5- DAYS UGANDA PRIMATES SAFARI

This 5 days safari will bring you in close proximity to our closest relatives the endangered mountain gorillas, hand in hand with the rare Golden Monkeys in Mgahinga, and the beautiful historical islands of Lake Bunyonyi the place of many little birds will surely leave you with beautiful lasting reminiscences.

DAY-1 TRANSFER TO BWINDI
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel (airport) to embark on your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park a world’s UNESCO Heritage site Located in south western Uganda with its rugged terrains large portions of the park can be accessed by foot reserving its pre-historical nature with its many mammal species like Giant forest hogs, forest elephants, Butterfly species and primates roaming underneath the forest canopy trees. Its home to the world’s endangered mountain Gorillas some are habituated to humans who can track them in small groups. On arrival, we shall check in at our accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.
Accommodation: Midrange
Drive time: +8hrs
Meal Plan: Half Board

DAY-2 GORILLA TRACKING AND TRANSFER TO KISORO (MT Mgahinga)
After breakfast, We shall go to the start of our todays main activity Gorilla Tracking
You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas. The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 8 hours before one returns to the hotel. The difficulty, however, is not an impossibility and coming face to face with the great primates is well worth it! After our activity, we shall transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National park located south of Ugandan Kisoro district and covering the northern slopes of the Virunga volcanoes and the extinct Volcanoes of Mt Muhavura, Mt Sabinyo, and Mt Mgahinga, the park has a lot to offer in terms of scenery, Wildlife including about half of the world’s endangered mountain Gorillas in Uganda and many
Outdoor activities.
We shall check in at our accommodation for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation: Midrange
Drive Hours: +2hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY-3 GOLDEN MONKEYS AND TRANSFER TO LAKE BUNYONYII

After our morning breakfast, we shall head out to the park headquarters for our briefing and then start our amazing Golden Monkey tracking experience which lasts for about 1-3hrs depending on the movements of the primate and most probably the weather conditions, when found everyone is allowed an hour to observe, spend time and photography with the primates not so hectic like gorilla Tracking however due to the altitude we are most likely to encounter strong wind, Heavy rains, and extreme coldness however after all that tracking these beautiful monkeys is always adventurous and rewarding, after the activity, we shall transfer to lake Bunyonyi famously known as the Switzerland of Uganda.

Accommodation: Midrange
Drive Hours: + 2hrs
Meal Plan: Full Board

DAY-4 RELAXING AND OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN BUNYONYI
Lake Bunyonyi is the deepest lake in Uganda and the second deepest in Africa. It comprises over 29 Islands of different sizes and shapes. It should also be noted that the lake is not Crocodile infested and is free of Bilharzia making it safe for swimming. You can opt for a boat ride to visit some of the Islands and learn the history/legends behind them. For example, on the “punishment island” (Akampene island) and the “upside-down island” (Bucuranuka island), Quad Biking, and Zip inning, you can also opt for an evening walk around the surrounding communities and interact with them. Get to learn their ways of life and participate in some of these activities.

DAY-5 TRANSFER TO KAMPALA
After Breakfast, We shall transfer to Kampala/ Entebbe for our departure flight via the equator. We shall have a lunch stop over at the equator for a local food experience and equator experience and souvenir shopping.

• All Meals
• Accommodation as listed in the itinerary
• Canoe boat ride
• Golden monkey permit
• Gorilla permit
• Nature walks
• Conservation fees
• Zip lining
• Professional English-speaking driver-guide all along the tour
• Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
• All transfers and fuel with 4×4 tourist vehicle

• Other optional activities
• Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
• Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry, etc