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9 Days from$2950 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Uganda,
Tour Type
Guided
Safari Standard
Camping, Mid Range
Tour Overview
This incredible journey offers an unforgettable savannah wildlife encounter, complete with a mesmerizing walking safari through a secluded tented camp and an exhilarating rhino trek. Crater Lakes offer water sports (incl. safe swimming), and hiking in a very scenic area. In addition to savannah wildlife, you will also trek chimpanzees. The trip ends with getting to know the city culture of Kampala.
General Information
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Safari types:Guided Safari, Walking Safari, Wildlife Safari
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Activities:Game Drive, Walking Safari, Boat Cruise
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Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Entebbe/ Kampala, end in Kampala
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Minimum age:10
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 2,950 per person per trip
- Bookings accepted for groups of 2-8 people
- For 2 people, only an additional surcharge of $250 per person applies
- 50% discount for children (10-15 yrs of age)
What's Included
- Accommodation: Comfortable lodging in Entebbe/Kampala and our private tented camp in Murchison Falls National Park
- Meals: All meals during the safari, including breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We freshly prepare all meals in our tented camp.
- Transportation: Convenient transfers to and from the airport, along with comfortable ground transportation in a well-equipped 4×4 safari vehicle
- Guided Tours & Activities: Professional guides for all activities, including chimpanzee trekking, walking safaris, game drives, boat rides, rhino trekking, and Kampala city tour
- Optional: Shoebill stork tour (if arrival time allows) to be quoted per request
- Drinks: All water, tea, and fresh juices during the safari. An additional bush bar is available in the tented camp
What's Excluded
- International Flights: Flights to and from Uganda.
- Travel Insurance: Personal travel insurance covering health, accidents, and theft.
- Visas: Entry visas for Uganda.
- Park Entry Fees: Estimated at $195 for adults and $115 for children
- Optional Activities: Any activities not listed on the itinerary, such as additional excursions or special tours (e.g. shoebill tour in Mabamba Swamp on arrival)
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Bush Wonderers‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Bush Wonderers‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
In Entebbe, you can unwind and recharge your energy, surrounded by the soothing ambiance of the town. If you’re looking for something extraordinary, Mabamba Swamp offers a unique half-day tour with transportation, where you can witness the majestic shoebill storks, depending on the time of your arrival.
Drive through the Buganda toward the drier plains of Nakasongola and the tall jungle trees of Budongo, the largest forest reserve in Uganda. We first see the chimpanzees (2-hour activity) midday and proceed to our private bush camp in the northern part of Murchison Falls in the evening, where we enjoy stunning sunset and sundowner. Here we begin our exquisite private wildlife safari. Murchison Falls is Uganda’s largest park – plenty to explore here. We stay in our private camp with no other tourists around, with an opportunity to explore the area on foot.
Begin your day with an early morning walk exploring the Nyamsika area (2.5-4 hours) with plentiful wildlife and stunning scenery, with dry riverbed snaking through the savannah, Borassus, and acacia woodlands. After midday rest, we continue exploring the vast plains around the Nile delta with bounty of wildlife. We return to Nyamsika to enjoy the beautiful sunset and views with a sundowner.
After another morning walk, we embark on an exciting boat ride to the bottom of the falls while seeing plenty of elephants, giraffes, crocs, hippos, and other animals and the shores. Then it is time for a brisk 45-minute walk through the river jungle to the top of these powerful falls. After our lunch break, we return to our 2nd private camp at Pendero or Tangi for rest. Evening option for a shorter walk or a game drive depending on your desire.
We continue exploring the area walking around Pendero or Northern Nyamsika area, taking in excellent views and wildlife around, including herds of elephants common in the area. Enjoy the serene and untouched beauty of the park.
After a breakfast overlooking Nyamsika Valley, we proceed to the Crater Lakes area alongside the Albertine Rift, stopping first at Budongo forest – Uganda’s largest forest reserve – to see the chimpanzees. We arrive at Crater Lakes early evening and relax with stunning views of lakes, Kibale forest, and the Rwenzori Mountains around.
We explore the Crater Lakes area, which includes seeing several lakes and enjoying beautiful views of the Rwenzori Mountains. The area forests offer sightings of monkeys (black and red colobus, blue monkeys, and others) to visitors. Swimming is safe in one of the lakes if desired.
Optional: visit the nearby Kibale National Park, the primate capital of the world, for possible chimp trekking.
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