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 | Southern 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
Reference Number: 2024
Estimated price: US $12,000 - $15,000 per person sharing, minimum 2 travelers
- Accommodations are subject to availability at the time of booking.
- Inclusive of internal flights: Entebbe - Kasese and Kisoro - Entebbe
- Prices are subject to change due to currency fluctuations, increase in fuel prices, or other fees imposed by the government or tourism industry, not within our control.
Includes:
- Transfers between the specified airport and designated accommodation. (Transfers are shared unless otherwise noted).
- Sightseeing and safari activities as detailed in the itinerary.
- Applicable park and concession fees.
- Charter flights are shared and may make up to three stops before your final destination.
- Accommodation on a shared basis in standard rooms unless otherwise noted.
- Meals as specified.
- Clients of African Portfolio Inc. are covered for emergency medical services and/or evacuation transportation while on safari. Note: clients who purchase their own travel insurance are not covered under African Portfolio’s plan. Clients residing outside the United States are not covered by this policy and must purchase independent travel insurance and provide proof of coverage.
Excludes:
- Scheduled international, regional or domestic flights.
- Visas: Online visa applications must be completed by the traveler. The process requires provision of personal information/history as well as certification of authenticity, which African Portfolio cannot legally provide on your behalf.
- Certain entry and activity fees that are payable directly to the camp or lodge.
- Trip Cancellation Protection: African Portfolio Inc. strongly recommends the purchase of additional trip cancellation coverage to protect your investment in the event of an unforeseen cancellation for insurable reasons. Please request more information on the cost to insure the total cost of your trip.
- Trip expenses: Medical expenses, meals or activities not specified or indicated as optional, entrance fees, gratuities to drivers/guides/tour leaders, porterage and excess baggage fees.
- Personal expenses: Included but not limited to costs incurred in conjunction with this trip prior to departure, beverages, laundry, communication costs.
