6 DAYS PRIMATES OF UGANDA

Trip Highlights: Attractions include the famous mountain gorilla and chimpanzee treks, game drives, boat cruise and birding. This trip is ideal for those who want to discover interact with the close cousins of man, the Gorillas and chimps!!!

DAY 1: KAMPALA- ENTEBBE (37 KMS)

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by Crystal Guide who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities.  After a short transfer to your hotel you will be briefed about you safari. Depending on the time of arrival e.g. if your flight arrives in the morning, you are advised to have money changed this day. To get to know Kampala, you can visit some of the landmarks in town with the help of our driver/guide. Overnight at either  Serena Hotel (www.serenahotels.com) / Sheraton Hotel (www.sheraton.com/kampala) for Luxury accommodation or Hotel Africana (www.hotelafricana.com) for Medium range accommodation or Namirembe Guest House (www.namirembe-guesthouse.com) for Budget

DAY 2: KAMPALA - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (417 KMS)

Depart Kampala in the morning after breakfast and go through Uganda's beautiful green countryside. Watch out for the Equator en-route as well as plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits. Proceed to the Queen Elizabeth National Park arriving in time for lunch. After lunch proceed for an evening game drive where you will also see the crater Lakes. Overnight  stay at either Mweya Safari Lodge for luxury, Kingfisher Kichwamba Lodge medium range accommodation or Albertine Rift Camp for Budget accommodation FB.

DAY 3: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK- BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (150 KMS)

After breakfast, you visit the Kyambura Gorge Wildlife Reserve, In Kyambura, drive through grassland area, all of a sudden we come across an amazing gorge of tropical rainforest 100 meters deep. Hike into Kyambura River Gorge for an unforgettable experience trekking chimpanzees, you may see them or not but it's a rewarding experience not only to see the chimpanzees, but also to see the beautiful river valley that houses numerous bird and butterfly species. There after you will transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest by driving through the ‘Switzerland of Africa’ area known as Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads.  Pass through Ishasha where you will have an opportunity to see the tree climbing lions or take the alternative route through the cultivated area. Overnight at Gorilla Safari Lodge.(www.gorillasafarilodge.com) FB.

DAY 4: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

Go for gorilla tracking walking up steeply in the dense rain forest through different animals’ trails allowing access to tourists. Gorilla tracking is an inspiring and wonderful adventure which one can’t miss. The Gorillas are peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact. Overnight at Gorilla Safari Lodge (www.gorillasafarilodge. Com) FB.

DAY 5:  BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK – KAMPALA (527KM)

After breakfast, Leisurely drive back to Kampala with a stop over for lunch en-route.   Stop at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations.  There will also be time to stop at the Equator for photographs.  You will arrive in Kampala in the early evening. Overnight at either  Serena Hotel/Sheraton Hotel for Luxury accommodation, Hotel Africana for Medium range accommodation or Namirembe Guest House for Budget accommodation BB

DAY6:  KAMPALA- NGAMBA and DEPARTURE

After an early breakfast, transfer to Ngamba islands on a speed boat arriving in times to see the Chimps while they are being fed. After Lunch return to Entebbe ready to catch your evening flight back home.