PFA UG-005: 8 Days Uganda and Rwanda Great Apes safari/Gorillas and Chimps

Name: PFA UG-005: 8 Days Uganda and Rwanda Great Apes safari/Gorillas and Chimps
Brand: Passion For Adventure
SKU: tour_en_554
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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Adventure

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Famous for gorilla Safaris, Uganda is a unique vacation country with unbelievably green and unspoiled beauty. Our Uganda Tours include gorilla trekking, birding tours, game viewing, and mountaineering.Take time off to a Uganda Safari, discover a lifetime of memories, be welcomed by our smiles…. come to Uganda Gifted by Nature!

Not yet discovered by many tourists, Uganda is still untouched and pure. It is a country of many surprises, with rolling hills, sparkling crater lakes, abundant wildlife and of course the endangered mountain gorillas. Moreover, Uganda is still authentic, lush green and home to the friendliest people of the continent.

We’re passionate about Uganda, and it is our privilege to introduce you to this beautiful country. Let Passion for Adventures be your guide.

Season	Date
High Season	16 Dec – 31 March and 01 July – 15 Dec
Mid Season	01 – 30 June
Low Season	01 April – 31 May

Included/Exclude

Private transportation in a custom safari minibus with pop-up roof ideal for game viewing and sightseeing.
Services of a trained and experienced English speaking driver/guide
Full board accommodation in the lodge/tented camp as mentioned
Bottled water for use during the safari
Game drives and all park entry fees

International air transportation to and from Nairobi
Nairobi Accommodation
Balloon safari in Maasai Mara
Expenses of personal nature such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

Tour Plan

Day 1 : Entebbe / Kampala

On arrival in Entebbe/Kampala, we will meet you at the airport, and transfer to the Botanical Beach Hotel. Later after an early lunch, transfer to the Lake Victoria Shore for a speed boat to Ngamba Island for a visit to the Jane Goodall Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight at Botanical Beach Hotel.
Meal Plan: {L, D}

Day 2 : Kampala / Kibale Forest

Travel to the Kibale forest after an early breakfast. This forest is known to hold over 10 primate species. In the evening, we take a nocturnal forest walk in the forest to spot the Bush babies, Galagos and pottos. Thereafter, depart for Ndali Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3 : Kibale Forest / Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast then transfer into the Kibale forest for a Chimpanzee walk in search of the Primates. After lunch, travel to Maramagambo forest for overnight at Jacana Camp Overnight at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge.
Approx transit time: 3 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4 : Queen Elizabeth National Park / Bwindi

Morning takes a morning guided walk in the Chambura Gorge to trek the Chimpanzees and other primates. This is also a home to other wild life including the Hippos. After a picnic lunch, drive to Bwindi for dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort Bwindi.
Approx transit time: 6 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5 : Day 1 of Gorillas

After breakfast, report at the park offices for a briefing by the ranger guides prior to the trek to find the Mountain Gorillas with picnic lunch. The gorillas are tracked, located and after approximately one hour with them, return to base for a shower and cold drink. Dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort Bwindi.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6 : Bwindi / Muhabura Volcanoes

Travel to Kisoro after breakfast through beautiful mountain scenery. After lunch, proceed to the border and cross to Ruhengeri arriving at the foot of the Muhabura Volcanoes for dinner. Overnight at Mountain Gorilla’s Nest Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7 : Day 2 of Gorillas

Breakfast early then transfer to the Virunga volcanoes for another trek of the Dian Fossey Mountain gorillas. This is the place where Dian Fossey spent 20 years studying gorillas. It is also here that the movie “Gorilla’s in the Mist” was shot on location. Return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla’s Nest Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 8 : Muhabura Volcanoes Kampala

After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara for lunch at the Lakeview Hotel. Later travel to Kampala arriving late evening. Or take a two-hour drive to Kigali and fly to Entebbe, Nairobi for onward flight connections.
Approx transit time: 3½ hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L}