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15 Days from$4441 p/p in USD -
DeparturesMar, May, Jul, Sep
Destinations
Uganda,
Tour Type
Guided, Small Group
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
You’ll see the real highlights on this two week Uganda safari, taking in five national parks, each with its own distinct landscapes and opportunities to see a diverse range of wildlife from rare white rhinos to awe-inspiring mountain gorillas and cheeky chimps. The trip also includes spending a fascinating day with with the villagers of Kyeshero as they go about their lives.
General Information
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Safari types:Birding Safari, Chimpanzee Safari, Cultural Safari, Guided Safari, Primate Safari, Wildlife Safari
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You will visit:Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale National Park, Lake Mburo, Murchison
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Wildlife:leopard, rhino, elephant, chimpanzees
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Activities:Game Drive, Trekking, Canoe
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Getting around:4x4 Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Entebbe, end in Entebbe
Notes
- All our itineraries can be adapted to suit your personal interests and preferences. Please feel free to discuss these with us so we can personalise your tour for your maximum enjoyment.
- To shorten some of the longer distances (6-7 hours) at the beginning or at the end of your tour activities, which normally ends far away from Entebbe International Airport, we can arrange a flight to connect to the airport quickly for your scheduled return flight. Also, during your tour there may even be long journey times, it is possible to fly between the national parks. Please contact us for more details.
Departure Info
DEPARTURE DATES – 2020
- 07 March 2020
- 30 May 2020
- 25 July 2020
- 19 September 2020
This tour can also be booked as private tour – contact us to discuss your dates and rates.
RATES – PER PERSON USD
USD 4,441 per person in twin/double room, minimum 4 people
USD 348 single supplement
Maximum group size: 7 people
NB In the event of increases in government taxes and/or the Wildlife Authority rates, the above price shall be amended
accordingly. All activities are subject to availability. Optional activities are not included in the above price, unless stated.
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Professional, English-speaking guide
- 4WD custom-built safari vehicle and fuel
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water during trip
- Fruits along the road
- Cultural entertainments
- Spending a day in Ugandan community
- Dugout Canoe at Lake Bunyonyi
- Boat to the bottom of Murchison Falls
- Walk to the top of Murchison Falls
- Ferry crossing
- Game drives in all the National Parks
- Chimpanzee hike
- Bird watching
- Meals as per your chosen plan
- Ugandan Rolex
- Prepaid phone
- Tree planting
- Rhino sanctuary
- Boat tour on Kaziga Channel in Queen Elizabeth
- Bigodi Primate walk
- Gorilla tracking
- Ankole cows – milking
- AMREF Flying Doctor Service
What's Excluded
- International flights
- Visa
- Insurance
- Personal expenses (e.g. laundry, tips, etc.)
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Kikooko Africa Safaris‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Kikooko Africa Safaris‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
Arrival at Entebbe airport and transfer to your accommodation nearby.
Topaz Guest Home: Full Board
We are heading north. Our first stop will be at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will have an extraordinary experience observing and learning about the conservation of the highly endangered white rhinos. Enjoy a relaxed evening at the Lodge.
Amuka Lodge: Half Board
Early in the morning you will do a boat tour into the swamp to search for the shy shoebill. Afterwards we proceed to Murchison Falls National Park. On the way you will be treated to one of the loudest sights in Uganda at the top of Murchison Falls, where the powerful river Nile forces its way through a gap only 7 metres wide.
Fort Murchison: Full Board
Today we will have an early morning game drive and a relaxing afternoon boat ride along the Victoria Nile River where you will encounter animals gathering on the riverbanks and an abundance of crocodiles and hippos. You’ll get to see the thundering falls from the bottom as the boat turns for the return journey.
Fort Murchison: Full Board
Your next game drive will start early in the morning. After breakfast we will drive to Hoima. On our way we stop at Budongo Forest for a jungle walk. Enjoy the sound of the forest.
Kontiki Hotel: Half Board
Make sure you have a good breakfast! We will have a 6-hour drive to Kibale National Park, so you will have plenty of time to enjoy the breathtaking scenery enroute.
Kibale Forest Camp: Full Board
In the morning you will be hiking off the beaten track through the jungle in search of chimpanzees. Once you find them, it will be a fascinating experience as you watch them play, feed and swing through the trees, which is highly entertaining. Primate and bird watching will be the highlights of the afternoon walk in the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary.
Kibale Forest Camp: Full Board
On our way to Queen Elizabeth National Park we cross the Equator. In the afternoon you will have a game drive during which you will have the chance to see lions, elephants, several breeds of antelope, birds and much more.
Bush Lodge: Full Board
We will start the day with an early morning game drive while many animals are still on the move during the cool part of the day. Stay alert and you could see lions, buffalo, elephants, antelopes, the elusive bush pig and you might even be lucky enough to spot a leopard! Hippos, buffalo, crocodiles and many species of birds can be spotted during the afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel.
Bush Lodge: Full Board
A leisurely drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park brings us to Ishasha, one of the few regions in Africa where lions can be spotted climbing trees and lounging on branches. Therefore, make sure that during the game drive you are not only looking out over the savannah, but also have your eyes focused up in the trees!
Enjojo Lodge: Full Board
Something different today as we spend some time with the villagers of Kyeshero as they go about their lives. We’ll get a feel for the daily routine of the Bakiga people who have occupied this part of Uganda for centuries. We’ll work alongside them collecting water, gathering food from the fields and cooking a typical Ugandan meal, which we will then enjoy together. It might be warm work, but don’t worry, there’ll be the chance to try some obushera – the Bakiga’s favourite locally brewed drink. You’ll gain a real sense of how communities here work and be overwhelmed by the warmth and generosity of the welcome you receive. Many guests tell us this day becomes an unexpected highlight of their whole safari. Afterwards we proceed to your accommodation, in anticipation of tomorrow’s gorilla adventure.
Depends on the tracking area: Full Board
Put your boots on and grab a sturdy walking stick, today is a once in a lifetime experience: gorilla tracking! It is one of the best Ugandan travel experiences you can have. You will be hiking up in the mountains which can take between 2 to 6 hours depending on how far the gorillas are.
Depends on the tracking area: Full Board
Our next stop will be Lake Bunyonyi, one of the deepest and most beautiful lakes in Africa. You will have time to relax, take a nature walk or go bird watching. You could try your hand at paddling a dugout canoe or go swimming in the hippo, croc and bilharzia-free waters. You can also visit the local community.
Bird Nest: Half Board
After breakfast we will drive 4-5 hours to Lake Mburo National Park. The park has a variety of animals such as leopard, zebra, impala, buffalo and over 300 bird species, many of which you will see on the afternoon game drive. Horseback safaris and boat trips on the lake are also available.
Mpogo Lodge: Full Board
In the morning you can try to milk the local cows and learn more about the local people. After a relaxed breakfast we are heading back to Entebbe and your scheduled flight, with the hope we have whet your appetite for even more African safari adventures.
Half Board
