Private Tour
15 Days Herping and Primate Safari
Overview
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2 weeks 1 day
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Embark on an unforgettable 15-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Uganda, featuring the ultimate gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This tour combines wildlife safaris, thrilling herping excursions, and intimate encounters with primates, including chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. Enjoy diverse activities such as shoebill watching, scenic boat cruises, and guided community walks, all while being supported by knowledgeable local guides. This itinerary is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers looking for an immersive experience in the Pearl of Africa.
- Journey through iconic national parks including Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi
- Engage in both day and night herping with expert guides for unique herps
- Experience gorilla trekking with a chance to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat
- Enjoy comfortable accommodations, full board meals, and all transportation included throughout the tour.
Additional Info
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
What To Expect
Airport - hotel
Entebbe
Arrival and check into your hotel in Entebbe
Shoebill watching
Accommodations
Rain Forest Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Watching Entebbe
Our safari guide representative will pick you up from your hotel, and have you transferred to the Swamp. Because of the wonder of this enormous, prehistoric-looking bird, safari goers and business travelers both want to see it in Uganda. The Shoebill is a special sighting for birdwatchers and is frequently near the top of their lists of Ugandan birds to see and photograph. The Shoebill and Mabamba wetlands are by far the best locations in Uganda to provide you the best possibilities of seeing one. Being situated on Lake Victoria’s shoreline and only an hour’s drive from either Entebbe or Kampala, it is also the most easily accessible. take an hour of searching. If they saw the Shoebill, local fishermen who venture out at dusk might be able to aid with information.The Shoebill provides excellent views and displays since you may approach close to it without bothering it because it is preoccupied with catching fish.
Mabira Central Forest Reserve
Arrive on time, after lunch en-route then dinner at the lodge and go for night herping in Mabira forest
Mabira - Mityana
Accommodations
Overnight at Makanhill Resort Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mabira Central Forest Reserve
Half day herping in Mabira forest then get transferred for an overnight.
Herping in Mityana
Accommodations
Overnight at Makanhill Resort Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mityana
Enjoy the herping sessions in mityana forests where we shall be trying our luck to find more bush vipers, gaboon/rhinoceros vipers and many more.
Herping in Mityana
Accommodations
Overnight at Makanhill Resort Hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Mityana
Embark on another day of herping full of excitement and winding up in mityana forests.
Mityana - Fort Portal
Accommodations
Overnight at Guereza Canopy Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Fort Portal
Relaxed lunch and be ready to be transferred to the fort portal where kibale national park, The Primate Capital is situated, and have the afternoon Bigodi Swamp Walk.
Chimpanzee trekking
Accommodations
Overnight at Rubooni Community Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Kibale Forest National Park
Start the day Embarking again on chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale National Park with a ranger guide looking out for nests, chimpanzee callings till you find them and have an ultimate encounter with humans closest Relatives. Have a more interactive conversation with the ranger guide about Chimpanzees and their habitat.
Rwenzori Moutains National Park
Transfer to Rwenzori Mountains after the chimpanzee trekking activity
Full Day Herping in Rwenzori Mountains
Accommodations
Overnight at Rubooni Community Camp
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Rwenzori Moutains National Park
Embark on a specular full day herping expedition in such of Target species that include; Atheris nitschei, Trioceros johnstoni, Trioceros ellioti, and other different chameleons.
Transfer to Queen elizabeth National park
Accommodations
Overnight at Bufallo Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Queen Elizabeth National Park
relaxed breakfast and have you transferred to Queen Elizabeth national park. Enjoy the stunning views of the park, embark on an evening game drive later.
Morning game drive and afternoon boarcruise in Queen
Accommodations
Overnight at Bufallo Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early morning breakfast, then jump into the jeeps for the early morning game viewing. lots if chances to find some nocturnal cats very actively enjoying the killed pray or even still roaming around. Get back to the lodge and get ready for the afternoon boat cruise at Kazinga Channel.
Kasese - Kanungu
Accommodations
Overnight at Mahogany Hotsprings
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our Safari driver will pick you up from your lodge and have you transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National park
Ultimate Gorilla Trekking
Accommodations
Overnight at Mahogany Hotsprings
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Early morning breakfast, get equipped with all the reacquired items for a gorilla trek. You will be transferred to the Visitor's Information Center for a briefing before allocated a gorilla group/ family
Kanungu - Mbarara
Accommodations
Overnight at Mpogo Safari Lodge
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lake Mburo National Park
Check out of the lodge after breakfast and get ready to be transferred to Lake Mburo Natioanl park for an afternoon boat cruise
Walking Safari
Accommodations
Overnight at Papyrus Guest House
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Lake Mburo National Park
Enjoy the morning walking safari that may will have you come closer to the Giraffes, Zebras and many more.
Entebbe
Get ready to be transferred to Entebbe after the walking Safari
End of the trip and transfer to the airport
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
Entebbe
Today marks the end of our 15 Days safari, and you will be transferred to the airport.
What‘s Included
Water bottles
Gorilla/ Chimpanzee trekking certificates
Park entry fees( for non-residents), Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permits
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
Car gas
Drinking water(On all days)
International flights(From/to home)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc)
Pickup points
Hotel Africana
Plot 2-4 Wampewo Avenue Kampala Uganda
Entebbe Airport
Entebbe Uganda
Papyrus Guesthouse
Plot 2 U-Ring Close, Uringi Crescent Road Entebbe Uganda
Options
Mid Range Accommodations
Pickup included
Luxury Accommodations
Pickup included
15-Day Herping & Amazing Primate Safari
Pickup included
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Operated by Herping And Wildlife Safaris Uganda Ltd