Chimps & Gorillas of Uganda

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Discover Uganda’s emblematic wildlife

Uganda is renowned for its abundant wildlife. With landscapes ranging from savannah to lush forests the animal count is high: over 300 mammal species and more than 1,000 types of birds. This trip is a true adventure into the heart of Africa. Kibale Forest is possibly the best place in the world to track chimpanzees whilst Queen Elizabeth National Park is home to hippos, elephants, buffalo, leopards and elusive tree-climbing lions as well as a huge variety of birds. Continuing on our journey we reach Bwindi where we have the option of tracking the gentle giants of the forests, Mountain gorillas.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Track chimpanzees and other primates in Kibale Forest
  • Search for the elusive tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth N.P.
  • Spend a magical hour with Mountain gorillas in Bwindi
  • Discover just how friendly and hospitable the Ugandan people are
  • Part of the Aldo Kane collection

Itinerary 

WQU Map

Day 1

Start Entebbe; drive to Kibale Forest.

Day 2

Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale; visit Bigodi wetlands.

Day 3

Optional second chimpanzee trek; to Queen Elizabeth N.P.

Day 4

Game drive in Queen Elizabeth N.P.; boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.

Day 5

Game drive in the Ishasha region of Queen Elizabeth N.P.; to Buhoma.

Day 6

Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 7

Optional second Mountain gorilla trek.

Day 8

To Lake Mburo N.P.

Day 9

Game drive; optional game walk or boat safari.

Day 10

Drive to Entebbe; visit Mabamba swamp en route to search for Shoebill storks; end Entebbe.

 

KEY INFORMATION

  • 9 nights in a mixture of hotels and lodges
  • Travel by specially designed 4WD vehicles
  • Reasonable fitness required for chimpanzee and gorilla tracking
  • Countries visited: Uganda

WHAT’S INCLUDED

  • All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 9 dinners.
  • All accommodation
  • All transport and listed activities
  • Tour leader throughout
  • Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
  • 1 chimp permit and 1 gorilla permit

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
  • Optional 2nd chimp and optional 2nd gorilla permit

 

Images Courtesy of Exodus Travel 

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