BWINDI PRIMATES & WILDLIFE SAFARI
NO OF DAYS : 7 : ENTEBBE, KIBALE, QUEEN ELIZABETH, BWINDI, ENTEBBE
FROM USD 3000 Per Person
Bigodi swamp walk is one of the ideal ways of exploring the scenic beauty and the rich biodiversity of Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary– the “Home of the Great-blue Turaco”. This thrilling 4.5km long guided swamp walk will take you through the rich wildlife corridor of Kibale Forest. It’s an amazing 3hours interpretative tour with an expert sanctuary guide who escorts you through the lush vegetation along the boardwalks.
Day 1 Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will proceed to clear with immigration and customs procedures. Thereafter, you will be met by Primate Expeditions representative just outside the baggage area and transferred to your hotel, remainder of the day at your leisure.
Meal Plan : BB
Day 2 Kibale
After breakfast, you will be transferred the airport for your schedule light flight to Kasese airstrip ETD0700 ETA1000 (Baggage allowance is strictly 15kgs in soft sided duffel bags) Upon arrival at Kasese airstrip, you will be met by the Primate Expeditions driver guide and drive to your lodge (approx 02hours).
Check in and have the rest of the day at your leisure.
Meal Plan : LDBB
Day 3 Kibale – Chimp trek + Bigodi swamp walk
Today, after breakfast you will proceed to the Uganda Wildlife Park headquarters where you will be briefed on how to behave in the forest while in the presence of the cheeky chimps. Thereafter enter
the forest in search of the cheeky chimpanzees as well as other primates, later return to the base where your driver will be waiting and have lunch. After lunch you will go for a swamp walk in the Bigodi area where you will sight various bird species and other primates. Return to the lodge in the evening to freshen up for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan : LDBB
Day 4 Queen Elizabeth
Today, after breakfast, you check out and drive to the Southern sector of the vast Queen Elizabeth
National Park. Check in at Ishasha Wilderness Camp for lunch, late afternoon game drives returning to the camp before dusk for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan : LDBB
Day 5 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve
Today, after breakfast, you check out and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving at the lodge late afternoon and check in for dinner and overnight.
Meal Plan : LDBB
Day 6 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve
Today you set off on your Uganda gorilla tracking adventure in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest Reserve – home to half of the world’s total mountain gorilla population. While trekking through the dense forest you’ll have the opportunity to view the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Looking deep into the expressive brown eyes of the Gentle Giants of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park surely is the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter that Africa has to offer. After this captivating and unforgettable experience, you will head back to your Uganda safari lodge.
Meal Plan : LDBB
Day 7 Entebbe
After breakfast, check out and be transferred to Kihihi airstrip (approximately 90mins) for your morning scheduled light flight ETD0945 ETA1125 hours (baggage allowance is strictly 15 kg in soft sided duffel bags) back to Entebbe International airport arriving in time to connect on your international flight.
Includes :
· Airport transfers
· Kihihi airstrip transfer, gorilla trek transfers by the Lodge representative/vehicle.
· Scheduled flight Entebbe/Kasese, Kihihi/Entebbe (Baggage allowance 15kgs in soft sided duffel bags)- (Entebbe/Kasese require a minimum of 02 pax to operate)
· Gorilla permit (quoted separately)
· Chimp permits (quoted separately)
· Mahogany Springs Lodge includes; Accommodation on full board basis, laundry services, a glass of cask wine or a local beer or a soft drink at dinner time, a visit to the Ride 4 a Woman and Buhoma hospital.
· Transport in an exclusive safari vehicle with services of an English speaking driver-guide
· Unlimited bottled mineral water in the safari vehicles.
· Emergency medical evacuation by flying doctors – all hospital bills to be settled by the client directly
Excludes :
· International flights into and out of Uganda.
· Any optional activity.
· Drinks (sodas, beer, wine, spirits...)
· Uganda visas: single entry costs US$50.00 and it is required for all countries that require visas for Ugandans (principle of reciprocity). MUST BE APPLIED ONLINE PRIOR TO ARRIVAL
· Medical and travel insurance.
· Tips, telephone and personal expenses
· Any other concept not indicated as included.
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