Gorillas and Culture Safari
11 days—Gorillas and Culture Safari
$3360-3760 USD
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Safari summary
On this trip you will visit Kibale Forest National park known to have the highest concentration of primates in East Africa, Queen Elizabeth a biodiversity park known for its crater lakes, abundant flora and wildlife especially the tree climbing lions in Ishasha, boat cruise along the Kazinga channel. Lastly you will visit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a UNESCO World Heritage Site home. It such a memorable experience to come face to face with these gentle giants and lastly Lake Bunyonyi the place of little birds.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | All months | |
Countries | ||
Parks |
Fine details
Safari highlights
- Sightseeing | shopping | markets
- Primate trekking
- Bushman | tribal visits
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Day 1
Kibale
Travel to Kibale Forest National Park the primate capital of the world.It is home to 13 species of primates. Enjoy the green scenery in the countryside especially the well-kept tea plantations.
Kibale Forest Lodge
Day 2
Kibale
On this day you have the chance to visit the Primate capital of East Africa. Chimpanzees are famous primates seen in this place. You wake early for a morning trekking to search for these playful primates. Return for late breakfast. Later on in the afternoon go for birding and a community walk.
Kibale Forest Lodge
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth
Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Enganzi Game Lodge
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth
Early morning game drive and afternoon boat ride in the Park .Animals to be seen on this safari include Lions, Hippos, Spotted Hyena, Buffaloes, Elephants, crocodiles.
Enganzi Game Lodge
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable | Queen Elizabeth
After breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest .Explore the village and the native communities. Keep your eyes open for the Tree climbing lions at Ishasha along the way.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable
Have an early morning breakfast and then go for a briefing by UWA officials at the Park headquarters and later proceed to the Impenetrable forest for gorilla tracking. You should be equipped with right footwear for the jungle since tracking involves walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the endangered gorillas. In the afternoon visit the local communities living around the park to learn about their history.
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Day 7
After breakfast, we take a scenic drive to Kabale via Lake Bunyonyi (a place of little birds) with beautiful terraced hillsides. It is the second deepest Lake in Africa. Go for canoeing rides and also visit the legendary Punishment Island that hosted impregnated girls outside wedlock.
Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 8
Lake Mburo
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park home to a variety of animals such as Elands, Zebras, warthogs, Impalas, Buffaloes and recently giraffes and over 300 bird species.
Rwakobo Lodge
Day 9
Lake Mburo
Enjoy an early morning game drive and boat ride in the afternoon.
Rwakobo Lodge
Day 10
Travel back to Kampala/Entebbe to catch your flight home with a stopover at 0° Latitude at the Equator.
Cassia Lodge
Day 11
End of tour. Today after breakfast you may have a chance to tour Kampala city tourist sites in the morning if your flight back home is in the evening.
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