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  Uganda - In Search Of The Great Apes

  DURATION : 8N, 9D
  Price : USD 10823*

  • Grade
  • Moderate

  Track the lost Chimpanzees of the Kyambura Gorge, observe famous tree-climbing lions in the open savannah plains of the Queen Elizabeth National Park before moving on to the majestic Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for two days of exhillarating Gorilla trekking. All this while enjoying the hospitality of award winning lodges on this 9 day safari in the Ugandan wilderness.    

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  • Starts : Entebbe
  • Day 1 - Fly from Entebbe to Kasese. Drive to Kyambura Gorge Lodge
  • Day 2 - Chimpanzee Tracking followed by afternoon cruise on Kazinga Channel
  • Day 3 - Lion Research Experience & Afternoon lodge based activities
  • Day 4 - Transfer to Ishasha Wilderness Camp
  • Day 5 - Morning and afternoon Game Drives
  • Day 6 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 7 - Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 8 - Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
  • Day 9 - Fly back to Entebbe
  • End : Entebbe

  Trip Notes

  Day 1 - Fly from Entebbe to Kasese. Drive to Kyambura Gorge Lodge

  Arrive in Entebbe in time for the 7AM or 12PM flight to Kasese. Drive to Kyambura Gorge Lodge

  Meals

  Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Kyambura Gorge Lodge - Luxury

  Day Inclusions

  Entebbe to Kasese Flight : 00:00

  Included

  Day 2 - Chimpanzee Tracking followed by afternoon cruise on Kazinga Channel

  Track our closest 'genetic relative'- The Chimpanzee while enjoying the amazing scenery of Kyambura Gorge. Take a boat trip through Kazinga Channel post lunch.

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Kyambura Gorge Lodge - Luxury

  Day Inclusions

  Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge : 00:00	Included
  Kazinga Channel Boat Trip : 00:00	Included

  Day 3 - Lion Research Experience & Afternoon lodge based activities

  Join a local research team in tracking, studying and recording the activities of a pride of lions. Hike alongside the Kyambura Gorge Buffer Walk while taking in gorgeous views of the reserve.

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Kyambura Gorge Lodge - Luxury

  Day 4 - Transfer to Ishasha Wilderness Camp

  Transfer to Ishasha Wilderness Camp, your home for the next 2 nights. Afternoon game drive in search of elusive tree climbing lions.   

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Day Inclusions

  Ishasha Game Drives : 00:00

  Included

  Day 5 - Morning and afternoon Game Drives

  Continue your exploration of this incredibly beautiful landscape keeping an eye out for lions, leopards and the Ugandan Kob. 

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Day Inclusions

  Ishasha Game Drives : 00:00

  Included

  Day 6 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  Begin your journey south towards the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, your home for the next 3 nights. 

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Bwindi Lodge - Luxury

  Day 7 - Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  Spend the day trekking in the dense thick forest of Bwindi, watching, waiting and wishing for your moment with a Silverback Mountain Gorilla.

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Bwindi Lodge - Luxury

  Day Inclusions

  Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest : 00:00

  Included

  Day 8 - Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

  Another opportunity to track, observe  and spend time with Mountain Gorillas, one of the most majestic and social animals you will ever come across

  Meals

  Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

  Accomodation

  Bwindi Lodge - Luxury

  Day Inclusions

  Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest : 00:00

  Included

  Day 9 - Fly back to Entebbe

  Transfer by road to Kihihi Airstrip and fly back to Entebbe for your onward flight

  Meals

  Breakfast

  Day Inclusions

  Kihihi to Entebbe flight : 00:00

  Included