Great Apes of Uganda

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Entebbe
  • Kibale National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Trip includes

    • 9 nights in hotels and 2 in flight (accommodation as specified or similar)
    • 25 meals: 9 breakfasts (days 3-11) 8 lunches (days 3-10) 8 dinners (days 3-10)
    • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
    • 12 included excursions and visits
    • Visit to a tea plantation and Fort Portal
    • Chimpanzee tracking (including permit)
    • Guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
    • 2 game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
    • Boat safari on the Kazinga Channel
    • Game drive in Ishasha
    • Gorilla trekking (including permit)
    • 2 game drives in Lake Mburo National Park
    • Nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
    • Boat ride on Lake Mburo
    • Plus all these benefits
    • Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service
    • Services of a local Titan tour manager
    • International flights (prices are based on return flights with Ethiopian Airlines from London Heathrow via Addis Ababa. Supplements may apply from other airports)
    • Transportation in 4x4 safari vehicle (guaranteed window seat), with experienced driver/guide
    • Porterage
    • All airport taxes, duties and surcharges

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Itinerary

Day 1 London - In flight Titan’s VIP door-to-door travel service collects you from home, for your journey to London Heathrow Airport for a scheduled Ethiopian Airlines flight to Entebbe via Addis Ababa. Day 2 Entebbe We arrive at Entebbe and transfer to the Boma Guest House (4T) or Lake Heights Hotel (4T), set amongst pretty tropical gardens with views over Lake Victoria. Day 3 Entebbe - Fort Portal - Kibale National Park This morning we begin our journey to Kibale National Park, passing acres of verdant tea plantations and stopping for the opportunity to visit one. We also stop at Fort Portal; the fort may no longer exist but the setting of this important market town is sublime. This afternoon we arrive at our hotel, the Crater Safari Lodge (4T) or Primate Lodge (4T), and after settling in you have the chance to walk to the Top of the World, a remarkable hilltop viewpoint overlooking three crater lakes. Day 4 Kibale National Park - Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary Track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park - the chimpanzee - on a morning’s trek. With over 1,450 individuals protected within the park, Kibale forest is home to the largest number of endangered chimpanzees in Uganda, and it is one of the best places to observe them in the world. The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa, totalling 13 species including the threatened red colobus monkey and the rare L’Hoest’s monkey, plus reptiles, birds and an incredible 250 varieties of butterfly. We follow this excitement with a fascinating guided walk through Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. You may then like to take a walk in a nearby village or visit a school in the local community, talk to the students and teachers and participate in the lessons. Day 5 Kibale National Park - Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast, we drive through the beautiful Kasenda Crater Lakes field to the scenic Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the equator along the way. Keep watch for the 95 mammal species and many more varieties of birds who inhabit the area. We settle into the Katara Lodge (3T+) or Mweya Safari Lodge (3T+) where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the extensive savannah, and we discover the area on an evening game drive. Day 6 Queen Elizabeth National Park Rise early this morning to watch the national park as it wakes, on an unforgettable game drive in 4x4 vehicles. There are over 100 mammal species including the lion, buffalo, leopard, spotted hyena, elephant and the elusive giant forest hog in this park, as well as numerous primates including chimps, the black and white colobus monkey and olive baboon. In the afternoon, we have a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, a wide stretch of water which draws a large number of mammals, birds and reptiles. You are bound to spot Nile crocodiles and hippos wallowing in its depths. Day 7 Ishasha Sector - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park We take a game drive in the Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where the unusual tree-climbing lions are found lazing amongst the branches of huge fig trees. We continue to the home of the critically-endangered mountain gorilla. Of Uganda’s forested parks, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is best known for gorilla trekking, but it also provides refuge to elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys and various small antelopes, as well as 23 bird species endemic only to this area. We stay at the Mahogany Springs (4T), Silverback Lodge (3T+) or Engagi Lodge (3T+) for the next two nights. Day 8 Gorilla trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Trekking for the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth and we wake early this morning to begin our search. The duration of the walk will depend on their location on the day; however the experience of observing the world’s largest living primates at play is a privilege that is certainly worth the effort! It can often take up to 5-6 hours of trekking to see the gorillas and return to your hotel. You may wish to hire a local porter to assist you on the trek and carry your bags, which can be arranged at a reasonable cost. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the gorillas. As an alternative, there are other treks of three hours and up available. Day 9 Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Mburo National Park Today we drive to Lake Mburo National Park and the Mihingo Lodge (4T) or Mantana Tented Camp (3T+). The Lake Mburo National Park forms a diverse habitat with rocks, dry slopes, open and wooded savannahs, forests and swamps. As we enter the park we begin a game drive to observe the abundance of impala and zebra, plus some 313 bird species recorded in the park. We visit a cattle rearing family who will show us how to milk and care for the rare and appropriately named Ankole Longhorn. Day 10 Lake Mburo National Park Today we rise early for a guided nature walk through the fascinating surrounds, and return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. In the afternoon we enjoy a tranquil boat ride on Lake Mburo, watching out for crocodiles, buffalo, hippo and various birds from colourful kingfishers to magnificent African fish eagles. We also take a game drive through the contrasting landscape in search of local residents. You may choose to spend some of your free time on an optional horse riding experience. Day 11 Lake Mburo National Park - In flight After a leisurely start, we cross the equator, pausing for photo opportunities. We continue on to Entebbe Airport for a scheduled Ethiopian Airways flight to London via Addis Ababa. Day 12 London Arrival at London Heathrow Airport where you will be met and guided to your Titan vehicle, for the journey home.

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Price per day$130
Last Updated: 8/11/2021

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