7 days Uganda primates tracking recap safari will give you the full primate experience like no other. From the beautiful scenic views of the amazing landscapes coupled with the evergreen Kibale Forest. You will have the full day with the chimpanzee habituation experience as well as get to enjoy the beautiful mountain gorillas. Game drives will also be a great delight as you get to see plenty of other interesting wildlife.
Highlights for 7-days Uganda Primates recap safaris
- An afternoon cultural walk experience.
- One chimpanzee habituation experience permit.
- Guided nature walk in Kibale Forest National Park.
- Early morning launch trip with evening game viewing.
- Travel in a customized 4WD safari vehicle.
- One gorilla tracking permit.
- Service of English-speaking driver.
- 6 nights’ accommodations.
Detailed itinerary for 7-days Uganda Primate recap safari.
Day 1: Drive to Fort Portal Town with an Afternoon Cultural Walk Experience
You will be picked up by your driver or guide for the safari. He will be at your hotel for the pickup around 6:30 am. As always, it’s better to start the journey early to get you to your destination on time for the various activities you will be participating in. A lunch stop will be made on the way and after lunch, you will proceed to Kibale Forest National Park.
Upon arrival, you will head straight to the starting point of the cultural walk and take a look at the beautiful art and crafts that the locals make, you may even want to buy a little souvenir and gifts for family and friends back home. These walks are organized by Kibale Association for Rural Environmental Development, located in the Magombe swamp. The walk will start at 2:00 pm and for about 2 hours. You will then retire for the day and head back to your safari lodge for overnight and dinner.
Destination and accommodations
- Main destination: Kibale Forest National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Primates Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Chimps Nest Safari Lodge
- Luxury accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 2: Chimpanzee habituation experience (CHEX)
You will be having an early breakfast and grab your packed lunch to head to Kanyanchu for briefing 30 minutes prior to your activity which will start at exactly 7:00 am. You will literally be following the chimpanzees from morning to dawn. This is also an amazing activity for bird watchers because Kibale is one of the National Parks that is blessed with a wide variety of different bird species as you do your habituation with the chimpanzees, chances are you will get to see different bird species.
Destination and accommodations
- Main destination: Kibale Forest National Park
- Upmarket accommodation: Primates Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Chimps Nest Safari Lodge
- Luxury accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 3: Guided Nature Walk with Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
In the morning after you have had your breakfast and checked out of your hotel, you will embark on the journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival, you will check into your safari lodge, have lunch, and have an afternoon of relaxation.
Destination and accommodations
- Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Kingfisher Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Bush Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 4: Early morning launch trip with evening game drive (Kasenyi sector)
Wake up early and have your breakfast as you will be going for the early launch cruise. The boat trip is done along the Kazinga Channel where you are exposed to a variety of different animals like Buffalos, Elephants, Hippos, and lots and lots of beautiful birds. You will return back to your safari lodge after the boat cruise, have lunch and feel free to relax as you wait for your evening game drive. The drive will take anywhere between 2-3 hours or less. Return to your safari lodge for dinner and overnight.
Destination and accommodations
- Main destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
- Mid-range accommodation: Kingfisher Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Bush Lodge
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
Day 5: Game Drive in the Ishasha sector and transfer to Bwindi
The game drive will be done quite early in the morning so make sure you wake up in time before we set off for the game drive around 6:30 am, this is a good time to see various animals getting up from their slumber and starting their day. You should have your coffee/tea before you begin the game drive to sort of wake you up.
Later after the game drive, you will drive back to your safari lodge for your full breakfast, check out of the lodge and drive straight to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where you will arrive in the late evening and check into your booked safari lodge. You will have a relaxed evening. Dinner and overnight.
Destination and accommodations
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
- Mid-range accommodation: Silverback Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Rest Camp
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 6: Gorilla Tracking Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You will have an early breakfast and drive to the briefing point where you will get some briefing 30 minutes before your scheduled tracking time which is normally 8:00 am. In addition to your packed lunch, you must carry drinking water, a rain jacket, and jungle boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick.
Gorilla tracking is enriching and rewarding as you walk through the thick rain forest seeing the unique vegetation and different bird species. You will head back to the safari lodge and get some rest. Dinner and overnight.
Destination and accommodations
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
- Mid-range accommodation: Silverback Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Rest Camp
- Meal plan: full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
Day 7: Transfer from Bwindi to Kampala or Entebbe
Have breakfast and thereafter embark on the return trip back to Kampala or Entebbe. Lunch en-route at Agip Motel or Igongo Cultural Center. Then a second stop over at the Uganda equator a few facts about the equator, and finally, proceed to the final destination of hotel or airport. end of your Uganda primates Recap Safari
- Main destination: Kampala or Entebbe airport
- Meal plan: half board (breakfast and lunch)
What to bring for 7-days Uganda primates recap safari
- Comfortable shoes to walk in the Jungle.
- Warm clothes for the night as this part of the country gets pretty cold.
- A torch is necessary.
- Insect repellent.
7-days Uganda Primates tracking recap safari includes:
- Airport transfers.
- Meals per itinerary.
- One gorilla trekking permit.
- One chimpanzee tracking permit.
- Launch cruise on Kazinga channel.
- En-route lunches.
- Other Activities as per the itinerary.
However, 7-days Uganda Primates tracking recap excludes:
- Airfares.
- Uganda Visas.
- Luxury drinks.
- Laundry.
- Tips to the local guide.
- Telephone fees.
- Porter fees when tracking.
- Personal Insurance and shopping.
- Any other item not mentioned above.
