UGANDA CHIMPS GORILLA TOUR - 7 DAYS UGANDA CHIMPANZEE, WILDLIFE AND GORILLA TOUR

 

This 7 days Uganda primate tracking tour takes you to Uganda's best primates tracking destinations in Uganda; Bwindi Impenetrabel National park, home to more than half of the World's remaining mountain gorillas, Kibale Forest National park, home to 11 different primates species and Queen Elizabeth national park. After a gorilla tour in Bwindi, this Uganda Tour takes you to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary for an excursion on this beautiful forested island found within Lake Victoria.

 

Departure dates for this Uganda Tour
Please inquire If you are interested for any tour dates and months of this year.

 

Rates Per Person sharing in Twin or Double rooms ( in US Dollars)

LUXURY US$ 2690

BASIC US$ 2015

Single Supplement US$ 450

 

UGANDA CHIMPS GORILLA TOUR I ITINERARY

   
Day 1: KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK

Take breakfast and set off for Kibale Forest national park the home of Chimpanzees. This is found in the Southwestern districts of Kibale and Kamwenge and Mubende districts. Have a stopover at Mityana for lunch. Then continue in the afternoon where you will have a chance to view the striking panorama of the area. Arrive late this evening at Kibale Forest National Park. Dinner and overnight at Kanyanchu Community Camps Bandas for budget accommodation / Mantana tented Camp/ Ndali Lodge  for Luxury Accommodation.

Day 2: CHIMP TRACKING IN KIBALE

After an early morning breakfast, trek the chimps which are also known to be man’s closest primates. While on the trek you expect to experience the chimps de-nesting (coming out of nests) and you can then follow them up in their daily activities up to nesting. Return to your lodge for lunch and transfer to Queen Elizabeth national Park. . A game drive en route is rewarding with animals like Elephants, Buffaloes, bush bucks, Waterbucks, hyenas, Lions among others. In the after noon , you will go for a launch cruise along the Kazinga channel to see the various aquatic animals and birds that Queen Elizabeth national park. Dinner and over night at the Institute of Ecology hostel / for high end accommodation consider Mweya Safari Lodge/ Jacana Safari Lodge.

Day 3 CHIMP TRACKING IN QUEEN ELIZABETH

Wake up very early in the morning and transfer to Kyambura wildlife Reserve which harbors  3 brackish caters lakes which attract a number of flamingos not found anywhere in Uganda. The sheer Kyambura Gorge formed by the tumultuous waters of the roaring Kyambura River gives a luxuriant riverine forest, home to chimpanzees, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys and other primates as well as a copiousness of forest birds. A guided nature walk takes you into the gorge, which is very deep covered by a natural rain forest. Lunch en route. We then set off for Bwindi National park via the hills of Kabale arriving late this evening for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community bandas. For upgrade consider Gorilla Resort Camp/ Buhoma Homestead.

Day 4 BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

After an early breakfast, you will be briefed by the Ranger at Bwindi about today’s activity of Gorilla Tracking. Well prepared with your rain Jackets, packed lunch, hiking shoes, the rangers will provide walking sticks. Then after, they will lead you to the forest as you track these gentle giants. This is a very interesting activity but expect to trek as far as you can find the gorillas in muddy places and more so the weather conditions may not be all that friendly as this is a natural tropical rainforest where it can rain anytime of the day. So please be informed of this. Alongside that, you will come across other species of birds and butterflies. Return to the lodge in the evening for dinner and overnight at your lodge.

Day 5 GORILLA TRACKING

After an early morning breakfast and then set off for Kampala. This long distance is rewarding with beautiful sceneries, as you travel through the top-bottomed rolling hills, which is often known as the “Switzerland of Uganda”. Arrive in Mbarara late afternoon for your lunch and proceed via the flat area of Ankole.On reaching Mpigi district before you enter Kampala, we shall have a stop over at Mpambire Drum makers’ Village where you will shop souvenirs for remembrance of Uganda. Arrive in Kampala late this evening for you dinner and overnight at  Sheraton Hotel/ Holiday Express Hotel.

Day 6 NGAMBA ISLAND

Take breakfast at the hotel and then visit Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary. You will assemble at the shores of L. Victoria opposite UWEC. Ride in the boat to Mukono District where you have another chance to interact with these amazing primates (the chimpanzees. Watch the chimpanzees as they feed and then after catch the boat early enough back from the island for a mouth watering lunch at the zoo (Uganda Wildlife Education center).You will then get to intermingle with the wildlife in custody in the afternoon as you relax. Leave the center late in the evening and relax at the Botanical beach hotel/ Central Inn.

Day 7 AIRPORT TRANSFER

You will be transferred to the airport for your next flight back home.

 

 

Please Observe the following;

Inclusive are the following services.

  • Airport drop-offs

  • Transportation in 4wd safari vehicles

  • All accommodation

  • English speaking tour guide/driver

  • All meals

  • Gorilla Permit at Bwindi at which is booked on first come first served basis with cash

  • Ngamba island fees

  • Kyambura Chimp

  • Kibale chimp fees

 

The price excludes; Tips, all drinks and other items of personal nature, Visa fees, Tips, flights and any other personal expenses.

 

Payments and Bookings

Note:

  • Bookings for safaris should be made atleast three months in advance to facilitate reserve of permits

  • A 30% deposit is required for all tours and should be either wired on our account or paid directly using credit cards . However, for credit card payments a 10% sur charge is deducted on authorization for the deposit deduction .

  • Other details will be given on request.

ACCOMMODATION DESCRIPTION

 

In terms of accommodation, the price quote given is based on the budget and up market options. The budget type of accommodation is in basic facilities such as hotels/lodges which are structures built separate from each other and may not be self contained. In most cases these are simple basic accommodation units with clean but shared facilities such as bathrooms and toilets. Meals can either be served from canteens in some cases or in the Dinning rooms. While with the up market option, accommodation is in self contained facilities (hotels and lodges) with standard services and meals. Nevertheless,comfort is a guarantee in all.


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