This ten day safari includes a thrilling visit with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, chimpanzee tracking in both Kibale National Park and Kyambura Gorge, multiple game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide array of wildlife, including the famous tree climbing lions, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, and an optional visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on the beautiful Lake Victoria.
Uganda boasts some of the best bird watching in Africa, with over 1000 different species, including the rare shoebill and the remarkable grey crowned crane.
Luxury accommodation, professional guides and custom-made safari vehicles – this safari will be the trip of a lifetime.
2024 scheduled dates:
11 Jan / 05 Feb / 18 Mar / 12 Apr / 10 May / 09 Jun / 03 Jul / 22 Jul / 21 Aug / 15 Sep / 16 Oct / 16 Nov / 21 Dec
Note: There is a departure on 02 January 2024, that follows a slightly different itinerary, Contact us for details.
Day 1
Bed and Breakfast
1 night
Days 2 - 4
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
2 nights
Days 4 - 6
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
2 nights
Days 6 - 8
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
2 nights
Days 8 - 10
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
2 nights
10 Days / 9 Nights
Special Interests: gorilla trekking, safari, game drives , bush sundowner drinks, tree-climbing lions, chimpanzee trekking, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest , Ishasha, Queen Elizabeth National Park , photographic safari , birding
As per TOUR OPERATOR MANUAL
*Tour operates with min 2, max 7 guests per vehicle.
Includes:
- Meet & greet at Entebbe airport
- Airport transfers throughout
- 1 night accommodation at Best Western Premier Garden Hotel Entebbe or similar including breakfast
- Domestic flight from Entebbe to Kihihi on a scheduled flight (light aircraft)
- 4x4 transport with English speaking local driver/guide as above
- Bottled water in safari vehicle
- 2 nights accommodation at Buhoma Lodge including all meals and local drinks
- Community visit enroute from Bwindi to Ishasha (time permitting)
- 2 nights accommodation at Ishasha Wilderness Camp including all meals and local drinks
- 2 nights accommodation at Elephant Plains Lodge or similar including all meals and local drinks
- All park entrance fees
- Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
- Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- 2 nights accommodation at Primate Lodge including all meals (and local drinks
- Full liability insurance cover
- 24 hour emergency contact
Excludes:
- Gorilla Permit of USD 700 (additional permits USD770 per permit) - price valid until end of June 2024.
- Kyambura chimp permit: USD 50 - price valid until end of June 2024
- Kibale chimp permit: USD 200 - price valid until end of June 2024
- All international flights and airport taxes
- Health requirements including compulsory Yellow Fever innoculation and Covid requirements as per country/airline
- Personal expenses such as porters, drinks, tips, visas and travel insurance
- Services/activities/meals not included above
