Itinerary at a glance
   Day        Location   Accommodation                                  Activity

1          Entebbe   The Boma Entebbe (BB)                               Transfer
2          Kibale      Primate Lodge (LDBB)                                    Drive
3          Kibale      Primate Lodge (LDBB)                                    Chimp trek
4          Queen     Elizabeth  Elephant Plains Lodge (LDBB)     Drive, P
5          Queen     Elizabeth  Elephant Plains Lodge (LDBB)     A, Boat trip
6          Bwindi    Mahogany Springs Lodge (LDBB)                  Drive
7          Bwindi    Mahogany Springs Lodge (LDBB)                  Gorilla trek
8          Entebbe                                                                             Depart

L-Lunch, D-Dinner, BB-Bed and breakfast, LDBB-Lunch, dinner, bed and breakfast, Trsf-Transfer, E-Early morning game drive, A-Morning game drive, P-Afternoon game drive, HDS-Half Day sightseeing, FDS-Full Day Sightseeing

Entebbe

Upon arrival at Entebbe Int’l Airport, you will proceed to clear with immigration and customs procedures. Thereafter, you will be met by Primate Expeditions representative just outside the baggage area and transferred to The Boma for overnight.

The Boma Entebbe-Standard BB

 Kibale approx. 6 hour’s drive
This day we drive to Kibale Forest Reserve via Mityana and Fort Portal, in a breathtaking landscape that forms the Albertine western Rift Valley. We will have several stop overs to relax, and sightseeing as we pass verdant countryside, traditional homesteads and farms. We will have our packed/picnic lunch on the way and later proceed towards the park and check into the lodge upon arrival. Spend the rest of the evening 

Primate Lodge-Luxury Cottages LDBB

 Kibale
Early transfer to Kibale Forest NP, where all morning is dedicated to search for chimpanzees and other primate including: I’hoestes, red colobus, blues, red tailed and gray– cheeked mangabey. Lunch at lodge then visit the Bigodi Swamps to see a wide range of bird species. Return to the lodge and spend the evening at leisure

Primate Lodge-Luxury Cottages LDBB

Queen Elizabeth approx. 3 hour’s drive
After breakfast you will depart Kibale and leisurely drive to Kasese Town, passing through fertile agricultural land and the lower slopes of one of Africa’s largest mountain ranges – namely the Rwenzori Mountains. On the way to Kasese Town you will go through the little road-side town of Hima, famed throughout Uganda for its Cement Factory. From Kasese, you will cross the equator as the road passes though the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upon arrival at the park you will embark on a game drive and later proceed to your lodge, enjoying wonderful sightings of the rare Ugandan cob along with elephants and buffaloes in the distance. Arrive at lodge in time for lunch. Spend evening at leisure

Elephant Plains Lodge-Luxury Cottage LDBB

 Queen Elizabeth
Enjoy an early morning game drive in Kasenyi area -Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, – from the open Savannah to Rain Forest, dense Papyrus Swamps and brooding Crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward.

Almost 100 mammal species that include Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephants and the elusive Giant Forest Hog plus remarkable 606 bird species that include the Black Chested Eagle, the Swallow-Tailed Bee Eaters, to mention but a few. After the game drive return to the lodge for lunch and thereafter set off to enjoy an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel (2 hours approx.), to look out for the hippos, great herds of buffaloes, and lots of water birds return to lodge and spend evening at leisure. You may choose to enjoy a late evening game drive

Elephant Plains Lodge-Luxury Cottage LDBB

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve approx 5.5 hour’s drive
Depart to Bwindi Impenetrable NP, home of the endangered mountain gorilla arriving at the lodge in time for lunch, check into your lodge spend the afternoon at leisure.

Mahogany Springs Lodge-Superior rooms & suites

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Reserve
Today you set off on your Uganda gorilla tracking adventure in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest Reserve – home to half of the world’s total mountain gorilla population. While trekking through the dense forest you’ll have the opportunity to view the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Looking deep into the expressive brown eyes of the Gentle Giants of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park surely is the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter that Africa has to offer. After this captivating and unforgettable experience, you will head back to your Uganda safari lodge.

Mahogany Springs Lodge-Superior rooms & suites

 Entebbe
Early morning transfer back to Kihihi airstrip to catch your schedule Aerolink flight at 0930 hours to Entebbe. Upon arrival approx… 1125 hours, you will be met and assisted to connect your onward flight.

End of Primate Expeditions services

The Boma; Requires a 10% deposit upon confirmation

Inclusions;

• Arrival airport to hotel transfer as per itinerary
• Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast at The Boma and Full Board while on Safari
• Transport in an exclusive custom-made safari vehicle with services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
• Gorilla permits (Quoted Separately)
• Chimp permits (Quoted Separately)
• Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park as well as applicable park entrance fees
• Shared Kazinga Chanel boat cruise
• At Mahogany Springs lodge; a glass of cask wine or a local beer or a soft drink at dinner time
• Schedule one-way flight Kihihi/Entebbe – baggage allowance is 33 lbs in soft sided duffel bags
• Unlimited bottled mineral water in the safari vehicles
• Emergency medical evacuation by flying doctors – all hospital bills to be settled by the client directly

Tour package exclusions;

• Any other meals and beverages, other than specified.
• International, regional and local Airfares.
• Airport taxes.
• Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
• Excess baggage charges levied by airlines.
• Gratuities to driver/guides and other conveyance attendants.
• Laundry and other items of a personal nature such drinks, telephone calls ETC
• Personal, baggage, Accident and Trip Cancellation/Interruption insurance.

• Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the inclusions

Terms & Conditions

Important notes;

Visas;

Ugandan visas are required by citizens of the European Union, the USA and Japan; other nationals basically with the principle of reciprocity. Entry visas can be applied online http://www.visas.immigration.go.ug/ or gotten on arrival, applicants must have a valid travel document not less than 6 months from the date of departure. A single entry visa costs US$ 50, and is valid for three months.

NB- The EAC Tourist visa allows you to visit Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda within 90 days and costs US$ 100

Booking Terms & Conditions

1) All quotations are net /non-commissionable and inclusive of statutory taxes/levies.
2) Once a booking is confirmed, an invoice will be sent, after which payment should be made immediately to secure bookings.
3) We shall NOT be liable for any excursions or extra services NOT booked through our offices while on tour.
4) For payments made in cash, US Dollar notes older than 2006 are not accepted, US$ 2 bills not accepted as well.
5) Invoices are subject to a fee of US$ 35.00 towards International Bank Telegraphic transfer charges.

 Gorilla Permits
Gorilla permits are confirmed via payment of US$ 600 per permit (US$ 700 from 01st Jul 2020) to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA), who confirm the permits on first come first serve basis. Primate Expeditions Ltd shall NOT be held responsible if at the time of receipt of payments the permits will not be available.

NB:

1. a) Gorilla Permits based on current Government Park Tariffs. Park fees are subject to change without prior notice.
2. b) Gorilla permits are non-refundable & non-transferable

Cancellation Policy: The cancellation policy for safari sector excludes permits policy:

1. a)To cancel any reservation, Primate Expeditions Ltd must be notified in writing as soon as possible.
2. b) Notice of cancellation is only effective when it is received in writing.
3. c) In such case the following cancellation charges will be payable on accommodation and related services:
4. If cancelled 60 days and over – No charges.  
5. If cancelled 59 – 36 days and under, 45% cancellation charges will apply   

iii. If cancelled 35 – 16 days and under, 75% cancellation charges will apply   

1. If cancelled 15 days and under, 100% cancellation charges will apply
2. d) Unused portion of any Safari or Tour is not refundable.
3. e) The small and up market properties such as Apoka Lodge, Clouds Gorilla Mountain Lodge, Semliki lodge and Pineapple Bay and any other as advised at the time of quotation/booking may require a non-refundable deposit to guarantee bookings. This will be communicated at the time of booking.