The primates of Uganda

We start our journey from our home city towards Entebbe, using scheduled flights through an international layover.

The day begins with your arrival at Entebbe Airport. After completing the entry formalities, you will be greeted by your English-speaking driver/guide. They will accompany you to your chosen hotel, where your room will be waiting for you. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to relax as you wish. Dinner is on your own. Finally, a restful night awaits you at the hotel.

We start the day with a delicious breakfast, followed by a transfer to the airport for our flight to Kihihi, the gateway to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Upon arrival, we will be greeted by our English-speaking driver/guide who will take us to our lodge. After settling in, we will enjoy a relaxing lunch. In the afternoon, we will have the opportunity to visit the local Batwa community, where we can meet the locals and learn about their activities and lifestyles. This visit is optional. Alternatively, we can spend a relaxing afternoon in preparation for the next day's trekking. The day ends with dinner and an overnight stay at the lodge.

Today, early in the morning, we head towards the park headquarters (Uganda Wildlife Authority Park). Here, we will join the local guide and the 'trackers', experts in locating gorillas in the forest. We will begin our trek through the forest, which can be challenging depending on the gorillas' nocturnal movements. It is not uncommon for the trek to last more than 6 hours. The slippery terrain, the dense vegetation (we are in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park) and the altitude (ranging from 1,160 to 2,607 meters above sea level) require good physical fitness. The Mountain Gorillas we will encounter in Uganda belong to well-defined groups. Daily permits are limited to 8 people per gorilla group. In recent years, the gorillas have adapted to human presence, allowing visitors to interact with them. It is important to carefully follow the guide's instructions to approach them safely. After the initial contact, we will have one hour to observe them. However, if the group shows signs of nervousness, the guide may decide to shorten the time for safety reasons. Remember that we are dealing with wild animals and sightings cannot be guaranteed, although we have recently had a 95% success rate. These primates are extremely rare, with only about 650 individuals remaining. At the end of this incredible experience, we will return to the lodge for a well-deserved rest.

After a delicious breakfast, we set off on our journey towards the Kibale Forest National Park, a journey that promises breathtaking views. We will take a break for a tasty lunch at a restaurant along the way. Once we arrive at Kibale, we will settle in comfortably. The day ends with a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest.

We start the day with a delicious breakfast. Afterwards, we will head to the headquarters of the Park. There, we will receive a brief briefing from our local guides before starting a walking adventure. This hike will give us the opportunity to meet one of the chimpanzee families residing in the forest. This adventurous walk will last about three hours. Upon our return to the lodge, a tasty lunch awaits us. Later, we will depart for Entebbe, where we will arrive in the evening. We will settle into the hotel, have dinner at our choice and then rest for the night.

We enjoy our breakfast and when the time comes, we will head to the airport for our return flight to Italy, or to continue on to our next destination.

We will arrive in Italy at our hometowns during the day.