Primate Encounters in Uganda

Murchison Falls National Park & Forests of Bwindi

Best time to travel

Jan-Feb, Jun-Sep

Ideal Length

8 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€ 8,199 pp

At a glance

All international and domestic flights, private transfers and guiding requirements.
8 nights’ luxury lodge accommodation in Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park and Bwindi National Park.
Uganda is best known for its gorilla population. Come face to face with these advanced primates with an exciting, guided gorilla trekking experience.
Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest, also home to red tailed monkeys, olive baboons and black and white colobuses.
A cruise to the base of Murchison falls and an immersive visit to the semi nomadic Batwa Pygmy tribe.

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Introduction

A destination of magnificent natural beauty, Uganda is home to rich, diverse ecosystems. From the towering Rwenzori Mountains to the great crater lakes that dot the landscape, it plays host to an abundance of wildlife, most notably to magnificent primate species including chimpanzee and gorilla. On this suggested sustainable itinerary, follow expert guides on once-in-a-lifetime journeys, contributing to ecotourism and conservation efforts to bring these primates back from the brink of extinction.

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Trip Overview

Depart from Dublin to Entebbe.

Spend two nights in a luxury partner hotel and explore the magnificent Lake Victoria on a guided sunset cruise.

Take a short flight and transfer to Murchison Falls National Park.

Spend two nights on the banks of the River Nile staying in a thatched cottage with a sweeping veranda for optimum views. During your stay, embark on a cruise in Murchison Falls National Park.

Set out on a Budongo chimpanzee trek.

Accompanied by your expert guide, trek through the tropical rainforest and witness the magnificent chimpanzees that call it home. Red-tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and olive baboons also reside here.

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Depart for Bwindi.

Spend three nights in our partner lodge, staying in a spacious chalet with a private veranda commanding spectacular views of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

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Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla trek.

With the help of a highly experienced guide, trek through the forest in search of the gorillas who have made the habitat their home. There is nothing quite like witnessing mountain gorillas in the wild.

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Visit the Batwa Pygmies, a community of semi nomadic tribespeople.

Although the tribe once flourished, their numbers are dwindling as modernisation wipes out their traditions. Visit these hunter-gatherers, learn about their unique way of life and know that your visit helps support members of the tribe.

Depart for Entebbe.

Spend the night in Entebbe before departing for Dublin in the morning.

Tailoring your holiday

OROKO Itineraries are created with you in mind and no two are the same. These can be used to help plan your trip - or we can design a completely different itinerary to suit you.

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Accommodation

Where to rest your head

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No. 5 Boutique Hotel

Located in Entebbe’s leafy suburbs, Hotel No. 5 is a tranquil escape featuring bright, modern facilities and décor. Wind down with a dip in the outdoor pool or indulge in a relaxing spa treatment.

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Buhoma Lodge

Buhoma Lodge is excellently located near the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park headquarters where you will begin your gorilla treks. The lodge’s cottages are dotted along a hillside with views of the forest.

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Twiga Safari Lodge

Set on the banks of the River Nile, Twiga Safari Lodge promises wonderful views across the river into Murchison Falls National Park. Eight cottages fuse canvas with thatch, set on elevated wooden decks and boasting large verandas, perfect for watching wildlife, listening to birds and the chorus of frogs in the evenings.

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What people are saying

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Angharad & husband – Honeymoon 2019