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.
12 Days Uganda Primate And… (trip)
12 Days Uganda Primate And Wildlife Safari
- Uganda
- Active & Adventure
- Culture & Nature
| from $3,866* per person | 12 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 6 people max | |
This 12 day
Uganda safari brings you close to nature and the people of Uganda. Starting
with Murchison falls national park - biggest park in Uganda and ending with Lake
Mburo national park - smallest savannah park in Uganda. Enjoy game drives in
the custom made safari vehicles, boat safaris, hikes deep in the rainforests of
Uganda, big five and great scenery of the mountains of the moon, crater lakes
and several gorges.
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Locations visited/nearby
Uganda primate tours , Uganda wildlife safari , Chimpanzee trekking , wildlife tours , primates , Rhino , Murchison falls national park , gorilla trekking , gorillas , 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.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to the Pearl of Africa
On your arrival at the airport, you will picked
by our guide and transferred to thehotel for overnight.
Cassia Lodge
Day 2: Rhino
Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
The adventure of exploring Uganda starts today
with our first stopover at the Rhino sanctuary in Nakasongola. After this
experience, we continue on to Murchison falls national park, arriving later
that evening at your lodge for overnight.
Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner
Fort Murchison
Day
3: Explore the Murchison Falls National Park
This
beautiful park is the largest in Uganda with great scenery and numerous
activities. Here you have opportunities of finding the remaining 4 on the Big 5
list i.e. Lions, Elephants, Leopards and Buffaloes. In addition there are
numerous antelopes, birdlife and primates. The afternoon will be spent on
Victoria Nile enjoying the breeze and more game watching.
Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner
Fort Murchison
Day
4: Transfer to primate capital- Kibale Forest NP
Today
you arise early morning in preparation for the journey to Kibale forest - the
primate capital of East Africa. With stopovers enroute for photo moments we
arrive at the lodge later that evening.
Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner
Primate Lodge
Day
5: Chimpanzee
tracking in their natural habitat
Chimpanzees
live in several areas in Uganda but Kibale forest is the best place to see
them. Chimp trekking and birding are the main activities in this forest amidst
other attractions. After briefing from the ranger guides, you will start your
trek into the forest. It takes anything from 1 hour or more before locating the
chimps. You are allowed to stay one hour with them after locating them.
Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner
Primate Lodge
Day
6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The journey to Queen
Elizabeth national park starts after a relaxed breakfast. You drive with the
Rwenzori mountains in the backdrop offering great views. Lunch will be in
Kasese or your lodge depending on time of arrival.
Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner
Park View safari lodge
Day 7: Game drives and Boat Safari in
Queen Elizabeth national park
Today
we begin the search for the big four in the vast savannah areas of the park
especially in Kasenyi plains. We hope to find herds of Buffaloes, Elephants,
pride of Lions, lonely leopard high up a tree or atop a termite mound plus many
other mammal species. In the afternoon, we take a relaxing boat trip on Kazinga
Channel.
Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner
Park View safari lodge
Day
8: Transfer
to Ishasha to search for the tree climbing Lions
Ishasha sector in Queen Elizabeth
national park is known for its tree-climbing lions. We transfer to this part of
the park to search for them.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Day
9: Expedition to the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable
Forest
Today is the day we transfer to the
home of mountain gorillas. Before we leave for Bwindi impenetrable forest, we
have one more chance of searching for the tree-climbing lions before leaving in
case we missed them the previous day. Depending on location of gorilla group
you are tracking, we arrive in the park later that afternoon or evening.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 10: Gorilla trekking in Uganda
This is the day for hiking through the
impenetrable forest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. After
briefing from the ranger guide, start your hike into the forest. Some gorilla
groups are away from the briefing point so your guide will drive you to
starting point. Enjoy the day in the impenetrable forest, you have up to one
hour with the gorillas once you locate them.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day
11: Journey to the home of Zebras
Today you
wake up after an experience with the gorillas in the jungles of Bwindi. After breakfast,
start journey to Lake Mburo national park and arrive in time for a boat trip on
Lake Mburo.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Mburo Safari Lodge
Day 12: Drive to Kampala
Today marks the end of your Uganda primate
and wildlife safari. Transfer to Kampala/Entebbe with stopover at Equator for
pictures and lunch.
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