Highlights of Uganda.
"The Kingdom of Uganda is a fairy-tale. You climb up a railway instead of a beanstalk, and at the end there is a wonderful new world. The scenery is different, the vegetation is different, the climate is different, and most of all, the people are different from anything elsewhere to be seen in the whole range of Africa…"
Winston Churchill, My African Journey, 1907
Inspired by Joanna Lumley's adventure down the Nile?
This remarkable adventure in Uganda takes in gorillas, chimpanzees, tree climbing lions, the river Nile and the world's largest concentration of Hippos!
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Kampala
Arrive at Entebbe airport. Pick up and proceed to Kampala city.
Fairway Hotel (B&B)
Day 2
Kampala - Murchison Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls.
Paraa Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Rest Camp (B&B)
Day 3
Murchison Falls
Early game drive and afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls.
Paraa Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Rest Camp (B&B)
Day 4
Murchison Falls - Hoima
Early morning adventure on the Nile on a private boat trip. In the afternoon we drive to Hoima Town.
Kontiki Hotel (B&B)
Day 5
Hoima - Kibale Forest
After Breakfast drive to Kibale Forest.
Chimps' Nest (B&B)
Day 6
Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning and afternoon visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a primate and bird watching walk (optional).
Chimps' Nest (B&B)
Day 7
Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gamedrive or optional guided walk on the Mweya Peninsula in the afternoon.
Mweya Lodge / Simba Safari Camp (B&B)
Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive in the morning, boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Mweya Lodge / Simba Safari Camp (B&B)
Day 9
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha
After breakfast we drive through the national park to Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drive in the afternoon in search of the tree climbing lions.
Savannah Resort (B&B)
Day 10
Ishasha - Bwindi
Game drive to search for the tree-climbing lions. Afterwards we shall drive to Bwindi.
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking
Day 11
Bwindi Impenetrable
Gorilla tracking!
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking
Day 12
Bwindi Impenetrable
Make a nature walk through the national park, go for birding and primate, or visit the local people. It is also possible to do a second gorilla tracking on this day (all activities are optional).
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking
Day 13
Bwindi - Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The deepest and most beautiful lake in Uganda. Relax, make a nature walk, go for birding, go for canoeing, take a swim or visit the local communities (all activities optional).
Overland Resort (B&B)
Day 14
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo. Game drive or boat trip in the afternoon.
Mantana Luxury Tented Camp / Rwonyo Tented Camp (B&B)
Day 15
Lake Mburo- Entebbe
Game drive or game walk in the morning to get face to face with the animals. We can make a stopover at the Equator for photos. Transfer to Entebbe for your outbound flight.
Flight
This tour can be organised for a minimum of 2 people or you can join one of the scheduled departures.
Price
£1495 per person (twin sharing) for the scheduled trip
Plus US$ 500 per gorilla permit
Included in the trip:
- Airport transfers
- 14 nights in medium budget accommodations, bed an breakfast
- Private 4x4 custom built safari vehicle (ideal for safaris) and fuel during the trip
- Knowledgeable driver/guide who speaks fluent English (German, Spanish and Dutch speaking guide is also possible)
- All entrance fees to the National Parks
- Bird watching and game drives (safaris)
- Three boat-trips in open safari boats
- One Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Excluded:
- International Flights
- Visa for Uganda (and Rwanda)
- Insurance
- Meals (not mentioned) and beverages
- Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
The gorilla tracking will be done in Bwindi in Uganda or in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, depending on the availability of the permits.
All tours can be customized to budget, restrictions, based on either bed and breakfast or full board.
Our guides speak fluent English, are very skilled and helpful and have excellent knowledge about their country and wildlife. We also employ German, Spanish and Dutch speaking guides.
To find out more please email us.