Primates and Wildlife of Uganda

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4.8 Based on 4 Reviews
  • duration 7 days
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16399
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Entebbe, Uganda
  • Ends Entebbe, Uganda
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Experience the colourful culture, along with beautiful forests and lakes, of the region
  • Search for tree-climbing lions and other wildlife in the Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Track Mountain Gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Undertake a jungle trek to encounter chimpanzees in their natural habitat
  • Travel by boat cruise in the Kazinga Channel
Start and end in Entebbe, the trip "Primates And Wildlife Of Uganda" is a guided trekking and hiking tour that takes 7 days. You will travel through Kibale Forest National Park, Entebbe and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda. "Primates And Wildlife Of Uganda" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Track mountain gorillas and chimps in the wild, and enjoy game viewing and bird watching in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Perfectly crafted for animal lovers with hikes into the natural habitats of the Mountain Gorilla and chimpanzees of Uganda, as well as a wide variety of other wildlife species, the highlights in this superb itinerary are numerous. Tracking the mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is an unequalled jungle trek experience culminating in the thrill of standing within metres of a family, often including the imposing male silverback. Uganda is also known for its colourful culture, lush forests, beautiful lakes and some of the best bird watching in Africa with over 1000 different species. We will enjoy game viewing in the scenic savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for its tree-climbing lions, and cruise along the tropical Kazinga Channel teeming with vast numbers of hippos and endemic birdlife. This trip showcases the diverse ecosystems of Uganda where East meets West, and is the perfect addition to any Africa itinerary.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join Entebbe
  • Day 2 : Drive to Kibale National Park
  • Day 3 : Morning chimp trek, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Day 4 : Morning game drive, afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise
  • Day 5 : Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, game drive in Ishasha enroute
  • Day 6 : Gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, drive to Lake Bunyonyi
  • Day 7 : Drive to Entebbe, trip concludes
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 1 night in 3 star hotel on a twinshare basis
Meals
  • 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 5 dinners
Transport
  • Airport transfers (day 1 and 7 only)
  • English speaking local driver-guide
  • Private transport in a 4wd safari vehicle with pop up roof
Others
  • 4 nights in 3 star safari lodge on a twinshare basis
  • 1 night in 3 star permanent safari camp on a twinshare basis
  • Game drives and excursions as listed in itinerary
  • National park and conservation fees (including gorilla and chimp permits) valued at US$900
  • Mineral water while on tour
  • *payment is required for the Gorilla and Chimp permits at time of booking and is not refundable
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • international airfares and airport taxes
  • items of a personal nature such as phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • meals not specified in the itinerary
  • travel insurance (compulsory)
  • optional activities
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.8 - Excellent
Based on 4 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Feb 14 2019
4 - Very Good
Very Good
If Gorilla trekking is on your bucket list (as it was on mine), this is the trip for you. Added bonus, is the chimp trekking and game viewing by vehicle and by boat. The accommodations were fantastic and the food was really good... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Oct 06 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This was wonderful, Uganda has so much more beauty and wonder than I ever expected. Seeing primates so close was magnificent. I would do it all again.
  • Anonymous
  • On Mar 03 2018
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Another fantastic trip provided by this tour company. With the help of Pawan, we extended our tour and were very pleased with the outcome. The diversity of the landscape and animals were amazing. The chimpanzee and gorilla treks... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Aug 08 2017
5 - Excellent
Excellent
This trip was one of the best we have done. Our guide, Eric, was very knowledgeable, having undertaken gorilla habituation himself. We were very pleased with the variety of wildlife experiences - gorillas tracking, chimp... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Primates and Wildlife of Uganda tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 08 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 08 June 2024, a deposit of 316 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Primates and Wildlife of Uganda tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Primates and Wildlife of Uganda tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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