DATE | ITINERARY | MEALS | HOTELES/LODGES |
1 | Arrival at Entebbe Airport – Transfer to Hotel/Lodge | – | The Boma GH/Cassia Lodge |
2 | Entebbe/Kampala – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP | B-L-D | Kitandara Camp/Ruhija Safari Lodge |
3 | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP (gorilla tracking) | B-L-D | Kitandara Camp/Ruhija Safari Lodge |
4 | Bwindi Forest NP – Queen Elizabeth NP (game drive) | B-L-D | Bush Lodge |
5 | Queen Elizabeth NP (game drive & boat cruise) | B-L-D | Bush Lodge |
6 | Queen Elizabeth NP – Kibale Forest NP (pm chimps tracking) | B-L-D | Kibale Forest Camp |
7 | Kibale Forest NP – Entebbe Airport (departure) | B-L | – |
Meal Plan B: Breakfast / L: Lunch / D: Dinner
Day 1: MEET AND GREET
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will meet our company representative who will warmly welcome and transfer you to your Hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Overnight at The Boma Guesthouse or Cassia Lodge
Day 02:TO BWINDI
Early breakfast and we will take a long drive {10 hrs. drive} in direction basing on availability of permits, as you enjoy the beauty of an African country side over hills, down valleys, through villages and trading centers with lunch en-route to Bwindi. You will arrive in afternoon and relax as you prepare for the great adventure of trekking the Gorillas tomorrow. Dinner and overnight in Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (Buhoma) or Gorila Safari Lodge (standard)
Day 03: TRACK GORILLAS
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, we will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but cress-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity. Dinner and overnight in Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (Buhoma) or Gorila Safari Lodge (standard)
Day 04: TO QUEEN ELIZABETH N P
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the southern Ishasha sector in the morning. Here you have hope of seeing the famous tree climbing lions, the elusive leopards and other wildlife. We will have packed lunch. Dinner and Overnight at Bush Lodge
Day 05: IN QUEEN ELIZABETH
After your breakfast enjoy a morning game-drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse Eco-system and an incredible abundance of wildlife. The park is blessed with an assortment of crater lakes, forested gorges, savannah plains, swamps, rivers and the beautiful Kazinga channel- home to an abundance of wildlife that includes elephants, hippos, buffaloes, Nile crocodiles and a lot of water birds. Dinner and Overnight at Bush Lodge
Day 06: TO KIBALE FOREST (PRIMATE TRACKING)
After breakfast you will travel to Kibale Forest that is arguably Africa’s largest surviving hardwood forest. As you follow the path of evolution to the home of Man’s closest relatives, you will track the Chimpanzee which is home to 13 primate species, birds and many other forest animal species. After the afternoon tracking, you will proceed to the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp
Day 07:SHOPPING AND AIRPORT DROP OFF
Today as you wind up your great trip enjoy your breakfast and set off to Kampala for a day of shopping in the city of Kampala/Entebbe. Later we will transfer you to the airport in time for your evening departure flight back home.
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TRANSPORT
We have got Comfortable 4WD vehicles that are specifically designed with large windows, comfortable seats, and large open roof so that you don’t miss that special moment on your safari. Our Land Cruisers offer seats for 5-6 people to ensure that everybody has a window seat and that luggage can be stored well. Besides the Land Cruisers, we also own several 4WD minibuses which take up 20 people to cater for those groups that would like to travel together and not in separate small vehicles.
– A 4×4 safari vehicle driven by an English speaking driver/guide. Exclusive use of vehicle.
– Back up vehicle
– Mountain bikes
GUIDES
We know the guide is the key to a great safari. we also have a team of highly Qualified and professional in house tour guides that speak fluent English, French, Spanish and Germany. They have an extensive knowledge of the country, its culture,flora and fauna. They know the hidden places of unparalleled beauty. Above all, they are sensitive to your needs and will take care of you meticulously. You will notice that within a short period of time, they will not only be your guide but have become
Uganda has a wide range of standards when it comes to places to stay – from five star hotels and first class luxury lodges to rustic bush camps and guesthouses. We carefully select the most suitable accommodations for your itinerary, based on location, facilities, atmosphere and personal touch. But no matter how different in style and location these accommodations might be, they all have one thing in common: a genuine warm and hospitable welcome that a visitor to Uganda is entitled to experience!
So it is important for the client let us know the category of accommodation they wish to stay in.
All activities and park entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
A 4×4 Van driven by an English speaking driver/guide. Exclusive use of vehicle.
Mineral water on route except during meals.
Pick up and drop off at the airport.
All transfers as per the itinerary
All the accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary
International flights in and out of the country.
All services not indicated in the itinerary (any of the optional activities).
Drinks: sodas, wines, whiskies, brandies, beers, etc
Ugandan visas: single entry visa costs US$50 and it is required for all countries that require visas for Uganda (principle of reciprocity). The visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport.
Medical and travel insurance
Tips, telephone expenses, etc