Uganda a Primate Paradise

UGANDA A PRIMATE PARADISE

OVERLAND ADVENTURE 9 DAYS | 12 GUESTS Kyaninga Lodge Kibale Itinerary National Park Based on the expeditionary nature of our trips, there may be ongoing enhancements to this itinerary. UGANDA Entebbe Kyambura LAKE Gorge Lodge Day 1 ENTEBBE, UGANDA EDWARD Arrive in Entebbe in the late evening and transfer to the Protea Queen Elizabeth National Park Hotel for overnight. Bwindi LAKE VICTORIA Impenetrable National Park Day 2 ENTEBBE / KIBALE NATIONAL PARK After an early breakfast, begin your fascinating drive to Kibale, SPOT-BILLEDVolcanos DUCKS Bwindi Lodge traveling through the Rift Valley and a patchwork of colorful JOURNEY BY LAND JOURNEY BY AIR villages and agricultural lands. Eventually you reach a mixture of forest and tea plantations at the foothills of the looming Rwenzoris, or “Mountains of the Moon.” Overnight at beautiful Kyaninga Lodge, Still relatively undiscovered by travelers, Uganda’s wilderness perched on the edge of a crater lake at the foot of the Rwenzori is virtually untouched. Though relatively small, Uganda is a Mountains. (B,L,D) country of many contrasts with rolling hills, sparkling crater lakes, abundant wildlife, and of course, endangered mountain Day 3 KIBALE NATIONAL PARK gorillas. Uganda is still authentically African, lush green and Spend a full day in Kibale National Park, one of Africa’s most home to some of the friendliest people on the continent. researched and documented forest reserves. Chimpanzees are On this comprehensive itinerary, you’ll also discover the abundant here—these fascinating creatures are well studied and chimpanzees of Kibale National Park and tree-climbing lions accustomed to human observers. Also spend time searching for in Queen Elizabeth National Park. other species, including gray-cheeked mangabeys; red-tailed and vervet monkeys; and both red and black-and-white colobus monkeys. Return to Kyaninga Lodge for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) EXPEDITION HIGHLIGHTS Day 4 KIBALE NATIONAL PARK / QUEEN ELIZABETH  Hike through mahogany forests in Kibale National Park, NATIONAL PARK home to chimpanzees, over 250 butterfly species, and 360 After an early breakfast, return to Kibale to continue your bird species. exploration. Enjoy lunch and head for Queen Elizabeth National  View the famous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of Park, arriving in time for an evening game drive. Dinner and Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the few places where overnight at Kyambura Gorge Lodge, which overlooks the rolling this behavior may be seen. savanna and distant mountains. (B,L,D)  Enjoy up-close encounters with mountain gorillas in their Day 5 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK natural habitat, one of the world’s most profound wildlife Start your day early with a game drive to explore the rich thicket experiences. savanna along the Kazinga Channel, one of the best sites to spot  Stay in some of the region’s most luxurious lodges, including giant forest hogs, then continue south through Maramagambo Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Forest to the remote southern sector of the Park. Return to the lodge for breakfast, then take a cruise along the famous Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George to Lake Edward. Birds here are both numerous and spectacular, including multiple species of eagle, stork, waterfowl, kingfisher, and bee-eater. Regarded by some as one of Africa’s best birding locations, more than 560 bird species have been recorded in this area. (B,L,D)

Day 6 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK / BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST The remote Ishasha sector protects a wilderness of swamps and thorn savanna and is home to large herds of Cape buffalo and topi. The Uganda kob is also conspicuous, with large aggregations gathering at traditional lekking grounds. A special attraction of Ishasha is its population of tree-climbing lions, one of the few places where this behavior may be seen. After lunch, drive to the Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, set on the edge of the primeval Bwindi LIONESS Impenetrable Forest, a World Heritage Site and one of the most

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biologically diverse areas on the planet. In the evening attend a briefing on gorilla-watching etiquette followed by dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Days 7 & 8 BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST Your first full day in the forest is dedicated to tracking mountain gorillas. Divide into two groups and, following an early breakfast, depart for the forest. Under the supervision of trained local guides, head to the site where the gorillas were seen the previous day and then begin your search. Once the gorillas are located, you have time to observe, photograph, and enjoy this unique experience. The next day, meet the Batwa people. Learn about their ancient hunting techniques and medicinal plants during a hike, then sample traditional dishes during a homestead visit. (B,L,D daily) LESSER MASKED WEAVER

Day 9 BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST / ENTEBBE After breakfast board your charter aircraft for the short flight to Entebbe. Transfer to the Protea Hotel for dinner and a chance to CHEETAHS relax before your independent homeward flight. (B,L,D)

You will need to purchase airfare from your home city/Entebee and Entebee/home city. Our in-house Air Department can make your reservation for a $50 per person fee. The flight from Bwindi/Entebee is included in the cost of the expedition.

2021 DEPARTURE February 22

PRICE PER PERSON Double Occupancy $9,990 Single Occupancy $11,990

Dates and rates are subject to change. CHIMPANZEE

INTERNATIONAL EXPEDITIONS | UGANDA: A PRIMATE PARADISE Know Before You Go KYANINGA LODGE

Participants on this adventure should be fit and capable of hiking along forest trails that are often steep and muddy; some hikes will be rigorous and up to eight miles in length. Some travel days will be long, involving rides in 4x4 vehicles over bumpy roads that require sitting for extended periods of time—sometimes up to 10 hours. With the exception of our hotel in Entebbe, accommodations throughout the journey will be in safari lodges. The rooms are spacious, include hot water and en suite facilities, and add the classic feel of a safari from a bygone era.

INCLUDED: NOT INCLUDED: • Intra-tour airfare from Bwindi/Entebee • Airfare from your home city/Entebee and Entebee/home city • Accommodations on group dates • Excess baggage charges • Excursions, activities, and meals as listed in the itinerary • Airport arrival and departure taxes • Game drives in 4x4 safari cruisers, with guaranteed window seat • Gratuities and no more than six people per vehicle • Transfers for non-group arrivals and departures • Services of experienced English-speaking guides • Passport, visa, and/or airline change fees • Arrival and departure transfers between the group hotel and • Travel insurance airport regardless of day or time • Items of a personal nature such as laundry, alcoholic beverages, • Selected beverages included with lunch and dinner and other incidentals • Potable water • Email/Internet/fax/telephone charges • Medical expense coverage and emergency evacuation insurance

A $600 per person deposit will secure your space on this expedition. All rates are per person, quoted in US dollars, and must be paid in US dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change. Please review our Terms & Conditions online at www.ietravel.com/terms, or call our office for a printed copy.

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To reserve, visit www.ietravel.com/Uganda-safari or contact your travel consultant.