6- Day Primates of Uganda

Trip highlights Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga gorilla National park, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable forest, Chimpanzee trekking in the primates capital of Kibale and Visit to bigodi wetland sanctuary. One safari that everyone will desire.

TOUR FEATURES

Mid-range tour 

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Private tour

This tour will be run exclusively for you and won’t be shared with others.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can be customized

You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour.

Suitable for solo travelers

Solo travelers can book this private tour.

Minimum age of 15 years

The minimum age for this tour is 15 years.

Day 1

Transfer to Mgahinga

Early morning you will be picked up from you’re place of residence and we will; transfer south west of Uganda. Stopover at the equator for a chance to take a few pictures standing in two hemispheres at the same time. Later continue with a stop for lunch before arriving in Kisoro.

Main Destination: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Accommodation: Travelers Rest Hotel

• Mid-range hotel located outside Mgahinga Gorilla NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Tracking

Set off into the deep forest of Mgahinga in search of the endangered golden monkeys popularly known as the little primates. The Mgahinga gorilla National Park is the only place in Uganda where you can come face to face with the shinny little primates. Trek up into the bamboo vegetation where they like to hangout and live.

After this days tracking you will get transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where you will be doing gorilla tracking the next day.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

• Mid-range hotel located outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All Meals
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

After a good breakfast transfer to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Upon arrival we will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing. With a well trained ranger will make our way in the forest in search of a Gorilla family, the trek is pretty strenuous but highly rewarding. In the afternoon depending on the time and the effort left t we may continue to a community walk or a nature walk.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

• Mid-range hotel located outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All Meals
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kibaale

After a good breakfast transfer to Bwindi for gorilla trekking. Upon arrival we will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing. With a well trained ranger will make our way in the forest in search of a Gorilla family, the trek is pretty strenuous but highly rewarding. In the afternoon depending on the time and the effort left t we may continue to a community walk or a nature walk.

Main Destination: Kibale National Park

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

• Mid-range hotel located outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All Meals
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Chimpanzee trekking

Assemble at the park headquarters early morning after breakfast for the chimpanzee trek. Kibale Escorted by a well trained guide and ranger we will make our way through the rich tropical rainforest of Kibale as we explore the rich biodiversity in the area. Today we will put particular emphasis on the chimpanzees. These delightful primates are a great delight to watch as they play in the fruiting tress. Later on in the afternoon, we will visit the bigodi wetlands which also harbor a wide variety of primates and birds.

 

Main Destination: Kibale National Park

Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp

• Mid-range hotel located outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All Meals
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Entebbe

This morning you may visit the nyakasura hills also famous for the mabere ganyinamwiru in the local language (scientifically known as the stalactites and stalagmites, the place poses a rich cultural history of the batooro. Or you may visit the Crater Lake area and hike all the way to the top of the world which offers a spectacular and rewarding view. Later transfer to Back to Kampala.

Main Destination: Entebbe

Accommodation: No Accommodation

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast and Lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

PACKAGE FEE:

$2,700 Per person Sharing

NOTE:

At least 2 Travelers. Please note that this fee is likely to change depending on the time of booking.

Included

• Park fees (For non-residents)
• All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
• All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
• A professional driver/guide
• All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
• All Taxes/VAT
• Round-trip airport transfer
• Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
• Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

• International flights (From/to home)
• Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
• Tips
• Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.

6-DAY PRIMATES OF UGANDA							COSTS
PRICE PER PERSON							$2,700