All-Inclusive African Primate Expeditions – A Perfect 9 Day Tour Itinerary

Tour Overview: 9 Days African Primate Expeditions

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Entebbe is where the adventure begins, and Kigali is where it ends. Three primate locations are visited on the trip: Volcanoes National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trip will take you to Kibale Forest National Park, which is the primate capital, and while there, you will have a chance to see several primates. The trip will continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. You will continue to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, where you will undertake golden monkey habituation. A subtype of blue monkeys is known as golden monkeys. You will meet the Ibwiwachu throughout this journey, and they will perform poetry and dance for you. This tour will give you the chance to take a boat ride and catch a look of the stunning Lake Kivu. Book African Primate Expeditions experiences with JimJam Safaris & Tours Africa.

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Detailed Itinerary: 9 Days African Primate Expeditions

Day 1: Transfer to Kibale National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. You will be able to enjoy an impressive sight of the legendary “mountains of the moon,” which you will see on the road to Fort Portal. You will also pass through many traditional villages as you enjoy local people carrying out agriculture.

Fort Portal, which is surrounded by tea plantations and located in the foothills of Mount Rwenzori, is another place you will love. You will proceed to Kibale Forest National Park, one of Africa’s major rainforests, after sipping this green tea. About 13 monkey species make this forest noteworthy, with chimpanzees being the most commonly tracked species. The black and white colobus monkeys, golden monkeys, and bird species are among the other primate species. Additionally, Bigodi Wetland, which is owned and operated by the locals, is adjacent to the park. This location is well-known for both birdwatching and primate observation.

Accommodation: Turacco treetops (Midrange)/ Kibale forest camp (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 2: Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi wetland visit

Wake up very early and head to Kanyanchu by 8:00 am to start your chimpanzee trek in the Kibale forest. Chimpanzees are considered to be the closest relatives of human beings since they share 98% of their DNA with human beings. As you proceed with the search for these beautiful chimps, you will view many other primate and animal species including the LHoests monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, grey-cheeked mangabeys, bush babies, and many bird species including yellow-spotted nictor, ramped tinker, crowned eagle, as well as the elephants which are mammals.

Accommodation: Turacco treetops (Midrange)/ Kibale forest camp (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

On this day, after breakfast, you will check out of the lodge for the transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population), including several habituated groups, which you will trek. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation and relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation: Ichumbi gorilla lodge (Midrange)/ Gorilla hills eco-lodge (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 4: Gorilla trekking & Batwa community visit

Encountering the rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an experience of a lifetime. Half of the world’s population of gorillas lives under the mist-covered canopies of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforest. You will follow the movements of one of the park’s nine habituated family groups while accompanied by a knowledgeable park ranger. Before you get at the home of these gentle giants, your tracking adventure will be an exhilarating yet difficult trek through bamboo woods, tangled vines, dense flora, and forested (sometimes muddy and slippery) slopes.

Encountering mountain gorillas in the wild is a truly humbling and emotional experience, one that you are sure to remember for the rest of your life.

Accommodation: Ichumbi gorilla lodge (Midrange)/ Gorilla hills eco lodge (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 7: Transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

After breakfast, you will check out of the lodge with the help of your guide and transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

Accommodation: Ikoro hotel (Midrange)/ Travelers rest hotel (Budget)

Meal Plan: Full board

Day 8: Golden monkey habituation

Leave for the morning golden monkey habituation experience which will make you stay longer with the golden monkeys than the normal golden monkey trekking, you enjoy almost a full day with these great apes right from the time when they are still in their nest up the time, they will be breastfeeding their young ones and other daily activities, you stay with them for 4-6 hours. After the golden monkey habituation, you will transfer to Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda via the Chanika border post. Upon arrival, you will check in at the lodge for relaxation, overnight stay, and dinner.

Accommodation: Five volcanoes (Midrange)/ Da vinci gorilla lodge (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 7: Gorilla trekking and Cultural tour

You will love spending this day with the Volcanoes National Park mountain gorillas! Following a delicious breakfast, your guide will collect you from the resort and take you to the briefing area, where ranger guides will give you a rundown of the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking between 7:30 and 8:30 am. You will begin your journey to follow the gorillas with a packed lunch, and after you have located them, you will have no more than an hour to spend with them. Depending on where the gorillas rested the night before, this hike may take four to five hours.

Accommodation: Five volcanoes (Midrange)/ Da Vinci Lodge (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 8: Golden monkey trekking and transfer to Lake Kivu

This will take us through the edges of the forest via potato fields and the briefing will be conducted in the same place where the usual Kinigi park office is located this means the trekking will take us 3-4 hours after the trekking, we shall transfer to Lake Kivu where you will check in at the lodge for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Serena Kivu (Midrange)/ Kivu Paradise (Budget)

Meal plan: Full board

Day 9: Boat ride and transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you will explore the shores of beautiful Lake Kivu. You will take a relaxed boat ride, which will give you a chance to explore one of the beautiful freshwater bodies in Rwanda. After the boat ride, you will return to the lodge for lunch and then drive to the airport for your flight back home.

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Inclusions (African Primate Expeditions – A Perfect 9 Day Tour Itinerary)

• Transportation
• English-speaking driver guide
• Full board meals
• Gorilla permits
• Golden monkey permits
• Bigodi wetland visit
• Batwa cultural tour
• Boat ride along Lake Kivu
• Chimpanzee permits
• Accommodation as stated above
• All entrance fees
• All activities mentioned above
• Meals as mentioned above

Exclusions (African Primate Expeditions – A Perfect 9 Day Tour Itinerary

• Air tickets
• Visa fees
• Tips & gratuities
• Items that are not mentioned above