DJ UGANDA SAFARI 10 DAYS 9 NIGHTS

Tour code DJPU2

Great Apes of Uganda Safari

Day 1 - Entebbe

On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred for overnight in BB to the hotel, at Boma Guest House – Entebbe Travellers Hotel. BB

Day 2 – Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

After breakfast, board the boat to Ngamba Island for a day trip. Ngamba Island is located 23 km offshore from Entebbe. In 1998 it became Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary under Jane Goodall Foundation with the objective to provide a safe haven for orphaned chimpanzees that have been rescued by the Uganda Wildlife Authority from poachers or traders, with no chance of survival back to the wild. The day trip allows you to see the island and to view the feeding of the chimpanzees. However, if you wish to take the care giver chimpanzee experience, you will need to spend the night in the eco-lodge. This is offered with an optional supplement.

In the afternoon drive to Kampala, for dinner and overnight at Cassia Lodge – Hotel Le Bougainviller. Full Board

Day 3 – Budongo Forest

After breakfast your adventure proceeds by driving northwest towards Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park. You will stop over for a nature walk at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white and black rhinos, which were last seen in Uganda in 1981 and this repopulation project will reintroduce this endangered species in the wildlife. After lunch, your journey continues to Budongo Forest in Kaniyo-Pabidi, the eco-tourist site where it is possible to organize chimpanzee trekking activities. Dinner and overnight in Budongo Eco-Lodge. Full Board

Day 4 – Chimpanzee trekking

After breakfast, enter the forest for the chimpanzee trekking. Budongo hosts a population of about 600 chimpanzees and other primates, such as black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. Lunch. In the afternoon, optional, you can take a cultural activity and visit the fishermen villages on the shore of Lake Albert. Dinner and overnight in Hoima, Kontiki Hotel. Full Board

Day 5 – Fort Portal – Kibale Forest

After breakfast drive to Fort Portal the capital town of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa. Lunch. In the afternoon you have the opportunity to explore the region of the Kasenda Crater lakes with panoramic view points and sceneries. Dinner and overnight at Nyinabulitwa Country Resort - Mountains of the Moon Hotel – Primate Lodge. Full Board

Day 6 – Chimpanzee trekking – Queen Elizabeth N.P

After breakfast, today activity is the nature walk in Kibale National Park for experiencing the rain tropical forest, birding and especially to encounter the chimpanzees in their natural environment. Kibale national park with its 766 sq km of rain tropical forest contains the highest primates density in the world. Among the species which you can see include black and white colobus, red tailed monkey and vervet monkey. Moreover, 325 species of birds are recorded.

In the afternoon proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which lies between Lake George on the East, Lake Edward on the West and the Rwenzori Mountains on the North. Have a game drive as you enter the park. Overnight and dinner at Mweya Lodge – Jacana Safari Lodge (C) or Hippo Hill Camp (E). Full Board

Day 7 - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a cup of coffee, at 6.30 am go for a game drive along the tracks of the national park, in the Northern side towards Lake George and Kasenyi village. You might see lions, elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, perhaps the leopard though is shy and rare to be seen. Reach up to the Baboon cliffs and the splendid crater lakes region. Have lunch and in the afternoon take the most exciting safari by boat from Mweya peninsula along Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife, bird’s life and opportunities for good photographs. Moreover, you will see plenty of hippos, buffaloes and elephants while drinking from the channel. In the evening you go for another short game drive and try out your luck. Return at lush to your lodge for dinner and overnight at Mweya Lodge – Jacana Safari Lodge (C) or Hippo Hill Camp (E). FB

Day 8 – Queen Elizabeth – Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest

After breakfast, drive to Kyambura Gorge, a deep forested gorge along river Kyambura within Queen Elizabeth National Park. The location is worth a visit and, if you are fit to descend the gorge for a nature walk, you might encounter the chimpanzees. Kyambura has a population of about 50 chimpanzees. Lunch. Proceed to Bwindi National Park, where you find the rain tropical forests which are the natural habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas. You will reach an altitude of up to 2300 m above sea level.

The choice of the area of the “gorilla safari” depends on the availability and allocation of the permits for this activity. Dinner and overnight, Bwindi Engagi Lodge – Nkuringo Safari Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp – Kisoro Travellers Hotel (E). Full Board

Note: Today transfer is variable, according to the location of the gorilla permits and road conditions.

Day 9 - Mountain gorilla safari

Early in the morning you enter the rain tropical forest of Bwindi for the gorilla safari. The activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 350 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have one hour for observing the primates and their behaviors, while taking photographs. Ensure you take the packed lunch and water with you in the bag and you might engage for this the support of available porters. Dinner and overnight, Bwindi Engagi Lodge – Nkuringo Safari Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp – Kisoro Travellers Hotel (E). Full Board

Day10 – Entebbe

After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with lunch en route. In the evening transfer to Entebbe International Airport or, optional with supplement, spend the night in Entebbe.

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The tariff includes:
- Airport transfers
- Full board accommodation
- Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser
- English speaking Driver/Guide

- Ngamba island day excursion
- Mountain gorilla permits

- Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo and Kibale forests
- Entrance fees, taxes

- Water on board

The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket
- Tourist insurance/ local health insurance
- Entrance visas: Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport

- Drinks and tips

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