Bashem Safaris Tours and Travel

6 DAY ITINERARY: GORILLA AND PRIMATE ADVENTURE TOUR

Day 01:Entebbe - Kampala

Warm welcome on arrival and transfer to hotel/lodge (Bed and breakfast)

  • Distance & time (approx.): 8km (10min) to Entebbe town and 40km to Kampala (1hour)
  • Overnight: Hotel of choice in Entebbe or Kampala

Day 02: Kampala - Kibaale National Park

Drive westwards to Kibale Forest National Park. (Full board)

    • Distance & time (approx.): 390 km (4-5 hrs.)
    • Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp
    • Activity: guided walks in the cave plus crater lakes
    • Animals: some primates, chimpanzees, antelopes and a variety of birds

Day 03: Chimpanzee Tracking

Early morning chimpanzee tracking. Pm Bigodi swamp walk. (Full board)

    • Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp
    • Activity: Chimpanzee tracking & Bigodi swamp walk

Animals: chimpanzees, various primates, elephants, buffaloes, baboons, antelopes, some reptiles and a variety of birds plus a variety of trees & shrubs

Day 04: Drive To Bwindi NP

Transfer to Bwindi NP via the Ishasha sector for the tree-climbing lions. (Full board)

  • Distance & time (approx.): 550km (7-9 hrs.)
  • Overnight: Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (Buhoma) or Gorilla Safari Lodge (standard)
  • Activity: Game drive in Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth NP
  • Animals: some primates, lions, spotted hyenas, leopards, elephants, Topis, buffaloes, kobs, baboons, antelopes, some reptiles and a variety of birds

Day 05 : Gorilla Tracking - Rushaga

Mountain Gorilla tracking in the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi NP.(Full board)
  • Distance & time (approx.): varies with the location of the mountain gorillas
  • Overnight: Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (Buhoma) or Gorilla Safari Lodge (standard)
  • Activity: Mountain Gorilla tracking
  • Animals: Gorillas, some primates, baboons, some mammals, some reptiles and a variety of birds plus different tree species

Day 06 : Back To Kampala

Drive back to Entebbe. Flight back home (Half board)

  • Distance & time (approx.):440 km (7-8 hrs)
  • Overnight: Nil
  • Activity: Shopping
End of Services provided by Bashem Safaris East Africa

Services included

  • All activities and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • A 4×4 Van driven by an English speaking driver/guide. Exclusive use of vehicle.
  • Mineral water on route except during meals.
  • Pick up and drop off at the airport.
  • All transfers as per the itinerary
  • All the accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary

Services not included

  • International flights in and out of the country.
  • All services not indicated in the itinerary (any of the optional activities).
  • Drinks: sodas, wines, whiskies, brandies, beers, etc.
  • Ugandan visas: single entry visa costs US$50 and it is required for all countries that require visas for Uganda (principle of reciprocity). The visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport.
  • Medical and travel insurance
  • Tips, telephone expenses, etc
Uganda Packages
Rwanda Packages

What is included in your safari

  • Expert English speaking Driver guide.
  • Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)
  • Bottled drinking mineral water
  • 4WD Safari Mini-Van vehicle and all transportation on ground
  • All entry fees into the National Park
  • Gasoline in the Vehicle
  • Lunches en-route- to and from the Island

What is not included in your safari

  • International flights (both inbound and outbound)
  • Entry/Tourist Visa for Uganda
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned here-in
  • Optional activities not mentioned here-in
  • Items of personal nature
  • Tips for the Guides.