The Ultimate Uganda Safari
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The Ultimate Uganda Safari

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A little closer to extraordinary.

A week through Uganda’s wildlife and primate landscapes, beginning in Entebbe and heading into the west.

THE WAY THERE

Entebbe · Uganda’s wildlife and primate country

Room for the remarkable.

DAY 01

Transfer from Entebbe to Kibale Forest NP

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The pick- up will either be at the Hotel or the Airport upon arrival. The assigned English-speaking tour Driver-guide will pick up/receive you and we shall embark on a transfer that will see us overnight at the edge of kibale forest national park. Upon arrival at the lodge, check in and just relax.

Accommodation: Kibaale forest camp

Meals& Drinks:

Lunch & dinner (breakfast not included)

Drinking water (other drinks not included)

DAY 02

Bigodi wetlands excursion, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, game drive

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You will have an early morning breakfast and proceed for the Bigodi wetlands excursion. The Bigodi wetland boasts of an extensive array of biodiversity among which are several primate’s species like the black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys and baboons. The Bigodi is also a paradise for bird watchers. Among the major bird species within the area is the great Blue Turaco from Bigodi, we shall embark on a transfer (about 2hrs) to Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will reach Queen early

enough to have lunch, rest and then proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, Kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few. Alternatively, go the Queens breathtaking explosion crater drive(instead). Return to the accommodation and take your rest.

Accommodation: Twin lakes

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (other drinks not included)

DAY 03

Chimpanzee tracking in kyambura Gorge and afternoon boat cruise

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We shall have morning breakfast and proceed for the chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura gorge. The gorge is home to habituated chimpanzees plus other primates including baboons, monkeys and bird species. Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees here. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the kazinga channel that connects lake George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. You will also see many varieties of birds on the water shores. After the boat cruise, you can proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.

Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: The Twin lodge

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (other drinks not included)

DAY 04

sunrise game drive- Kasenyi plains and head to Ishasha, then connect to Bwindi

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be up early and proceed for an early morning game dive in the kasenyi plains. Be on the look for Cape buffaloes, herds of elephant, lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the lodge and check out then head to the ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Should you get to spot them, the sight is picturesque and memorable. From ishasha, we shall continue to the accommodation at the edge of Bwindi National Park (Ruhija- sector)- arriving in the evening (around 6pm)

Main Destination: Bwindi impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Full Gorilla lodge

Budget tented camp located just outside Bwindi NP

Meals & Drinks:

All meals included

Drinking water (other drinks not included)

DAY 05

Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest and take the afternoon/evening relaxing

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Morning breakfast and move to the rangers ‘post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this forest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steepy forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed for an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants’ is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation and have a good rest after a strenuous trek.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Four gorilla logde

Meals & Drinks:

All meals

Drinking water (other Budget drinks not included)

DAY 06

Transfer to lake Mburo NP and enjoy afternoon (evening) game drive

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Morning breakfast and move to the rangers ‘post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this forest is spectacular! The area offers a dramatic steepy forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed for an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants’ is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation and have a good rest after a strenuous trek.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Four gorilla logde

Meals & Drinks:

All meals

Drinking water (other Budget drinks not included)

DAY 07

Morning walking safari in the park and return to Entebbe to catch flight

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Enjoy your early breakfast and proceed for the Mburo morning park (bush) walk in the park (bush) walk in the presence of an armed Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide. On this early morning guided walk, you will have the opportunity to encounter (at close range): zebras, giraffes and Eland, Topi and other antelope, and cape buffaloes among others. Take the Trail to the top of the hills and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this vantage point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding lake Mburo NP. Thereafter, return to your accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe airport to catch a flight.

Main Destination:

Entebbe international Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)

Drinking water (other drinks not included)

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.

You will be dropped off at the airport.

TAKEN CARE OF

What’s included

  • We’ll confirm your accommodation, activities, permits and transfers in your personal quote.
GOOD TO KNOW

Not included

  • Personal expenses and any items not specified in your quote.

Your final quote confirms accommodation, activities, permits and any transport supplements for your travel dates. Wildlife sightings and activities depend on conditions and availability. Ranger instructions and current park rules apply.

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Where to next?

Try Bwindi, Jinja, birding or Murchison Falls.