4 Days - Primates of Uganda
Uganda
4 days | $1498.00*
* Recommended price for a small group FAM trip. Price to be discussed.
Trip Overview
This exclusive FAM trip in April 2025 offers an intimate encounter with Uganda's most fascinating primates, including both mountain gorillas and chimpanzees. The journey begins in Entebbe before heading to Queen Elizabeth National Park, where travelers will enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and explore the dramatic Kyambura Gorge for chimpanzee tracking.
The adventure culminates in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a trek to observe endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This carefully crafted itinerary includes comfortable lodging, expert guides, and all necessary permits, with prices starting from $1,498 per person sharing for a group of six.
Itinerary
Arrive at Nairobi Kenya, Meet and great by your Guide and transfer you from Entebbe airport to the hotel Briefing about your safari at the hotel. Hotel: Onomo Hotel Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast
Have breakfast in the morning, and your guide will transfer you from Entebbe heading to Queen Elizabeth national park, arriving in time for your hot lunch, on arrival have an evening boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel then after back to the lodge for dinner. Hotel: Elephant Hab Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wake up to an incredible sound of the bush and transfer to the briefing point at Kyambura, enter the gorge for your Chimp trekking Experience, you will be in the gorge for the whole morning learning about the conservation of this incredible spot and thereafter find the chimps in the gorge and after spend 1 hour with the chimps then your guide will transfer you, heading to Buhoma Sector of Bwindi forest. Hotel: Mahogany Springs Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
An early morning breakfast will be had and you will be transferred to the park headquarters where you will be briefed on how to behave while in the park trekking. In the briefing, you will be given instructions on the do’s and don’ts to follow and with the guide of a ranger assigned to you, you will head for the trek depending on the positioning of the gorillas being the determinant of how long you spend in the forest. On finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to take some photos and later head back to the park headquarters, and then you will be driven back to the lodge. Hotel: Mahogany Springs Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Get on the morning flight and then depart from Bwindi via Kihihi Airstrip arrive at Entebbe airport for your flight further Meal Plan: Breakfast
What's Included
Covered by Provider:
- Return Airport transfers
- All meals as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
- Activities as indicated in the Program
- Gorilla Permits
- Chimp Permits
- All ground transportation in 4x4 Safari Land Cruisers inclusive of fuel
- Activities as indicated in the itinerary
- Services of an experienced English-speaking safari guide
- Park conservation and community bed night fees
- All applicable taxes
- administration
- and banking fees
- AMREF flying doctors’ emergency evacuation program
Covered by Supplier:
- Domestic Flight as indicated in the Add Ons
- International flights and applicable airport departure taxes
- All passport and visa fees (Visa: US$ 50 per person for entry into Uganda – easily obtainable at the Airport)
- Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stops between properties on overland sectors)
- Drinks were not stipulated in the itinerary
- Items of a personal nature: fax
- telephone
- etc.
- Laundry in Entebbe/Kampala
- Gratuities for guide/driver/hotel staff
- Any extras and additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel/medical insurance
- Trip cancellation
- travel delay
- or baggage insurance
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control
- All statutory increases beyond our control
Gallery
Chimpanzees in Uganda
Mountain Gorillas in Uganda
About GoExplore
GoExplore Safaris is a tour operator specializing in bespoke African journeys. Since 2017, we've crafted personalized safari experiences that connect travelers with local communities, wildlife, and landscapes. Our team of dedicated travel consultants uses their extensive local knowledge to design unique, memorable trips tailored to each client's preferences and budget.
We pride ourselves on our expertise in East Africa and beyond, with our specialists spending over 365 days a year exploring new destinations to ensure unbiased, first-hand advice. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our 98% 5-star rating from clients, who appreciate our personalized service from initial planning through to the end of their African adventure.
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IMPORTANT FAM TRIP INFORMATION
Permit Requirements & Restrictions:
Permits are strictly limited: 8 persons per gorilla group daily and 6 persons per chimpanzee track per half-day
Minimum age requirements: 15 years for gorilla tracking, 12 years for chimpanzee tracking
All permits must be purchased upfront and are 100% non-transferable and non-refundable
Permit prices may be subject to change from July 2025 per UWA tariffs
Booking & Availability:
Safari bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of full deposit payment
All accommodation and activities are subject to availability at time of booking
What's Included:
Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle with expert guide throughout your journey
Full-service experience including check-in assistance and wildlife interpretation
All-inclusive pricing to minimize additional out-of-pocket expenses
Frequently Asked Questions
Double/Twin Sharing (2 people): US $1,704 Double/Twin Sharing (4 people): US $1,685 Double/Twin Sharing (6 people): US $1,498 Single Supplement: US $234
Batwa Community Experience: US $20 Kihihi to Entebbe Flight: US $283
Permits are strictly limited: 8 persons per gorilla group daily and 6 persons per chimpanzee track per half-day Minimum age requirements: 15 years for gorilla tracking, 12 years for chimpanzee tracking All permits must be purchased upfront and are 100% non-transferable and non-refundable Permit prices may be subject to change from July 2025 per UWA tariffs
April is an excellent time for gorilla and chimp tracking with moderate rainfall.
Gorilla and chimp treks can be moderately strenuous, requiring reasonable fitness levels Trek duration varies from 2-6 hours depending on primate locations
Sturdy hiking boots Rain gear Long sleeves and trousers Camera (no flash photography with primates) Garden gloves for gripping vegetation
Yes, Uganda visa costs US $50 and can be obtained online.
Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory and should include emergency evacuation coverage.
Trip Details
Dates: Apr 03, 2025 - Apr 06, 2025
Duration: 4 days
Price: $1498.00*
* Recommended price for a small group FAM trip. Price to be discussed.
Capacity: 6 people
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