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Purely Primates - Uganda & Rwanda (8 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Locations Visited: Ngamba Island, Bwindi, Kisoro, Kibale
Description:An eight day safari ex Entebbe/Kigali, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda, you will have the opportunity to visit all three areas where Mountain Gorillas are found in Africa. Top quality local hotels and lodges are used throughout, and transport is by customised vehicle. All meals on safari are provided, bed & breakfast only in Entebbe. INCLUDED is also a half-day boat trip to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated and viewing is excellent.Note that trip may be run in reverse to take into account trekking dates.
Day 1
Entebbe, Lake Victoria Hotel Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary, half day tour by boat
Day 2
Travel from Entebbe along mountain roads to BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST gorilla sanctuary. Overnight in en suite chalet/lodge accommodation. It’s a long days drive but the scenery is beautiful, the last section travelling on mountain roads to reach the camp around 5pm. Overnight Buhoma Guest Lodge. This lodge is located on the edge of the sanctuary, on the slope of the hill. Accommodation is in thatched chalets with ensuite bathrooms. Meals are taken in a dining area. Your permits will be pre-booked for trekking the following day. (Option to upgrade accommodation on request, additional cost)
Day 3
Gorilla trekking  Buhoma Guest Lodge An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 odd remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp you will be able to reflect on the experience. Balance of day at leisure, you may organise a forest walk looking for primates and birds in the forest. This would be an additional amount and payable direct to the parks. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; anything from one hour up to six hours or more is not uncommon at relatively high altitude. Please refer to our information sheet.
Day 4
Option of second trek or forest walk. The gorilla trekking permit MUST be pre-booked to avoid disappointment.There are two gorilla familes in the area and where possible its good to be able to trek both. After your second trek you will travel to Kisoro on the border of Rwanda. Overnight at the Travellers Rest hotel, made famous by Dian Fossey.
Day 5
This morning we will cross into Rwanda (the border formalities are generally done the evening before) An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in Rwanda’s Parc National Des Volcans, where Dian Fossey did her ground-breaking research in the 1970s and 80’s. Returning to the lodge, we have an opportunity to relax. Overnight Gorilla Nest Lodge.
Day 6
Second opportunity for gorilla trekking. In Rwanda there are 30 permits available (four families) for trekking per day. After the trek, we return to Kabale, overnight at the White Horse Inn, or to Lake Bunyoni, Bushara Island tented camp.
Day 7
Return to Entebbe, overnight Lake Victoria Hotel Note: Guests may have the option of flying OUT of Kigali today on a scheduled flight to Entebbe or elsewhere, rather than driving. A further option would be to overnight at NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY, on Lake Victoria. See below for further details, this would be an additional cost.
Day 8
Transfer to airport

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Safari (1 day)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 1day
Locations Visited: Ngamba Island
Description:Visit Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria, with full day visiting the chimps, fishing, bird watching and swimming.
Day Excursion
Travel from Entebbe pier by boat across Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island, about 90 minutes, and view a chimpanzee feeding session close-up from the visitors platform area. Listen to a talk by sanctuary staff, fish in the lake, kayak, view a neighbouring fishing village, enjoy some fantastic bird-watching and other wildlife encounters, with the option to swim on the equator, or just sunbathe and relax! Chimp viewing permit included.

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Overnight Safari (2 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 1 night 2 days
Locations Visited: Ngamba Island
Description:A 2 day, over nigt chimpanzee experience on Ngamba Island. Activities include bird-watching, fishing, kayaking, sunbathing, and of course watching the chimp feeding sessions (two daily from the platform, as well as the feeding of the chimps in the enclosure), with the option of going on a guided CHIMPANZEE FOREST WALK with some of the young chimps into the forest area with a CSWCT staff member.
Overnight Chimpanzee experience
Included in the Ngamba overnight experience price are the following: all meals on the island prepared by our cook, services of CSWCT staff for the optional forest walk (walk is an additional cost), option of visiting nearby fishing villages, unlimited use of canoes on Lake Victoria, unlimited use of visitors centre, island fees, chimp viewing permits, shown separately above, overnight accommodation in our comfortable en-suite tented camp with private decks overlooking Lake Victoria, all teas & coffees

Kibale Forest Budget (3 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Kibale
Description:Safari to Kibale Forest National Park to watch chimpanzees. Staying in budget accommodation.
Day 1
Day One Drive westwards taking the Mityana-Mubende road. Continue on to Fort Portal. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House.
Day 2
Day Two Early morning walk in Kibale Forest to track the habituated chimps which are the major attraction. These delightful apes are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in trees and are closely related to humans than any other living creature. Using the network of shady forest trails provides much delight to botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders are in for a treat with 335 species recorded. Overnight Rwenzori View Guest House.Primate Walk: This starts from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8:00am or 3:00pm. It lasts for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animals and plant species within the forest. This walk is restricted to four groups of four persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon.
Day 3
Day Three After breakfast, head for Ndali Lodge to get a view of one of the crater lakes in the region, Lake Nyinambuga. Return to Kampala.

Kibale Forest (3 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Kibale National Park
Description:This safari will take you trekking to watch chimps in the Kibale forest. Includes all transport & fuel costs, Park entrance fees, Accommodation as indicated, one Chimp tracking permit per person.
Day One
Drive westwards taking the Mityana-Mubende road. Continue on to Fort Portal. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
Day Two
Early morning walk in Kibale Forest to track the habituated chimps which are the major attraction. These delightful apes are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in trees and are closely related to humans than any other living creature. Using the network of shady forest trails provides much delight to botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders are in for a treat with 335 species recorded. Overnight Ndali Lodge.
Day Three
After breakfast, return to Kampala.
Primate Walk:
This starts from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8:00am or 3:00pm. It lasts for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animals and plant species within the forest. This walk is restricted to four groups of four persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon.

Gorilla/Queen Elizabeth NP (8 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburu
Description:8 day safari to trek and watch Gorillas in Bwindi, staying at Lake Mburu and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upmarket accommodation.
Day One
Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day Two
After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day Three
GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day Four
After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day Five
Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
Day Six
Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Ndali Lodge and Kibale forest. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
Day Seven
Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the lodge or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight and dinner at Ndali Lodge.
Day Eight
Day Eight - After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala and take your evening flight.

Gorilla, Chimps and Queen Elizabeth NP Budget (8 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Description:8 day safari to trek and watch Gorillas in Bwindi, staying at Lake Mburu and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Chimpanzee track in Kibale. Budget accommodation.
Day 1
Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day 2
After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 3
GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre.
Day 4
After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge; relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight is in the new cottages of the Institute Hostel, FB.
Day 5
Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at the Institute Hostel.
Day 6
Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Rwenzori View Guest House in Fort Portal. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House, FB.
Day 7
Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the guest house or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House.
Day 8
After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala.

Gorilla Trek Bwindi Uganda (5 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Description:Gorilla Tracking in the Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi for a day. Visit Traditional Drum makers at Mbara. Accommodation in a tented camp. Recently gazetted as a National Park, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is home to over half the world’s population of mountain gorillas. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to visitors. Two groups of gorillas have been habituated to the presence of people. The birdlife is rich and although forest birds are difficult to view, species such as the colourful Ruwenzori turaco may be seen.
Day 1 Kampala - Bwindi
Depart Kampala early in the morning after breakfast at 0830am and drive southwest with a brief stopover at the Mpigi Royal drum makers en route where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations, and at the Uganda Equator for photographs. Drive through Savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns.You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, with terraced farming and mountain scenery usually known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Drive through Kabale Town and continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and overnight at ½ tented camp.
Day 2 Mbarara - Bwindi
Enter the forest at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home to the more than half of the world’s left mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for these endangered animals. Other primates also live in the forest including the black and white Colobus monkey. Return to Buhoma for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable Fore
Day in the forest with option of second gorilla permit. This must be pre booked.
Day 4 Bwindi Impenetrable Fore
Depart Bwindi for Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale, the lake famous for its little birds and from which the name ‘Bunyonyi’ originates, renowned for its variety and abundance of avian. Enjoy a local canoe ride on this beautiful narrow lake surrounded by green hills. Dinner and overnight at Far Out Camp.
Day 5 Bwindi - Kampala
You return to Kampala stopping for lunch en route and arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon.
Gorilla Tracking
This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.What to bring: • Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Safari 6 days Budget

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi, Lake Mburu, Lake Bunyoni
Description:Safari to track Gorillas in Bwindi Impeneterable Forest. With a night in Lake Mburu and one at Lake Bunyoni. Budget accommodation.
Day 1
On arrival you are met by our representative and transferred to Speke Hotel in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 3
Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from the forest which has thick vegetation and an immense variety of evergreen trees,festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Overnight Bushara Community Centre Bandas.
Day 4
This is the day you have been waiting for. After an early breakfast, the adventure of gorilla tracking begins. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. After tracking, leave for Kabale and spend the night at Lake Bunyonyi and Bushara Island Camp.
Day 5
After lunch, depart to Kampala. Overnight Speke Hotel
Day 6
Airport transfer.
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.What to bring: • Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Safari 6 days

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Kampala, Lake Mburo, Bwindi
Description:Safari to track Gorillas in Bwindi Impeneterable Forest. With a night in Lake Mburu, with a canoe ride and game drive.
Day 1
On arrival you are met by our representative and transferred to Speke Hotel in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda, for dinner and overnight.
Day 2
– Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 3
Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from the forest which has thick vegetation and an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Overnight Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day 4
This is the day you have been waiting for. After an early breakfast, the adventure of gorilla tracking begins. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. After tracking, leave for Kabale and spend the night at Lake Bunyonyi and Bushara Island Camp.
Day 5
After lunch, depart to Kampala. Overnight Speke Hotel.
Day 6
Airport transfer.
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.
What to bring.
• Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Safari 5 days - Budget

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi National Park, Mburu, Bunyoni
Description:5 Days Gorilla Safari to Bwindi National Park and Lake Mburu and Bunyoni. Staying in Budget accommodation. Includes- Airport transfers to/from Entebbe, transport , Park entrance fees, game drives & boat rides, accommodation as indicated, one Gorilla permit per person & chimp tracking.
Day 1
Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Rwonyo Camp, FB.
Day 2
Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 3
GORILLA TREKKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 4
Depart Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi and overnight on Bushara Island on full board basis.
Day 5
Enjoy swimming, bird watching or island hopping in the morning. After lunch depart back to Kampala.
Gorilla Tracking:
This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Safari 5 Days

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 4 nights 5 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Lake Mburu, Lake Bunyonyi
Description:5 Days Gorilla Safari to Bwindi National Park and Lake Mburu and Bunyoni. Staying in Up market accommodation. Includes- Airport transfers to/from Entebbe, transport , Park entrance fees, game drives & boat rides, accommodation as indicated, one Gorilla permit per person & chimp tracking.
Day One
Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day Two
Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day Three
GORILLA TREKKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day Four
Depart Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi and overnight on Bushara Island on full board basis.
Day Five
Enjoy swimming, bird watching or island hopping in the morning. After lunch depart back to Kampala.
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.What to bring: • Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Safari 3 Days

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Description:3 Day Gorilla Safari staying in budget accommodation.
Day 1
Depart from Kampala early in the morning after breakfast and drive southwest with a brief stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum makers en route where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations and at the Uganda Equator for photographs. Drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredible long curving horns. You then ascend into Kigezi Highlands, with terraced farming and mountain scenery usually known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Drive through Kabale Town and continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 2
Enter the forest at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home to more than half of the world’s mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for these endangered animals. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 3
Depart Bwindi after breakfast to Kampala, arrive late afternoon.
Gorilla Tracking
This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.What to bring:
• Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet.
• Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds.
• Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant.
• Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Safari 3 Day Upmarket

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 2 nights 3 days
Locations Visited: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Description:3 days gorilla safari to Bwindi using upmarket accommodation.
Day 1
Depart Kampala early in the morning after breakfast at 0630 hr and drive southwest with a brief stopover at the Mpigi Royal Drum makers en route where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations and at the Uganda Equator for photographs. Drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredible long curving horns. You then ascend into the Kigezi Highlands, with terraced farming and mountain scenery usually known as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Drive through Kabale Town and continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day 2
Enter the forest at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home to more than half off the world’s mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for these endangered animals. Overnight Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day 3
Depart Bwindi after breakfast to Kampala, arrive late afternoon.
Gorilla Tracking
This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.What to bring:
• Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet.
• Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds.
• Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant.
• Carry a packed lunch.

Gorilla Express (6 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 5 nights 6 days
Locations Visited: Ngamba Island, Bwindi, Kisoro, Rwanda
Description:A six-day safari from Entebbe, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda. Top quality local hotels and lodges are used throughout, and transport is by customised vehicle. All meals on safari are provided, bed & breakfast only in Entebbe. INCLUDED is also a half-day boat trip to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated and viewing is excellent. This itinerary may be altered slightly depending on gorilla permits and flight bookings.
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe International Airport, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe. Bed and Breakfast only included.For those who are really energetic, by prior arrangement it is possible to go to Jinja for the day and do some whitewater rafting or even a bungi jump! Alternatively go to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary for an overnight in our exclusive tented camp, located on the island just four large tents with ensuite facilities on teak decks overlooking the lake. Whilst on the island, you may be able to go on a chimpanzee walk (by prior arrangement only) in the forest with the young orphaned chimps. Or you may fish, or simply relax and interact with the staff on the island (care-givers) and researchers who look after the orphaned chimps.
Day 2
After breakfast, you will drive to the west of Uganda, along mountain roads to either Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Parc National des Volcans, Rwanda gorilla sanctuary depending on where permits are held. Overnight in en suite chalet/lodge accommodation, all meals included. It will be a fairly long day in the vehicle, passing some interesting scenery, farmland and lush green hillsides. Lunch en route.
Day 3
An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only approximately 600 remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp for a late lunch, we have an opportunity for forest walks with the guides, or just to relax. Overnight lodge or camp. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer is not uncommon at relatively high altitude. Please refer to our information sheet. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, as such sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 90%.
Day 4
Further trekking opportunity should permits be available, or the option of a forest walk to look for birds and other primates, or just relax in this beautiful area. Later in the day drive to Kabale a small town in the highlands. Overnight hotel - White Horse Inn or tented camp, located on an island in the middle of Lake Bunyoni. Full Board.
Day 5
Return to Entebbe, stopping en route to shop for curios and at the Royal Drum makers at Mpigi if desired. Overnight at Lake Victoria Hotel B & B. An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in Rwanda’s Parc National Des Volcans, where Dian Fossey did her ground-breaking research in the 1970s and 80’s. Returning to the lodge, we have an opportunity to relax. Overnight Gorilla Nest Lodge.
Day 6
Half-day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Reserve on Lake Victoria, where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated under the management of a group of dedicated conservationists including the Jane Goodall Institute. (Depending on flights this may be done on day of arrival) Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, or optional add-ons.

Best of Uganda (8 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 7 nights 8 days
Locations Visited: Ngamba Island, queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi
Description:An eight day safari, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda (Bwindi) or Rwanda, plus chimpanzee trekking and game viewing in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, as well as a cruise on the Kazinga Channel renowned for its hippos and great bird life.
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the Lake Victoria Hotel, Entebbe.
Day 3
An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp for a late lunch, we have an opportunity for forest walks with the guides, or just to relax. Overnight Bwindi or Kabale/ Rwanda / Kisoro. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer is not uncommon at relatively high altitude.Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, as such sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 90%.
Day 4
Further trekking opportunity should permits be available , or the option of a forest walk to look for birds and other primates , or just relax in this beautiful area . Later in the day drive to Kabale a small town in the highlands .Overnight hotel - White Horse Inn or Far Out Camp, located on an island in the middle of Lake Bunyoni. Full Board. The road to Kabale takes you into the Uganda Highlands - the Switzerland of Africa - with great views and vistas of this lush green area.
Days 5 & 6
Drive through to Queen Elizabeth National Park, Mweya Lodge / Jacana Lodge.

Within these two days we will go on a boat cruise on the Kasinga Channel, famous for hippos and bird life, and trek chimps in the Chamburu gorge (subject to permits being available and group size). Early morning and late afternoon game viewing / drives will also be conducted in search of Uganda’s unique wildlife such as the Giant Forest Hog, Red Forest Buffalo and Ugandan Kob, and lion, elephant and leopard are often seen.
Day 7
Morning game drive out of the park. Drive from QENP to Entebbe, where you’ll overnight at the luxurious Lake Victoria Hotel.
Day 8
Half-day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Reserve on Lake Victoria, where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated under the management of a group of dedicated conservationists including the Jane Goodall Institute. (Depending on flights this may be done on day of arrival). Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, or optional add-ons.

Ape Escape (4 days)

Type : Gorillas or Chimps Duration: 3 nights 4 days
Locations Visited: Mahale National Park
Description:This is for the Great Ape purist or dream beach fanatic - a short stay at Greystoke camp only; chimpanzee viewing and hiking combined with the ultimate beach holiday by the gin-clear waters of Lake Tanganyika. It’s a great add-on to any bush safari, when, for a few idyllic days, people can leave dust, vehicles and safari stress well behind them and find freedom in paradise.
Day 1
Travel by air in the morning, arriving Mahale by lunchtime. Picnic on our 40-foot dhow, during an hour’s voyage to camp. Short evening forest walk. Overnight Greystoke
Days 2-3
Mornings chimpanzee tracking. Afternoons exploring the forest, beach life or goggling, fishing. Overnights Greystoke
Day 4
After breakfast, leave camp and take boat back to the airstrip with a pack-lunch. Arrive by air at destination a few hours later.