8 Day All Inclusive Custom Vacation Tour of Uganda
The tour Starts from Entebbe Airport or hotel, Transfer to Kibale Forest national park take on Bigodi Wetlands excursion and then head to Queen Elizabeth National Park and treat yourself to a big game drive safari, the Kazinga Channel boat. Head to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park for the ultimate gorilla trekking experience. Visit Lake Bunyonyi before connecting to Lake Mburo for more wildlife viewing/safari. From lake Mburo national park we return to Entebbe for your flight out or drop off at your booked hotel.
- Boat safaris
- Chimpanzee trekking
- Game drive experiences
- Walking safaris
- Gorilla trekking
Safari Highlights
- Park fees and a professional driver/guide
- Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
- Chimpanzee permits(One per person, non-resident)
- All activities (unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (unless listed as upgrade)
- All transportation (unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT and Round trip airport transfer
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day section)
- Bottled water throughout the trip
Includes
- International flights (from/to home)
- Tips to porters, site guides and driver/ guide
- Insurance
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
- Visa
Excludes
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport
Our assigned professional English speaking tour driver guide will pick you up/receive you from either your hotel or airport and then embark on a scenic transfer that will wind up with an overnight stay at Kibale forest camp at the end of Kibale Forest National Park.
Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and just relax. Addition Optional (extra cost 15$): we can proceed with the crater lakes excursion. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous crater lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and stunning views all over. Resting at the lodge is also fun, you don't need to contemplate.
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Chimpanzee trekking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
We shall have breakfast and proceed for chimpanzee tracking in the primate capital of the world. Kibale forest if home to over 1500 chimpanzees plus other primates including baboons, monkeys, bush babies and many bird species.
Today, you will spend the early part of the day tracking chimpanzees here. Thereafter, return to the accommodation for lunch and check out. After checkout we drive to queen Elizabeth national park arriving in the evening, check in at the lodge and relax in preparation for the big day tomorrow.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Early Morning game drive and afternoon boat safari on Kazinga channel
Wake up early and head out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, Kob, warthog, elephant, lion and buffalo to mention but a few.
Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen's breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). 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 Lakes 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 trip, you can proceed for a brief late afternoon game drive and thereafter, return to the lodge.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park Via Ishasha sector for tree climbing lions
Have a chilly breakfast, Check out then head to 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 Impenetrable Forest National Park (Buhoma sector). With a strenuous day ahead, we recommend that you check in and relax in preparation for tomorrow's trek.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest and Later in the day, Community and Cultural Tour
Have 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 impenetrable forest national park for your adventure. 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 an hour in their presence.
The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation and have some rest before moving out for the late afternoon-to-evening local community and cultural encounter.
This involves cultural dances from the local people of the community and also participating in some activities e.g. traditional cooking, and weaving among others. Return for dinner and your overnight stay.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Bwindi Forest Walk/Hike (Waterfalls Trail) and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for Relaxation
Enjoy your breakfast and then head out for the forest walk to the waterfall along the water fall trail. This is the perfect way to experience the depth of this “impenetrable” forest.
Starting from Buhoma, at the north gate, the Munyaga River trail gets you to some beautiful pristine waterfalls, a truly rewarding experience.
Along the way, you will encounter some flora and fauna, black and white Colobus monkeys, sometimes blue monkeys and so much more. After the walk we will transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
This 900ft deep lake is surrounded by lush green terraced hills of between 2,200 and 2,478m also, the lake boasts of 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water making it the most beautiful lake in Africa.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game drive
After breakfast we will set off for Lake Mburo National Park, have a stopover at Mbarara City for a giant Rolex treat. Arrive at the accommodation in Lake Mburo check in before moving for an afternoon-to-evening game drive.
On the game drive, expect to see the largest antelopes - eland, zebras, topis, impalas, Uganda kobs and Cape buffalos among others. Later, relax at the accommodation where you will spend the night.
Optionally at $30 you can do a night game drive to open chances of seeing the nocturnes and cats.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
Morning walking safari and transfer to Entebbe to catch your flight
After your most last breakfast in the country we proceed for the Mburo 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 get up close to wildlife such as zebras, giraffes, elands, topis and other antelopes, Cape buffaloes among others.
Take a hike to top of kigarama hill, and see Lake Mburo and beyond. From this view point, you will have a great view of 9 of the twelve lakes surrounding Lake Mburo National Park. Thereafter, return to your accommodation for checkout and then hit the road to Entebbe Airport.
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Drinking Water
Meal Plan
No accommodation
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