PFA UG-009: 7 Day Chimpanzee and Mountain Gorilla Expedition

From

$30.00

Duration

7 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

Arrive at the airport, met and transferred to Kampala for a safari briefing. Later take an afternoon city of Kampala touring the Kasubi Tombs, Uganda Museum, Namugongo Basilica and the Hindu Temples. Overnight at Grand Imperial.
Approx transit time: 45 min
Meal Plan: {L, D}

Day 2 : Kampala / Kibale Forest

Head west after breakfast through Mubende arriving in Fort Portal for lunch. Later proceed to the Kibale Forest for a Nocturnal Walk tracking the Galagos, Bushbabies, Pottos and the Night Jars with the use of Flashlights. Dinner and overnight at the Ndali Lodge.
Approx transit time: 5 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3 : Kibale Forest

After breakfast, we will start a half day Forest walk in the Forest on a primate Eco walk. Look out for the Red Columbus(an endemic species only found in this forest in Uganda). Other primates include the Chimpanzee, Grey Cheeked Mangabeys, and others. In the afternoon, take a swamp walk in Magombe for a closer to nature encounter. Return to Ndali Lodge.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 4 : Kibale Forest / Bwindi

Breakfast, later travel to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with picnic lunches. Drive through the Ishasha Plains the area famous for its tree climbing Lions. Arrive at Buhoma the Gorilla Staging area where dinner and overnight, at The Gorilla Resort.
Approx transit time: 6 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5 : Day of Gorillas

Gorilla trekking starts after breakfast. The rangers and trackers through the thick and steep vegetation track the Gorillas. After viewing the gorillas, have your picnic lunch and return to The Gorilla Resort.
Trekking Time is 30 Minutes – 8 Hours.
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 6 : Bwindi / Kampala

Take a scenic drive to Kampala, through the mountainous area of Kigezi and the Ankole area with its Long Horned cattle before arriving Kampala in the evening. Night stay at Grand Imperial Hotel.
Approx transit time: 8-9 hrs
Meal Plan: {B, L, D}

Day 7 : Kampala / Departure

After breakfast transfer to the airport for your onward flight home. End of services transfer.
Meal Plan: {B}