7 days best of Uganda primate and wildlife safaris

This 7 days best of Uganda primate and wildlife safaris  include a Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest national park also referred to as the primate capital, Visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the Batwa community visit. This adventure offers visitors a chance to see Uganda’s primates and wildlife in their natural environment. This breath-taking adventure starts in Entebbe Uganda, and it ends in Kigali in Rwanda.

Trip Highlights 7 days best of Uganda primate and wildlife safaris

• Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest national park.
• Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland walk.
• Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park
• Day 4: Game drive and boat drive
• Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
• Day 6: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable national park
• Day 7: Transfer to Kigali international airport

Detailed itinerary of 7 days best of Uganda primate and wildlife safaris

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.

You will leave the hotel after breakfast and head to Kibale Forest National Park. On the way to Fort Portal, you will be able to take in a breathtaking view of the fabled “mountains of the moon.” As you admire the locals working in agriculture, you will also pass through a number of traditional villages.
Additionally, you will visit Fort Portal, which is surrounded by tea plantations in the foothills of Mount Rwenzori. After indulging in this green tea platform, you will proceed to Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s largest rain forests. The park has over 13 monkey species that is black and white colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, and bird species are among the other primate species. The park is adjacent to Bigodi Wetland, which is owned and operated by the locals and is well-known for its birdwatching and primate viewing activities.

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland Walk

You will get up very early in the morning and travel to Kanyanchu to begin your chimpanzee trip in Kibale Forest. At the park you will receive instructions on how to conduct yourself around the gorillas. You will see a variety of other primate and animal While you are  searching for these stunning chimps, such as the LHoests monkey, the black and white colobus monkey, the red-tailed monkey, the grey-cheeked mangabey, bush babies, and numerous bird species like the yellow-spotted nictor, ramped tinker, and crowed eagle, and elephants.
This national park, which stands at an elevation of 3,300 feet, is a rain forest with a big chimpanzee population. Each troop of chimpanzees has more than 100 individuals, forming a competitive social structure. Within their communities, the adult males are in charge and constantly protect the entire group against outside threats and intrusions by males. By listening to their pant-hooting calls, one can find these primates and quickly head to the location from which they are calling. You get to see them play, eat, interact with one another, and hop around the trees.
After the long trek, you will return to the lodge for lunch and after lunch you will set out for the Bigodi wetland visit. After is long day, you will go back to you lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth national park

When you’re done with breakfast, you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park after checking out of the accommodation. This national park is well-known for its diverse wildlife, including chimpanzees. Lake Edward borders this well-known conservation area to the southwest, while Lake George borders it to the northeast. The impalas, Kobs, forest pigs, elephants, buffaloes, tree-climbing lions, and cape buffaloes are among the many animal species found in this park, which bears Queen Elizabeth II’s name. Numerous volcanic calderas in this national park are also home to flamingos throughout the year.
You will have lunch at the lodge when you get to Queen Elizabeth and then spend the afternoon relaxing.

Day 4: Game drive and boat drive

Start your day with an early morning game drive to see more of the park’s inhabitants, including lions, leopards, and other animals. Queen Elizabeth is a haven for birdwatchers, with over 500 species of birds and a perfect home to the big five animals.  Some of the bird species to view in the park include kingfishers, the black bee-eater, and falcons, eagles, and other raptors. Queen is connected to Lake George and Lake Edward by the Kazinga Channel, which passes through the western part of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

From the game drive to your lodge have lunch and then carry out an evening boat cruise at Kazinga channel.  This canal links both Lake Edward and George, thus attracting a number of wildlife.  You will be able to view elephants, buffaloes, and hippos along its banks. Lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, bushbuck, waterbuck, stripped jackal, grazing hippos, and of course, a number of warthogs are all likely to be encountered. After the cruise you will drive to the lodge for dinner and relaxation.

Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi national park

When you are done with your breakfast, you will leave your lodge and embark on the journey to Bwindi national park with an en route lunch. You will use the evening to get ready for the gorilla trekking adventure that lies ahead of you.

Day 6: Gorilla Trekking at Bwindi National Park & Batwa community visit.

Today is your day to meet up with these great apes within their natural habitat. Once breakfast is finished and you have packed a lunch, you will be escorted to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of gorillas.

After being assigned a guide, you will embark on your adventure. Depending on how these gentle giants move, the time required, and the terrain can vary from one to eight hours. The thrill of a face-to-face encounter relieves the agony of an often drawn-out and exhausting journey. Although every experience is unique and offers unique benefits, you are likely to appreciate the up-close look at adults eating, grooming, and relaxing as the children playfully cavort and swing from vines.
We’ll stroll back to your resort for the night after tracking.

Day 7: Transfer to Kigali international airport

After breakfast, you will checkout of the lodge and transfer to Kigali international airport for your flight back home.

Inclusions

• Chimpanzee permits
• Gorilla permits
• Transportation
• English speaking guide
• Meals as mentioned above
• All transfers
• All activities mentioned above

Exclusions

• Tips & gratuities
• Visa fees
• Air tickets
• Activities that are not mentioned in the itinerary