5 Days Uganda Primates Safari- Gorilla Trekking, Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda Tour

5 Days Uganda Primate Safari Tour: Overview

A 5-day Uganda Primate Safari Tour will include a fascinating gorilla trekking safari in Uganda and a chimpanzee tracking tour in Kibale National Park Forest.

This Uganda tour package will avail you of the rare opportunity to trek with gorillas, the gentle giants of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park.  Kibale Forest has 13 other primates on top of the over 1500 Uganda chimpanzees to see on your Uganda safari.

The package will also reveal to you the unique Ugandan wildlife in the African Savannah of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Also, community cultural tours will award you an authentic African adventure as you safari Ugandan communities through a community walk around Lake Bunyonyi.

Lake Bunyonyi, on the other hand, is a beautiful gem that protects over 29 islands that have historic cultural roles for the communities. The unmatched scenes will be well encountered during your safari boat ride on the lake.

The 5-day safari in Uganda begins and ends in Entebbe. This package can be arranged to suit your preferences, whether it be budget, mid-range, or luxury accommodations.

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Below Are the safari activities for your 5-day Uganda Primate Safari

1. Gorilla trekking in Uganda in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
2. Chimpanzee tracking in Uganda and the viewing of other primates in Kibale Forest.
3. A captivating Uganda wildlife safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
4. Viewing the lazy tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
5. Attending to the absorbing legend behind the existence of the Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves.
6. Enjoying the boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi to rest from the strenuous Gorilla trekking adventure
7. Encountering the ecstatic feeling of standing in two different hemispheres of the world when you visit the equator.

5 Days Uganda Primate Safari Tour: Prime Safari Activities

Day 1: Kibale National Park and the Amabere Caves.

Day 2: Kibale National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 3 and 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi.

5 Days Uganda Primate Safari Tour: Highlights

Day 1: From Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to Kibale National Park. This is when you will visit the Amabere caves and then hike to the crater lakes.

Day 2: You will encounter a fascinating Chimpanzee trekking adventure, Go for a visit in Bigodi before driving to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Day 3: Encounter the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector and then proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Day 4: Do mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda’s Bwindi National Park before a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Day 5: Transfer to Kampala with an en-route stop at the Uganda equator in Kayabwe for beautiful photos on both sides of the world.

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5 Days Uganda Primate Safari Tour: Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer To Kibale National Park And Visit The Amabere Caves And The Crater Fields

On day one of this 5-day prime tracking adventure, a guide will pick you up from your accommodation very early in the morning for a journey to Kibale National Park.

This journey will amaze you with the charming sights by the road and it will take between 5 and 6 hours over a distance of 300km.

You will have many en route stops, for example, at the Mityana local market, where you will have a sweet taste of pure Ugandan organic tropical fruits.

On your way, you will also encounter Uganda’s KFC version when you meet the fire-grilled, finger-licking chicken being roasted on sticks.

Your arrival at Mpanga Tea Estate in the mid-morning will give you an adventurous cycling experience. This tea plantation spreads over a rolling landscape with far-reaching views, making it ideal for mountain biking. As you bike, you will meet the estate staff plucking tea, and you can join them to feel the unique touch of this experience.

Then, a withdrawal from the activity will have you continue with your journey to Fort Portal Crater Lake Area. The residents will be glad to welcome you upon your arrival and with their great understanding of the area, they will be more than glad to tell you its history.

Amabere Ga’ Nyinamwiru caves

You will then visit the Amabere Ga’ Nyinamwiru caves, a breast-like feature that the locals believe to have been the breasts of Nyinamwiru. Nyinamwiru was the daughter of the self-enthroned King Bukuku of the ancient Bachwezi.

One of the folklores explains that King Bukuku, having been forewarned about NyinaMwiru’s son Ndahura, who would take over his throne, denied Nyinamwiru the opportunity to breastfeed her child.

Another legend says that King Bukuku cut off her daughter’s breasts because she refused to marry the man he chose for her, choosing instead to marry the man she loved. He, therefore, cut off her breasts to prevent her from breastfeeding her future children.

After the cave experience, you will hike to Fort Port Crater Lake Field. On the hike, you will pass through the challenging slopes of the Kyeganywa hill, which is surrounded by many crater lakes and crater hollows that represent one of the most beautiful sights in Uganda.

Kyeganywa Hill’s top will give you unmatched views of the Rwenzori Mountains on a clear day. After this exploit, your 26-kilometer journey to Kibale National Park will continue. You will then have time to relax, have dinner, and then have an overnight.

The highlight of the day was the delight in the folklore behind the existence of the unique features.

Accommodation At Kibale National Park

Top-notch/Exclusive

• Kyamninga Lodge
• Ndali Kasenda

Luxury/Upmarket

• Crater Safari Lodge
• Primate Lodge

Mid-range/Moderate

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (Cottages)

Budget/Basic

• Chimpanzee Forest Guest House (Main House)
• Kibale Forest Camp-Tents

Meal Plan

• Lunch and Dinner

Drive Distance and Time

• Approximately 300km in about 6–7 hours

Activities and Services

• Drive to Kibale National Park
• Visit Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru caves in Fortportal

Optional activities of the day

• A night walk in Kibale National Park to see the nocturnal animals like Bushbabies, Tree hyrax, nightjars, ginets, and Mongoose
• Cycling at the Mpanga tea estate.

Day 2: Do Chimpanzee Tracking In The Morning And Visit Bigodi Wetland In The Afternoon

This begins with a delicious morning breakfast to energize you for the exhilarating chimpanzee tracking ahead. A transfer to your guide in Kanyanchu, which is the park center, will proceed with a briefing about the Uganda chimpanzee trekking experience.

With the company of a ranger, you will then search for the habituated chimpanzees while on your jungle walk.

The highlight of the day will be great excitement when you meet these great apes. You will experience how their character is familiar with that of humans as you watch them laughing, hugging, kissing, or grooming, and how they look after their children, just like humans!

Other than the Chimpanzees, you will also encounter sightings of many other primates, like the Black and White Colobus Monkeys, L’Hoest Monkeys, and Grey Monkeys.

Upon completing your Chimpanzee trekking experience, you will then return to the park center, where you will be awarded a certificate for the Chimpanzee trekking.

After your lunch break, you will then go for the Bigodi Community Walk, where you will engage with the locals and learn about their daily lives. You can either watch or engage in some of their daily activities, like coffee picking, brewing local alcohol, or taking part in the coffee-making process. Learn about the planting process, the harvesting process of the red, ripe coffee berries, sun drying them, pounding, and finally making for yourself a cup of freshly brewed coffee from the locals.

After this exciting cultural experience, you will continue with your 157-kilometer drive to Queen Elizabeth Park and then have your dinner and overnight rest.

The highlight of the day was Chimpanzee trekking to meet man’s closest cousins with a DNA match of about 99.8%

Accommodation In Queen Elizabeth National Park

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Mweya Safari Lodge
• Katara Safari Lodge
• Mazike Valley Lodge

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Enganzi Game Lodge
• Marafiki Safari Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Pumba Safari Lodge
• Bush Lodge

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

Approximately 157km for about 2–3 hours.

Activities and services

• Chimpanzee trekking
• Cultural experience with the Bigodi wetland community
• Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Optional activities to do during the day

• An afternoon birding safari
• A nocturnal walk in the forest

Day 3: Drive To Bwindi, Uganda, With An En-Route Game Drive In Ishasha Sector

After your enjoyable breakfast and a cup of coffee, you will be transferred from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on a journey of between 8 and 9 hours.

During the drive, you will stop at the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park to search for the peculiar tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is a must-visit destination for every tourist on an African safari adventure who is interested in seeing these unique cats.

You will find the cats taking a mid-morning rest as they lodge themselves between the tree branches. After your 2-hour game drive in this sector, you’ll have a rest, a lunch break, and a chance to stretch in one of the lodges there.

After, you will embark on your remaining journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for an evening of relaxation, dinner, and an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day was watching the rare tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Accommodation In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Top-Notch/ Exclusive

• Gorilla Forest Camp
• Buhoma Lodge

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Haven Lodge Buhoma

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Budget/ Basic

• Trekkers Tavern Ruhija

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 140–240 km on a distance of 6–8 hours

Activities and Services

• Game drive in Ishasha
• Transfer to Bwindi

Day 4: Do Mountain Gorilla Trekking And A Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi For A Boat Cruise In The Evening

The long-awaited day will begin with an early breakfast consisting of a wide variety of delicious bites at 6:30 am. Your breakfast will range from very delicious tropical organic fruits to freshly baked confectioneries to energize and boost your body for the strenuous Uganda Gorilla Trek in Bwindi. In this experience, you will meet one of the gorilla families and have a full hour with them.

Leave your lodge with your packed lunch and gather in the park center, where a hospitable park sector warden will welcome you. He will then take you through the history of gorilla conservation in the particular park sector and Bwindi in general.

Still in the center, you will enjoy a miniature cultural performance from the indigenous Batwa locals, who will unveil their musical skills to you.

With your armed ranger leading the trek, you will then embark on the search for a gorilla family. On the way, you will encounter various birds, as Bwindi is a rich place that protects even Albertine Rift endemics.

You will also encounter other primates like black and white colobus monkeys, L’hoest monkeys, and different unique species for example, the 3 Horned Chameleon and many others.

Upon seeing the Mountain Gorillas, regard yourself as one of the luckiest people on earth to have been able to see the endangered gentle giants in their natural habitat. You will spend one hour with these magical creatures and if lucky enough, you will even experience the young ones breaking the 7-meter distance rule when they try to get closer to you to join in their games.

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After this life-changing experience, you will head back to the park center, where you will be awarded a gorilla tracking certificate for your achievement.

A transfer to Lake Bunyonyi will then follow so you can relax from the strenuous gorilla trekking experience.

Your arrival at the beautiful tropical gem of the Kigezi Highlands will be a very fascinating experience as your eyes land on the tranquil waters of Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is dotted with many islands, hence its famed name, “The Lake of a Thousand Islands.”.

A boat cruise on this lake will lead you through several historical islands. An example is Akampene Island, also called Punishment Island. In this situation, unmarried girls who became pregnant had three options: starve to death, drown, or find a man willing to marry them without paying a dowry. The villagers allegedly refused to give an elderly woman beer, so she cursed the island upside down. She, therefore, cursed the island to turn upside down and drown them all.

From the boat cruise, you will then transfer to your lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

The highlight of the day was mountain gorilla trekking and a boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.

Accommodation Options In Lake Bunyonyi

Luxury/ Upmarket

• Birds nest @ Bunyonyi

Mid-range/ Moderate

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Budget/ Basic

• Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Meal Plan

• Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 55–85 km in a time of 1-3 hours.

Activities and Services

• Enjoy a relaxing boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
• Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Optional activities for this day

• Nature walks in Bwindi
• Batwa community walks
• Birding

Day 5: A Drive Back To Kampala With En-Route Stop Along The Way

Waking up at 7:00 am, you will hear the sweet melodies of birds singing their hearts away to the dawn of a new day.  This will help you understand why Lake Bunyonyi is called so. The interposing voices of numerous birds singing in a chorus as they welcome the day serve as evidence that “Lake Bunyonyi” means “a lake of many small birds.”

You will grab yourself a cup of coffee or tea and choose from a variety of confectioneries. Upon finishing breakfast, you will travel back to Kampala on a 420-km road or to Entebbe on a 470-km road from Lake Bunyonyi.

This journey will be a great opportunity to view the beautiful rolling hills of Mirama. How the locals tame these wild lands by cultivating on the slopes will surely fascinate you. You will also meet many local men carrying farm yields on their bicycles and going to the nearest market to sell them.

Through an en-route stop for lunch at the Igongo Country Hotel, which is just a few kilometers outside Mbarara town, you will enjoy a delicious locally made lunch buffet. You can likewise try out the Ishabwe dish, which is the local dish of this region. After your sumptuous lunch, you will then proceed and visit the 1520 AD solar eclipse monument in Biharwe village.

You can even choose to hike up the hill of this monument to enjoy amazing views of the surging Ankole plains, which create a beautiful background for taking photos.

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A guide will then reveal to you the intriguing history behind this solar eclipse and how it greatly changed the destinies of three great ancient kingdoms all at once.

You will then continue to the Equator point, where you will enjoy the fancy of standing between 2 separate halves of the world at the same time. Therefore, even take many photos during this magical moment.

At this point, you will also go through the water experience that teaches you how to differentiate the northern hemisphere from the southern hemisphere. This, therefore, helps you know which part of the world you stand in.

You will finally continue with your journey back to Entebbe airport, from where you will catch a departing flight back home.

Meal Plan

• Breakfast and Lunch

Drive distance and time

• 450km or 7-8 hours

Activities and services

• Transfer back to Kampala
• Traditional Lunch buffet at Igongo country hotel

Meal Plan

• Breakfast and Lunch

Drive distance and time

• Approximately 450km in about 7-8 hours

Activities and Services

• Transport back to Kampala
• Traditional lunch buffet at the Igongo country hotel

The End Of This 5-Day Uganda Primates Safari

5 Days Uganda Primate Safari Tour: Safari Inclusions

1. A full-time professional English-speaking safari driver-guide.
2. 4×4 safari van or 4×4 land cruiser with a pop-up roof for game viewing and a functional AC.
3. Full-board accommodation.
4. Mountain gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking permit fees.
5. Fees for the boat cruise.
6. WI-FI internet in the safari vehicle
7. Bottled water

5 Days Uganda Primate Safari Tour: Safari Exclusions

1. Both international and domestic flights.
2. Visa fees
3. Laundry services
4. Personal items
5. Beverages and other drinks
6. Other extras are things that are not stated in the above itinerary.

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