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all about amazing apes safari

Enjoy a luxurious week-long safari visiting the Ugandan highlights of Kampala, and the Kibale and Bwindi forests. During your time in the forests, embark on a number of fantastic and exciting excursions to track gorillas as well as chimpanzees.

package highlights:

  1. Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (Uganda)

    Experience an unforgettable trek through lush rainforests to encounter majestic mountain gorillas in their serene natural habitat.

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    Gorilla mother and child, bwindi Impenetrable forest

  2. Chimpanzee Tracking in Kibale Forest (Uganda)

    Follow expert guides into the heart of the forest to observe playful chimpanzees and their captivating social behaviors.

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    eye of the ancestor, kibale forest

  3. Gorilla Encounters in Volcanoes National Park (Rwanda)

    Get up close with mountain gorillas in one of Africa’s most iconic conservation areas, surrounded by stunning volcanic landscapes.

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    volcanoes national park, rwanda.

  4. Explore Scenic Wonders

    Marvel at Uganda’s misty mountains, sparkling crater lakes, and Rwanda’s rolling hills and dramatic volcanoes.

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    the mesmerizing and scenic mountains of uganda and rwanda.

  5. Diverse Wildlife Safaris

    Spot a variety of primates, such as golden monkeys and colobus monkeys, alongside other wildlife like elephants, zebras and birds in Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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    A Maasai moran in full regalia.

  6. Incredible Photography Moments

    Capture breathtaking shots of gorillas, chimpanzees, and the awe-inspiring landscapes of East Africa.

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    elephants tussling in akagera national park, uganda.

  7. Conservation-Focused Travel

    Support sustainable tourism and the protection of endangered species through your journey.

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    A bespoke tour with an experienced guide.

The tour package inclusions and exclusions

What is included in this tour?

  • Nights at Kampala Serena Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
  • Airport/airstrip transfer as specified in itinerary
  • Forest walks
  • 2 nights at Ndali Lodge on full board basis
  • 3 nights at Gorilla Resort Bwindi Camp on half board basis
  • Gorilla tracking
  • Nocturnal walk tracking the Galagos, Bush babies, Pottos and the Night Jars
  • 1 night at Kampala Serena Hotel on half board basis

What is not included in this tour?

  • Gratuities and all items of a personal nature
  • Meals and drinks not specified in the itinerary
  • Champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
  • Sightseeing and excursions other than those specified in the itinerary
  • All International flights and Taxes
  • Laundry
  • Visa fees (if required)
  • Travel & Personal accident insurance cover

here's our experience schedule, designed to provide an immersive experience in Kenya’s diverse wildlife and natural beauty;

Day 1: Kampala

  • On arrival at Entebbe International Airport a member of Intimate Africa team will welcome you and transfer you to the Kampala Serena Hotel for the night. The rest of the day is yours to enjoy, either relaxing at the guesthouse or exploring this vibrant East African city.

Day 2 & 3: kibale forest national park.

  • After breakfast, drive to the western region of Uganda and the town of Fort Portal for a lovely lunch. Continue after lunch to the rustic Ndali Lodge set in the beautiful Bunyaruguru Crater Field near the lush Kibale Forest. The next day you’ll head out for a guided walk in the Kibale Forest searching for birds and primates who inhabit the forest, before returning to the lodge for a delicious lunch. Head out again in the afternoon to explore the area further.

Day 4 & 5: bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park

  • This morning you’ll travel to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, stopping along the way to enjoy a picnic lunch before continuing to the Gorilla Resort Bwindi Camp. Enjoy the rest of the day on a nature walk in the rain forest or relaxing on the deck overlooking the Impenetrable Forest. Spend the next two days on some exciting gorilla treks to see two different gorilla families

Day 6 & 7: Kampala

  • Head back to Kampala this morning via a picturesque drive. Relax and unwind at the Kampala Serena Hotel before the end of your trip.

Day 8: departure

  • Today marks the end of your memorable Ugandan adventure. You will be transferred to Entebbe International airport in time to catch your home bound flight.