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8 Days Iconic Chimpanzee Safari of Uganda
- Uganda
- 8 Days
- On Request
Overview
Experience the ultimate 8 Days Iconic Chimpanzee Safari of Uganda, combining thrilling chimpanzee trekking, big game safaris, and immersive cultural encounters. Explore Uganda’s iconic parks, including Kibale National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park, while spotting elephants, lions, buffalo, and rare primates. Enjoy luxury safari lodges, guided forest treks, scenic Kazinga Channel cruises, and community visits that highlight conservation initiatives. Perfect for wildlife enthusiasts seeking Iconic Chimpanzee Safari of Uganda, this expertly curated itinerary ensures unforgettable encounters, exceptional comfort, and personalized service throughout your African adventure.
Tours Highlights
- Trek through Kibale Forest to witness wild chimpanzees in their natural, lush Ugandan habitat.
- Enjoy a scenic Kazinga Channel boat cruise spotting hippos, elephants, and diverse African birdlife.
- Participate in early morning game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park for Big Five sightings.
- Explore Kyambura Gorge on guided walks discovering “Lost Chimpanzees” and unique wildlife tracks.
- Engage with local communities through Roots & Shoots and Women’s Coffee Cooperative projects.
- Experience luxury safari lodges with exceptional dining, panoramic views, and personalized service throughout Uganda.
- Capture breathtaking photography of wildlife, landscapes, and rare bird species during every safari excursion.
Tours Include & Exclude
- Transport in modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof.
- All airport pick up and drop off.
- Accommodation and meals in Hotels/ Lodges/ Tented Camps as per itinerary.
- Game drives in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop roof ideal for photographing.
- Services of professional English speaking safari guide.
- All park fees and crater service fees and camping fees.
- 5 litre of bottled mineral water per person per day.
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- International and domestic flights.
- Olduvai gorge fees.
- Tipping and gratuities.
- All items of a personal nature i.e. telephones, mosquito repellents etc.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda
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Your adventure begins as you land at Entebbe International Airport, where a Volcanoes Safaris representative will warmly welcome you and assist with your transfer to your luxury hotel. Relax and unwind in style as you prepare for the thrilling journey ahead.
- Entebbe
- Dinner & Breakfast
- Hotel No. 5
Day 2: Domestic Flight to Kasese - Journey to Kibale National Park
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After breakfast, transfer to Entebbe Airport for your scenic domestic flight to Kasese Airstrip. Upon arrival, your expert Volcanoes Safaris guide will meet you and provide guidance throughout your safari.
Drive approximately one hour to the luxurious Kibale Lodge, nestled near Kibale National Park. En route, visit the Rwenzori Sculpture Foundation, showcasing traditional Ugandan clan art through a unique cultural partnership with Volcanoes Safaris.
Enjoy panoramic views of the Rwenzori Mountains and the sprawling Queen Elizabeth plains. In the afternoon, visit a local school as part of the Roots & Shoots program, empowering women leaders in conservation through collaboration with the Jane Goodall Institute.
Wind down your day with pre-dinner cocktails and a fireside conversation with a primatologist, offering fascinating insights into the care of wild chimpanzees.
- Kibale National Park
- Lunch & Dinner
- Kibale Lodge
Day 3: Bigodi Wetland Birding & Chimpanzee Trekking
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Begin the day with an early morning birding excursion in the Bigodi Wetlands, teeming with butterflies, rare plants, and wildlife such as Red Colobus monkeys and Sitatunga antelope. Bird enthusiasts will delight in sightings of the Great Blue Turaco and the rare Papyrus Gonolek.
In the afternoon, trek through Kibale Forest, the “Primate Capital of the World,” to witness chimpanzees in their natural habitat. Listen to the forest come alive with their playful calls and swinging movements. Conclude the day with a visit to another local school participating in the Roots & Shoots initiative.
- Kibale National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Kibale Lodge
Day 4: Second Chimpanzee Trek & Community Visit
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After breakfast, embark on a second chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest. Along the way, encounter Olive Baboons, nocturnal Bushbabies, and rare Red Colobus monkeys. Bird watchers can spot species such as the Green Breasted Pitta and revisit the iconic Great Blue Turaco.
Return to the lodge for lunch and spend your afternoon visiting Sadhguru School, a local education initiative supported by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust.
- Kibale National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Kibale Lodge
Day 5: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kazinga Channel Cruise
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Depart Kibale for Kyambura Gorge Lodge, located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, enjoy a game drive and spot elephants, lions, leopards, buffalo, and Uganda kob.
In the afternoon, embark on a wildlife boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, one of Africa’s richest ecosystems. Witness massive hippo pods, elephants drinking at the water’s edge, and an array of birdlife. Finish the day with a honey-harvesting experience with the Kyambura cooperative or a guided gorge walk.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Day 6: Game Drive & Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Trek
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Start your day with an early morning game drive across the Kasenyi plains and Mweya Peninsula, perfect for spotting elusive leopards, lions, elephants, and buffaloes. Participate in the Lion Monitoring Project, capturing identification photos and tracking wildlife GPS data.
After lunch, explore the Kyambura Gorge on a walking safari, tracking the “Lost Chimpanzees of Kyambura.” Witness these incredible primates in their natural habitat amid the gorge’s lush, contrasting landscape.
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Day 7: Kyambura Gorge Conservation & Community Activities
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Enjoy a second trek in Kyambura Gorge, spotting wildlife, tracking footprints, and learning about the ecosystem. Check camera traps as part of the Kyambura Carnivore Survey and review nocturnal wildlife captures.
In the afternoon, engage in Kyambura Gorge community projects: roast coffee with the Women’s Coffee Cooperative, birdwatch in the wetlands, and plant a tree in the wildlife buffer zone. End your day with a BBQ, wildlife storytelling, and movie night alongside the local community and safari guides.
- Kyambura Gorge Conservation
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Day 8: Departure – Return to Entebbe
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After breakfast, transfer to Kasese Airstrip for your domestic flight to Entebbe, connecting to your international departure. Ensure flights depart after 8 PM for a relaxed end to your unforgettable luxury Ugandan safari.
- Entebbe
- Breakfast
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