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5 days Uganda Gorillas and Wildlife Safari

Country:

Uganda

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

260693

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  • Operator:

    Primate World Safaris (U) Ltd

  • Length:

    5 days

  • Group size:

    6 pax

  • Age:

    15 to 100

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

This Uganda gorillas and wildlife holiday will take you on a wonderful journey to experience the classic wildlife of the African savannah as well as the incredible gorillas of the rainforest.

You will go to Queen Elizabeth National Park and see wildlife such as elephants, lions, leopards, buffalos, hippos, and much more on game drives and boat cruises. In Bwindi, you will trek through the dense forest and steep slopes for your face-to-face encounter with the endangered mountain gorillas.

As a relatively short holiday, this safari manages to show you the absolute highlights of African wildlife. Beyond the wildlife, you will also get to experience the culture of the local Ugandans and learn about their ways and customs.

This is a perfect safari for people whose schedule only allows a few days.

Take a look at the detailed day-by-day itinerary to get a better idea of how it would work out for you. Keep in mind that our trips are fully customizable and we can tailor them to your specific needs. 

Tour program

Day 1

Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Your driver/guide will pick you up in the morning from your accommodation in Kampala or Entebbe. You will then head west and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Fort Portal.

The journey will take around 8 hours as you go through the Ugandan countryside with many small towns, villages, roadside markets, and lush greenery.

You will have a stopover in Fort Portal town for lunch before continuing to Queen Elizabeth N.P. This last drive will follow the epic backdrop of the mystical Rwenzori mountain ranges.

You will reach Queen Elizabeth in time for an evening game drive where you will spot some animals such as elephants, hippos, and buffalos among others. You will then check in at the lodge and wind down from the day’s excitement. 


Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Start point

Kampala, Uganda

Day 2

Wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will go for an early morning wildlife safari game drive in this park. Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse ecosystem of grassy plains, tropical forests, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife.

With the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, you will have excellent opportunities to see lions, leopards, giant forest hogs, cape buffalos, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kobs, Topi, and bushbuck.

After lunch, you will go for a 2-3 hour boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This take will take you through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. Many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge.

This launch cruise offers great opportunities for photography, bird watching, and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with more than 600 different species. 


Accommodation: Bush Lodge

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your breakfast, you will be driven from Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This is a 6 hours journey passing through the Kigezi Highlands an area known as the “Switzerland of Africa”.

The journey takes you through terraced hills and winding roads to the Bwindi forest. You will have a stop-over in Kabale for lunch. 

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Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge 

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 4

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas.

For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots.

Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point. 

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Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge 

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5

Drive back to Kampala

After an early breakfast, your driver/guide will drive you from Bwindi to Kampala. This is a long drive of approximately 9 hours that will take you from the cooler mountainous altitude of the Kigezi Highlands to the lower undulating landscape of Ankole and Buganda, with large farms and plantations dotted with villages and small towns.


You will have several stopovers along the way including the equator crossing in Kayabwe for some pictures. Depending on the schedule of your next flight, a few more stopovers can be added by your guide.


You should reach Kampala in the early evening hours with enough time to freshen up before your flight out of Uganda.


Accommodation: None (Last day)

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch


End point

Kampala, Uganda

Primate World Safaris Ltd. provides transportation, accommodation bookings, restaurant meals, excursions and other services in cooperation with independent suppliers.

All information detailed in client itineraries is given to the best of Primate World Safaris’ knowledge and based on the latest information available. Primate World Safaris cannot be liable for modified information from third parties, nor for any obvious typing errors.

To reserve flights and gorilla permits we need: your full names as they appear in passport, your nationality and passport number.

Before confirming a safari, the client must inform Primate World Safaris of any preferences and special requests of the participants; e.g. medical needs, diet, requirements relating to disabilities and any other requirements. Primate World Safaris will meet the requests if possible.

All packages are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed. Many lodges and hotels offered by Primate World Safaris have limited capacity and therefore it is essential to make reservations well in advance of your planned trip.

In the event that you wish to amend your reservation in any way, Primate World Safaris will make the preferred adjustment where practicable and possible and confirm accordingly. Primate World Safaris reserves the right to charge an amendment fee relative to the actual costs, which will be added to the total invoice.

Primate World Safaris reserves the right to change and re-adjust the tour schedule, transportation, accommodation and services indicated in the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances before arrival. Any changes to the itinerary will be communicated to the client as soon as possible.


CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

All cancellation requests must be made in writing and shall be effective on the date of actual receipt by Primate World Safaris.

The following cancellation charges apply to the basic program rate:

60 days or more prior to arrival                             10% charge

59 – 32 days prior to arrival                                    25% charge

31 – 8 days prior to arrival                                      30% charge

7 – 4 days prior to arrival                                        75% charge

3 Days or less prior to arrival                                 100% charge


Primate World Safaris reserves the right to deduct all expenses incurred from money paid.

Gorilla and chimp permits and air tickets are 100% non-refundable.

No refunds will be made for any unused services, late arrival or no-show of any of the members of the tour.

Tour Details

Accommodation

2 nights at Bush Lodge

2 nights at Rushaga Gorilla Camp

Transport

Transport in a 4WD vehicle with a pop-up roof.

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Flights

International airfares are not included

Additional Services

All fuel for the tour.

Park-entrance fees for all National parks

All activities described in the itinerary.

1 Gorilla tracking permit per person.

Drinking water throughout the safari.

Additional Services

Entry visa to Uganda.

Meals that are not part of your accommodation.

A porter.

(Helps to carry your backpack & push/pull you on the slippery slopes.)

Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.

All expenses of personal nature.

(e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities.)

Meals

Meals on full board basis

Guide

English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide is included.

Good to know

Currency

UGX

Uganda Shilling

Uganda

Plugs and adapters

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Plug type G

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Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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