking gears such as strong shoes or gumboots, long sleeved shirts or blouses, insect repellents, bottled water and sometimes packed lunch.

Ounce gorillas are met you will forget all the troubles you’ve gone and utilize the one hour you are allowed to stay with these giants while studding their behaviours, as well as taking as many photos as you can (you are reminded that flash cameras are not allowed) Each encounter is different and has its own rewards. Other primates like chimpanzee, black and white colobus monkey among other can also be met during gorilla tracking. After this wonderful moment go back to the lodge for leisure.

If you still have energy this evening, go for a community walk to meet the local people around the park ( batwa) these people will entertain you through their cultural music and dance and they will also take you through their history, hunting skills, and also how they have managed to leave in the area among other. Retire back to the lodge for dinner and an overnight at

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Accommodation option:

Luxury: Buhoma Lodge | Gorilla Safari Lodge,

Midrange: Silverback Lodge | Gorilla Mist Camp

Budget: Bakiga Lodge | Buhoma community Bandas

Meal Plan: Breakfast and lunch as well as dinner.

Drinking Water throughout

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

This morning after breakfast we shall leave bwindi and head to Queen Elizabeth national park, we shall pass via the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth national park a famous place for housing the rare tree climbing lions, lucky visitor may spot them sited on tree branches. Carry out a game drive for an opportunity to watch various species of animals such as buffaloes, elephant, various species of antelopes, warthogs leopard among other,enjoy lunch at the ishasha river Camp and then after drive in time to arrive at Mean Peninsular in the northern part of the park to kazinga channel that connects lakes Edward and George.

Go for a boat cruise for more chance to view various species of wildlife, games expected to see include schools of hippos, crocodiles and buffaloes and elephant will be seen along the shoreline plus various species of birds that live and feed on the lake like the fish eagle among others. After check into your booked accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay at

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal plan: half board

Accommodation Option:

• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Irungu Safari Lodge
  
• Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| katara Lodge
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and later transfer to Kibale forest national park

Wake up early in the morning for a cup of tea or coffee and then after you will be transferred to Kyambura Gorge at 8.00am for chimp tracking probably the most interesting activity done at the park.  Other primate species will also be seen during chimp tracking such as black and white colobus monkey, civet monkey, baboons, and red tailed monkeys among others. After we shall proceed to kibale forest national park a well-protected park that houses over 13 species of primates coupled with chimpanzee the closest relative of man. Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Meal plan: half board

Accommodation Option:

• Budget: Pumba Safari Cottages | Irungu Safari Lodge
  
• Mid-Range: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge | Elephant Hub Lodge
• Luxury: Mweya Safari Lodge| katara Lodge
• Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
• Drinking Water and Fruits throughout

Day 5: Chimp tracking and Bigodi Wetland sanctuary

This morning after a cup of tea/coffee report at Kanyanchu the park headquarters offices before 8:00am for a short briefing about chimp tracking, after head to the forest to begin the search; possibly it can go from 1-6 hours in the jungle meeting them depends on where they spent the last night from. Chimps are fabulous fun to watch when playing on fruitful trees.. Ounce you meet chimps you strictly allowed to stay with them for only one hour observing their behaviors as well as taking as many photos as you can. You will also see other primate species like the Black and white Columbus monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, Grey cheecked Mangabey, among others, after the activity get back to the lodge for lunch.

In the evening you will go for another activity at Bigodi an excellent wetland sanctuary for viewing various species of primates, and bird lovers will get an opportunity to spot various species of birds among which include the yellow spotted nicator, rumped tinker bird, Little greenbul, green breasted pitta, the crowned eagle and many forest animals like elephant, buffaloes, and warthogs among other. Come back at the lodge for Dinner and an overnight at

Location: Kibale Forest National Park

Accommodation Option:

Budget: Lake Nkuruba Camp Site | Kibale Forest Camp|Rweteera Safari Park

Midrange: Chimpanzee Guest House | Kibale Forest Camp| Mountains of the moon

Luxury: Kyaninga Safari Lodge | Ndali Lodge|Papaya Lake Lodge

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinking Water throughout

Day 6: Departure

This day is reserved for departure with en route stopover at any interesting place.

Thus the end of Safari

 The safari package costs include

• 4×4 Ground transportation and fuel
• Airport transfers
• Full time English safari driver guide and all his associated expenses
• Accommodation and meals as per Itinerary for the agreed dates
• 1 gorilla permit per person
• 2 chimp permits
• Game drives and Launch cruise
• Park entry fees
• All government taxes
• And all activities as listed in the itineraries

Not included on 6 Days Uganda Primates safari

Visa fees,

Airport taxes

Items of personal nature like bar bills, tipping, Laundry, and any expenses of personal nature

Thank you for booking this trip with us at Adventure Rwanda Safaris expect the best.  This trip is arranged by Mum and Dad Uganda Tours and it should be noted that this itinerary can be re-arranged to meet your expectations.