East African Primates
Popularly known as the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda shines with the greatest natural treasure of all - half of the world's last remaining mountain gorilla population. On a Tour Sokoni gorilla safari, you will travel deep into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and see these incredible, endangered creatures from closer than you ever thought possible.
Limited to 12 guests
10 days from $7,105 per person
INCLUDED WITH EVERY LUXURY SMALL GROUP JOURNEY
Explore one of Africa’s most ancient habitats, a misty pristine jungle nestled among mountains, terraced hills and rolling volcanic slopes. Relax at an enchanting sanctuary retreat, trek through the park’s dense vegetation, and observe endangered mountain gorillas in one of the few places on earth they call home.
ARRIVE IN ENTEBBE, UGANDA
SCHEDULED FLIGHT TO KASESE AIRSTRIP AND TRANSFER TO KIBALE – VISIT TEA PLANTATIONS AND CRATER LAKES EXPLORATION
CHIMPANZEE TREKKING KIBALE AND TRANSFER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
PREDATOR TRACKING AND BOAT CRUISE QUEEN ELIZABETH – TRANSFER TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL FOREST PARK
GORILLA ENCOUNTER
SCHEDULED FLIGHT TO ENTEBBE
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COMPLIMENTARY SAFARI DUFFEL
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Luxury Tailor Made Journeys depart on the dates that work for you and feature expert local guides throughout your journey. The itinerary below can be customised to your interests.
ARRIVE IN ENTEBBE, UGANDA
Upon arrival in Entebbe, you are met by a Tour Sokoni representative and transferred to your tranquil hotel fronting Africa’s largest lake. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
TRANSFER TO KIBAALE
Fly to the Kasese airstrip and transfer to your permanent tented campsite in the crater region of Fort Portal. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you explore the historical crater lakes and tea plantations of the region with the mountain of the
moon set high in the clouds. Have a relaxed evening at the lodge.
CHIMPANZEE ENCOUNTER
With an early hot breakfast, we pack our lunch boxes and set off to Kanyanchu briefing point in Kibale forest national park for a fascinating encounter with the human’s closest relatives. It’s a half day trek as you monitor behaviors of the
chimpanzees right from their nests, feeding and grooming their young ones. Enjoy a lazy lunch and head to Queen Elizabeth national park. Enjoy a lazy evening at the camp.
FLIGHT TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL FOREST PARK
It’s a day into the African savannah as we trace the whereabouts of the Lion King among other predators like Leopards and hyenas. We shall then have a fascinating boat cruise along the Majestic Kazinga channel, very famous for beautiful bird life and many savannah animals sighted on the bank quenching their thirst. With an early hot lunch, we head southwards to the impenetrable forest of Bwindi’s majestic mountain gorillas.
GORILLA ENCOUNTER
Today, trek through the park’s dense vegetation, traveling up and down its steep slopes in search of the resident mountain gorillas. Your guides use their experience, knowledge of the gorillas’ habits and information from the previous day to locate them. Once the gorillas are spotted, observe their subtle social interactions, remarkable behavior closely resembling our own.
FLIGHT TO ENTEBBE
Enjoy a scenic flight from the Kihihi airstrip back to Entebbe, where a reserved dayroom awaits for you. Later, transfer to the airport for your international departure.
This program entails active elements such as hiking through isolated jungle regions.
Enhance Your Journey
Tour Sokoni PHILANTHROPY VISIT: BWINDI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL & NURSING SCHOOL
Visit the rural village of Bwindi to see how the community has partnered with Tour Sokoni Philanthropy to grow a remote medical outpost into a thriving health care oasis serving 100,000 Ugandans. After a tour of the children’s ward and maternity wing, meet the local nursing school’s students and explore their learning lab, gaining insights into their training and inspiring personal goals.
Tour Sokoni PHILANTHROPY VISIT: EBENEZER PRIMARY SCHOOL
Visit with the students and staff of Ebenezer Primary School, learning how the local community has partnered with Tour Sokoni Philanthropy to provide a safe learning environment for the local children. Your visit bears witness to a project in its infancy, providing an unvarnished glimpse into the challenges faced all too often by rural African communities such as this.
Jul-Sep; Priced from $4,695
Jan-Mar, Jun, Oct; Priced from $3,995
Gorilla permits are an additional $1,400
Internal Air from $725
Entebbe/Kihihi (Bwindi)/Entebbe
Prices are per person, double occupancy for the itinerary as published for 2022 travel, and subject to availability.
Pricing reflects Tour Sokoni’s recommended months of travel of this itinerary. Supplements may apply over holiday periods, festivals and special events. International and internal air not included.
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