Great primates safari is a 7 days holiday to the “Pearl of Africa”,the most welcoming friendliest people in Africa.
Its an idea safari holiday for all age groups and doable through out the year.
Great Primates safari – highlights of the day includes:
Equator stopover
Bwindi impenetrable national park
Gorilla Tracking
The climbing lions of Ishasha sector
Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Chimpanzee and primate tracking
GORILLA TRACKING
In the program there is a day in Bwindi to track gorillas. The cost of the gorilla permit is included in the tariff.
We can obtain these permits if you communicate to us in advance. In case of availability, these have to be paid immediately.
In case of modification; we will communicate it as soon as possible.
Once requested and paid for, the gorilla permit is not refundable in case of cancellation.
VISA
A visa is needed for Uganda. Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months is needed. The price is $100 (valid for one month and for a single entrance). The visa is issued at the airport on arrival.
TRANSPORT
We use 4×4 minibus vehicles or land cruisers.
DRINKS
Drinks taken are at the expense of the client.
Day 01-Arrival
Welcome to Uganda. On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala for the overnight,
Imperial Royale Hotel (C) or Metropole Hotel (M) or Tristar hotel (B). BB
Day 02 – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Leave Kampala in the morning. Stopover at the Equator, a famous spot for photography. For the rest of the journey view the long horned Ankole cattle papyrus acacia woodlands and terraced landscape of Kigezi high lands on your way to Bwindi impenetrable national park. Lunch enroute in Mbarara at the Igongo Cultural Centre and a chance to visit the Ankole cultural museum. Dinner and overnight
Mahogany Springs(C) or Silverback Lodge(M) or Buhoma Community. FB
Day 03 – Gorilla Tracking
After an early Breakfast and briefing from the guide, set off for the gorilla trekking in the Forest Sanctuary, the activity starts at 8.00am. You need to carry packed lunch, rain jacket and jungle boots. The rangers will provide you with walking sticks and your driver will ensure that you have enough drinking water. The time taken to find the gorillas depends on the movements of these marvelous primates. An encounter with an earth shaking 350 pound silverback or baby gorilla is an unforgettable experience!
Dinner and overnight
(C) or /Savannah Lodge (M & B) @ the River Lodge(B). FB
Day 04 – The tree climbing Lions of Ishasha sector
After breakfast, drive through the Ishasha sector of QENP; go for a game drive in the open Savannah in search for the tree climbing lions. These rare lions are found only in this part of the park. It’s impressive to look at them while they are resting on top of the fig trees. Lunch en-route. Afternoon, proceed to the Mweya peninsula. Dinner and overnight at
Mweya safari Lodge (C) or Ihamba Lodge (M) or Bush lodge (B). FB
Day 05 – The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After a cup of coffee, embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens’s mile tracks in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, Cape buffalo, warthogs, leopard, spotted hyena, mangoose, waterbucks, Uganda kobs, topi and a lot of small animals and birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and relax on the swimming pool. After lunch board the boat cruise for the best navigation of the Kazinga Channel, a good experience for birding, as you will see many water birds, cormorants, pelicans, eagles, as well as crocodiles, hippos, elephants. Transfer to Fort Portal for dinner and overnight at
Mountain of the moon or Fort Motel (M) or Ataco Resort (B). FB
Day 06 – Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale forest National Park.
Leave the park after breakfast and drive to Fort Portal. In the afternoon you will go for the chimpanzee and primate trekking in the forest. Here is found one of the largest populations of chimpanzees in Uganda. Dinner and overnight at
Mountains of the moon (C) or Fort Motel (M) or Ataco Resort (B). FB
Day 07 –Depart
Breakfast and leave . This marks the end of this great primates safari.
Included
- Meet and greet on arrival and Safari briefing
- Accommodation as outlined or similar
- Full board accommodation (B)Breakfast (L) Lunch & (D)dinner
- Private transportation in a safari van with Pop up roof
- Park entrance fees
- English speaking driver guide throughout the safari
- 1 litre of mineral water per person per day during the trip(complementary)
- All applicable taxes
- Transfer to and from the hotel
Excluded
- Any flights
- Item of personal Nature i.e. Drinks, Laundry, Telephone Calls, Clothing
- Tips to driver guides, porters and waiters
- Travel insurance
Pricing by season
PER PERSON | CLASSIC ACCOMMODATION (USD $) | MID RANGE ACCOMMODATION (USD $) | BUDGET ACCOMMODATION (USD $) |
2 Pax- | 3335 | 2845 | 2470 |
4 Pax | 2935 | 2455 | 2075 |
6 Pax | 2800 | 2325 | 1940 |
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Immerse yourself in the wonders of wildlife as expert guides lead you through unforgettable encounters with our closest primate relatives. Book now for a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, where every day unfolds a new chapter in the fascinating world of great primates.
