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Primates and Wildlife Safaris 8 Days: An 8-Day Immersion in Primates and Wildlife Wonders
Forget the ordinary, embrace the extraordinary. In Uganda, gentle gorillas gaze into your soul, playful chimps swing through emerald canopies, and waterfalls thunder with raw power. This 8-day safari unveils a vibrant tapestry of landscapes, where majestic wildlife and unique encounters await.
Trek with Gentle Giants: Venture into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a lush rainforest haven. Time stands still as you encounter a mountain gorilla family, their intelligent eyes mirroring your wonder. Observe their interactions, learn about their conservation, and capture memories that will forever resonate.
Unravel the Secrets of Kibale: Kibale Forest National Park pulsates with primate life. Join an expert guide on a trek through the verdant canopy, listening to the symphony of birdsong and marveling at playful chimpanzees swinging freely. Witness their complex social structures and understand their crucial role in the ecosystem.
Cruise the Kazinga Channel: Embark on a tranquil boat safari along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Immerse yourself in the abundance of life: hippos basking in the sun, crocodiles lurking in the water, and a captivating variety of birds painting the sky with color. Capture the breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife through your lens.
Stand in Awe of Murchison Falls: Feel the earth tremble beneath your feet as you witness the thunderous spectacle of Murchison Falls, Africa’s mightiest waterfall. The cascading water creates a mesmerizing mist, leaving you awestruck by its raw power. Embark on a game drive through the surrounding savanna, searching for lions, elephants, and other remarkable creatures.
Connect with Local Culture: Go beyond the wildlife and delve into the heart of Uganda. Visit a local village, interact with the community, learn about their traditions, and participate in their daily activities. Gain a deeper understanding of their way of life and appreciate their connection to the land.
Memories that Last a Lifetime: As you depart, a treasure trove of unforgettable experiences will accompany you. The sights, sounds, and encounters etched in your memory will leave you yearning to return to the untamed beauty of Uganda.
This Primates and Wildlife Safaris 8 Days is just a taste of your potential Ugandan adventure. Tailor it to your desires! Go white-water rafting on the Nile, explore the Sipi Falls, or trek the majestic Rwenzori Mountains.
Embrace the extraordinary. Contact us today and start planning your unforgettable Primates and Wildlife Safaris 8 Days!
Safari Highlights:
❖ Private Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and the Ishasha Sector and Lake Mburo
❖ Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo
❖ Gorilla Trekking
❖ Chimpanzee trekking
❖ Bigodi Swamp walk
❖ Community activities in Bwindi
On your arrival at Entebbe Airport, your will be met and welcomed by our representative. He will be your tour and driver guide for the rest of the days you will be in the country. After the
interaction and brief introduction, you will be transferred to your preferred Hotel in Entebbe for Overnight stay. Bed and Breakfast
Early morning have your breakfast at the lodge and depart for Kibale National Park. The Journey
will take you through the Western Rift Valley’s Albertine Escarpment as well as the green countryside and traditional homesteads of the local people with in the Bunyoro and Toro Kingdoms.
Upon arriving in Fort portal, clear days will give you a glimpse of the legendary snowcapped
Mountain also famously known as the “Mountains of the Moon” (Mt Rwenzori).
Morning breakfast at your lodge and set out for a half day Chimpanzee tracking experience. You
will be transferred to the park headquarters ay Kanyanchu for a 30-40mins briefing and get to
know more about the chimpanzees and their ways of living within the forest. After this, you will then embark on your journey to search for these primates through the forest. On spotting the chimps, you are only given one Hour to be with them as you take videos and pictures.
After an early morning breakfast, depart for your morning game drive in Kasenyi areas. Look out for wildlife animals such as Lions, Leopards, Buffalos, Elephants, Antelopes, Warthogs,
Waterbucks, Bushbucks and so on. Lunch and in the afternoon set out for the launch cruise along the Kazinga channel. The channel connects Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel is a home to one of Africa’s largest hippo populations and bird species.
After breakfast set out for the morning game drive in search for the rare tree climbing lions. These are famously found in fig trees. Later transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The park is well known for being a habit to the endangered species of Mountain Gorillas. Check in at your Lodge. Lunch and afternoon set out for the cultural interaction with the BATWA community (Pygmies) and get to know more about their lives and how they managed to live with in the forest before it was gazette into a national park.
The day is finally here for your unforgettable life time experience of meeting face to face with
the giant mountain Gorillas. You will start your day with an early breakfast at your lodge and then transfer to the park headquarters (Depending on which location you have booked your
accommodation) for briefing. There are 4 sectors in which Gorilla trekking takes place with in
Bwindi Forest. The northern side of the park is comprised of Buhoma and Ruhija Sector and the
southern side comprised of Rushaga and Nkuringo sectors.
After your morning early breakfast, you will be driven to Lake Mburo National Park which is
Uganda’s smallest National Park. The journey will take you through stunning sceneries and views of the Ankole Kingdom with animal farms and different crop plantations. Arrive in time for Lunch at your Lodge in Lake Mburo. Afternoon set out for the boat cruise on Lake Mburo. Look out for Hippos, Buffalos and others. The park is famously known for harboring the largest number of Zebras in Uganda.
Morning breakfast and have a game drive as you exit the park. Look out for animals which are
habitat in the park such as Impalas, Zebras, Oribi, Topi, Elands and so on. Lake Mburo also is one of the few parks where one can do a guided nature walk and still most of the animals as if you are on the game drive. The park also is a habitat to more than 300 bird species and also very famous for birders. Later drive back to Entebbe having Lunch en route.
