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Hippos and Chimps

Uganda – In a country brimming with magnificent mountains, dense jungles, unique cultures and spectacular wildlife, this four-day tour will bring you some of the absolute highlights this country has to offer.
We’ll spend the time exploring the majestic Queen Elizabeth National Park. We’ll trek with the chimpanzees and meet the local hippos on a magical cruise down the Kazinga channel. And as you’d expect with a Raw Africa Eco-tours, you’ll get a fantastic insight into the conservation work being done in the area, with a visit to the Dian Fossey Exhibition.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Chimpanzee trek Kalinzu Forest
  • Boat ride Kazinga Channel
  • Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund exhibition

TOUR ITINERARY

Our tour begins with a journey from Kisoro to one of the most popular parks in Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The bushland, wetlands and lush forests are home to up to 96 species of mammals, including hippos, leopards, lions, elephants, chimps and hyenas.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge

Today is action packed as we start with a chimpanzee trek through the Kalinzu Community Forest. We’ll be on the lookout for the families of chimpanzees that call the forest home, but who knows what other wildlife we might encounter during our trek – better keep your eyes open. After lunch, we take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which is teeming with hippos, crocodiles, elephants and stunning water birds.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Lodge

We say goodbye to the Queen Elizabeth National Park today, but not before one last stunning game drive through the forest. Keep an eye out for the tree-climbing lions, found in only two places in the world!  Next, we set off on our journey to Kisoro, located in the south-western part of Uganda and surrounded by towering volcanoes and crater lakes. It is truly one of the most scenic areas in Uganda.

We’ll have a brief stay in Kisoro where you’ll get to watch the sunset over the surrounding volcanoes and take in the fresh mountain air.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House

This morning we will cross back to Rwanda with unforgettable memories of Uganda. If you have not had the chance to visit the Dian Fossey Research Centre in Muzanze, then we will spend some time learning more about the pivotal work of this intrepid woman to save the Mountain Gorillas of Rwanda. We will then return to Kigali in time for any flights after 3pm. Alternatively, stay an extra night in Kigali and explore the history and culture of Rwanda’s capital. If you want even more RAW Africa adventure why not extend your journey with our Spirit of Congo Tour.

Meals: Breakfast

+Accommodation upgrade: If you are feeling a little more indulgent, we can offer an accommodation upgrade in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Just ask us! (Subject to additional cost and availability.)

  • All meals as stated in itinerary
  • 3 nights accommodation
  • All activities and park fees
  • All transfers and transport
  • 1 x chimpanzee trekking permit
  • Tips with the exception of your RAW Africa local leader 
  • Entry Visa Uganda
  • Entry Visas Rwanda (x 2)
  • Travel insurance
  • International Airfare
  • Drinks
  • Laundry
  • Personal spending

Hippos and Chimps Tour

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