7 Days uganda luxury primates and wildlife safari
7 Days Uganda luxury primates and wildlife safari – Chimpanzees, QENP And Gorillas. This luxury safari takes you through the open Savannah plains of Queen Elizabeth through the game drives and cruises to the deep jungle of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the majestic mountain gorillas via the elusive Chimp forest of Kibale.
Flying Uganda Safari Highlights:
- Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale
- Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Tree-Climbing Lions in Ishasha
- Boat Cruises on the Kazinga Channel
Day 1 – Arrival in Uganda.
Your driver/guide will be at Entebbe Airport to pick you up from your flight and take you directly to your lodge at the shores of lake Victoria
Overnight: Lake Victoria Serena/ Protea Hotel Entebbe
Day 2 – Kibale
Pick up from the hotel for your flying Uganda safari and transfer to Entebbe airport where an Aerolink member of staff will assist you with the check in and transfer to your 07:45am (arrival 10:05am) or 12:30pm (arrival 14:35pm) domestic flight to Kasese, check in time is one hour before the flight. In Kasese you will be welcomed by your expert guide who will provide knowledge and assistance throughout your journey.
Transfer to Ndali Lodge, approximate transfer time of 2 hours. The lodge has amazing views of the ancient volcanic landscape, the Bunyaruguru Crater Lake and the Rwenzori Mountains beyond. After your journey enjoy the swimming pool, walk around the lodge garden and grounds or simply relax on the terrace.
Overnight: Ndali Lodge Meal: Full board
Day 3;Chimpanzee Tracking
Spend the morning of your flying Uganda safari tracking the exuberant chimp families in the Kibale forest. Tracking chimpanzees in their natural habitat, as they swing from the branches in the canopy high above the forest floor, is a thrilling experience. Though they can be difficult to spot, you will be in no doubt of their presence as the forest is alive with their noisy calls.
In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. The reserve is abundant with butterflies, plants, animals and, in particular, birds. Spectacular birds like Great Blue Turaco and rare Papyrus Gonolek will be of great interest to birders. The swamp is also home to more elusive animals such as Red Colobus monkeys and Sitatunga antelope. There is also the opportunity to visit local community projects that have been financed by tourism. In the evening enjoy pre-dinner drinks on the terrace with its stunning views
Overnight: Ndali Lodge Meals: Full board
Day 4;Queen Elizabeth NP
Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will drive straight to the park and take a game drive. What you see depends on the season, but the Kasenyi plains are excellent for sighting lion and large herds of Uganda kob. The Mweya peninsula is one of the best places to look for leopard, which live in the dense, scrubby thickets.
In the afternoon take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which flows between Lakes Edward and George. Kazinga is home to one of the greatest concentration of hippo in Africa and herds of elephant, buffalo and other animals come to drink at the water’s edge. The channel is a magnet for water birds, with great flocks of pelicans and others birds on the shore, and a great spot to see African fish eagle.
Overnight: Kyambura Gorge Lodge Meals: Full Board
Day 5; Queen Elizabeth-Bwindi
After breakfast we will depart the lodge and head for the primeval Bwindi forest. You will stop in Ishasha to conduct a game drive where you can observe the unusual behavior exhibited by the tree-climbing lions. Proceed with a drive in the countryside that will lead us to the home of the mountain gorillas.
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest lodge Meals: Full Board
Day 6 – Gorilla Tracking
After enjoying an early breakfast, you set off gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day.
Overnight: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest lodge Meals: Full Board
Day 7;Entebbe and Departure
Transfer from Buhoma to the Kihihi airstrip. Leave with the 09:45am (arrive at 11:25am) or 14:05pm (arrive at 15:55pm) return flight to Entebbe and connect in time with your return flight marking the end of this flying Uganda safari.
