Uganda's wildlife safari
6 days—The sense of adventure and discovery that comes with exploring Uganda's wildlife is unparalleled
$2360-2760 USD
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Safari summary
On your primate and wildlife safari in Uganda, you will immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural beauty of Uganda with picturesque landscapes, the roaring rapid falls of Murchison, the Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park for the rare and endangered mountain gorillas. Kibale Forest the home of Chimpanzees Drive through Ishasha – the home of climbing lions on towards Queen Elizabeth national Park also known as the medley of wonders because of its rich biodiversity.
About this tour
Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
Main focus | Primate trekking | |
Activity level | Moderate activity | |
Best months | January, February, March, June, July, August, September, December | |
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Boat, canoe, dhow, kayak, mokoro safari
- Primate trekking
- Wildlife sanctuaries
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Hot air balloons
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Transfer from Kigali to Uganda
On this remarkable day, you will wake up to a delicious morning breakfast as your safari guide is already at his set to drive you to your next destination indicated in the itinerary. 2 hours you're in Uganda! Check in for lunch and perhaps relaxing along the lakeside, alternatively you can engage in a majestic boat ride under a breathtaking Sunset that will spur your cruising experience.
Bunyonyi View Resort
Gorilla trekking Experience
Bwindi Impenetrable
Today morning after an early breakfast together with packed lunch, your driver guide will transfer you to the starting point where you will receive a briefing from the park ranger guide on how to prepare for the gorilla trek. Your ranger guide will lead the way in the forest first on well cleared paths but soon you get off to the bushes and thickets. Upon reaching the Gorillas, you will be allowed one hour enjoying them and taking pictures.
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale
Early in the morning you will have your breakfast and your safari guide will be ready to transfer you to Kibale Forest. You may not have a lot to do on this most scenic journey, you will be admiring the intriguing sceneries of savanna vegetation, Forests and lakes along the drive. The journey takes you through Ishasha Sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park a renowned destination for tree climbing lions, if you’re lucky, you may spot them relaxing in tree branches.
Kibale River Camp
Chimpanzee trekking & Murchison
Murchison Falls
Have breakfast and then head to the rangers’ post where you will receive a briefing on the do's and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Forest with an experienced ranger guide. The presence of primates will surely amaze. then after you will start off your journey to Murchison Falls National Park. You will drive to the top of the falls with an amazing view of the most powerful waterfalls in the world before heading to the hotel.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Game drive and Boat cruise
Murchison Falls
Today you will wake up very early, have your breakfast and drive to the jungle where you will get a spectacular view of the African animals like elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, lions, leopards, different species of antelopes and many tropical birds may all be spotted during the game drive. In the afternoon you will take a boat safari up the Nile River to Murchison Falls. You will reach the base of the 43-meter high Falls which approach with a thunderous sound.
Pakuba Safari Lodge
Kampala
After breakfast you will transfer to Kampala with an en-route stopover at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking with an experienced guide which will give you a perfect view of Rhinos in their natural environment. Thereafter proceed to Kampala to catch your flight or an overnight stay depending on your flight schedules.
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