Primate Encounters in Uganda

Queen Elizabeth National Park & Forests of Bwindi & Kibale

Best time to travel

Jan-Feb, Jun-Sep

Ideal Length

9 nights

Perfect for

Couples

From (incl flights)

€6,299 pp

At a glance

All international and domestic flights, private transfers and guiding requirements.
8 nights’ luxury lodge accommodation in Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi National Parks and at the foothills of Mount Sabino.
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 Kibale Forest, also home to red tailed monkeys, diademed monkeys, olive baboons and black and white colobuses.
Take part in one-of-a-kind excursions such as a private boat cruise down the Kazinga Channel, guided game drives and a 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 being home 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.

You will be met on arrival and privately transferred to Entebbe’s suburbs where you will stay for one night. Relax after the long journey with a good nights’ sleep and dinner at the hotel.

Take a short domestic flight and mini safari, arriving in Bwindi.

Spend three nights soaking up the local culture and becoming one with nature as you explore Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with game drives and forest walks.

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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 wild mountain gorillas as they eat, groom each other and play among the trees.

Embark on a gorilla trek during your luxury holiday to Uganda

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 who have lived a difficult existence and learn about their unique way of life. These cultural visits help support members of the tribe through education and housing.

Make a visit to the Ishasha Community Project during your luxury holiday to Uganda

Take a 4x4 safari transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Spend two nights in a fabulous safari tent designed for maximum luxury. Make a visit to the Ishasha Community Project. Dedicated to preserving the biodiversity of the area, the project reduces threats to the ecosystem and introduces guests to the locals, their handicrafts and rich culture.

Stay at Ishasha Wilderness Camp in Queen Elizabeth National Park during your luxury holiday to Uganda

Embark on game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

With the help of experienced guides, venture out into the bush in search of Uganda’s best game. Spot elephants bathing in the river, buffalo grazing along its banks and plenty of vervet monkeys.

During your luxury holiday to Uganda, spot elephants bathing in the river at Queen Elizabeth National Park

Take a cruise down the Kazinga Channel in the Mweya portion of the National Park.

Enjoy incredible sightings of hippo, crocodiles, elephants and buffalo as you gently cruise through the shallows of the river. The riverbanks attract dozens of species of bird, and the cruise offers incredible views of the Mweya Peninsula.

Observe hippos during a river cruise on your luxury holiday to Uganda

Transfer to the final lodge of your stay.

Spend the night in a luxury lodge set next to the Kikorongo River.

Depart for a day of chimpanzee trekking.

At Kyambura Gorge, prepare for a lively and noisy experience. The highly active chimpanzees can be seen moving through the treetops and chattering to each other. Sometimes you may even find them resting at ground level and as the chimps are habituated to humans, sightings are almost guaranteed.

Spot chimp in Mweya during your luxury holiday to Uganda

Privately transfer to Kibale Forest.

This forest is unique in that it combines a blend of tropical forest, rainforest, and deciduous forest. Here you can spot red tailed monkeys, diademed monkeys, olive baboons, black and white colobus’ as well as chimpanzees.

Embark on a chimp trek in Kyambura during your luxury holiday to Uganda

Enjoy one final safari as you drive back to Entebbe in a private safari vehicle.

It is time to return home. Arrive in Dublin.

Tailoring your holiday

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