Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari

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duration 11 days
tour type Small group Request as private
minimum participants 8
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 12
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-17428
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Operated in English

Starts Kampala, Uganda
Ends Entebbe, Uganda

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Track mountain gorillas in Uganda's remote highlands
Chimpanzee search in Kibale Forest
Abundant wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park

The trip "Uganda Gorilla And Chimp Safari" starts from Kampala and ends in Entebbe. It is an active and outdoor trip that takes 11 days taking you through Lake Mburo National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Entebbe and 4 other destinations in Uganda. "Uganda Gorilla And Chimp Safari" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

A once in a lifetime chance to experience the ultimate wildlife encounter: to get up close and personal with the endangered mountain gorilla in their natural habitat, Bwindi national park. Plus opportunities to track chimps and take game drives, this is a perfect trip for wildlife lovers.

Kibale National Park - Spend a day tracking chimpanzees through the jungle; as well as the chance to spot another 13 species of primate including the Ugandan red colobus

Queen Elizabeth National Park - Safari through Uganda's finest reserve in search of lion, elephant and buffalo

Kazinga Channel - Take an exhilarating cruise looking out for hippo, crocodile, elephant and birdlife

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Day 1 : Join trip in Kampala
Day 2 : Drive to Kibale rainforest
Day 3 : Chimp Trek in Kibale followed by a Swamp Walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Day 4 : Day walk at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 5 : Game drive Queen Elizabeth National Park; Kazinga Channel river cruise.
Day 6 : Short game drive in the Ishasha sector; transfer to Bwindi National Park
Day 7 : Gorilla trek
Day 8 : Nature walk and time at leisure in Bwindi
Day 9 : Drive to Lake Mburo, night safari in search of leopard
Day 10 : Morning walking safari, afternoon optional boat safari on Lake Mburo
Day 11 : Drive to Entebbe where the tour ends

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Meals

10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 9 Dinners

Accommodation

Cassia Lodge (1 night)
Turaco Tree Tops Lodge (2 nights)
Enganzi Game Lodge (2 nights)
Mahogany Springs Lodge (3 nights)
Rwakobo Rock Safari Lodge (2 nights)

Transport

Boat
Minibus

Guide

Explore Tour Leader / Driver
Local Guide(s)

Others

Ranger(s)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Kampala and from Entebbe are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel insurance is not included in this Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

5 - Excellent

Based on 5 reviews

Lesley
On Aug 02 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

The whole trip was an amazing experience that I dont think you could do in another African country due to the diversity of vegetation, birds, primates and animals. Uganda is not as promoted as say Kenya, Tanzania and South Africa... Read more

Camilla
On Jun 03 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

This trip exceeded my expectations in all areas. The food, accommodation and transport were well chosen. Our guiding was first class and the content of the itinerary was superb.

Rosemarie
On Jun 03 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Fabulous trip would highly recommend to any adventurer friends. It exceed my expectations better food, beautiful scenery and so varied, great bird life and wildlife in general all round great time.

Dermot
On Jun 03 2020

5 - Excellent

Excellent

Uganda is a surprisingly interesting country, full of lovely friendly people. The scenery is often beautiful and the animals, especially the gorillas are brilliant. It was a privilege to visit and was one of our best holidays... Read more

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari 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 01 June 2023, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 01 June 2023, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Uganda Gorilla and Chimp Safari 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:

The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of departure.

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