11-Day Primates and Birding Safari in Uganda -the Pearl of Africa

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Your safari starts with a Shoebill excursion at Mabamba Swamp, game drive (Queen, Ishasha), birding, chimp habituation (Kibale Forest), gorilla and golden monkey trekking (Bwindi & Mgahinga Forests), Walking safari (Mburo), birding (Maramagambo, Rubanga Forests).
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Shoebill excursion (Mabamba Swamp)
    • Game drive (Queen, Ishasha), birding
    • Chimp habituation (Kibale Forest)
    • Gorilla and golden monkey trekking (Bwindi & Mgahinga Forests)
    • Walking safari (Mburo)
    • birding (Maramagambo, Rubanga Forests)

What's this trip about?

    Your safari starts with a Shoebill excursion at Mabamba Swamp, game drive (Queen, Ishasha), birding, chimp habituation (Kibale Forest), gorilla and golden monkey trekking (Bwindi & Mgahinga Forests), Walking safari (Mburo), birding (Maramagambo, Rubanga Forests).

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Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Activities

  • Game drive
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Short Cruise
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • Meals specified and accommodation in en suite facilities.
    • Ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 safari car.
    • Applicable park entrance, activity fees.
    • 1 assigned English-speaking professional driver-guide.
    • Gorilla trekking permit (USD 700) per person.
    • Kibale chimp permit (USD 200) per person.
    • Bottled water while on safari.
    • All airport/hotel pick-up and drop off.
    • Activities as stipulated (not those stated as optional).

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel.

Meals: Dinner

Accommodation: (Lake Victoria View Guest House-Budget)

Drive time: Approx. 15 minutes.

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, a Home to Africa assigned English-speaking professional birding driver-guide will receive and welco...

Day 2: Visit Mabamba swamp in search of shoebill stork and thereafter, transfer to Kibale NP.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Kibale Forest Camp-Lower Mid-range)

Drive time: Approx. 5 hours.

You will have breakfast at the accommodation and then move out for the Mabamba excursion. The wetland is one of the few places in Ugan...

Day 3: Chimp habituation Experience - Kibale Forest and Birding Bigodi wetland.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Kibale Forest Camp-Lower Mid-range)

Drive time:

 

You will move to the rangers’ point for briefing. From the briefing, you will proceed for a lifetime experience of chimp habituation in Kibale...

Day 4: Morning birding – Kanyanchu or Bigodi (again) and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Irungu Forest Safari Lodge -Budget)

Drive time: Approx. 2-3 hours.

Be up early, have breakfast and move out for birding in the Kanyanchu area of Kibale Conservation Area. Some bird species spotted in...

Day 5: Morning game drive plus birding and Nature walk plus birding Maramagambo Forest.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Irungu Forest Safari Lodge-Budget)

Drive time:

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains where you have the chance to spot wildlife; lions, leopard (...

Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions plus occasional birding.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Broadbill Forest Camp-Budget)

Drive time: Approx. 5-6 hours.

Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously k...

Day 7: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest. Return, rest and move out birding around.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Broadbill Forest Camp-Budget)

Drive time:

Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you wil...

Day 8: Birding - the Mubwindi Swamp trail and later transfer to accommodation close to Mgahinga NP.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Travellers Rest Hotel-Lower Mid-range)

Drive time: Approx. 2-3 hours.

Be up early, have breakfast and set out for a birding experience along the Mubwindi Swamp trail. The trail offers the opportunity...

Day 9: Golden monkey trekking Mgahinga Forest and Birding – the Gorge Trail between Gahinga and Sabinyo.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Travellers Rest Hotel-Lower Mid-range)

Drive time: Approx. 40 minutes to and from.

Although not well known by most travelers, golden monkeys are yet the second, most interesting attraction in Mgahing...

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Enjoy walking safari plus birding.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: (Eagle's Nest -Budget)

Drive time: Approx. 5 hours.

Enjoy your breakfast and then embark on a journey to Lake Mburo National park via Mbarara City. Upon arrival, you will check into the booked accommodation, take some rest before moving ou...

Day 11: Morning birding - Rubanga Forest and then return to Entebbe to catch flight out.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation: Excluded

Drive Time: Approx. 4 hours.

You will have breakfast and then set out to explore Rubanga forest. Though small, this tract of forest on the western side of Lake Mburo provides a taste of tropical high...

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Price From $3,839
Price per day$349
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Based right in the heart of the Pearl of Africa, in Kampala, Uganda, Home To Africa Tours and Travel are the specialists in tailored tours and travels in Uganda and East Africa.

We are experts in tailored safaris in East Africa and have unmatched knowledge of the major destinations in the region. Our passion and understanding of the region make us unique. We are professional members of: American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA), Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) and The Association for the Promotion of Tourism to Africa (APTA). At Home To Africa, We Treasure Your Fond Memory.

Whether for individuals, families or larger groups, we provide personalized, high-quality service, offering expert advice and guidance to create unique trips that achieve our client's goals and deliver memories that will last a lifetime. Whether your aim is to view the endangered Mountain Gorillas or an adventure across the plains, we create a trip that fulfills those dreams and more.

We have a hard-won reputation for quality and reliability, and have done that through the dedication and enthusiasm of the entire team here at Home To Africa, where we pride in the job we do, and pride in the beauty of Africa that we love to share, means we always go the extra mile for you on every trip.

The knowledge and experience required to deliver such high-quality service come from our years of dedicated industry service and our love of Africa, its beauty, and the joy that comes from helping others share that experience. That dedication and true love of the safari industry drives us on every day to exceed our clients' expectations and deliver more to their trip as special and memorable as it can be.

By focusing on the finest hotels, the most exciting destinations and exclusive itineraries tailored for each group designed to achieve their specific requirements, we can deliver whatever the client needs. From a tour of pure relaxation, cultural encounters, safari and trekking, weekend trips or special packages that combine culture and safari together, we can deliver the perfect tour for every client and ensure that memories of Africa are always great ones. 

Vision: To be the most outstanding and reputable Tours and Travel brand in Uganda and the East Africa.

Mission: To make planning and undertaking a trip to Uganda and East Africa so seamless and painless as possible. 

Core Values:

1. Timely (prompt) response – We just hate to have our esteem client(s) wait too long.

2. Flexibility – Always willing to adjust to accommodate any change in our client’s

requirement.

3. Customer service – Every client is unique, invaluable and should be attended to with due diligence.

4. Professionalism – We hate to have our work questioned and so we observe best practice in every effort to serve our esteem clients.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Phone calls and bar bills.
    • Personal/travel insurance.
    • Driver guide’s gratuity (recommended).
    • All Other Services of a personal nature.
    • Flight ticket(s).
    • Entry visa into Uganda (Click  Here).
    • All kinds of drinks except water.
    • Any activity stated as “OPTIONAL”
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Meals Included
  • 10 Breakfasts, 10 Lunches & 10 Dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Trip ID
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