Gorilla and Chimpanzee

7 Days Gorilla and Chimpanzee Tracking Safari in Uganda - Midrange

$4950-6050 USD

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Safari summary

This 7 days Uganda adventure avails you with the opportunity to visit the biggest and most thrilling Safari park “Murchison falls national park, Trek the habituated chimpanzees in their natural setting in Kibale national park the “Ultimate primate capital” as well as visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park popularly known for harboring the highest number of these gentle giants in the world as well as grabbing most of the gorilla related vacations in Uganda with 100% opportunity to meet with the rare gentle giants since half of the world’s mountain gorillas are found in this park.

About this tour

	Tour type	Custom, tailor-made, private
	Main focus	Primate trekking
	Activity level	Strenuous activity
	Best months	All months
	Countries	Uganda
	Parks	Bwindi Impenetrable Kibale Murchison Falls Queen Elizabeth

Fine details

Safari highlights

Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
Hiking | trekking

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Laundry
Meals
Park fees
Private vehicle and driver

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

ARRIVAL

On arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be welcomed by our guide who will meet and greet you then drive you to your hotel in Entebbe from the airport for Dinner and overnight stay.

lake Victoria hotel

TRANSFER TO MURCHISON FALLS

Murchison Falls

Following an early morning breakfast, our driver guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive heading to northwestern Uganda through the prominent Luwero triangle via Masindi town, making a break to visit the thrilling Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for an incredible unavoidable Rhino trekking with a picnic lunch. Embark on your journey to Murchison falls national park. On arrival, proceed to the top of the stunning falls to see the impressive flow of the Great Nile.

Pakuba safari lodge

GAME DRIVE EXPERIENCE/BOAT CRUISE

Murchison Falls

Begin your day with an early cup of African tea or coffee before stepping out for a game drive, sightseeing plus bird watching in the open savanna scattered with riverine vegetation, woodland and the crossing river Nile. Your guide will help you spot elephants, water bucks, buffaloes, leopards, giraffes, lions and a variety of birds. In the afternoon, head for a 3 hours boat cruise on the Nile up to the bottom of the falls as you carefully watch large schools of hippopotami and buffaloes.

Pakuba safari lodge

TRANSFER TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

Kibale

Following breakfast, you will hit on the road in search for Kibale Forest National Park. This 8 hours’ drive journey will marvel through the impressive western Rift Valley, the stunning escarpments, banana plantations, and African home steeds. You will later arrive in the beautiful Fort Portal town overlooking dramatic Crater Lakes and the fabled.

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CHIMP TREKKING

Kibale

After an early breakfast, have a short drive Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing, head for a trek in search for chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, the white & black colobus monkeys. The forest is popularly known for having the largest diversity as well as numbers of primates in East Africa. You are also at advantage of seeing many birds and an array of butterflies. After lunch, you will tour the Crater Lakes Region.

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ULTIMATE GORILLA TREKKING/BATWA

Bwindi Impenetrable

The highlight of your safari is a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! All visitors most especially hikers love this challenging rugged steep slopes of gorilla trekking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas.

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TRANSFER TO ENTEBBE/DEPARTURE

After enjoying a hefty breakfast, checking out of the lodge and hitting on the road to be transferred to Entebbe international airport with lunch in Mbarara at Agip motel and proceed with a stopover at Igongo cultural center to experience Ankole culture. Note that your flight must be in the late evening.

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