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10 Days Primate Safari -Photography

This 10-day primate safari, is a mind-blowing luxury safari that takes you into four major wildlife hotspots offering the opportunity to photograph the rare mountain gorillas, chimpanzees and golden monkeys, L’hoest Monkeys, olive baboons, red tailed monkeys, vervet monkeys, Uganda mangabey, black and white colobus monkeys among others. This exciting safari allows you to trek through these undiscovered rainforests here in one of the most bio-diverse places on the planet.

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Safari Highlights

  • Chimpanzee habituation

  • Gorilla trekking

  • Kazinga boat cruise

  • Game drives

  • Golden monkey trek

  • Batwa cultural experience

  • Lake Bunyonyi scenic views

  • Uganda Museum

  • Gaddafi Mosque Minaret for Panoramic kampala views

Destinations

  • Day 1: Arrival day and transfer to Kampala

  • Day 2: Uganda museum visit, Gaddafi Mosque visit and Transfer to Kibale National

  • Day 3: Chimpanzee Habituation in Kibale National Park

  • Day 4: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and have a game drive in the evening.

  • Day 5: Game drive and boat safari

  • Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Batwa community experience

  • Day 7: Gorilla Trekking

  • Day 8: Transfer to Mgahinga National Park

  • Day 9: Golden Monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

  • Day 10:  Transfer to Entebbe:

Detailed Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrival day and transfer to Kampala

ENTEBBE -KAMPALA

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Karibu—a very warm welcome to Uganda! Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be picked up by a representative of Toturk Safaris and transferred to your accommodations in Kampala, the capital city of Uganda. You will have a safari briefing and time for any questions regarding your adventure across Uganda. Catch glimpses of Lake Victoria along the way. Enjoy the rest of the evening at your leisure.

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INCLUDED: Airport transfer, dinner, and accommodation.

Day 2

Transfer to Kibale National Park

KAMPALA-KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

 

After breakfast visit Uganda Museum and learn about the rich Ugandan history, and Gadafi mosque to see the panoramic view of Kampala city. Later on, transfer to Kibale National Park. The 5-to-6-hour journey offers the vibrant presence of the local communities, picturesque beauty of Uganda's tea plantations, and as you approach Kibale National Park, the landscape transitions into dense forests, hinting at the rich biodiversity awaiting within the park's boundaries. Kibale National Park is home to 13 species of primates. Lunch on the way, Dinner will be at the lodge.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation

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Day 3

Chimpanzee habituation

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

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After breakfast head to the information center and a have a brief about chimpanzee habituation. Chimpanzee habituation is the process of training primates to get used to having human beings around them and preparing them to be tracked. During the habituation process, you'll have the chance to observe these intelligent creatures as they go about their daily activities, from grooming each other to foraging for food. This immersive experience allows you to witness firsthand the complex social dynamics and behaviors of chimpanzees in their natural habitat. It's a truly unforgettable adventure that offers insights into the lives of our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation.

Day 4

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth and Game drive

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK- QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

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After breakfast head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. In the evening embark on a thrilling game drive through its diverse habitats, ranging from savannah grasslands to dense forests. Keep your eyes peeled for iconic African wildlife such as elephants, lions, and buffalos roaming freely in their natural habitat.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodation

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Day 5

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Morning Game Drive and Boat ride

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

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Wake up early in the morning and embark on a morning game drive and get to see some animals you may have missed during the evening game drive. This park has about 10 primate species, look out for them during the game drive. You will enjoy a packed breakfast in the game park. Lunch will be at the lodge.

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In the afternoon, explore the Kazinga Channel by boat for an opportunity to see the stunning variety of wildlife at the water, including hippos, elephant, and crocodiles.  Birdlife in the park includes the African fin foot, Broad-billed roller, Red-chested sunbird, and Yellow-throated cuckoo, among others.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodations.

Day 6

Transfer to Bwindi and Batwa cultural experience.

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

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After breakfast, transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park.  As you traverse the winding roads, you will Pass through charming villages and witness the daily life of the local communities. En route, make sure to keep an eye out for wildlife sightings along the way. Upon arriving in Bwindi visit the Batwa, to have a local community and cultural encounter. This involves cultural dances from the local people. You also participate in some activities e.g. traditional cooking and weaving among others.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees and excursions, accommodations.

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Day 7

Gorilla Trekking

BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

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Wake up early and have breakfast and then proceed to the information center for a briefing about the do's and don’ts of Gorilla trekking. During the Trek, look out for other primate species like the black and white colobus and the rare L'Hoests' monkeys, blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, baboons and some chimpanzees.  Once you find the gorillas, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation and have some rest.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees and excursions, accommodations.

Day 8

Transfer to Mgahinga National Park

BWINDI NATIONAL PARK – MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK

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After breakfast transfer to Mgahinga National Park. It will take between 4 to 5hrs to reach the Mgahinga from Bwindi National Park. Have lunch at the lodge and rest for the next day’s activities. Enjoy Mgahinga’s amazing scenery.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees and excursions, accommodations.

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Day 9

The Tree-Climbing Lions of Ishasha

MGAHINGA NATIONAL PARK AND LAKE BUNYONYI

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The next day embark on golden monkey trekking and after head over to Lake Bunyonyi.

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INCLUDED: All meals, entrance fees, excursions and accommodations.

Day 10

Departure

LAKE BUNYONYI- ENTEBBE

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After breakfast, head over to Entebbe while enjoying the breath-taking views of Kabale district and make a stopover at the equator. Take unforgettable pictures.

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INCLUDED: Breakfast, Lunch and airport transfer

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Rates and Inclusions

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Rates are based on the time of year, number of participants, and inclusions.  All Toturk Safaris can be customized by speaking to one of our travel consultants.  To inquire about rates for this safari, please shoot us an email.

 

What's Included

  • Transfer between airport & accommodations on day of arrival & departure

  • Transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle & fuel for tour

  • Professional English-speaking driver/guide

  • Accommodations as noted in the itinerary

  • Meals as noted in the itinerary

  • Drinking water in the safari vehicle

  • Park entry fees, activities, and excursions as noted in the itinerary

  • VAT where applicable

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What's Excluded

  • International airfare

  • Personal (medical/travel) insurance

  • Meals, snacks, and drinks not noted in the itinerary

  • Optional activities

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Tips

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