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“Where the journey into the wild begins…”

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“PRIMATE SPECIAL UGANDA” 2016

SPECIAL: Buy 1 gorilla permit and receive 50% discount on the 2nd permit!

This Primate Special combines the highlights of the country, including exciting chimp

walks, amazing wildlife viewing and of course the unforgettable gorilla tracking. In

addition, it offers unique encounters with the local communities ensuring they benefit

too from your visit!

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Safari Highlights ● ● ●

Exciting night walk in the African rainforest

Chimp tracking in Kibale Forest with option

for full day Chimp Habituation Experience

Amazing game viewing in Queen Elizabeth NP

Second chimp tracking in Kyambura Gorge

Visit to local farms and villages

Buy 1 gorilla permit and receive 50% discount

on your second permit!

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Day Destination Standard

accommodation Superior

accommodation Meal plan

1 Arrival in Entebbe Airport Guesthouse The Boma -

2 Kibale Forest NP Primate Lodge

Standard cottage Primate Lodge Luxury cottage

B-L-D

3 Kibale Forest NP Primate Lodge

Standard cottage Primate Lodge Luxury cottage

B-L-D

4 Queen Elizabeth NP QE Bush Lodge Katara Lodge B-L-D

5 Queen Elizabeth NP QE Bush Lodge Katara Lodge B-L-D

6 Bwindi NP Buhoma Haven Lodge Mahogany Springs B-L-D

7 Bwindi NP Buhoma Haven Lodge Mahogany Springs B-L-D

8 Entebbe Airport Guesthouse The Boma B-L

9 Departure B

B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner

DAY 1 Arrival

Welcome to the Pearl of Africa! Arrival at Entebbe Airport where you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at Airport Guesthouse or The Boma. ** Note: the airport pick up will be arranged by your guesthouse. **

DAY 2 Entebbe – Kibale Forest NP 6-7 hours / 410 km

In the morning we will depart the capital city and head west to Fort Portal, with lunch en route. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and is famous for the many tea plantations. From this lovely town we will continue to Kibale National Park. In the evening we will join a night forest walk and go in search of the bush babies, pottos and other nocturnal animals. Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge standard cottages or Primate Lodge luxury cottages. (B-L-D)

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Your Safari at a Glance ● ● ●

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Detailed Itinerary ● ● ●



DAY 3 Kibale Forest NP & Bigodi Village

Today the forest opens for a sensational chimp tracking. Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. After a pre-tracking briefing at walking distance from your accommodation, you will start your hike adventure into the forest. Follow the footsteps of a large habituated family of chimpanzees, with over 120 individuals, that has made Kibale one of the best locations in Africa for chimp viewing. En route your guide will explain more about the forest and the other inhabitants, including other primates and birds such as the blue breasted Kingfisher, black billed Turaco, Pied Hornbill, Chestnut winged Starlings and many more. Upon sighting the chimpanzees, you will stay with them for one unforgettable hour as they continue their daily routine – growling, grooming, feeding, taking care of the young ones and agilely climbing up trees. It certainly is one unforgettable wildlife encounter and the hour is always over too soon. After your forest walk, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon we transfer to Bigodi Village for a community walk that will bring you closer to the local tribe that lives in this area. Accompanied by a local guide, who can tell you everything about the traditional customs and lifestyle, you will follow the village path and visit a primary school, traditional homesteads and learn more about the crops in the fields. Dinner and overnight at Primate Lodge standard cottages or Primate Lodge luxury cottages. (B-L-D)

Kibale Forest National Park harbors the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa. Not less than 13 different species are living in this small area of 560 sq km, including Black-and-White Colobus Monkeys, Blue Monkeys and Grey-cheeked Mangabeys. More important, the dense forest hosts a population of more than 1,000 chimpanzees, allowing visitors the unique opportunity to view these great apes in their natural environment. Just outside the national park you will find Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, offering a number of walking trails in the Magombe Swamp.



DAY 4 Kibale Forest NP – Queen Elizabeth NP 3 hours / 250 km

After breakfast we calmly transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park while we pass the crater lakes area, a beautiful landscape with small lakes and rolling hills. Enjoy (a packed) lunch before going on a first game drive in search of the first wildlife, including warthogs, buffaloes, waterbucks and elephants. Dinner and overnight at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge or Katara Lodge. (B-L-D)

The natural beauty in Queen Elizabeth National Park is overwhelming and diverse: green savannah plains with small acacia and euphorbia trees gave way to sunken crater lakes and swamps, bounded by the snow-covered peaks of the Rwenzori Mountains. The park is home to 95 types of mammals, including Uganda Kobs, lions, elephants and the giant forest hog. Moreover, with a bird list of over 600 species, it has the highest number of bird species found in any national park in Africa! On the shores of the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward and Lake George, you will encounter large herds of hippopotamus and many crocodiles. Chimpanzees can be tracked in Kyambura Gorge, while the famous tree climbing lions are found in the southern part of the park, called Ishasha.

Optional: Chimp Habituation Experience Instead of the chimp tracking and Bigodi Village Walk you can also opt for a full day Chimpanzee Habituation Experience. This project offers you the unique experience to join the ranger guides in their research program and spend an entire day with our ‘cousins’. You will watch the chimpanzees starting the day by climbing out of their nests. While following their daily activities, learn more about their way of life have them habituated to human presence.



DAY 5 Queen Elizabeth NP

The day begins early when we start with a morning game drive and head to the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. We search for lions, elephants, buffaloes and other wild animals in their natural habitat. Alternatively you can decide to experience a second chimp tracking in the lush Kyambura Gorge (pre-booking required). In the afternoon we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. The channel is 33 km long and 2-3 km at its widest points. The scheduled 2 hour boat ride (beverages and snacks included!) will cover a 12-14 km stretch of the channel, with almost guaranteed excellent wildlife sightings including multitudes of hippopotamus – possibly the world’s highest concentration – Nile crocodiles, wallowing buffaloes on its reedy banks, elephants, and many birds. Dinner and overnight at Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge or Katara Lodge. (B-L-D)

DAY 6 Queen Elizabeth NP – Bwindi NP 4-5 hours / 200 km

This morning you have the opportunity to experience a unique Hot Air Balloon Safari, followed by a bush breakfast and game drive (pre-booking required). Later in the morning we calmly proceed towards the southern part of the national park. This area is called Ishasha and is famous for the tree climbing lions. Here we will make a stop at Deo’s Homestead. Deo is a craftsman and farmer, living with his family on the edge of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Visitors are warmly welcomed and will tour around his house and farm, being given a glimpse of the rural Ugandan daily life and how they live in harmony with each other and the surrounding wildlife, but also the challenges they face with the wild animals coming to eat their crops. Deo will show you for example an elephant trench that helps to protect his vegetables from hungry elephants. He will also share with you some of the organic farming methods and his knowledge about medical plant growing and use. The revenue of your visit will fully benefit Deo’s family and the local community. Part goes directly to the host family, another part to other local projects in the area and the remainder into a Savings and Credit Scheme (SACS), encouraging members to save a small amount of money on a regular basis. Enjoy a picnic lunch before we continue to Bwindi National Park, home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge or Mahogany Springs. (B-L-D)

Optional: Chimp tracking in Kyambura Wildlife Reserve Instead of the morning game drive you can opt for a visit to Kyambura Wildlife Reserve for a guided primate walk. Kyambura is a beautiful gorge completely covered with tropical rainforest. While following the river at the bottom, you will go in search of chimpanzees and other primates that live in this area.



Of the over 800 mountain gorillas worldwide, Bwindi National Park is home to almost half of the gorilla population. There is no better place for observing these gentle giants from a close distance! Thanks to the wildlife conservation program, the number of gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest only has increased from 300 to 400 in the recent years, which include nine different families that are habituated for tourism purposes. Apart from the famous residents, the dense forest hosts 9 other primates. There are different trails in the park, including the Munyanga River Trail and Waterfall Trail, leading through the pristine rainforest to three sparkling waterfalls.

Optional: Hot Air Ballooning in Queen Elizabeth National Park Arise at dawn and transfer to the park gate to meet your ballooning crew and drive to the launch site by the first light. With coffee on site, witness the gigantic balloon being inflated. You will attend a safety briefing before being invited to get on board for a smooth ascension to a bird’s view position. View the Kasenyi plains, the famed mating grounds of the Uganda Kobs, and a haunt for the predators. Enjoy the aerial views of the Kazinga Channel, the Mweya Peninsula and Lake George as well as far down towards Ishasha. Queen Elizabeth is truly famous for magnificent topography and milliard species of wild game, flowers, plants and birds. The one hour long flight at different altitudes culminates with an amazing wilderness. Afterwards you are joined by your regular driver/guide and able to enjoy more game viewing en route back to your lodge where you will have time to relax before lunch and your planned afternoon activity. All in all, an unforgettable African experience that we highly recommend! NB: Children below 7 years old or under 4 feet (1.20 meters) tall are only carried on parents request and at the discretion of the operator. Booking in advance required.

Of the over 800 mountain gorillas worldwide, Bwindi National Park is home to almost half of the gorilla population. There is no better place for observing these gentle giants from a close distance! Thanks to the wildlife conservation program, the number of gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest only has increased from 300 to 400 in the recent years, which include nine different families that are habituated for tourism purposes. Apart from the famous residents, the dense forest hosts 9 other primates. There are different trails in the park, including the Munyanga River Trail and Waterfall Trail, leading through the pristine rainforest to three sparkling waterfalls.



DAY 7 Gorilla tracking

Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants! Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort! Please remember to bring your passport for registration, appropriate, water proof hiking boots and a light rain coat. To protect from stinging nettles, we recommend long pants and long sleeved tops. A pair of old gardening gloves can help grabbing onto the vegetation while most hotels/lodges provide a walking stick that come in very handy especially when hiking downhill. A small waterproof backpack is an excellent idea to carry a light snack, bottled water as well as protection for your camera. Upon sighting the gorillas, you spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life; feeding, moving, playing, raising their young and sometimes wrestling with the juveniles – it is a totally unique and unforgettable experience! Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Haven Lodge or Mahogany Springs. (B-L-D)

DAY 8 Bwindi NP – Entebbe 11 hours / 610 km After breakfast we depart the impenetrable forest of Bwindi and head back towards the capital city. Look out for zebras and impalas as the road leads us through the protected area of Lake Mburo National Park and take some photos at the Ugandan equator. With lunch en route we will arrive in Entebbe in the evening. Overnight at Airport Guesthouse or The Boma. (B-L) DAY 9 Departure Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. In time you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport for your international flight. (B) ** Note: the airport drop off will be arranged by your guesthouse. **

Optional: Tree Planting Both accommodation options in Bwindi are closely involved with the local communities. Buhoma Community Haven Lodge is run by the community members of Buhoma Village and all profits are shared with the local community. Apart from supporting the orphanage Sascu in Kampala and various local projects in Buhoma, Mahogany Springs also invites their guests to plant a tree to compensate at least some of the carbon from their trip. Booking in advance required.

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** END OF YOUR SAFARI WITH GREAT LAKES SAFARIS **

Airport Guesthouse Entebbe Close to the airport but away from the hassle of town, Airport Guesthouse is very conveniently located. The cozy guesthouse consists of 12 en-suite rooms, set in a lovely garden. The comfortable rooms are completed with private bathrooms, ceiling fan, mosquito netting and large patio chairs. In addition the guesthouse provides a 24 hr shuttle service from and to the airport. Wifi is available.

The Boma Entebbe

This welcoming guesthouse is situated on the outskirts of Entebbe and only 5 to 10 minutes from Entebbe Airport. It is a tastefully restored colonial homestead consisting of comfortable bedrooms. Each of them is decorated along African themes and has their own private bathroom. A diners’ bar is set in a landscaped garden with lake views. The main house includes a private dining veranda and living room for overnight guests.

Primate Lodge standard cottages Kibale Forest NP You couldn’t be any closer to the forest than at Primate Lodge Kibale. It is located in the heart of Kibale Forest, right at the starting point for chimpanzee trekking. The spacious forest cottages tastefully decorated in African style, with a private bathroom and veranda to take in the view of the rainforest and (often!) a number of primates. WiFi is available in the main area.

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Travel tip: instead of driving back to Entebbe why not enjoy a panoramic flight and

explore Uganda’s contrasting landscapes by air?! Scheduled flights are available in the

morning and afternoon. Contact us for more details and price information.



Primate Lodge luxury cottages Kibale Forest NP

The new luxury cottages at Primate Lodge feature large twin or double beds, a spacious bathroom and private veranda. Large glass windows and a full size glass sliding door allow 180 degree views of the beautiful rainforest. The main lodge has a spacious dining room, serving local and international meals, with an adjacent bar and lounge area. WiFi is available in the main area.

Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge Queen Elizabeth NP

Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge is located in the heart of Queen Elizabeth National Park. With the small scale set up and unique setting at the Kazinga Channel, where animals room in and out the camp, it forms an excellent base for your safari. The lodge consists of 12 self-contained tents which are spaciously placed between the indigenous bush. Each room has its own private en-suite bathroom with an eco-toilet and an outside shower, where two showerheads allow couples to take their starlit shower together.

Katara Lodge Queen Elizabeth NP

Katara Lodge is located on the Kichwamba escarpment at a short (15 km) drive from the main entrance of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge offers five thatched cottages on a beautiful stretch of hills overlooking the open savannah. Each cottage was hand crafted using locally available materials, features a four poster star bed and private veranda. The bathrooms are fitted with a romantic roll top bath or invigorating rain shower. The main bar and dining area is a large thatched structure providing a beautiful view of the plains of the park. Wifi is available.

Buhoma Community Haven Lodge Bwindi NP Buhoma Community Haven Lodge opened in December 2014 as an initiative of the Buhoma Mukono Community Development Association. This association benefits over 7,000 community members in terms of development, livelihoods and conservation of natural resources. The lodge is situated above Buhoma village, at a 5 minute drive from the main road, and with wonderful views across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. It currently features two double and one family cottage with private bathroom.



Mahogany Springs Bwindi NP

Mahogany Springs is located at a 2 minutes drive from the headquarters in Buhoma. It offers eight individual bandas with 2 double beds, en-suite bathroom and a private terrace with panoramic views of the forest and surrounding land. The main building includes a craft shop, large bar area, relaxing lounge area with fireplace, restaurant and a large veranda. WiFi is available.

Safari Package price: From US $ 2825 per person (min. 2 people)

Please contact our Tour Consultants for the detailed price information!

Included in the price:

- Airport transfer to/from Entebbe Airport

- Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle (Minibus standard option / Land Cruiser superior option)

- English speaking driver/guide

- Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on a shared twin/double room

- Meals as described in the itinerary

- Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle

- Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks

- Activities and excursions mentioned in the program

- Permit for chimp tracking in Kibale Forest

- Detailed map of Uganda

- AMREF Evacuation Air Ambulance insurance

- VAT for hotels and lodges outside Kampala Exclusions:

- International flight

- Visa (USD $100, available upon arrival)

- Gorilla permit

- Optional activities

- Meals and drinks not mentioned above

- Items of personal nature and tips

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Terms and conditions: * The rates are in US dollars per person and subject to change. * The high season period includes January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December. * The low season period includes April, May and November. * Availability of accommodation, permits and activities is not guaranteed until confirmation by your Great Lakes Safaris tour consultant. Permits are sold on ‘first come first serve’ basis. * Gorilla permits can only be secured after receiving the requested deposit. * The chimp tracking in Kibale Forest may take place either in the morning or afternoon, depending on the availability of the permits for chimp tracking. * The estimated travelling hours are based on the actual hours of driving; stops for lunch or photos not included. * Please consult our website for the Terms & Conditions.

EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 24/7:

Mobile Number: +256 776 411315 – Andrew Nganga, General Manager Mobile Number : +256 772 426368 – Sarah Wanyanna, Tour Sales Manager Mobile Number : +256 776 311320 – Sheila Kogo, Marketing Manager COMPANY FULL CONTACT DETAILS:

Great Lakes Safaris Ltd and Uganda Lodges Ltd Mutungo Hill Plot 1001 Block 243 Biina/Tank Hill Road P.O. Box 33024 Kampala Tel/Fax: +256 (0)414 267 153, Mob. +256 (0)772 426 368 Email: [email protected] Website: www.safari-uganda.com Visa fees and applications for East Africa Visa Uganda: Single entry visas costs US $100 per person. Visas can be purchased directly upon arrival and paid for in cash.

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This safari supports Eco-Tourism in Uganda. The included accommodations have been carefully selected, based on their contribution to sustainable tourism. Your stay will directly benefit the local communities and conservation projects. The funds from the tracking permits are used for the protection of the mountain gorillas and chimpanzees that are living in Uganda’s rainforests.

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Visa Rwanda: Single entry visa costs US $50 per person. Visas have to be applied for online via the Rwanda Immigration website. A copy of the approved application has to be presented at the entry point where the visa will then be issued and paid for. Kindly note that citizens from the following countries are required to pay visa fees but are allowed to obtain their visa upon arrival without prior online application: Australia, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, UK and USA. Visa Kenya: Single entry visa costs US $50 per person. Visas have to be applied and paid for online via the eCitizen portal, and present a copy of their eVisa upon immigration. From 1st July until 31st August it will still be possible to obtain your visa directly at the border, without an online application. However, effective 1st September 2015 all visitors to Kenya will be required to apply and pay for the visa online. Please remember that the visa process may take one full week. East African Tourist Visa: If you are planning to combine Uganda with a visit to Rwanda and/or Kenya it is recommendable to request for the East African Tourist Visa. This special tourist visa costs US $100 per person and allows 90 days multiple entry to Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. Regretfully, Tanzania is not (yet) a member of the East African community and therefore not part of this arrangement. How to obtain the East African Tourist Visa:

- Uganda: upon arrival at the airport, no (online) application in advance is required. The visa can be paid directly in cash.

- Rwanda: online via the Rwanda Immigration website. Similar to the application for the single entry visa but make sure to select the East African Tourist Visa.

- Kenya: at the moment only available directly upon arrival, but soon via the eCitizen portal as well.

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