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Watch
the chimpanzees
playing
and the baboons
staring
curiously at you. An
impressive
meeting with the
gorillas
will become an
experience
of a lifetime!
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Day 1: ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative of Great Lakes
Safaris who will transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe.
Depending on the time of arrival you can visit the Uganda
Wildlife Education Centre for a first introduction with
the extraordinary flora and fauna of Uganda. Overnight at
Sophie's Motel.
For upgrade you can stay at Imperial Botanical Beach
Hotel.
Day
2: NGAMBA ISLAND
A
visit to the island of
the chimpanzees! In the morning you will depart from Entebbe
for a close encounter with our relatives. After a pleasant
boat ride you will reach Ngamba Island, where you will be
directed to the visitors centre to learn more about the
chimps and their lifestyle. You will be able to view and
photograph these fascinating apes in their natural environment
from only a few metres away! In the afternoon you will take
a boat ride back to Entebbe and return to your hotel. Overnight
at Sophie's Motel.
For upgrade you can stay at Imperial Botanical Beach
Hotel.
Day
3: ENTEBBE - KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
After
breakfast we will depart Entebbe and head west to Fort Portal.
This lovely town rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains
of the Moon and is famous for the many tea plantations.
From Fort Portal we will continue to Kibale National Park
for a stay within the tropical forest. Dinner and overnight
at Primate Lodge Kibale.
Also
for upgrade you can stay at Primate Lodge Kibale.
Day
4: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK & BIGODI SWAMP
Today
the forest opens it doors for a sensational chimp tracking.
Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety
and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy
a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search
of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white
colobus monkey and many others. After a hearty lunch we
transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different
nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the
local community and takes approximately two hours. The swamp
is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Dinner
and overnight at Primate Lodge Kibale.
Also for upgrade you can stay
at Primate Lodge Kibale.
Day
5: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
In
the morning we will visit the crater lakes area with some
stunning views, before continuing to Queen Elizabeth National
Park. It is a beautiful route via Kasese, with the Rwenzori
Mountains on your right side and the green valley on the
left. A game drive on our way to the accommodation in the
middle of the national park gives us the chance to spot
waterbucks, warthogs and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight
at Institute of Ecology Hostel.
For upgrade you can stay at Jacana Safari Lodge or Mweya
Safari Lodge.
Day
6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
The
day begins early as we head for the mating ground of the
Uganda kobs. We search for lions, elephants, buffaloes and
other wild animals in their natural habitat, before returning
for lunch. In the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along
the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward
and Lake George. Thanks to the elephants, buffaloes and
hundreds of hippos, this cruise will definitely be one of
the highlights of your safari. Dinner and overnight at Institute
of Ecology Hostel.
For upgrade you can stay at Jacana Safari Lodge or Mweya
Safari Lodge.
Day
7: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI
Early
in the morning we will leave for an experience in the Kyambura
Wildlife Reserve. Driving through a grassland area, all
of a sudden we come across an amazing gorge of a hundred
meters deep, covered with tropical rainforest. You will
hike into the gorge of the Kyambura River in search of the
wild chimpanzees. Later we will leave Queen Elizabeth National
Park and head towards Bwindi. The scenic route runs through
a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads
and farms. In Bwindi dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community
Bandas.
For upgrade you can stay at Lake Kitandara Luxury Tented
Camp.
Day
8: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
The
highlight of your primate safari: a meeting with the gentle
giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the tracking
in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult
to foresee how many hours you will hike, it may take two
to eight hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep
and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before
you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile
as you observe them closely while they eat, play and rest.
A unique and unforgettable experience! For conservation
purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one
hour. The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave
with these giant apes. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community
Bandas.
For upgrade you can stay at Lake Kitandara Luxury Tented
Camp.
Day
9: BWINDI - KAMPALA
We
start the long but rewarding drive back to Kampala. On our
way we will pass Mpigi village, famous for the Royal Drums
Makers and of course the Ugandan Equator, where you can
take pictures and shop for a souvenir. With lunch on our
way we will reach Kampala at the end of the day. Dinner
and overnight at Marble Arch.
For upgrade you can stay at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
Day
10: DEPARTURE
Enriched
with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories
you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on
the time of departure you might have some time to spend
in Kampala for a city tour. Visit the interesting and historical
sites, including the Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine,
the Uganda Museum and of course the African Craft Village.
Afterwards we will transfer you to the airport for your
flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing you again!
Two
types of safaris are offered:
Budget
safari (simple guesthouses, hostels and furnished tents):
Euro € 1080 per person when 6 people
Euro € 1230 per person when 4 people
Euro € 1430 per person when 2 people
Luxury
safari (lodges, hotels and luxury tented camps):
If you wish to stay in the luxury accommodations please
notify so we can inform you about the upgrade fees.
The
prices include:
Airport transfer, ground transportations, English speaking
driver/guide, accommodation, all meals, mineral water, park
entrance fees, game drives, chimp tracking in Kibale Forest
and Kyambura Gorge, visit to Ngamba Island (min. 6 people),
boat launches, nature walks.
The prices exclude:
International flight, visa, gorilla permit, tips, personal
items.
Note:
A gorilla permit costs Euro € 400 per person. With
regard to the high demand of permits we advise you to book
them at least 4 months in advance. Overnight at Ngamba Island
with a chimpanzee walk in the morning is possible; please
ask for more details.
Prices
apply till the end of December 2008 and are subject to change
without notice. For more details and tailor-made safaris
please contact us.
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