I had a couple of days to myself before joining my tour group. I hired Kagera Safaris to take me to Ngambe Island on one day and to take me birding on the second. Miriam of Kagera Safaris did a great job. She accompanied me on both days. The chimpanzee sanctuary was a delight, not only for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees and learning about them from the staff, but also we were able to see several bird species up close. Miriam hired a phenomenal birding guide for my day of birding. The shoe-bill was the highlight. I saw more bird species that day than any other.
Miriam is a delight. My two days with her were among the highlights of my trip to Uganda. Everything ran smoothly under her care. I completely endorse her services.
6 Day Chimpanzee Trekking And… (trip)
6 Day Chimpanzee Trekking And Wildlife Safari
- Uganda
- Active & Adventure
| from $1,455* per person | 6 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 6 people max | |
The safari combines two engaging activities
i.e. chimp trekking in the primate capital of East Africa - Kibale national
park and wildlife viewing in the most visited park in Uganda - Queen Elizabeth
national park. Trek the Chimps deep in the rainforest of Kibale with help of
ranger guide. After this amazing experience proceed to Queen Elizabeth national
park for an opportunity to take a boat cruise on Kazinga channel and game
drives.
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Locations visited/nearby
Kibale national park , Chimpanzee trekking , wildlife tours , primate tours , Uganda tours, Uganda, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kagera Safaris:
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Reviewer: Daniël LOUSBERGH
located in
Kortessem,
Belgium
Perfect, An experience once in a lifetime!
19 days Uganda and Rwanda. Perfect organisation, Alex was an exceptional competent guide and driver. Gamedrives and tracking the gorilla's, chimps and golden monkees were marvellous! The accomodation was comfortable and excellent price/quality. Only Mahabura hotel seems a little bit worn-out. But we enjoied the whole trip, especially the accompaniment by Miriame herself. Really highly recommended!
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Reviewer: Erik Cox
located in
Washington DC,
USA
My wife and I did a trip through Uganda via Kagera Safaris in late June/early July 2016. The three highlights were seeing chimpanzees, seeing gorillas, and a homestay.
Kagera put together an exciting itinerary, which we customized to include a 2-night homestay with a local Ugandan family. The homestay was the highlight of the trip; we got to know the family and see life through their eyes. We're actually Facebook friends with members of that family now! The chimpanzee and gorilla treks delivered as promised, too. We got to see them in the wild, up close and personal.
Kagera is a local Ugandan company, and my wife and I found that they are big into responsible tourism and giving back to local Ugandan communities. That made the trip even more meaningful. We did the mid-range price option trip; you can go less (or more) expensive, and Miriam will be happy to customize the adventure to your reasonable needs. I also suggest you ask that you have Meddy as your in-country guide. He's fantastic.
In sum, we'd highly recommend Kagera. -
Reviewer: Edie Barschi
located in
Berkeley,
Carlifornia
USA
Special information
- You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
- Family oriented trip.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe
International Airport
On arrival
at Entebbe International Airport, a Kagera Safaris staff will receive you and
transfer you to your hotel in Kampala.
Cassia Lodge
Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park - Africa's best chimpanzee tracking
destination
The journey to Kibale national park
starts in the morning after breakfast. You will travel through the countryside at
your lodge later that afternoon with stopovers for stretching and photo moments.
Lunch will be in Fortportal town en-route to Kibale forest.
Lunch & Dinner
Primate
Safari
Day
3: Trekking Chimps in Kibale Forest
You leave for the chimp trekking
experience but first you have briefing by the ranger guide on how to behave
while in the forest as you search for the chimps. The distance you walk in the
forest depends on where the chimps nested the previous night and how fast they
are moving.
In the afternoon, you have a chance
to explore a community conservation project - Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary. It has
contributed a lot in conservation of the primates and helped reduce the
wildlife - people conflict. It hosts several primates, spectacular bird
species, butterflies,
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Primate
Safari
Day 4: Transfer to Queen
Elizabeth National Park – Medley of Wild Wonders
We hope you had an amazing day trekking chimpanzees in Kibale
forest. You start the journey to Queen Elizabeth after relaxed breakfast with views
of Rwenzori mountains in the backdrop and several crater lakes. Arrive at your
lodge in time for lunch and have a relaxed afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Park view safari
lodge
Day 5:
Game drive and Boat Safari
We leave early morning before 7 am for chances of seeing the predators
before they get into hiding after a good hunt. Other animals we look out for in
the Kasenyi plains include Elephants, Buffaloes, waterbucks, warthogs, and
Uganda Kobs etc.
In the afternoon, we take a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel, which
connects Lake Edward to Lake George. The launch cruise is towards Lake Edward,
you watch several animals along the shore and fishing villages alongside the
channel.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Park View safari lodge
Day 6: End of your Ugandan
Vacation
This is the
end of your Uganda holiday,
thank you for choosing to visit with us. We transfer to your hotel or the
airport to catch your flight back home.
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