A 9 Day Primate Safari
Especially designed with
The Jane Goodall Institute for our donors
Gorilla, Chimp and Savannah 9 Day Itinerary
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Uganda is famous for its amazing wildlife and primates. As one of the few African countries, you can spot chimpanzees, gorilla’s and many more primates in their natural habitat.
The Jane Goodall institutes, aims to protect chimpanzees and their habitat in close collaboration with the local communities. For the donors of the Jane Goodall institute we have designed a special safari that includes a thrilling visit with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, chimpanzee tracking in both Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge, multiple game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide array of wildlife, including the famous tree climbing lions, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and an visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the beautiful Lake Victoria.
Uganda boasts some of the best bird watching in Africa, with over 1000 different species, including the rare shoebill and the remarkable grey crowned crane. Luxury accommodation, professional guides and custom made safari vehicles - this safari will be the trip of a lifetime.
And not only that, your safari will also contribute to the important conservancy work of Jane Goodall, as we will donate € 200 per participant, to the Jane Goodall Institute in order to support the important work of Jane Goodall and her organization.
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Quick Reference Itinerary:
Arrive, meet and geet and transfer to your hotel. Meal Basis: Day One
Overnight at The Boma Guesthouse AM Ngamba excursion. Afternoon at leisure Meal Basis: Day Two B Overnight at The Boma Guesthouse Drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Meal Basis: Day Three BLD Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp Chimp trekking in Kibale Forest Meal Basis: Day Four BLD Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drives. Meal Basis: Day Five BLD Overnight at Simba Safari Lodge Chimp trekking in Kyambura Gorge Scheduled boat cruise on Kazinga channel Meal Basis: Day Six BLD Overnight at Simba Safari Lodge Lion tracking. Drive to Bwindi Forest National Park. Meal Basis: Day Seven BLD Overnight at Silverback Lodge Gorilla tracking. Meal Basis: Day Eight BLD Overnight at Silverback Lodge Transfer to Kihihi for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. Meal Basis: Day Nine Connect with international departure flight. B
A 9 Day chimpanzee, gorilla and wildlife safari in Uganda
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Detailed Itinerary:
Day One
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport, meet and greet your representative and transfer to your hotel.
Entebbe is a small, quiet town located on the shores of Lake Victoria and is easy to explore on foot or local transport ie motorbikes known as “boda bodas” or local taxis. Visit local markets to buy clothes and crafts, curio shops for souvenirs, and the Botanical Gardens on Lake Victoria where you can walk among beautiful trees, watch monkeys moving through the canopy above, and spot many indigenous bird species. Entebbe has a wide variety of restaurants serving many different cuisines as well as several bars and clubs where you can sample the local beer, catch a game of football and chat with the local Ugandans, known for their open and friendly nature.
Overnight at The Boma Guesthouse
The Boma Guest House www.boma.co.ug The Boma is a small, family run guest house located in the suburbs of Entebbe. A converted residential home, The Boma offers quiet, relaxed accommodation and a peaceful atmosphere. Each en suite room is uniquely decorated, with many having their own veranda. Gourmet meals are prepared upon request and guests can enjoy the welcoming bar area any time of day as well as the guest house’s large garden, private swimming pool and large patio boasting a beautiful views toward Lake Victoria.
Day Two
This morning we visit the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary www.ngambaisland.com Leaving from Entebbe, travel by speed boat or traditional motorized canoe to Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary located on the beautiful Lake Victoria.
Officially opened in 1999, Ngamba Island was created to offer a permanent sanctuary to orphaned chimpanzees, which are victims of illegal trade and habitat destruction. Now home to more than 45 chimps, the island serves as a tourist destination for local and international travellers offering an opportunity to learn about the species and the importance of conserving their fragile forest habitat. Enjoy a guided tour of the sanctuary and a close up experience with the chimpanzees as they come to the boundary area for their morning or afternoon feeding. Cold drinks, tea and coffee are available at Ngamba and the island has a unique gift shop with a wide range of local crafts and sanctuary related t-shirts and products. Your visit and purchases directly support the project with proceeds going towards operating costs of the sanctuary, ensuring the well-being of the chimpanzees.
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In the afternoon, Conference and presentation facilities are available.
Overnight at The Boma Guesthouse (B)
Day Three
Driving with your personal vehicle and guide through rural Uganda and towns to Kibale Forest National Park, the drive is approximately 6 hours and is a very interesting cultural insight into rural communities. Drive to Kibale Forest Camp and check in and have a briefing on the safari details and a chance for you to ask any questions.
Kibale, 766 km2 is one of Uganda’s enchanting forested parks. Here, you can hike in the park for hours observing the drama of life in a rain forest. The
park cont ains pristine lowland tropical rain forest, montane forest, and mixed tropical deciduous forest. In addition to forest, you will also notice areas of grassland and of swamp. The forest is rich in wildlife. It is most noted for its primate population. Some of these are red-tailed monkey, diademed monkey, olive baboon, chimpanzee, black and white colobus. Some of the other mammals you might see are bushbuck, Harvey’s red duiker, blue duiker, bush pig, and African civet. More difficult to spot are buffalo, waterbuck, hippo, warthog, and giant forest hog. Herds of elephant once travelled back and forth through the area. These elephants have become more and more rare, and now are seldom seen. The birdlike in the forest and grasslands of the forest is abundant. There are almost 300 species, which have been identified here. One particularly worth noting is the endemic to Kibale forest. There are 144 species of butterfly in the park and a diverse population of moths and other insects. A system of trails has been developed within the park, and tour guides are available to guide visitors.
Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (BLD)
Located next to Kibale National Park, this tented camp provides a convenient overnight option for guests tracking in the park. Each of the ten safari style tents accommodates 2 guests and are ensuite and has a hot shower and private dressing area. The centrally located grass thatched dining and bar area offers excellent multi course meals and refreshments. The camp is tucked away in the lush Kibale Forest, surrounded by primates swinging through trees, rare birds and beautiful butteflies.
Day Four
Chimpanzee Tracking
This activity will generally take place in the morning. You will either be driven or walk down to the Kibale Forest National Parks’ headquarters to meet your guides for your morning’s chimp tracking experience. The forest is alive with noise and you should be lucky enough to see the habituated chimps during your trek. Sometimes they move quickly through the forest, other days you may be lucky enough to catch them resting, interacting or eating near the forest floor.
Overnight at Kibale Forest Camp (BLD)
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Day Five
This morning we drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Queen Elizabeth National Park spreads over 1,978sq km in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley and is home to a wide variety of wildlife and many species of birds. With both a riverine and savannah habitat, the park includes the southern Ishasha area with the massive Maramagambo, one of the largest surviving natural forests in Uganda. The northern Mweya area, traversed by the equator and dominated by the scenery of crater lakes, is often occupied by large flocks of flamingos.
Spend the afternoon on a game drive.
Overnight at Sima Safari Camp (BLD)
Day Six
In the Mweya area of Queen Elizabeth National Park, also rich with wildlife, visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or “candelabra” tree. The many nearby
crater lakes and mountain ranges provide a beautiful backdrop f or your journey.
This morning we have another oportunity to trek chimpanees as we head into the Kyambura Gorge. This rainforest basin offers a more exclusive viewing of the apes as there are only 8 permits sold in the morning and afternoon.
Boat Cruise - Kazinga Channel
In the afternoon enjoy a leisurely boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park. You may encounter herds of elephant, buffalos and antelopes, families of warthogs, large groups of hippos, and crocodiles basking on the shore. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.
Overnight at Simba Safari Camp (BLD)
Day Seven
Early this morning we head into the savannah with a very special guest – one of the researchers working with the population of lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park. We learn about the project and also have exclusive access to the whereabouts of the radio-collared pride of lions and the permission to drive off track in search of the pride. This is an amazing experience and a magical lasting memory.
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Later that morning we say good bye to the savannah and head to Bwindi Forest National Park. Bwindi National Park, located in south western Uganda on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda. The area, one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa, where lowland and mountain habitats meet, contains a dense ground cover of herbs, vines, and shrubs. Home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees, Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems in East Africa. The park contains almost one half of the world’s population of the endangered Mountain Gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site. Bwindi is also home to several endangered bird species with very limited ranges, and acts as an important catchment area for many rivers, supplying water for agriculture in the surrounding region.
Overnight at Silverback Lodge (BLD)
On a hill overlooking the swarth of Bwindi Forest is Silver Back Lodge. The rooms all look out across the hill and provide beautiful views of almost the entire forest. Each room was built using local material that provides the true nature of African architecture blended with modern facilities. Each of the 12 ensuite rooms have a view of the thick forest below. The lodge has a well stocked bar and a restaurant that serves a variety of meals
Day Eight
Gorilla Tracking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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Following breakfast at the lodge, you will walk down to National Park Headquarters to meet your guides for the day and begin your gorilla tracking experience. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your party on an early morning trek into the dense rain forest on the mountain slopes*.
The journey, through dense foliage and up steep climbs, is abundantly rewarded with the lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
You will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. Mountain gorillas are extremely rare with only an estimated 850 remaining in the wild. This is an experience you won’t easily forget!
*Some of the gorilla families are located in an area which you will need to travel to by vehicle, but don’t worry – we will transport you there!
Following the trek, return to your accommodation and, if time allows, take a guided afternoon forest or community walk. Please note: tracking may be fairly strenuous with treks up to six hours or longer, at high altitudes, not uncommon. Also, mountain gorillas are wild animals and, as such, sightings cannot be guaranteed. However viewing success rates are over 95%.
Overnight at Silverback Lodge (BLD)
Day Nine
Transfer to Kihihi airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. Connect with your international departure flight.
End of services. (B)
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Price Information Jane Goodall Primate safari Price in USD Price in Euro Price included extra's Each of the 2pax sharing a room/Vehicle $ 4.249 € 3.927 € 4.870 Each of the 3pax sharing a room/Vehicle $ 3.412 € 3.193 € 4.136 Each of the 4pax sharing a room/Vehicle $ 2.983 € 2.817 € 3.760 Each of the 5pax sharing a room/Vehicle $ 2.756 € 2.617 € 3.560 Each of the 6 pax sharing a room/Vehicle $ 2.606 € 2.486 € 3.429
Single Supplement $ 578 € 507 * Euro prices are given for easy reference and fluctuate with exchange rate. Final Euro amount will be fixed at time of booking and payment.
Includes:
• A donation of Wild Times to the Jane Goodall Institute of € 200 per participant • 4x4 safari transport with English speaking local driver/guide as above • Accommodation, meals and activities as above • Bottled water in safari vehicle • All park entrance fees, game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park in a fully customized safari vehicle. • Chimp permits – Kibale and Kyambura • Gorilla permits priced • Scheduled flight Kihihi Entebbe • Full liability insurance cover •
Excludes:
• Personal expenses such as porters, drinks, tips, visas and travel insurance • Services/activities/meals not included above.
Please ask your safari consultant for further details and prices on any of the above optional activities.
Health: Yellow fever & malaria prophylactics are required.
For gorilla/chimp trekking it is imperative that you are healthy and free of any disease or virus – officials do have the right to refuse entry if you are found to have or show any signs of communicable illnesses.
Should you opt to spend time participating in the UWEC Wildlife Integration programmes, you may require additional inoculations and health clearances. Please enquire at the time of booking. These activities must be booked well in advance.
Visas: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which must be applied for and paid for online prior to arrival. A single entry tourist visa is USD 50 per person, single entry.
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Passports must be valid for a minimum of 6 months. The EAC Visa allows entry into Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya for one fee of USD100 – handy if you are visiting all three regions.
Flights It is imperative that you reconfirm your onward/return flights. Our office in Uganda can assist you with this.
Travel insurance:
It is compulsory for all guests travelling with Wild Times.
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