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Great Apes of Uganda

Best time to go
June to September and December to February
Highlights
Uganda Jungle Encounters
Best For
Wildlife lovers and adventure seeking families
Duration
7 nights
Price
from $10,560 per person sharing

Overview

Your adventure begins with your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, followed by a comfortable transfer to The Boma Entebbe for an overnight stay. The journey continues with a flight to Kasese and a drive to Kibale Forest National Park, where you will have chimpanzee trekking experiences, including an option for habituation. Next, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to magnificent mountain gorillas, where multiple trekking opportunities await. This carefully curated itinerary ensures you experience the best of Uganda’s wildlife, lush landscapes, and vibrant ecosystems.

What your trip will look like

Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe

Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your accommodation for the night. 

Day 2 - 5: Kibale National Park

Day 2: Fly to Kasese Airstrip and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. In the afternoon, visit the picturesque Kasenda crater lakes.  

Day 3: Experience both morning and afternoon chimpanzee trekking. Optional chimpanzee habituation can be arranged.  

Day 4: Enjoy a second chimpanzee trekking experience and an afternoon walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. 

Day 5 - 8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Day 5: Transfer to Kasese Airstrip and fly to Kisoro Airstrip, then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.  

Day 6: Embark on your first gorilla trekking adventure.  

Day 7: Participate in a second gorilla trek or opt for the Gorilla Habituation Experience for an extended encounter with these magnificent creatures.  

Day 8: Transfer to Kisoro Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe, concluding your unforgettable wildlife adventure. 

Trip Highlights

  • Tracking both chimpanzees and mountain gorillas 
  • Pristine Rainforests and breathtaking landscapes 
  • Unforgettable wildlife encounters 
  • Exceptional lodges

Includes

  • Airport transfers on arrival and departure  
  • Meet and greet services at the airport  
  • Meals as per the itinerary  
  • Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary  
  • Water in the vehicle during overland sectors  
  • Local non-premium drinks at Buhoma Lodge & Ishasha Wilderness Camp ONLY  
  • All ground transportation and transfers in 4×4 Safari jeeps, inclusive of fuel  
  • Services of an experienced English-speaking driver-guide  
  • Activities as stipulated in the itinerary  
  • Park, ranger guide, and conservation fees  
  • Community bed night fees  
  • One trekking porter per person per trek (Chimpanzee & Gorilla trekking)  
  • All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees  
  • Emergency evacuation cover  
  • One-way flights from Entebbe to Kasese Airstrip and from Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe (requires a minimum of 2 pax, with a luggage allowance of 15 kgs per person)  
  • 2 Gorilla trekking permits per person  
  • 2 Chimpanzee habituation permits per person

Excludes

  • Additional gorilla tracking and chimpanzee tracking permits  
  • Additional activities not specified in the itinerary  
  • International flights and associated airport departure taxes  
  • Meals not specified (including lunch and meals between properties)  
  • Beverages not stipulated in the itinerary  
  • Premium branded drinks  
  • Visas and vaccinations (the traveler is responsible for obtaining a visa)  
  • Travel insurance (please refer to terms and conditions)  
  • Gratuities  
  • Personal purchases 

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