14/11/2015
UGANDA PEARL OF AFRICA 2015 TRAVEL HIGHLIGHTS
Uganda is home to a remarkable 13 primate species, Kibale Forest National Park is the highest concentration, Kyambura Gorge in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Semliki Wildlife Reserve, Budongo and Kanyiyo Padidi Forest near Murchison Falls National Park. You can also find them on Ngamba Island, also referred to as Chimp Islands. On this island there are mostly orphans who have been rescued for various reasons. This is a different setting than places such Kibale Forest, Kyambura Gorge or Kanyiyo Padidi where they live in the wild. Visiting chimapanzee habitants is one of the greatest experience one keeps with for all his life time. The way the chimpanzee feeds, climb, responds to human presence, mate, baby seat and care for their young ones, is so amazing. A visit in the morning or in the evening allows you to see how they make and unmake their beds. Leaving their nests is announced by drumming of tree buttresses, roots and screams
Baboons:
The Olive Baboon is the only one found in Uganda. You can find them in all Parks with the exception of the three Montane region parks such as Mgahinga, Rwenzori Mountains and Mount Elgon. They usually live in large groups and their dog-like heads make them look fierce and they love to show their menacing teeth. They are also quite large in size.
Black and White Colobus monkey:
This beautiful monkey with its black body, white face, white tail and white sides living in small groups can be found in most forest including in Entebbe Botanical Gardens. There is a Colobus Monkey unique to the Rwenzori Mountains.
Blue Monkeys:
Are very wide spread across East Africa. Dark-Blue-Grey in color, white throat and a white patch on chest. You can find this monkey belonging the guenon family in all of Uganda’s parks with the exception of Murchison Falls National Park and Lake Mburo National Park. Blue Monkeys live in troops of four to twelve animals. There are 20 kinds of guenon monkeys, three of them found in Uganda.
Golden Monkeys: A monkey related to the Blue Monkey and found in Mgahinga Gorilla Park. There you can find them and track them in the Bamboo Forests as you climb the volcanoes of the Virunga Chain. This is an endangered monkey and quite rare but found in Uganda at Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
De Brazza’s Monkey:
This monkey is a guenon, very thickset, short tail, and hairy face, red brown patch around the eyes, a white mustache and beard. This monkey can most likely be found in the area of Mount Elgon National Park and Semliki National Park.
L’Hoest’s Monkey:
This is a very attractive guenon and not too often seen since it loves to hide in the dense forest and is terrestrial. Its tail is always in an upright position. There are not many found in East Africa and in Uganda you can find them in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Kibale Forest, Maramagabo Forest in Queen Elizabeth National Park and elsewhere in the parks
Red Colobus Monkeys:
This is a large red-grey monkey with a small tufted crown, very sociable living in troops up to 50. In Uganda you can find the Red Colobus Monkey in Kibale Forest and smaller numbers in Semliki National Park.
Red Tailed Monkey:
Very common monkey and in Uganda the red tailed monkey and Blue Monkeys often interbreed in Kibale Forest. You can find red tailed monkeys in Uganda in Kibale Forest, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Semuliki and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Visit the Mountain gorillas which are highly endangered primates and only survive by increased conservation efforts. Of all about 870 surviving Mountain Gorillas in the world, over half of this population is found in Bwindi impenetrable forest and Mgahinga Gorilla national park making gorilla tracking a predominant activity in these parks. Trekking is a captivating lifetime experience involving guided tours to the habitants of these great apes
What's Included?
- Airport transfers in and out the country
- All taxes/VAT
- The cost of ground transportation by 4x4 vehicle and fuel
- Full time English/French speaking safari guide and his associated expenses.
- Park entrance fees
- Accommodation and meals in the national park and as per the itinerary
- Meals reroute (Lunch)
- Park entry fee all parks
- Gorillas tracking permits (Bwindi National park)
- Chimpanzees tracking permit (Kibale/Kyambura Gorge)
- Game drives fee
- Boat trip fees
- Speed boat to and from the island
- Accommodation in Kampala / Entebbe after the trip
- Game drives in all areas as prior to the itinerary.
Duration
10 days
Destination Covered
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lake Mburo National Park and Kampala
Best Suited: All, Budget, Families, Groups, Honeymoon, Kids, Luxury, Solo travellers
