PRIMATES TOUR OF UGANDA – 6 Days – 5 Nights

Detailed Itinerary

DAY 1: ARRIVAL ENTEBBE

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide, who will then drive you to your hotel.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 2: FLY TO KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, you will fly from Entebbe to Kasese Airstrip after which you will drive to Kibale National Park. The forest has one of the highest diversity of primates in Africa totalling 13 species including the Black and White colobus Monkeys, Blue Monkey and Grey-cheecked Mangabey, Red Tailed Monkey, Bush Babies and Pottos. While driving, you will pass by tea plantations along the way. You will arrive at your accommodation. Time allowing, you could explore the crater lakes nearby, visit the local communities and get to learn more about their way of life, culture and traditions. Otherwise spend the rest of the day relaxing at the lodge.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

DAY 3: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING, BIGODI SWAMP WALK

Today you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees. With over 1,450 individuals protected within the park, Kibale forest is home to the largest number of the endangered chimpanzees in Uganda, as well as the threatened red colobus monkey and the rare Lhotse’s monkey. The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totalling 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos.

In the afternoon, you will go for a cultural walk and Experience around Bigodi swamp area. Explore the atmospheric village of Bigodi accompanied by one of the field-guides. The walk will take up to 3 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. You will visit a traditional healer who will share his knowledge about spirits, herbs, plants and local medicines. Then proceed to the homes of elderly men and women who tell interesting stories about birth, marriage, ceremonies, clans and their traditional life. Learn more about the history and issues that they face as a developing community of rural Uganda. Along the way, you will also visit Bigodi’s trading center, a hub of rural life and activity. Return to the lodge for an overnight.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 4 | FLY TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Today you will be transferred to Kasese Airstrip and then fly to Kihihi Airstrip, upon arrival, you will meet with your guide and then drive to your lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park is home to the endangered mountain gorillas. This fascinating mountain forest hosts chimpanzees and spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species including Blue-throated Broadbill, bar-tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species.

On arrival, you will visit the Ride for woman project, an organization that look after widows and women living with HIV, interact with the women at the organization and learn how to make crafts. You shall go to bed earlier this evening, since you should be fit for gorilla trekking the next day.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 5 | GORILLA TREKKING

This morning you will get up early and go for the upcoming gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas.

Overnight stay at Hotel.

Day 6 | FLY BACK TO ENTEBBE AND DEPART

After breakfast, you will transfer to Kihihi Airstrip and fly back to Entebbe enjoying the beautiful aerial view of south western Uganda, the hills and thick vegetation as well as the farming practiced by the locals. Afterwards you will arrive at the Airport and catch a flight back home.

Overnight stay at Hotel.