8 Days Uganda Birding & Primates Safari
Enjoy the 8-day Uganda birding and primates safari guided by Engagi safaris. The 8 Days safari offers you an opportunity to discover various bird species in the Pearl of Africa. You will also encounter big primates such as chimpanzees, mountain gorillas and Golden moneys in natural habitats. The 8 Days Uganda safari starts and ends in Kampala
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to the hotel
Day 2: Birding in Mabamba & transfer to Kibale Forest National park
Day 3: Birding in Bigodi & afternoon chimpanzee trekking
Day 4: transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park – Boat cruise at Kazinga channel
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – island boat tour and birding experience
Day 6: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
Day 7: Golden Monkey trekking in Golden monkeys in Mgahinga
Day 8: Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Pick up & transfer to the hotel
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by the experiences driver guide from Engagi Safaris. You will then transfer to Victoria Rock Resort for refreshment, dinner and overnight
Day 2: Birding in Mabamba & transfer to Kibale Forest National park
Go for an early morning birding tour to Mabamba wetland , the home to the famous shoebill stork, Embark on a canoe riding through the swamp as you look out for the famous shoebill stork In addition to shoebill, Mabamba wetland shelters other birds such as Black Egret, Black crake, Goliath Heron, range Weaver and Lesser Jacana among others. . Return to the lodge for refreshment, check out and then embark on the drive headed to Kibale Forest National park located in western Uganda. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee forest lodge
Day 3: Birding in Bigodi & afternoon chimpanzee trekking
Wake up early and go for early morning bird watching experience in Bigodi wetland sanctuary. The swamp is home to amazing birds such as Yellow Billed Barbet, Double toothed barbet, African grey parrots, Great Blu Turaco, Black Bishop, Western Nicator, Grey Crowned Cranes, Yellow throated Tinkerbird and Blur Throated Roller among others. Return to the lodge for breakfast and early lunch. In the afternoon, go for chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest national park. The rain forest is also known as the “primates capital of Africa” sheltering the highest number of chimpanzees. The trek offers y chance to closely encounter with the chimpanzees and other primates such as Red tailed monkeys, Grey monkeys Vervet monkeys and Black and white Colubus Monkeys which live there. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park – Boat cruise at Kazinga channel
Early today, have breakfast and depart from Kibale Forest headed to Queen Elizabeth National park the second largest and popular park in Uganda. Arrive in the early morning, check in and refresh. In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise at Kazinga channel for a bird watching experience. The banks of the river shelter various bird species which include Hemerkop, White Egrets. Pied Kingfisher, African fish eagle, Ibises, Yellow billed stork, African Jacana, Black Bee eater, Lesser flamingo, Shoebill, Malachite Kingfisher, Great white pelican and Pink backed pelican among others. Dinner and Overnight at Enganzi Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – island boat tour and birding experience
Following a healthy cup of coffee, drive out of Queen Elizabeth national Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Africa’s second deepest lake. Check in at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort and refresh. You will the for the island tour and bird watching experience on the shores and swampy areas of the Lake. Lake Bunyonyi is known as the place of many little birds which count up to over 200. Some of the birds you will on Lake Bunyonyi include Swampy Flaychater, Malachite flycatcher, Black Heron, Pied wagtail, Bronze sunbird, Pied Kingfisher, Hadada ibis, and Golden back weaver among others. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi rock Resort
Day 6: Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest
Rise up very early, have breakfast get your packed lunch and transfer to Ruhija in the eastern part of Bwindi Forest National park for mountain gorilla trekking. The day starts with registration and briefing at the park headquarters. Mountain gorilla trekking begins at 8:00am lasting for between 2-7 hours depending on where gorillas will be located. The allowed time with gorillas is strictly an hour counted from the time you meet them. Bwindi Forest is home to over 500 mountain gorillas and it’s the prime gorilla destination in Africa. In the evening, drive back to Lake Bunyonyi for Dinner and Overnight at lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 7: Golden Monkey trekking in Golden monkeys in Mgahinga
Very early today, have breakfast and with your packed lunch and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National park where “Silver Meets Gold”. Report at Ntebeko Visitor Information Centre where briefing and registration take place. At 8:00am start the hike into the forest searching for the endangered golden monkeys. You will be amused by the lively and playful characters of the se primates as they jump continually over your head. In addition to the golden monkeys, Mgahinga forest is home to mountain gorillas, Forest Elephants and Colobus monkeys among others. The rain forest also shelters over 180 bird species 12 of which are endemic to the region. Some of the notable bird species to see in Mgahinga Gorilla Park include African Paradise Flycatcher, Black Kite, Speckled Mousebird, Pin tailed Whyda and Cape Robi Chat among others. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Day 8: Departure
After having a relaxed sunset breakfast on the shores of the deepest Lake. Thereafter, check out and transfer to Kampala airport to catchup with your connecting flight
Inclusions
Mountain gorilla permits
Chimpanzee permits
Golden Monkey permits
Park entrance fees
Boat cruise
All activities included in the itinerary
Accommodation and emails
Full time English speaking guide
Bottled drinking water
Miscellaneous’
Exclusions
Alcoholic beverages
Tips
Potters fee
Visa fees
Extra activities not included in the Itinerary
