7 Day Itinerary
£6,500pp
Trace rare primates through Uganda on a thrilling wildlife adventure, observing a wide range of other creatures across the unique Ugandan terrain, consisting of vibrant rainforests, an extinct volcanic crater and glistening lakes.
Begin your Ugandan adventures at the spectacular Kyaninga Lodge for a chance to track chimpanzees through the wild.Â
Nestled on the edge of an extinct volcanic crater lake at the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains, the Kyaninga Lodge is the ultimate location to begin your adventure through Uganda. It is located less than an hour from Kibale Forest, known as the primate capital of the world due to its spectacular chimpanzee treks, as well as its 13 other rare primate inhabitants. Spend the morning tracking a chimp family across the forest, watching as they swing through the canopy above you. In the afternoon, head to the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a chance to see some incredible flora and fauna, including the red colobus monkeys, sitatunga antelope, the great blue turaco and the rare papyrus gonolek birds. Back at the lodge you can take a guided nature walk around the beautiful Kyaninga Crater Lake, or simply unwind after your trek on your private cottage terrace with a gin and tonic in hand.
Spend two nights in safari paradise, embarking on game drives, boat cruises and forest treks to see the national park’s incredible animals
Embark on a scenic transfer through the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains to arrive at the Kyambura Gorge Lodge. This lodge is located on the edge of the Queen Elizabeth National Park and has sweeping views of the rolling savanna, the distant mountains of the moon and the sunken Kyambura Gorge. Embark on a chimpanzee trek through the Kyambura Gorge to spot these primates in the sunken forest, or try and spot a leopard in the thicket on an early morning game drive. Cruise down the Kazinga Channel to see great concentrations of hippo as well as elephants, buffalo and wading birds who come down to drink at the river. Lastly is the lodge’s VSPT’s community projects that support the area’s tourist initiatives. Guests can have a tour of the Women’s Coffee Cooperative, enjoy an Omumushaka Dance Group Performance or a Reclaimed Wetland Tour.
Mountain gorillas are known to be frequent visitors to the Bwindi Lodge, your last stay on your Ugandan adventure.
Travel via Ishasha to see if you can spot the unusual behaviour of the tree-climbing lions of the area, before arriving at the luxurious Bwindi Eco Lodge. The lodge is one of a kind as the only thing separating it from the primaeval Bwindi Forest is a stream, which means that the mountain gorillas are frequent visitors to the lodge! You can also trek through the Impenetrable Forest, immersing yourself in the area’s unique flora and fauna, before getting up to seven metres close to a family of endangered mountain gorillas. Here guests can also take part in some of VSPT’s community projects: you can discover the traditions of the indigenous people of the Bwindi forest, the Batwa Pygmies, enjoy sundowners at the community-run Bwindi Bar, or visit the Bwindi Community Hospital. All experiences on offer give guests a unique glimpse into conservation and community as well as providing a truly special Ugandan jungle safari.
Day Itinerary
£6,500pp
12 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £20,000pp
Combining chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, this is our wild odyssey through Rwanda and Uganda’s thriving hilltops. This journey pays homage to the beauty, playful spirits, strength and vigour of Africa’s best, and wildest, primates.
9 Day Itinerary
Guide Price: £8,000pp
Embark on a gorilla tour around Uganda and Rwanda through vibrant rainforests and National Parks, capturing sight of other primates and wildlife hidden within the luscious green forests along the way.
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