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Photographing the giant Shoebill
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Watching the social Lelwel Hartebeests in open plains
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Staring into the eyes of the world's largest primate
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Hearing the thunderous roar of Murchison Falls
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Spotting the famous tree-climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park

Uganda: Primate Encounter

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11 days | Uganda | Private Journeys

Endowed with a varied topography and a diverse set of habitats, Uganda is a yet understated country that happens to provide one of the best opportunities for up-close and memorable wildlife encounters that we’ve ever experienced. Perhaps the country’s greatest attraction is its more than dozen species of primate, many of which we will see. These include Red-tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Blue Monkeys and the ornate Guereza Colobus. But there will be more.

Your Private Journey begins on the shores of the great Lake Victoria, the source of the legendary Nile. From here, we’ll travel north over varied terrain. We'll visit the famous impressive and thunderous Murchison Falls, which cut through a gorge channeling the waters of the White Nile. We'll continue west making our way to the scenic edge of the Western Rift Valley. Along the way, we can expect to see many of the over 50 resident species of large mammal, including African Elephant, Lion, Hippopotamus and Plains Zebra. A highlight will be a full day at Kyambura Gorge to track Chimpanzees. With over 1,000 recorded bird species, including many Western Rift endemics, Uganda is also considered Africa’s finest birding country, and you can expect to have many great sightings if you'd like. Among other birds, you can look for the Grey Crowned Crane, Uganda’s national bird, as well as the outrageous Shoebill.

The undisputed tour highlight is our trek with local naturalists into the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where half the world’s surviving Mountain Gorillas live, and where we may get very good views. Due to strict conservation regulations, only eight gorilla trek permits are issued each day. For this reason, we urge you to book well in advance on this remarkable primate encounter.

The itinerary can be modified to suit your needs and specific interests.
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What’s included: Accommodation in double occupancy, in hotels or lodges listed or similar, ground transportation, airport transfers, meals as described in the itinerary, services of local naturalist leader. Additional costs include:
Internal flight, Kihihi to Entebbe
Gorilla permit
Chimpanzee permit
Park entrance fees

Sample Itinerary at a Glance

DayActivity
1Arrival Entebbe
2To Murchison Falls National park
3Murchison Falls National Park
4Murchison Falls National Park
5Albertine Escarpment
6Chimpanzee Tracking at Kibale National Park
7To Queen Elizabeth National Park
8Queen Elizabeth National Park
9To Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
10Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
11Depart
Private Journeys Quest Nature Tours

What’s included: Accommodation in double occupancy, in hotels or lodges listed or similar, ground transportation, airport transfers, meals as described in the itinerary, services of local naturalist leader. Additional costs include:
Internal flight, Kihihi to Entebbe
Gorilla permit
Chimpanzee permit
Park entrance fees

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