5 Days Uganda Classic Safaris

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$ 3,467

Track the Chimpanzees at Kibale National Park and encounter the elusive Mountain Gorillas all in one safari. You shall as well visit communities at Bigodi.

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5/5
Vacation Style Holiday Type
- Family
Family, Guided Tours, Wildlife
Activity Level Moderate
3/8
Group Size Medium Group
7

All about the 5 Days Uganda Classic Safaris.

This safari takes you to the Western part of Uganda famous for its cool weather, tranquil environment as well as its friendly, calm and soft-spoken people – The Batoro. The region is endowed with Lakes, rainforests, Mountains, wildlife and many natural resources that support and enhance its beauty. Your Journey takes you through a typical Ugandan countryside, with children shouting ‘Muzungu’ literally meaning a White Person, cows grazing along the plains and occasional roadside traders waving and peeping at you. We drive to Fort portal, a City resting in the shadow of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’ famous for cool weather, rich volcanic soils and tea plantations. You will spot the Toro kingdom’s palace perched high atop the Karuzika Hill.

On your safari, you will drive to Kibale Forest National park; “primate capital of the world” with its chimpanzees and then proceed for the ultimate gorilla experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home for the silverbacks and several monkey species.

As for the Gorilla Trekking, please remember that it will take you through the forest to encounter the Gentle Giants of this Jungle; the Mountain Gorillas as they bustle, nimble and waddle in search for fleshy shoot and fruits that make up their daily meal.

Highlights

Gorilla Trekking
Chimpanzee Trekking
Community/Cultural Experience
Equator Experience

Safari Summary

Pre-tour: Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park; Nature/Community experience

Day 2: Chimpanzee Trekking

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 4: Gorilla trekking

Day 5: Transfer to Entebbe International Airport via the Equator

The tour package inclusions and exclusions at a glance

What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.

What is included in your safari?

Expert English speaking Driver guide.
1 Gorilla trekking permit each
1 Chimpanzee trekking permit each
Accommodation as mentioned
Meals as mentioned
Bottled drinking mineral water
4WD Safari vehicle and all transportation on ground
All entry fees into the National Park

What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.

What is NOT included in your safari?

International flights (both inbound and outbound)
Entry/Tourist Visa for Uganda
Meals and drinks not mentioned
Optional activities not mentioned
Items of personal nature
Tips for the Guides.

Pre-tour Arrive at Entebbe International Airport

Upon arrival at Entebbe international Airport, our professional driver guide will receive you and take you to your hotel. Your guide will also brief you about the COVID19 protocols and precautions to take. You will use the rest of time of the day to relax and prepare for your safari.

Accommodation: Chose from

Luxury
1: The Boma Hotel – Entebbe

2: Victoria Serena Hotel

Midrange
1: Entebbe Airport Guest House

2: Karibu – Entebbe
Day 1 Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park; Nature/Community experience

After an early breakfast, you will be picked from the hotel to start your journey to the primate capital of the world; Kibale Forest National Park. Your journey will take you via Fortportal City where you will have Lunch and later on embark for the Bigodi Sanctuary eco-community walk through the wetland. The walk offers you possible views of counts of birds including the great Blue Turaco and Hornbills. The views of the swamp dwelling animals like Sitatunga may also be sighted. Then proceed to the local communities and get to experience their way of life such as feeding, interaction, socioeconomic activities and maybe learn about their history and heritage. You may visit different families doing different activities such as Banana Juice making, Banana beer brewing, coffee processing, herbal medicine, basket weaving etc.

Later on, you will move to your lodge, still in time to spot the beautiful hot orange sunset.

Accommodation: Chose from

Luxury
1: Turaco TreeTops

2: Kyaninga Lodge

Midrange
1: Kibale Forest Camp

2: Chimpanzee Guest House
Day 2 Chimpanzee Trekking

After an early breakfast, you will transfer to Kanyanchu Visitor Information Centre at 8am for briefing by the park rangers and then set off for the chimpanzee trekking experience. Kibale Forest boasts of high counts of habituated chimpanzees with over 95% chances of encountering them. The chimpanzee trekking exposes you to impressive forested landscapes with undulating terrain that presents a rewarding hike. The hour of direct encounter with chimpanzees, seeing them as they patrol, munch leaves or fruits, socialize, young ones playing and make pant hooting calls creates remarkable memories. During the trekking, you may spot primates like black and white colobus monkeys. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation in preparation for next day.

Accommodation: Chose from

Luxury
1: Turaco TreeTops

2: Kyaninga Lodge

Midrange
1: Kibale Forest Camp

2: Chimpanzee Guest House
Day 3 Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will embark on your transfer to the South Western part of Uganda to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your journey goes through Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of Uganda’s Premier destinations. The journey will be complimented by fascinating view of the landscapes of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’, the Rwenzori Mountains.

Accommodation: Chose from

Luxury
1: Buhoma Lodge

2: Mahogany Springs

Midrange
1: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

2: Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 4 Gorilla Trekking

Wake up very early to prepare for the supposed most significant highlight of your safari, the remarkable meet with the Gentle Giants! After breakfast, we take drive to the park offices where you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts of the jungle and then you will be off for a forever-memorable adventure of your life. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and then finally coming across the gorillas cloaked in the foliage is an amazing experience, and indescribable because of the difficulty to paint a verbal picture of the vegetation, terrain, smells, colors and the animated entertainment from the gorillas and other residents of the jungle. After tracking and lunch, we shall drive to back to your lodge.

Do not leave these items behind; sunscreen, insect repellent, your passport, camera, hiking boots, long safari pants and long sleeved shirts or T-shirt plus a light rain jacket. Please avoid very bright and hot coloured clothes- These not only attract insects to you but also can be offensive to the residents of the jungle. These items will come in handy as you go through the thick forest and encounter the unpredictable weather of Bwindi: Expect rain or sunshine anytime.

Accommodation: Chose from

Luxury
1: Buhoma Lodge

2: Mahogany Springs

Midrange
1: Rushaga Gorilla Camp

2: Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 5 Transfer to Entebbe International Airport via the Equator.

After a lazy breakfast, we shall set off for Entebbe making a stopover at the Equator point in Kayabwe for the Coriolis water effect showing the magnetic forces on the center of the earth’s surface and also have. We shall then proceed with our journey to the Airport for the flight.

End of Safari