This 11 day / 10 night Primates and Wildlife safari, traveling through Uganda combines a variety of primate encounters-from gorillas to chimpanzees to golden monkeys-with game viewing and a visit to the local Batwa community. The first 2 nights are spent in Entebbe exploring Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary and seeing Chimpanzees up close in their natural environment. Your journey continues as you travel to Kibale in southern Uganda visiting the Kibale Forest National Park home to chimpanzees as well as 12 other primate species. Activities include Chimpanzee trekking and a guided walk through the Bidgodi swamp. Next up is game viewing as you travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a chance to see the rare Ugandan cob along with elephants and buffalo. Then it’s on to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a region of volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. Here you’ll stay at Bwindi Lodge offering dramatic views of the impenetrable forest and a great place to spot the monkeys and birds hidden in the foliage. This will be your base for two nights where on the second day you will experience a unique encounter with the mountain gorillas as you trek through the dense forest. Your primate adventure continues with a drive through the forest to Mount Mgahinga National Park where you’ll stay at the Volcanoes Mount Gahinga lodge. Nestled at the base of the Virunga Volcanoes you will have a chance to enter the forest in search of the endangered Golden Monkey followed by spending time with the local Batwa community and experiencing their culture and stories firsthand.
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day 0 |
The Boma Hotel Entebbe | Entebbe |
2 nights |
B&B |
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day 2 |
Primate Lodge Kibale | Kibale Forest National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 4 |
Elephant Plains Lodge | Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 6 |
Bwindi Lodge | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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day 8 |
Mount Gahinga Lodge | Mgahinga Gorilla National Park |
2 nights |
FB |
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B&B: Bed and Breakfast |
FB: Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch |
11 Days / 10 Nights
Estimated price: US $12,000 - $15,000 per person sharing
- Subject to availability at the time of deposit
- Subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, fees or taxes imposed by authorities not within our control.
Includes:
- Internal flights: Entebbe - Kasese and Kisoro - Entebbe (Shared and may make up to three stops before final destination.)
- Sightseeing and safari activities as detailed in the itinerary. (Shared unless otherwise noted).
- Applicable park and concession fees.
- Accommodation on a shared basis in standard rooms unless otherwise noted.
- Meals as specified.
Excludes:
- International flights to and from Entebbe
- Uganda Visa for US Citizens - $100 per person
- Optional activities and entry fees payable directly to the camp or lodge.
- Travel Insurance and/or Trip Cancellation Protection (It is a condition of travel with African Portfolio that each client is insured for a minimum $500,000 in emergency medical evacuation cover. )
- Medical expenses
- Meals or activities not specified or indicated as optional,
- Gratuities to drivers/guides/tour leaders
- Luggage storage, porterage and excess baggage fees.
