This Uganda Primate Safari gives you a chance to interact with the closest cousins of man. From Kibale Forest National park that is famed to have the highest population of primates in East Africa to the tropical forests that are a home to the gentle giants, the Mountain Gorilla. It may be strenuous but when you meet with these close cousins of Man it’s a rewarding experience.
This trip favours clients who wish to track gorillas in a shortest time but not willing to spend so many hours on the road. In six days you will see Ugandas most important hightlighs with domestic flights. You will in two of Uganda’s finest and most exclusive lodges.
Entebbe International Airport (Google Map)
3 Hours Before Flight Time
Visit the three of Uganda’s highlighs by plane in only six days! From the gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest to view the big game on the famous Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth NP! You will stay in Uganda’s finest lodges in Bwindi Forest NP and Queen Elizabeth NP.
A representative of Divine African holidays tours and travel will be present at Entebbe Airport to pick you up from your flight.
He will take you to the semi-luxurious Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe. This lovely colonial style hotel is spacious and elegant and located only four kilometers from the airport.
Depending on your time of arrive, you will meet on arrival or the early next morning a representative of Divine African holidays tours and travel who will brief you about your trip and will give you all the necessary documents.
Journey Time: 15 min to hotel
Accommodation: Hotel
Meal Plan: No meals included
Today after your breakfast you will be taken to Entebbe Airport to catch your flight to Kasese (Queen Elizabeth N.P.).
Departure time from Entebbe: 07.45 AM or 07.00 AM
Arrival time in Kasese: 10.05 AM
Upon arrival in Kasese, you will be picked up from the airstrip by a representative of Divine African holidays tour and travel and be dropped in your accommodation for the next two nights. In the lodge you will lunch and you will have some time to relax.
In the afternoon you will go for your first game drive in Queen Elizabeth NP!
Situated on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kyambura Gorge Lodge has stunning views over the lush savannah of the park, with the peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains in the distance. Eight beautiful, spacious bandas have been carefully nestled into the hillside, each with their own luxury bathroom. Each room has a different aspect of the panoramic views across the gorge, savannah and mythical Rwenzori’s.
Journey time: 2 hours by plane + 1,5 hours by car
Accommodation: Your Lodge
Meal plan Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Queen Elizabeth National Park is Uganda’s second largest park, located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. Lions are often sighted both inside and at the entrance to the park.
A very early wake up today as you will have another game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park;in time to see the first rays of light. Early mornings or late afternoon the animals are generally the most active.
After lunch, you will have a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Albert.
Here, you will see a lot of hippos, as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: buffalo, crocodile, bathing elephant, and a range of beautiful birds.
This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
Accommodation: Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Optional activity: Hot Air Balloon Safari;
Experience the wildlife of Queen Elizabeth np in a new, unique way. Wake up early to catch the sunrise, as you silently fly over the plains of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Admire the herds of buffaloes, elephants and enjoy the serene tranquility of the African bush…
You will take off early at dawn for a flight that lasts for approximately 1 hour. Rise as the sun rises and float in whatever direction the winds of the morning takes you. Fly higher than the trees and hills and enjoy the best of Uganda, with many great photo opportunities of the scenery and wildlife below.
After a smooth landing you can celebrate this amazing adventure with a glass of sparkling juice before returning to your lodge to continue your safari.
Today you will be transferred to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth N.P. This area is called Ishasha and is famous for its tree-climbing lions.
To escape from the heat during the day, the lions learned how to climb the fig trees. If you’re lucky you might spot a few during your game drive.
After the game-drive, you will be taken to Buhoma, from where you will do the gorilla tracking tomorrow!
Prepare yourself for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare mountain gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. The gorillas you will track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day.
Your gorilla tracking will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the gorillas’ habitat. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots.
The time taken to track the gorillas can take as little as 2 hours to as much as 7 hours before one returns! Once the gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a mountain gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist’.
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge
Mealplan: Breakfast, (packed) lunch and dinner
In the morning you will be transferred to the Kihihi airstrip, from where you take your last domestic flight back to Entebbe.
Departure time from Kihihi: 09.45 AM
Arrival time in Entebbe 11.25 AM
From Entebbe you can connect with your international flight back home. If you need an additional night and/ or program in either Entebbe or Kampala, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@divineafricatours.com
Accommodation: Not included
Meal Plan: Breakfast
