Uganda Ultimate Wildlife & Primate Safari – 11 Days
The forests, lakes, and wildlife of Uganda are calling. This 11-day Uganda safari allows you to connect with your primal nature, experiencing the splendour of wildlife across the treetops, plains, and national parks of the location.
Visiting Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, gear up for encounters and adventures of a lifetime. From the fiercest predators, to the elegant antelope, now’s the time to discover the unforgettable. Africa’s finest call Uganda home, including the mighty and protected mountain gorilla and our closest primate cousin, the chimpanzee.
This is an evolutionary and transformational experience as you’ll traverse ever-changing terrain and climates across Uganda, the Pearl of Africa. Four of the Big Five, poised flamingos, and the mightiest of primates call it Uganda home – the ever-beating drum of nature summons you.
Itinerary
North-Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park
Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Proceed to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
The Ishasha sector is notably recognized for its resident Tree climbing lions that are an exceptional attraction and one among the highlights on all safaris taken within Queen Elizabeth National park. In the southern section of this park, the Lions are now and again spotted hanging on branches of huge fig trees whereas the Uganda Kob (which are the major food to these lions) graze in the plains of the Ishasha sector.
Game drive on arrival, followed by lunch at the camp.
Have an afternoon game drive until sunset. Return to the camp before sunset for dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Enjojo Lodge
Enjojo Lodge is bordering the Ishasha sector of Queen Elisabeth Park. It is situated on 40 hectares amidst acacia forest, lush vegetation with palm trees and scattered grassland. Birdlife is abundant and herds of elephants, buffaloes and antelopes are regularly spotted on the land. Vervet monkeys, baboons and black and white colobus have become residents. The lodge offers comfortable accommodation to suit all budgets. In the main lodge area, there are 3 thatched cottages and one Safari House, allowing a total of 16 guests, contributing to a quiet and intimate retreat. The cottages are interlinked with an elevated wooden walkway, and each room has an en-suite bathroom and outdoor shower with hot and cold water. On the wide verandas, guests can relax and overlook the surrounding bush and savanna. Enjojo Safari House can be booked by families or private groups of up to 7 guests and has its own little outdoor kitchen.
Full Board – Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive time: 4 hours
Breakfast at the lodge and check out. Transfer to Cyanika border post. Customs and immigration procedures. Continue drive to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.
Arrive in time for check-in and a hot lunch. The afternoon is at leisure as you prepare for your gorilla trek on the next day.
It is estimated half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas –300 and more live within Bwindi boundaries. Bwindi National Park offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourist. Apart from the gorillas, there are a variety of primates to be seen including the blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and black & white Columbus monkeys. The great blue turacos are often seen and even for a non-bird watcher they are marvellous sight.
Dinner and overnight stay.
Overnight: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Ichumbi derived from the local Rufumbira dialect means ‘a cool and comfortable home’. Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge is a few minutes’ walk to the Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Each cottage and room have en-suite facilities with hot showers and a private balcony to enjoy the spectacular view of Bwindi forest and beautiful landscapes. The lodge is designed to provide guests with high-end comfort and relaxation to be able to enjoy the gorilla tracking experience, bird watching and enjoy forest life surrounded by an impressive landscape.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off for the second mountain gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest.
After tracking, come back to the lodge for late lunch. The afternoon will be at leisure to rest or visit a local village or have a massage for a supplement.
Lunch, dinner and overnight.
Dates & Rates
Dates: Coming Soon
Rates: Coming Soon
Maximum 4 guests
30% deposit secures your spot
Included:
– Meet and greet on arrival
– Airport and inter hotel transfers from start to end of tour
– All meals mentioned in the itinerary
– 1 Night stay in Entebbe or Kampala depending on flight arrival time on bed and breakfast basis
– 3 Nights Accommodation in Kibale National Park
– 2 Nights Accommodation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
– 1 Night in Ishasha sector
– 3 Night Accommodation in Bwindi
– Local Village visit Kibale Park
– Local village visit Bwindi Park
– Ground transport using a private 4WD custom made for safari land cruiser
– Bottled water in the safari vehicle
– Park entrance fees
– Game drives
– Boat rides – QE Park
– Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
– 2 gorilla permits per person
– 2 Chimp trek permits per person
– One way flight from Bwindi – Entebbe
– All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
– Legend Safaris photographic guide
– Photographic tutoring
– Our assistance
Excluded:
– Airfare
– Taxes
– Visa (Uganda)
– Travel Insurance
– Extra meals not included in the Itinerary.
– Tips to Porters and Driver/ Guide
– Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
– Any Personal expenses.
– Any item that is not mentioned in the above Tour Pricing includes
