Uganda greatest hit safari

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Uganda greatest hit safari

21 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe

Visiting: Entebbe, Fort Portal, Kibale National Park, Semuliki National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, ishasha sector, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo National Park, Murchison Falls National Park Uganda, Budongo Forest, Kidepo Valley National Park, Sipi Falls, Jinja, Entebbe Municipality

Tour operator:

Trek Rwenzori Tours

Tour code:

400

Recommended For:

Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 18

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-80

Special diets catered:

Meat, Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher

Tour operated in:

English

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NB: Prices correct on 08-Jun-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Join us on this 21day safari through Uganda, the 'Pearl of Africa,' that combines wildlife viewing, gorilla tracking, and chimpanzee trekking, all in one unforgettable package! These are Uganda's greatest hits, organised into an incredibly two-week adventure. We'll visit famous destinations, including Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This fantastic offer will bring you close to Uganda's precious wildlife. If you'd like to do something that you're not seeing here, let us know! We can adjust the itinerary as much or as a little as you wish--there's lots to add, including hiking in Rwenzori Mountain National Park, biking, cultural tours, visits to tea plantations, and much, much more. Just tell us what you're interested, and we'll factor it in.

Highlights

Gorilla tracking
Chimpanzee tracking
Game drives
Boat cruises
White water rafting
Wildlife spotting
Beautiful landscapes
Hiking
Ziplinning
Abseiling

Places You'll See

Wildlife Viewing While On Boat Cruise On Kazinga Channel.

Zebras Of Lake Mburo National Park.

Giraffes During Our Morning Game Drive In Mburo National Park.

Chimpanzee Tracking In Kibale National Park.

Murchisonfalls Stream.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Travel From Entebbe Airport To Your Hotel

Location: Entebbe

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: gorilla africa guest house

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

When you land at Entebbe airport, whatever time it might be, we'll be waiting to take you to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala.

Day 2 : Travel From Entebbe/Kampala To Fort Portal

Location: Fort Portal

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: kibale forest camp or Turacco tree tops

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at your hotel, we'll drive you to Fort Portal (approximately 5 hours) where we'll have lunch, check in at the hotel. In the evening you can enjoy a walk through town to the Omukama (King's) Palace, take a nature walk, meet people in town, and enjoy a quiet dinner.

Day 3 : Chimpanzee Tracking In Kibale National Park

Location: Kibale National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Kibale forest camp

Accommodation Name: Turacco tree tops

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast in the early morning at your hotel, we will drive 4 to Kibale National Park where will register with uganda wildlife authority .

Next attend a briefing held by the National Park Rangers under the Uganda Wildlife Authority. By 8:00AM the Rangers will begin leading you to track the chimps through the park for three hours. At 11:00AM your guide will pick you up wherever you are in the park, and take you back to your hotel. (Optional: we can arrange the chimpanzee tracking for the afternoon, if preferred).

The rest of the day will be free for you to enjoy around Fort Portal, and we'll be happy to arrange any activities that you might like to schedule.

Day 4 : Semuliki National Park And Amabere Caves

Location: Semuliki National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Mountains of the moon hotel

Accommodation Name: Kalya courts

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at 9:00am, we'll pick you up at your hotel and drive to sempaya hot springs. There, we'll have see the amazing pools ("female" and "male" hot springs). We'll also have time for a forest walk, primate spotting, bird watching, and we'll be able to get views of the Albertine Rift Valley, and the Rwenzori Mountain Lower Ranges. On the way back to Fort Portal from Sempaya hot springs , we'll stop over for a visit at the historical and famous “Amabere ga Nyinamwiru" caves and waterfall.

Day 5 : Queen Elizabeth National Park

Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Mweya safari lodge

Accommodation Name: Bush lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we'll travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Just before reaching the park we'll have an opportunity to stop at the Equator for a photo-shoot and a view of the crater lakes. After paying the entrance fees at the park we'll begin a 4 to 5 hour game drive through the park. We hope to see lions, elephants, buffaloes, hippos, Waterbuck, Uganda Kobs, antelopes, crocodiles, and many, many species of birds! After lunch in the afternoon we'll board a boat for a cruise of the Kazinga travel (2 hours, 41km) before returning to our hotel for the evening. This will be a day to remember!

Day 6 : Queen Elizabeth Np To Ishasha Section, Qenp

Location: ishasha sector

Accommodation: Lodge, Topis lodge

Accommodation Name: ishasha jungle lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we'll drive through Queen Elizabeth Park to Ishasha section of the National Park. We'll check in at our hotel, have lunch, and then start another game drive tracking the famous tree-climbing lions. Ishasha has four prides of lions that climb trees daily, and are tracked so that Park Rangers can usually find out where they are. The tree-climbing lions are unique in the world! Other attractions in the Ishasha section include Topis, Giant Forest Hogs, Waterbucks, but to mention a few animals.

Day 7 : Driving From Ishasha To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Rushaga Gorilla lodge

Accommodation Name: Buhoma community rest camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we'll drive 4-5 hours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of gorillas. We'll travel through a number of attractive villages and catch stunning views of the Western Rift Valley and Mountains. Bwindi Impenetrable Park, aptly named, is a dense jungle where many primate species live. It is one of three places in the world where you can track gorillas!

Day 8 : Gorilla Tracking In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Icumbi lodge

Accommodation Name: Ruboni community rest campsie

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we'll head to the Uganda Wildlife Authority Headquarters to register our visit and receive a briefing from the National Park Rangers. There will be many other visitors as well, and you will be split into groups and assigned Park Rangers , guides and potters to lead your group. Thereafter, you'll depart in search of the majestic gorillas for 3 to 4 hours. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!.

Day 9 : Bwindi Impenetrable National Park To Lake Bunyonyi

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Hawks Eye Guest house

Accommodation Name: Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We will spend the morning in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park where we'll have the opportunity to bird watch, go in search of more primate species, or take a community walk to meet some of the lovely people who live in this area--depending on what suits your fancy. It's also possible to arrange a second round of gorilla tracking on this day, for an additional fee. In the afternoon, we'll travel by car to the stunning Lake Bunyonyi, the most beautiful and deepest lake (950m) in Uganda full of beautiful islands.

Day 10 : Activities At Lake Bunyonyi

Location: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Keija Bunyonyi resort

Accommodation Name: Bunyonyi Eco Resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Lake Bunyonyi is so incredible that we've included a day to enjoy activities around the lake. These optional activities include canoeing, bird-watching, community walks, fishing, or simply relaxing with a good book in the sun on one of Bunyonyi's islands.

Day 11 : Lake Bunyonyi To Lake Mburo Nationalpark

Location: Lake Mburo National Park

Accommodation: Hotel, Hyenna hill lodge

Accommodation Name: Rwakobo Rock

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will travel to Lake Mburo National Park northwest of Lake Bunyonyi and near the city of Mbarara. Upon arrival, we will check in at our hotel, have lunch, and head to the park for a game drive and boat cruise. It's also possible to arrange the game drive at night for the highest chance of seeing the secretive leopards. Lake Mburo is one of the parks in Uganda with zebras, impalas, giraffes, and elands--for this reason we also recommend a hike through the park since there are no lions and elephants to watch out for! For those interested in a more active experience, instead of the game drive a bike-trip through the park can be arranged.

Day 12 : Lake Mburo National Park To Murchison Falls National Park

Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

Accommodation: Hotel, Lodge, Pakuba lodge

Accommodation Name: Bwana tembo lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will travel to Murchison Falls National Park. This is a long journey, approximately 9 hours in the car. For those who would like to break up the trip, we can stay one night either in Kampala or Fort Portal. Upon arrival, we'll take you on a short hike to the top of the falls, where you'll get a spectacular view of the Nile. The sight of the force of the Nile rushing through a narrow gorge is exhilarating!

Day 13 : Murchison Falls National Park

Location: Murchison Falls National Park Uganda

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Red chill

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This day begins in the early morning with a game drive, lunch, and a boat cruise in the afternoon on the Nile, to the delta into Lake Albert (Lake Mwitanzige). On this unforgettable day you'll see the best Murchison has to offer! You can expect to see elephants, lions, giraffes, leopards, hippos, buffalos, crocodiles, and many more delightful creatures.

Day 14 : Budongo Forest Reserve

Location: Budongo Forest

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Amuka lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast we'll travel to Budongo Forest Reserve for a hike through the forest, bird watching, and primate spotting. It's also possible to do a walk through the community to learn more about Bunyoro culture, people, and history. Another optional activity includes visiting the Ziwa Rhinoceros Sanctuary, which is the only place in Uganda where you can see the fabled White Rhino!

Day 15 : Budongo Forest To Kidepo Valley National Park

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: kidepo savannah lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we'll travel approximately 6 hours through Gulu District in Northern Uganda to Kidepo Valley National Park. Upon arrival, we'll check-in to the hotel and have lunch. In the afternoon you may choose to relax or visit the community to learn more about Karamojong ways of life.

Day 16 : Game Drive In Kidepo Valley National Park

Location: Kidepo Valley National Park

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: kidepo savannah lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early 7:00am breakfast, we'll start our 4-5 hour game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park. We should see wild life including lions, giraffes, elands, zebras, elephants, hyenas, leopards, cheetahs, and buffaloes galore. We will also spot a variety of bird species including ostriches. After the game drive we'll head to the lodge for lunch. In the evening, we'll return to the park for a 3-hour evening game lodge that begins at 4:00pm and ends at 7:00pm--just in time for dinner!

Day 17 : Kidepo Valley To Sipi Falls

Location: Sipi Falls

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Crows Nest- Sipi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive through Mount Moroto District on maram roads for about 4-5 hours until we reach Moroto/Sipi Falls. We'll check in to the hotel and have lunch. After lunch, we'll get ready for a short sun-downer hike from 4:00-7:00PM.

Day 18 : Hiking To Sipi Falls

Location: Sipi Falls

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Crows Nest- Sipi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning we will have breakfast followed by a 3-4 hour hike to Sipi Falls. We'll enjoy the view and the rushing water before returning to the hotel for lunch. After lunch, we have the option to go on a coffee tour and tasting, or relax and the hotel and enjoy the quiet scenery.

Day 19 : Sipi Falls To Jinja And The River Nile

Location: Jinja

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: kingfisher resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, we will drive from Sipi Falls to Jinja, which will take approximately 3-4 hours (depending on traffic). We'll have lunch at the hotel on the river, and rest up before a sunset cruise on the Nile from 5:00PM-7:00PM.

Day 20 : White Water Rafting On The River Nile

Location: Jinja

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: kingfisher resort

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After an early breakfast at 8:30am, we'll drive you to the rapids on the Nile where you will begin a 5-6 hour white water rafting adventure! Lunch and drinks will be provided during the activity. After rafting, we'll bring you back to your hotel for a relaxing evening.

Day 21 : Jinja To Entebbe Airport

Location: Entebbe Municipality

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast and check-out we will drive you to Entebbe International Airport. Due to traffic, this drive can take up to four hours. If you would like to add on one more night in Entebbe to rest before travelling, or because you have an early morning flight, we can bring you to your chosen hotel (cost of extra night in Entebbe not included).

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

yes
Accommodation

Yes
Airport Transfers at Destination

Yes
All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

Yes
Drinks with Meals

Yes but only bottled drinking water and meals
Entrance Fees

Yes
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

Yes but it is limited to accounts like youtube and not in every accommodation
Fully Guided

Yes
Game Drives on Safari

Yes
Local Taxes

Yes
Meals – Full Board

Yes
Meals – Breakfast Only
Gorilla permits Chimpanzees permit

What's Not Included

Country Entry Visas

no
International Travel

no
Meals – Breakfast Only

no
Meals – Half Board

no
Tipping and Gratuities

no
Train Tickets

no

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