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10 Days Best of Uganda Adventure Safari

5 days Uganda Wildlife and Gorilla Safari

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This journey will take you from lush tropical forests to savannah plains, offering an exciting blend of wildlife encounters, cultural experiences and breathtaking scenery. Trek through the ancient jungles in search of endangered primates, cruise along wildlife waterways and explore iconic national parks. Be sure to get an immersive experience in Uganda’s diverse and enchanting wilderness.

Day 1: Arrival

Upon your arrival through Entebbe International airport, you will be welcomed by our guide and transferred to your overnight hotel in Entebbe Overnight stay at Protea Hotel Entebbe (L) / papyrus guest House (M)

Day 2: Transfer to Fort portal

After breakfast you will be driven to Fort Portal, the capital town of Tooro Kingdom which lies in the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa. You will have lunch as you travel.
In the evening, we organize a visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a nature walk in the Frost Sanctuary where you will have the chance to spot some of the endemic albertine species. Overnight stay at Chimpanzee Forest Lodge (L) / Kibale Tourist Safari Lodge (M)

Day 3: Chimpanzee tracking - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast your day’s activities include a nature walk in Kibale National Park where you will experience the tropical rainforest, bird watching and a once in a lifetime encounter with chimpanzees in their natural environment. Kibale National Park contains the highest primates’ density in the world. Among the species which you can see include black and white colobus, red tailed monkey and vervet monkey. Moreover, 325 species of birds are recorded in the area.
In the afternoon you will proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which lies between Lake George on the East, Lake Edward on the West and the Rwenzori Mountains on the North. Upon entering the part you will take part in an exciting game drive as you make your way to lodge where you will check-in, have dinner and settle in for the night. Overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge (L) / Marafiki Safari Lodge (M)

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will rise early, check-out and with breakfast in hand, head out on a sunrise game drive along the tracks of the national park, in the Northern side towards Lake George and Kasenyi Village. You will spot lion, elephant, buffalo, spotted hyena, waterbuck, Ugandan kob, and perhaps the leopard though shy and rare to be seen.
In the early afternoon you will take the most exciting safari by boat from Mweya Peninsula along Kazinga Channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife, bird’s life and opportunities for good photographs. On this boat cruise you will see plenty of hippo, buffalo and elephant as they are drinking along the shores of the channel. You will have lunch and then continue your journey south to the Ishasha Sector, a vast savannah between the rivers Ishasha and Ntungwe.

Day 5: Ishasha – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast you will check-out and head out on a morning game drive in Ishasha where you might have a chance to see the tree-climbing lion which are seen during the hot hours of the day as they lie resting on the tops of figs trees. You will see herds of buffalo, elephant, topi antelope and more.
After lunch you will drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park; a natural habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas and a Heritage Site under Unesco for the biodiversity importance. The choice of the area of the “gorilla safari” depends on the availability and allocation of the permits for this activity. Overnight stay at Gorilla Leisure Lodge(L) / Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge (M)

Day 6: Bwindi impenetrable National Park

After breakfast you will enter the tropical rainforest of Bwindi for your gorilla safari. You will follow the ranger/guides in a maximum group of 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas. Bwindi in Uganda has a population of about 370 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. Once located, you will have one hour for observing the primates and their behaviors, all the while taking once in a lifetime photographs. Later in the evening you will return to

Day 7: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast you will check-out and travel to Lake Mburo National Park. This small game park found in the central region of Uganda, the Ankole is the perfect stop over between Bwindi and Entebbe. You will have lunch and then go for a game drive in search for the beautiful impala, eland, topi, antelope, buffalo, and zebras. In the late afternoon you will make your way to the Itambira island where you will check-in, have dinner and settle in for the night. Overnight stay at Mihingo Lodge (L) / Kigarama Wilderness Lodge (M)

Day 8: Lake Mburo national Park

This day is a day for you to spend at your leisure. After breakfast you may engage in optional activities like a nature walk to encounter zebra and the antelope at close range with an armed ranger and guide. You lunch and dinner will be at the lodge. Optional activities are at an additional cost.

Day 9: Lake Mburo - Entebbe

After breakfast you will take your last nature walk in the park and then a boat tour on the lake; before returning to the lodge for lunch. After lunch you will check-out and begin your journey back to Entebbe. By evening you will arrive in Entebbe for your overnight stay at Carpe Diem Guest House. Dinner is not included unless you order in advance. You will settle in here for the night at Protea Hotel Entebbe (L) / papyrus guest House (M)

Day 10: Departure

After breakfast you will drive to Entebbe for your flight out from Entebbe International Airport. In case of late evening flights, You may do some optional activities like a visit to the Chimpanzee Island of Ngamba. This is where your safari will end.

QUOTATION BASED ON MIDRANGE

  • Price from 2-3 persons: 3806.00 USD
  • Price from 4-6 persons: 3256.00 USD
  • SRS 330 USD

QUOTATION BASED ON LUXURY

  • Price from 2-3 persons: 4620.00 USD
  • Price from 4-6 persons: 4070.00 USD
  • SRS 435.50 USD

Included in the tour price

9 nights in the mentioned hotels/accommodations in a double / twin room

Continuous personal English-speaking driver-guide according to the program from/to the airport

All transfers and round trip as well as safari rides in a 4×4 car with a hinged roof with an English-speaking driver-guide according to the program

All entrance fees to the visits mentioned in the itinerary (unless otherwise indicated)

Permit and entrance fee for the gorilla trekking in Uganda (currently $800/person)

Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel

Game drives in Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks

Drinking water in the car for the entire round trip

Not included in the tour price

International flights and airport taxes

Other meals and drinks

Any optional activities

Guided tours and guide support outside the program

Transfers outside the program

Tips and travel insurance

Entrance fees outside the program and optional visits

Visa (if required) and visa procurement: Currently available as an online visa, 50 USD/visa