7 Days Uganda Primates & Wildlife Safari
Discover Uganda on this customized 7-day Uganda primates and wildlife safari tailored and guided by Engagi Safaris. The 7-day Uganda safari takes you to Kibale Forest National Park, the Primates Capital of Africa, Queen Elizabeth Uganda’s second largest park, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park home to the highest number of mountain gorillas in the whole world. You will also visit Mgahinga Gorilla National park in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
And Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake on this 7 Days Uganda safari. The top activities to do on this 7-day safari include chimpanzee trekking, nature walking, mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey trekking, Batwa community tour, and Scenic viewing. We shall start and end in Kampala/Entebbe Uganda
Trip Summary
Day 1: 8th Dec. Pick up & transfer to the hotel
Day 2:9th Dec. Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, Bigodi Swamp Walk
Day 3: 10th Dec. Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 4: 11th Dec, Game Viewing & transfer to Rushaga
Day 5: 12 Dec. Mountain gorilla trekking & Batwa community tour
Day 6:13th Dec. Golden Monkey Trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 7:14th Dec. Transfer to Entebbe Airport for departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: 8th Dec. Pick up & transfer to the hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, the driver guide representing Engagi Safaris will be there waiting for you. Meet, greet, and then transfer to the hotel for refreshment and overnight at Victoria Rock Resort
Day 2:9th Dec. Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park, Bigodi Swamp Walk
Have an early morning breakfast, check out, and start the drive headed to Kibale Forest National Park, the home to the endangered chimpanzees. The drive time from Entebbe to Kibale Forest is roughly 6-7 hours with route stopovers. Arrive in the afternoon, check in at the lodge, and refresh. In the evening go for a swampy walk in Bigodi. The walk offers you a chance to meet and interact with various bird species, primates, and reptiles that reside there. Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Lodge
Day 3: 10th Dec. Chimpanzee trekking & transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Very early today, enjoy a heavy breakfast and transfer to the Kanyanchu Visitor Information Center for registration and pre-trekking briefing. The trek to see the endangered chimpanzees starts at 8:00 am lasting for between 2-6 hours. Pay attention to the loud shouts and laughs of the chimpanzees heard from a distance. These guide you on which direction to take. During the chimpanzee trek, you will also meet other primates such as baboons, Grey cheeked mangabeys, Blue Monkeys, Vervet monkeys, and Black and white colobus monkeys. You will spend an hour with the chimpanzees, learning and embracing their human-like characters. Return to the lodge for refreshment and then transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight stay at Eshama Game Lodge
Day 4: 11th Dec, Game Viewing & transfer to Rushaga Bwindi
Rise very early and go to Kasenyi Plains for guided game drives. Expect to see numerous wild animals which include Elephants, Buffalos, Lions, Warthogs, Leopards, Uganda Kobs, Hyenas, Waterbucks, and Hippos among others. The drive in the park also offers you scenic views of the park and surrounding villages. Return to the lodge for late breakfast and thereafter drive out of Queen Elizabeth headed to Rushaga sector south of Bwindi Forest.
The drive through the Ishasha sector is a chance to see the famous tree-climbing lions resting lazily and enjoying their prey up in the acacia and fig trees. The transfer to Bwindi takes you via local communities and farmlands which allow you to interact with local people. Dinner and overnight at Wagtail Eco Lodge/Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Day 5: 12 Dec. Mountain gorilla trekking & Batwa community tour
Today is for trekking the endangered mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Have an early morning breakfast with a packed lunch and drive to Bwindi Park headquarters in Rushaga for briefing and registration on the dos and don’ts of the gorilla trekking experience. The trek to see gorillas starts at 8:00 am and trekking time can be between 2 to 7 hours depending on the location of the gorillas and the hiking speed of the slowest traveler in your group.
You will be amazed by the human-like characters of the gorillas. Enjoy seeing the adult female gorillas take care of the infants while the Silverback Gorillas closely watch over all his family members. Later in the day, visit Batwa communities to learn and experience the traditions, norms, customs, and beliefs of these traditional forest people. Cultural dances and songs are performed to welcome and entertain you. Later on, transfer to Kisoro for dinner and overnight at Travellers Hotel
Day 6:13th Dec. Golden Monkey Trekking & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After morning breakfast, get your packed lunch and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park where “Silver meets Gold”. Start by registering with the park wardens at the Ntebeko visitor information center. You will also be briefed on the dos, don’ts, and expectations of the golden monkey trekking experience. At 8:00 am, start the hike into the search searching for the playful and lively golden monkeys.
The trek can last for between 1-4 hours. The allowed time is strictly an hour. The park is also home to the endangered mountain gorillas habituated in the Nyakagyezi Family. Later in the day, drive to Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 7:14th Dec. Transfer to Entebbe Airport for departure
This is the last day of our exclusive 7 days Uganda primates and wildlife safari. Enjoy a relaxed sunrise breakfast on the shores of Lake Bunyonyi, the second-deepest lake in Africa. Thereafter, check out and embark on the drive back to Entebbe International Airport to catch your departure flight back to Ethiopia
End of the safari
Inclusions
Mountain gorilla permit
Chimpanzee trekking permit
Golden monkey permit
Park entrance fee
Accommodation and meals
Full-time English speaking guide
Miscellaneous
All activities included in the itinerary
Exclusions
Alcoholic beverages
Porters
Extra activities not included in the itinerary
Tips
