10-Day Uganda Primate Safari with Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

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Day 01

Arrival in Kampala

• You will be welcomed by a representative, who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on your arrival time, you can visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre for an introduction to Uganda's extraordinary flora and fauna.

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Day 02

Chimpanzee Encounter on Ngamba Island

• Embark on a visit to Ngamba Island, the home of chimpanzees. Depart from Entebbe for a close encounter with these fascinating apes.
• After a pleasant boat ride, reach Ngamba Island and learn more about the chimps and their lifestyle at the visitors' centre. Observe and photograph them in their natural environment.
• Return to Entebbe in the afternoon.

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Day 03

Journey from Entebbe to Kibale National Park

• After breakfast, depart from Entebbe and head west to Fort Portal. Nestled in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon, this charming town is renowned for its tea plantations.
• Continue to Kibale National Park for a stay in the tropical forest.

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Day 04

Chimp Tracking in Kibale and Bigodi Swamp Walk

• Embark on a sensational chimp tracking experience in Kibale Forest, known for its high concentration of primates in East Africa.
• Enjoy a guided nature walk in the rainforest, searching for wild chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and more.
• After lunch, transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for a different nature walk, showcasing its rich diversity of birds and primates.

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Day 05

Crater Lakes and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

• Visit the stunning crater lakes area in the morning, offering breathtaking views, before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route to the park via Kasese offers beautiful scenery, with the Rwenzori Mountains on your right and a lush green valley on the left. A game drive en route to your accommodation allows wildlife sightings, including waterbucks, warthogs, and more.

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Day 06

Game Drive and Kazinga Channel Cruise

• Begin the day early as you head to the Uganda kobs' mating ground. Search for lions, elephants, buffaloes, and other wildlife in their natural habitat before returning for lunch.
• In the afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, where you will encounter elephants, buffaloes, and a multitude of hippos, making this cruise a definite safari highlight.

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Day 07

Kyambura Gorge Trek and Transfer to Bwindi

• In the early morning, depart for an extraordinary experience in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve.
• As you drive through the grassland, you will suddenly come across an amazing hundred-meter-deep gorge covered with tropical rainforest.
• Hike into the Kyambura River gorge in search of wild chimpanzees.
• Later, leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and journey towards Bwindi, passing through picturesque countryside dotted with traditional homesteads and farms.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Buhoma Community Banda's.

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Day 08

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

• The highlight of your primate safari awaits - a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi. Hikers will relish tracking these magnificent creatures in the park's beautiful ecosystem. The hike can vary from two to eight hours, covering long distances in steep and muddy conditions, possibly with rain.
• However, the close observation of gorillas as they eat, play, and rest makes it an unquestionably worthwhile and unforgettable experience. Time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour for conservation purposes, and your ranger guide will provide behaviour guidelines.
• Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at Buhoma Community Bandas.

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Day 09

Return Journey from Bwindi to Kampala

• Begin the long but rewarding journey back to Kampala.
• Pass through Mpambire village, renowned for its Royal Drums Makers, and stop at the Ugandan Equator for photo opportunities and souvenir shopping. With lunch on the way, you will reach Kampala by the end of the day.

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Day 10

Kampala City Tour and Departure

• Bid farewell to the Pearl of Africa, enriched with lifelong memories. If time permits, explore Kampala on a city tour, visiting interesting and historical sites such as the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, Uganda Museum, and the African Craft Village.
• Finally, you will be transferred to the airport for your home flight.