Uganda "The Pearl Of Africa" Primate Safari
10 Days – 9 Nights
Uganda is a stunning destination; a country of remarkable scenic beauty, friendly people and the unparallel experience of trekking for chimps and endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
HIGHLIGHTS: Spectacular scenery, searching for over 7 species of primates, Queen Elizabeth National Park, trekking chimps and mountain gorillas.
DAY 1          ENTEBBE
On arrival in Entebbe you are met by our representative and transferred to Lake Victoria Hotel. If time permits, visit the spectacular Entebbe Botanical Gardens. 
Lake Victoria Hotel
DAY 2          KIBALE FOREST
After breakfast we travel Kibale Forest. Upon reaching Kyanjojo, in the lower foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon), we drive through beautiful tea plantations and into Kibale tropical rain forest. Beautiful Ndali Lodge is situated on a high saddle between two crater lakes. The breathtaking views and cooler climate at Ndali are just some of its best features.
Ndali Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 3          KIBALE FOREST
Today we explore the rainforest in search of primates – red-tailed monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus and black and white colobus monkeys, and chimpanzees.
Ndali Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 4          QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
This morning we head south from Kibale toward the north side of Queen Elizabeth National Park, dominated by the snowcapped peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. Second century Egyptian explorer, Ptolemy, named them the “Mountains of the Moon.” QENP lies between Lake George and Lake Edward, which are connected by the Kisinga Channel. We overnight overlooking the channel and Lake Edward, an area explored by Henry Morton Stanley in the 1870’s.
Mweya Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 5          QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Cruise the Kasinga Channel to experience the world’s largest concentration of Nile hippo. Birding is excellent. Species range in size from tiny, malachite kingfishers to goliath herons.
Mweya Lodge (B,L,D)
DAY 6          BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
After breakfast, travel to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, winding through a region likened to Switzerland for its high-forested hills and deep-farmed valleys. We stop often to enjoy the scenic splendors. The next three nights are spent within the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Gorilla Forest Camp (B,L,D)
DAYS 7–8    BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Observing Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat, on their terms, is considered by many to be the most profound natural history experience in the world. Each day begins early with breakfast and a walk to the park boundary and entrance into the forest. Skilled guides track the nomadic gorillas – always on the move in search of food. Treks can take one to six hours over rough terrain and high elevation (7,500 ft). Encounters with the gorillas are strictly limited to sixty minutes. Return to the camp in the afternoon where we can walk the forest trails to observe smaller primate species and endemic birds.
Gorilla Forest Camp (B,L,D)
DAY 9          MBARARA / LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
This morning we depart for Mbarara and Lake Mburu National Park. We enjoy an afternoon game drive before returning to our lodge for dinner.
Mihingo Lodge. (B,L,D)
DAY 10        ENTEBBE / DEPART
After breakfast we have a game drive before returning to Entebbe. Stop en-route in Kampala for shopping and lunch and a visit to the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Transfer to the airport for evening departure flight. (B,L)

A note regarding Gorilla Trekking in Uganda:
This safari involves hiking at relatively high elevations up to 7,500 feet and over rough terrain. Participants must be in good physical condition. Each visit is time-limited to one hour to minimize disruption of the gorillas’ fragile existence. No one under fifteen years of age is allowed to trek gorillas.

INCLUSIONS:

• Meet and greet on arrival by our representative staff
• Welcome briefing
• All transfers
• Meals as stated in the itinerary
• Oldupai Gorge visit (if applicable)
• All game drives, activities and cultural visits as stated in the itinerary
• All taxes, service charges & park fees
• Transportation in comfortable 4x4 Toyota Land Cruisers guaranteed window seat
• Expert naturalist safari guides
• Bottled water and refreshments while on game drives
• Scheduled internal flights as stated in the itinerary
• Temporary membership in Flying Doctor’s Service

EXCLUSIONS:
International Airfare
Tips to Safari Guides, camp crew & lodge staff,
Passport and visa fees,
Items of personal nature such as laundry, souvenirs, alcoholic beverages, sodas, telephone and internet charges.