6 Days of Uganda Primates, Wildlife and Culture

Welcome to Uganda! As soon as you land at Entebbe International Airport, your Churchill Safaris guide will greet you warmly. From there, enjoy a scenic drive to Kampala, where you’ll explore the Kasubi Tombs (UNESCO Site), Bulange Palace, Uganda Museum, Bahai Temple, and the Ndere Cultural Centre for an exciting cultural evening. Retreat to Onomo Hotel or similar for the night. Meal Plan: HB

Uncover the heart of Buganda culture at Ewaffe Cultural Village as you participate in traditional activities like cooking local dishes, farm tours, and crafting beautiful bark cloth. Enjoy a delicious luwombo lunch, learn traditional songs and dances, and experience the serenity of a journey to the well. After a day filled with cultural engagement, retire to your Onomo Hotel or similar to relax and rejuvenate. Meal Plan: HB

Very early in the morning, after breakfast, you will embark on a journey from the bustling Kampala city towards the western side of the country. Off you go through the scenic drive to arguably one of the most endowed parks in the land. Your ride shouldn’t take forever till you arrive at the gates of the amusing park. Upon arrival, you shall have an afternoon boat on the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the largest concentrations of hippopotamus and herds of elephants, buffalo, and other wildlife that come to drink from the river. The Kazinga also attracts many bird species, including the African Eagle, Open-Billed Stork, and Pied Kingfishers. After this wonderful start of your adventure in the park with an evening game drive if time allows before you are driven to Buffalo Safari Lodge or similar for your recover from the day’s activities. Meal Plan: FB

On this day after your early morning feast, your mind is drawn to another magnificent experience, but before that you will take on a morning game drive as you exit the park for a wonderful journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the most diverse and captivating landscapes. As you bid farewell to the majestic savannah plains and iconic wildlife of Queen Elizabeth, you set out on a flight to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a home to the biggest population of the highland gorillas and also a sacred UNESCO heritage site. Upon arrival, you will be driven towards The Haven Lodge or similar where you will enjoy the pristine and gorgeous scenery of park and its surroundings. A moment of rest and imagination is all you have for the task ahead of you tomorrow. Meal Plan: FB

It’s the Gorilla Hour! After enjoying a quick breakfast, it's time to hit the road and continue your journey to the trip's highlight, with renewed energy and enthusiasm. As you draw closer to the gates of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the landscape transforms dramatically, giving way to dense forests and rugged terrain. The air is filled with the sounds of the forest the chirping of birds, the rustling of leaves, and the distant calls of primates hidden among the trees. You start gaining a feeling that the search for these amazing creatures is edging closer than ever before. This is the greatest highlight of the safari; at this point, as you step out of your vehicle, the adrenaline rush kicks in, and you set off to the departure point for a full briefing and to meet your gorilla trek guide and other adventure seekers. The guides will have been identifying the position of each gorilla group in their natural habitat and know which is the closest departure point to trek from. The hiking is through thick, verdant rainforest, with your guide and porter using a machete to clear a path and assist you up and down steep terrain. After what feels like an eternity, you finally set eyes on a gorilla family, and this is probably the best moment of your entire trip as you are about to spend time with these gentle giants in their natural habitat. Quite an unforgettable experience it is! The final trek times can vary enormously according to where the gorillas have moved to but most guests spend an hour with these amazing wild animals. If time permits, there are additional optional activities, unique to Bwindi, which you can participate in during the afternoon some of which include: Coffee tour experience:  you will be taken through a guided community walk to a local coffee farm within the community, where you are warmly welcomed by friendly local family who are eager to share their knowledge and passion for the organic volcanic coffee. A brief introduction sets the stage for the day's activities, highlighting the importance of coffee in Ugandan culture and its role in sustaining local communities. While you spend time with small-scale farmers you are taken you through the coffee-making experience where you will learn a number of things such as nursery bed management, planting, pruning, harvesting, drying, pounding, grinding, roasting and lastly coffee tasting, giving you an authentic hands on experience. You may also choose to have a food experience at the lodge, where you will be guided by professional chefs and prepare local and international cuisines. After that, you may have an opportunity to taste the food. The Batwa Cultural Entertainment: As your day comes to an end you will be graced with an evening of entertainment from the Batwa community at the comfort of The Haven Lodge or similar this is an opportunity to take a moment of reflection on the day’s experience and connections made during your time with the community. Visit the Community Hospital and Gorilla clinic. While in the northern part of Bwindi, you can also visit the Gorilla clinic and community hospital. Visiting a community local school. There are many community schools to visit, so if you are interested in visiting, this can also be arranged. Meal Plan: FB

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