8-Day Classic Uganda Primates & Wildlife Mid Range Tour

Arrival Entebbe International Airport

Day 1Arrival Entebbe International Airport Arrival Entebbe International Airport Upon arrival in Entebbe international airport, our representative will be readily available to welcom and cheer you up as you transfer to your accommodation in Entebbe. Have a chilly and relaxed day as you get ready for the next day's adventure into The Pearl of Africa. Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda) Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City) +4 Photos +3 Photos Meals & Drinks: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park - Visit the top of the world

Day 2Transfer Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park - Visit the top of the world Transfer Entebbe to Kibale Forest National Park - Visit the top of the world After breakfast you will set off to Western Uganda, in Fort Portal. This lively town is the base for activities around Kibale Forest National Park. The national park offers one of the most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda, 70 mammal species and 13 primate species. The drive takes 5 to 7 hours so we will arrive in time in Fort Portal for lunch. After which we will shake off the long drive with a walk to the “top of the world” along crater lakes which this area is also famous for. We retire our long day at the chilly Isunga Lodge overlooking the Kibale rain forest. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain) Wildlife in Kibale NP ChimpanzeeCommon ElephantOccasional BuffaloOccasional LionVery Rare LeopardVery Rare HippoRare Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Accommodation: Isunga Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) +9 Photos +8 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Community Experience

Day 3Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Community Experience Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest National Park & Bigodi Community Experience Proceed to the Kanyanchu visitors Centre at 07.00 am to meet with the Chimpanzee trekking team where you will conduct a briefing regarding the dos and donts once in the forest and when you meet the chimpanzees. This activity is a unique opportunity to participate in the trekking or habituation of chimpanzee within the Kibale Forest National Park. There is provision for you to participate from dawn to dusk where you can call 'time' on the day such that it can be quite challenging physically but at the same time there are long pauses in the experience that will see you relaxing and observing in close proximity to the chimps as they too relax in the middle of the day. In the evening, transfer to the Bigodi Wetlands, visit the community based Bigodi Sanctaury great for Primate viewing and also birding haven. Retire the long day at the lodge as you reflect on what transpired during the trek. Main Destination: Kibale National Park (Chimps) Accommodation: Isunga Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Evening game drive

Day 4Queen Elizabeth National Park - Evening game drive Queen Elizabeth National Park - Evening game drive After Breakfast and transfer towards Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is the most popular park in Uganda as it offers diverse ecosystems, classic big game, 10 primate species and over 600 bird species. You will drive leisurely southwards with a stopover along the Equaor line. Proceed to the lodge for check in and enjoy a hot lunch overlooking the majestic Queen Elizabeth National park. Enjoy and evening game drive and later retire the day at the lodge. Main Destination: Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary (Kibale NP, Uganda) Best Time To Go January to February and June to July (Trails are driest) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) +12 Photos +11 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Game drive and Boat cruise Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 5Game drive and Boat cruise Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park Game drive and Boat cruise Kazinga Channel of Queen Elizabeth National Park You will spend the whole day exploring the park further. Starting off with an early morning game drive in the famous Kasenyi plains, a boat trip on Kazinga Channel continued by the drive southwards to the Ishasha sector which is re-known for its tree climbing lions. Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda) Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons) High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda) Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP ChimpanzeeOccasional ElephantCommon LionCommon BuffaloCommon HippoAbundant LeopardOccasional Show more GiraffeNone White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone CheetahNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone Wild DogNone Accommodation: Pumba Safari Cottages Mid-range lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps) Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ishasha tree climbing game drives and transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 6Ishasha tree climbing game drives and transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Ishasha tree climbing game drives and transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park As you are warming up for the gorilla tracking… We start the day with a game drive to look for tree climbing lionsin Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth before having a relaxed lunch at the lodge. We then drive further south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is of Uganda´s oldest and most diverse rainforests. The “impenetrable” forest is also home to more than 320 mountain gorillas, 400 species of plants, 120 species of mammals and over 350 species of birds. Relax at the lodge with great views of the impenetrable forest of Bwindi. Main Destination: Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda) Accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mountain Gorilla tracking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Day 7Mountain Gorilla tracking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Mountain Gorilla tracking – Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi The most exciting day of your safari, the briefing is at 7:30 am and you will learn about gorilla etiquette. With your packed lunch, you wil thenl start walking and hiking in the impenetrable forest until you find the gorillas. For one hour you are allowed to watch those majestic giants! After the trek, we target to chill from Lake Bunyonyi at Kyahugye Island. Lake Bunyonyi is the second deepest in Africa with 900m deep with fresh water and bilhazia free. So you can freely swim from the lake after the gorilla trek. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest) High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce) Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall) Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Entebbe for outbound departure

Day 8Transfer to Entebbe for outbound departure Transfer to Entebbe for outbound departure We come to the end of our thrilling primates and wildlife adventure in The Pearl of African. If departing this day plan for late evening check out or else you can add an extra night in Entebbe. Hope you carry home great wildlife experience! Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe, Uganda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included) End of tour (See Getting There for more details)End of tour (See Getting There for more details) Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You'll be dropped off at the airport. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by African Finfoot Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change. The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are