15 Days Herping and Primate Safari

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15 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Embark on an unforgettable 15-day adventure through the breathtaking landscapes of Uganda, featuring the ultimate gorilla trekking experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This tour combines wildlife safaris, thrilling herping excursions, and intimate encounters with primates, including chimpanzees in Kibale National Park. Enjoy diverse activities such as shoebill watching, scenic boat cruises, and guided community walks, all while being supported by knowledgeable local guides. This itinerary is perfect for wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers looking for an immersive experience in the Pearl of Africa.

- Journey through iconic national parks including Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi
- Engage in both day and night herping with expert guides for unique herps
- Experience gorilla trekking with a chance to observe these magnificent creatures in their natural habitat
- Enjoy comfortable accommodations, full board meals, and all transportation included throughout the tour.

What's Included

Water bottles
Gorilla/ Chimpanzee trekking certificates
Park entry fees( for non-residents), Gorilla and Chimpanzee tracking permits
All transportation(Unless labeled as optional)
Lunch (Optional[13])
Lunch
Dinner (Optional[13])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[14])
Breakfast
Car gas
Drinking water(On all days)
International flights(From/to home)
Personal items(Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees etc)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Your Safari Guide will pick you up from the airport or hotel communication prior to 72hrs before arrival date

Itinerary

Duration: 15 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Airport - hotel

    1 stop
  • 1
    Entebbe

    Arrival and check into your hotel in Entebbe

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    Shoebill watching

    2 stops
  • 2
    Mabamba Swamp Shoebill Watching Entebbe

    Our safari guide representative will pick you up from your hotel, and have you transferred to the Swamp. Because of the wonder of this enormous, prehistoric-looking bird, safari goers and business travelers both want to see it in Uganda. The Shoebill is a special sighting for birdwatchers and is frequently near the top of their lists of Ugandan birds to see and photograph. The Shoebill and Mabamba wetlands are by far the best locations in Uganda to provide you the best possibilities of seeing one. Being situated on Lake Victoria’s shoreline and only an hour’s drive from either Entebbe or Kampala, it is also the most easily accessible. take an hour of searching. If they saw the Shoebill, local fishermen who venture out at dusk might be able to aid with information.The Shoebill provides excellent views and displays since you may approach close to it without bothering it because it is preoccupied with catching fish.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Mabira Central Forest Reserve

    Arrive on time, after lunch en-route then dinner at the lodge and go for night herping in Mabira forest

    10 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 3

    Mabira - Mityana

    1 stop
  • 4
    Mabira Central Forest Reserve

    Half day herping in Mabira forest then get transferred for an overnight.

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    Herping in Mityana

    1 stop
  • 5

    Enjoy the herping sessions in mityana forests where we shall be trying our luck to find more bush vipers, gaboon/rhinoceros vipers and many more.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 5

    Herping in Mityana

    1 stop
  • 6

    Embark on another day of herping full of excitement and winding up in mityana forests.

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 6

    Mityana - Fort Portal

    1 stop
  • 7

    Relaxed lunch and be ready to be transferred to the fort portal where kibale national park, The Primate Capital is situated, and have the afternoon Bigodi Swamp Walk.

    10 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 7

    Chimpanzee trekking

    2 stops
  • 8
    Kibale Forest National Park

    Start the day Embarking again on chimpanzee trekking experience in Kibale National Park with a ranger guide looking out for nests, chimpanzee callings till you find them and have an ultimate encounter with humans closest Relatives. Have a more interactive conversation with the ranger guide about Chimpanzees and their habitat.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Rwenzori Moutains National Park

    Transfer to Rwenzori Mountains after the chimpanzee trekking activity

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    Full Day Herping in Rwenzori Mountains

    1 stop
  • 10
    Rwenzori Moutains National Park

    Embark on a specular full day herping expedition in such of Target species that include; Atheris nitschei, Trioceros johnstoni, Trioceros ellioti, and other different chameleons.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 9

    Transfer to Queen elizabeth National park

    1 stop
  • 11
    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    relaxed breakfast and have you transferred to Queen Elizabeth national park. Enjoy the stunning views of the park, embark on an evening game drive later.

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 10

    Morning game drive and afternoon boarcruise in Queen

    1 stop
  • 12
    Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Early morning breakfast, then jump into the jeeps for the early morning game viewing. lots if chances to find some nocturnal cats very actively enjoying the killed pray or even still roaming around. Get back to the lodge and get ready for the afternoon boat cruise at Kazinga Channel.

    8 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

    Kasese - Kanungu

    1 stop
  • 13
    Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

    Our Safari driver will pick you up from your lodge and have you transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National park

    6 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 12

    Ultimate Gorilla Trekking

    1 stop
  • 14
    Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

    Early morning breakfast, get equipped with all the reacquired items for a gorilla trek. You will be transferred to the Visitor's Information Center for a briefing before allocated a gorilla group/ family

    8 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    Kanungu - Mbarara

    1 stop
  • 15
    Lake Mburo National Park

    Check out of the lodge after breakfast and get ready to be transferred to Lake Mburo Natioanl park for an afternoon boat cruise

    6 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 14

    Walking Safari

    2 stops
  • 16
    Lake Mburo National Park

    Enjoy the morning walking safari that may will have you come closer to the Giraffes, Zebras and many more.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Entebbe

    Get ready to be transferred to Entebbe after the walking Safari

    4 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 15

    End of the trip and transfer to the airport

    1 stop
  • 18
    Entebbe

    Today marks the end of our 15 Days safari, and you will be transferred to the airport.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Herping And Wildlife Safaris Uganda Ltd

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Multi-day Tours
Extreme Sports
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
4WD Tours
Safaris
Adventure Tours

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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