Apes and Wildlife Safari
7-Days of Apes and Wildlife Safari
From
$2600 USD
pp
Safari summary
At the edge of the Albertine rift in South Western Uganda lies the vast and misty Bwindi impenetrable forest which stretches over a formation of steep mountains. This ancient pristine forest is home to families of formidable mountain gorillas that we will encounter within this 7-day adventure. Our expedition will bring us into the homes of energetic chimps in Kibale forest and Queen Elizabeth national park for a wonderful wildlife experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Primate trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer to Kibale Forest NP
Kibale
You will be picked by a Nyanja Safaris representative from the Airport, after breakfast, we drive west, taking in the scenic views as we head to Fort Portal, a beautiful town nestled in the shadow of the “Mountains of the Moon.” Enjoy a short respite in this charming town before moving on to the idyllic formations of the crater lakes. From Fort Portal, we set a course for the thriving forest of Kibale National Park, where we turn in for the night at our booked safari lodge.
Rweteera Safari Park - budget lodge
Chimp Tracking, Bigodi Swamp walk
Kibale
After breakfast, we drive to the evergreen Kibale National Park Forest that holds the widest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. On a guided nature walk, we encounter wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and more. We return to our lodge for lunch and later set out to Bigodi Swamp, an ideal place for bird lovers. After a satisfying day of exploration, we return to our lodge in time for dinner.
Rweteera Safari Park - Budget lodge
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Queen Elizabeth
We check out of our lodge and head out for a brief tour at Lake Nkuruba, where we will see magnificent views of the vibrant crater lakes, cradled in vegetation and gentle hills. After lunch, we head toward the popular Queen Elizabeth National Park just in time for an evening game drive. We hope to see warthogs, buffalo, waterbucks and elephants before checking in for a night of comfort at Bush Lodge.
Bush Lodge (Tent)
Morning Game Drive, Boat cruise
Queen Elizabeth
The beautiful morning opens with a game drive to seek out various animals; this is a great opportunity for wildlife sightings as animals tend to be more active in the morning hours. We return from our adventure in the beautiful savannah to some much-needed relaxation and lunch before we head out on an afternoon boat cruise along Kazinga Channel. Hippos, crocodiles, and other mammals, reptiles, and birds congregate at the shores in the afternoon heat hence are clearly viewed here.
Bush Lodge (Tent)
Ishasha sector - Bwindi NP
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
Today we depart from Queen Elizabeth, but not before attempting to set eyes on the tree climbing lions via the Ishasha sector. We cross stunning landscapes to reach Bwindi National Park, where we will seek out another rare creature, the mountain gorilla.
Ride 4 a woman
Gorilla trekking at Bwindi NP
Bwindi Impenetrable
After breakfast, we set out for a briefing at the park offices where we are allocated gorilla tracking groups and given tips in preparation for a close encounter with the gentle giants. It may take minutes or hours of pushing through vegetation before we set our eyes on a colossal dominant silverback male and his group. Upon return from the deep forest, you will receive your gorilla tracking certificate, and later, after refreshing at the lodge, set out for a community walk.
Ride 4 a woman
Kampala & Equator stop over
After a fun-filled adventure of six days, we check out of the lodge and begin our journey to a preferred drop off point in Kampala/Entebbe. Our first stop will be in Mbarara for lunch and last stop at the Uganda Equator for photography moments and shopping for various souvenirs or gifts for friends and family. Note: Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
No accommodation
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