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Gorillas, Chimps & More (9 days)

9 days duration

When it comes to the more conventional game-viewing, Uganda located on the equator, is very different from Tanzania or Kenya. Its beauty, wildlife diversity, and friendly people justify its reputation as "The Pearl of Africa". The habitats are immensely varied and it is one of the most biologically diverse nations on the continent: primeval forest, rain forest, snow-capped mountains, savannah, crater lakes and volcanoes. Uganda gives you so much more. As an off-the-beaten track destination, Uganda will offer you an exceptional nature experience. Chimpanzee and gorilla viewing brings a new dimension to your safari, an experience of a life time that no other East African country can offer!

 
Day 1 Arrive Entebbe
 
On arrival at Entebbe Airport in Uganda, you will be met and taken to your hotel located on the shores of Lake Victoria. (D)
 
Day 2 Entebbe / Kibale NP
 
After breakfast you are driven to Kibale National Park in western Uganda. Arriving late in the afternoon, you will be transferred to your lodge for the night. (BLD)
 
Day 3 Kibale NP / Queen Elizabeth NP
 
Today you leave for the Kibale forest, renowned for having the greatest variety and the highest concentration for primates in East Africa. On arrival you are taken on a guided nature walk in the tropical forest in search of the wild chimpanzees and other wildlife. Following this walk you depart for Myewa in Queen Elizabeth National Park. (BLD)  
 
Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park
 
This morning you will be taken on a comprehensive game drive into the park surrounding the lodge. You should see Warthog, Bushbuck, Waterbuck, Uganda Kob and Elephant as well as a have a chance to see Hyena, Lion and Leopard.
 
After the game drive you visit the fishing village of Kasenyi and salt works. Both are in Queen Elizabeth National Park and have been developed by the local communities. Your guide will explain the conversation policies and the relationship between the park and local communities. This afternoon you take a boat trip on the Kazinga Channel followed by a late afternoon game drive. (BLD)
 
Day 5 Queen Elizabeth National Park
 
Today is spent undertaking game viewing activities in various parts of the park, finding new and unusual birds and animals to add to what should already be an impressive list of species seen. (BLD)
 
Day 6 Queen Elizabeth NP / Bwindi NP
 
You have an early morning drive to the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve where, on arrival, the rangers take you into the gorge to look for the chimpanzees. This nature walk takes a few hours. Following lunch you head to Buhoma (Bwindi) where you arrive in the late afternoon for your two-night lodge stay. (BLD)
 
Day 7 Bwindi National Park
 
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a Natural World Heritage Site. Hikers love it, with the Gorilla excursion a high point of your safari! Gorilla trekking is quite unpredictable. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike. Expect to walk for some time in sometimes steep and muddy conditions, before you encounter any gorillas. On your return you are entertained by children at a nearby village with their traditional Bakiga dances. (BLD)
 
Day 8 Bwindi NP / Entebbe
 
After breakfast you depart for your hotel in Entebbe, arriving late today. (BL)
 
Day 9 Depart Entebbe
 
Today you will be transferred to the airport, where the tour comes to an end. (B)
 
 
Inca Tours does not own any of the hotels, lodges or service providers utilised in making up the tours. As a result Inca Tours is only acting as an agent for the operators and as such does not accept responsibility for any negligence, omissions, errors or differences in standard experienced by passengers when utilising the operators' products or services. Please Note: for full booking terms and conditions please see the back of our booking form.

 


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TOUR DATES
  • Fixed departures, or weekly as a tailor-made tour.

 

COUNTRIES VISITED
  • Uganda

  

COMFORT LEVEL
  • Tourist / Superior

  

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
  • Local English speaking expert guides
  • Gorilla encounter
  • Chimpanzee trekking
  • Numerous game drives & viewing
  • Boat excursion on Kazinga Channel
  • Kibale National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Bwindi National Park - National World Heritage Site
  • Display of traditional Bakiga dances by village children

  

ITINERARY IN BRIEF
  • Entebbe (1 night)
  • Kibale National Park (1 night)
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 nights)
  • Bwindi National Park (2 nights)
  • Entebbe (1 night)

  

TOUR INCLUSIONS
  • Economy-class group airfares as described in the tour.
  • Accommodation in Superior or Tourist-class hotels or lodges & private facilities.
  • All tours and Excursions with English speaking specialist local guides.
  • All admission fees and permits.
  • Mostly private transfers and tours.
  • Meals throughout as indicated (B = Breakfast  L =  Lunch  D = Dinner).
  • All transportation as described.

  

NOT INCLUDED
  • Airfares to the starting point and from the ending point of the tours.
  • Departure & entry taxes.
  • Items of a personal nature.
  • Passport and visa fees
  • Travel insurance.
  • Excess baggage.
  • Porterage.
  • Tipping.