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Price
$1400 per person
Duration
5 Days
Destination
Uganda
Travellers
4+

JOURNEY TO THE HOME OF CHIMPANZEES Visit the Primate Capital!

The largest forest park in Uganda with an area of 975km2 in which over 13 Primate species live today.Its location East of Mountain Rwenzori,Kibale National Park is dotted with beautiful crater lakes and one of the most beautiful landscape in Uganda.The climate is generally pleasant with the average annual temperature range of 14-17 Degrees
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Welcome to the world's primate capital and the best place to see the Chimpanzees. Home of up to approximately 1450 chimps! This tour introduces you to the Chimpanzee lifestyle and how they relate with monkeys in a walk to Bigodi swamp where you can see at least five(5) species of Monkeys and then walk to the top of the world where you can see three(3) crater lakes at the center focal point

What's included

Destination
Departure Location
Entebbe/Kampala
Return Location
Entebbe/Kampala
Price includes
  • Beautifully illustrated souvenir map
  • First Entrance fees
  • Professionally guided tour
  • Unlimited bottled water
Price does not include
  • Excess baggage charge
  • Medical insurance and emergency insurance
  • Other International flights
  • Personal expenses
  • Tips to guide and driver
  • Visa arrangements
Safari Highlights

Despite having close to 95% DNA similarity with humans,Chimpanzees are not to tolerant to trespassers that is why embarking on a Chimpanzee habituation experiencing is something you should not be missing on this tour.This activity actual involves tracking Chimpanzee families that are so hostile and blending with them to show them that humans are actually not enemies,it is these families that eventually become tolerant and available for ordinary day light tracking

Whether you are here for Tracking,habituation or research,this nature walk is an opportunity to enjoy one of Uganda’s beautiful and varied forest without pressure to locate chimpanzees,birds and monkeys.

  • Day 1-ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE
  • Day 2- FORT PORTAL
  • Day 3-KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
  • Day 4-SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK
  • Day 5-END OF TOUR
Day 1-ARRIVAL AT ENTEBBE

Pick up from Entebbe Airport

Karibu! Our driver will be waiting to receive you with a card board clearly labeled with team leaders / your name upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport. After the presentation, he will help you to take your bag "please accept how Ugandans handle guests" to the car and move you to the hotel. But if you are continuing your trip from either Murchison falls NP or Queen Elizabeth N/P by this time we should be on the road to Fort Portal
Day 2- FORT PORTAL

Drive to Kibale National Park

Today we take a picturesque route through the rift valley while enjoying spectacular views of Lake Albert and beautiful little villages. The trip lasts 5 hours and may be tiring but incredible views of the farmlands and the lush green countryside that is typical of Uganda will keep you relaxed Because you've been traveling with a packed lunch, you'll have a short stop at Fort Portal and enjoy or have lunch at the nearest restaurant and later drive to your hotel
Day 3-KIBALE NATIONAL PARK

A day with the Chimps and Swamp Walk

The hotel serves early breakfast. It is recommended that you carry at least 2 water bottles. Instead of tracking, if you plan to have Chimp habituation, Packed Lunch will be a better option Our tour begins with a briefing where a ranger gives you rules and regulations for encounters with chimpanzees, birds and other species of monkeys When you plan to go an extra mile for Full Day Chimpanzee habituation instead of standard monitoring, make sure you book early enough to encourage our tour planners to book early because only 6 people are allowed to do this practice every day. We embark on the Bigodi Swamp Walk in the afternoon that will take you through the small communities and the beautiful scenes. The locals will teach you how to make craft, herbal medicine and you will have the opportunity to taste some of the finest local gins and beers Nevertheless, the highlight of these walks is the transition to see at least five different species of monkeys and catch a glimpse of the Blue Turaco!
Day 4-SEMULIKI NATIONAL PARK

Discover the Sampaya Hot Springs & Birding

Semuliki National Park covers an area of 220 sq km, found Bwamba County in Western Uganda in the district of Bundibugyo close to Portal. The park harbors an extension of the rain forest Congos Ituri. The most interesting part about the springs is that matooke and eggs can be boiled in the springs and ready to eat for a few minutes. During the safari different animal species will be seen such as Hyenas, white tailed and the slender mongoose, buffaloes, leopards, elephants, vervet monkeys, cats among others. Activities to be done will include; Game drives (including the night game drives), chimpanzee trekking, and bird watching among others.
Day 5-END OF TOUR

Drive to Kampala

In the morning we walk through coffee plantations and small communities to the top of the World where we are able to see three volcanic craters Drive to the palace of Tooro Kingdom and learn more about the ancient history of Africa. This activity can be replaced by a drive to the Semuliki NP hot springs for a further $50 The culmination of the trip! You can now move to your next safari in Queen Elizabeth or return to Kampala

More about Uganda

Welcome to the world's primate capital and the best place to see the Chimpanzees. Home of up to approximately 1450 chimps! This tour introduces you to the Chimpanzee lifestyle and how they relate with monkeys in a walk to Bigodi swamp where you can see at least five(5) species of Monkeys and then walk to the top of the world where you can see three(3) crater lakes at the center focal point

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This tour is fully customizable to your inspiration and design and available at any time of the year,however even if you don't book with us we can still give you our insights on different destination to ensure you have a great vacation

Since the best way to explore this World is by Hiking,this tour also may feature minor hikes to major climb and at any time with a run. Ensure that your practice to keep your body fit to minimize fatigue during your time in Africa

If you desire for any additional specials like birthday celebrations,anniversary dinner or proposals,please inform us before arrival such that we connect your with the real travel consultant who will your ideal travel

NB: Safari Quotations are based on group of 4 persons,Double Occupancy

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5 Days Primates Tracking & Hot Springs Walk - Private Tour

Price
$1400 per person
Duration
5 Days
Destination
Uganda
Travellers
4+

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