5 Days Uganda Primates Adventure Flying Safari
Duration
5 Days
Destination
Uganda
Style
All Primates
Best For
Wildlife & Adventure
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Overview
An extraordinary 5-day fly-in primate safari across Uganda's two greatest rainforest parks: chimpanzee trekking at Kibale Forest National Park, home to over 1,500 chimpanzees and 12 primate species, and mountain gorilla trekking in the UNESCO-listed Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Two of Africa's most profound wildlife encounters in one seamless journey.
Trip Highlights
Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest National Park: Africa's highest density of primates
Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: one hour with a habituated family
Batwa cultural experience: the indigenous forest people of Bwindi
One-way domestic flight from Bwindi back to Entebbe
Kibale: 13 primate species including red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus and olive baboons
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1Arrive Entebbe, Uganda
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport and clear customs and immigration. Your Saringi Tours guide warmly welcomes you to Uganda: the 'Pearl of Africa', and transfers you to your hotel for dinner and overnight rest.
Day 2Entebbe – Kibale National Park – Afternoon Chimpanzee Trek (approx. 6 hrs driving)
After an early breakfast at 6 am, meet your safari guide for the scenic drive west to Kibale Forest National Park: one of Africa's most important primate habitats. The drive passes through lush green countryside and small market towns. Arrive at the lodge for lunch, then in the afternoon head to the park headquarters for briefing and chimpanzee tracking. Spend one hour with the habituated chimp community as they forage, socialise and display in the forest canopy above.
Day 3Kibale – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (approx. 5 hrs)
After a morning breakfast, check out and drive south to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with a scenic lunch stop en route. The winding mountain roads offer views of the Rwenzori Mountains and Uganda's terraced hillsides. Arrive at Bwindi and check in for dinner and an early rest before tomorrow's gorilla trek.
Day 4Mountain Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Cultural Experience, Bwindi
Before dawn, prepare with a cup of coffee before transferring to the park headquarters for your ranger briefing. Then begin the unforgettable gorilla trek into the ancient Impenetrable Forest. The tracking may take 3 to 8 hours across steep, verdant terrain. When you find the gorilla family, a complete hour of observation awaits: juveniles swinging through the canopy, a silverback watching over his family, mothers nursing their infants. In the afternoon, experience the Batwa Cultural Experience: learning about the traditions, music, forest medicine and deep connection to the land of the indigenous Batwa people.
Day 5Bwindi – Domestic Flight to Entebbe – Departure
Begin with breakfast and a final morning in the forest before transferring to the Kihihi airstrip. Your morning flight (departing 9:45 am, arriving Entebbe 11:25 am) or afternoon flight (departing 2:05 pm, arriving 3:05 pm) takes you back to Entebbe for your international departure. End of Saringi Tours services.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Included
- All accommodation on a Full Board basis (as specified)
- All game drives in a 4×4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof
- Expert English-speaking guide and driver
- All national park and reserve entry fees
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Mineral water during all game drives
- Flying Doctors emergency evacuation cover
- Mountain gorilla trekking permit (USD 700 per person, Uganda / Bwindi)
- Chimpanzee trekking permit, Kibale National Park
- Batwa cultural experience, Bwindi
- One-way domestic flight: Bwindi to Entebbe
Not Included
- International flights and any domestic or regional flights not expressly listed as included in your confirmed quote
- Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Uganda visa or entry-permission fees, where required for your passport
- Tips and gratuities for guides and lodge staff
- Alcoholic and premium beverages
- Personal items (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs)
- Optional activities, extra excursions and upgrades not listed as included in your confirmed itinerary
- Any costs arising from flight delays or itinerary changes
- Meals outside the meal plan stated for each day of this itinerary
Good to Know
- Gorilla trekking is for ages 15 and over. Reserve gorilla permits early. Bring waterproofs and walking boots for steep, muddy trails; the time in the forest varies.
- Follow ranger instructions and report illness before trekking. Trek duration and sightings depend on the animals' movements; porters and optional treks are separate unless listed.
- Use soft bags for safari flights. We confirm baggage limits, airstrip stops and onward connections; airfare coverage is listed in your quote.
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An excellent trip to parts of Kenya that are not on the main tourist routes, northern Kenya. Everything went smoothly Victor and Abdi, took care of everything. The choice of accommodation provided a great range of experiences. I would recommend Saringi to anyone.
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