Gorilla, Chimps, Lions and Culture Safari-Uganda
Gorilla, Chimps, Lions and Culture Safari-Uganda
Gorilla, Chimps, Lions and Culture Safari-Uganda
22 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe
Visiting: Entebbe, Mpanga Forest Camp (Ecocamp), Lake Mburo National Park, Kisoro, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, Kibale National Park, Fort Portal, Hoima, Murchison Falls Uganda, Gulu, Kampala
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2020
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Kosher
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Expeditions, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
4WD, Art Galleries & Museums, Cycling, Shopping, Sightseeing, Trekking, Walking
Tour Overview
The destinations chosen are more than just the most preferred traveller sites in Uganda because of the best exposure to some of Africa’s finest safari experiences to Mgahinga, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, Murchison falls and Mburo national park. Go culture, wildlife, big game viewing, gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, nature walking, amazing scenic views, water boat adventuring and shopping in Africa. Please feel free to customize this safari, and we will be happy to quote basing on your safari need.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Entebbe Airport
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Forest Cottages
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to the Pearl of Africa-Uganda. Upon arrival, you shall be warmly welcomed on arrival at Entebbe International Airport by our well-trained guide and transferred to your respective hotel in Kampala where you shall have dinner and overnight stay.
Day 2 : Visit The Buganda Court House And Nagalabbi Coronation Site
Location: Mpanga Forest Camp (Ecocamp)
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Forest Cottages
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On waking up in the morning, enjoy your warm breakfast and let us head to the Buganda courthouse, later to the kabakas´ (kings) coronation site where you shall be marvelled with the unique and impressive culture of Buganda kingdom (packed lunch) after where we shall head for dinner and an overnight stay at Mpanga forest reserve.
Day 3 : Drive To Lake Mburo National Park
Location: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up to a hearty breakfast and embark on your journey to Lake Mburo Park. This journey is impressive as you shall stop over at the equator to take a few lovely pictures, get to experiment and prove that the equator line passes through the region of Kayabwe, have lunch and drive to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Rwakobo rock lodge.
Day 4 : Cycling/Game Drive And Boat Ride At Lake Mburo National Park
Location: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your morning with delicious breakfast and with a beautiful view from the lodge, after go cycling/game drive in the park (optional) enjoy lunch at the lodge and later head for more wildlife viewing on the boat ride. Dinner and overnight stay at Rwakobo rock lodge.
Day 5 : Game Drive And Afternoon Cultural Activity
Location: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake-up call from the beautiful sound of the birds at the lodge, be treated to a warm breakfast and let’s hit the road for another morning game drive, where you shall encounter beautiful animals like zebras and antelopes. Go back to the lodge for lunch and have afternoon cultural activities at Igongo cultural centre like milking the cow, preparing Eshabwe or may be visiting the museum this whole process is fascinating. Dinner and overnight stay. Rwakobo rock lodge.
Day 6 : Drive To Kisoro
Location: Kisoro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Chahafi Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Awaken to another beautiful day in Africa this time, we take pride in enjoying the landscape and surrounding of every single area we pass through as we head to kisoro. We shall also make a stopover at the great lakes' museum about 4 hours from Mbarara and approximately 1hr: 30min between Kabale and Ntungamo for yet another captivating cultural episode. Dinner and overnight at Chahafi resort.
Day 7 : Gorilla Tracking
Location: Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Chahafi Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Yes this is the time for action into the woods in search of the rare mountain gorillas. This is such an experience of a lifetime and highly recommended for travellers craving for a unique adventure that cannot be found anywhere else in Africa. The look in the eyes of these ancient apes will give you a smile all through your safari. Dinner and overnight stay at Chahafi resort.
Day 8 : Golden Monkey Tracking, Batwa Community Walk, Community Cave Or Community Cultural Walk To Soda Wate
Location: Kisoro
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Lake Chahafi Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast is warm and ready for you! Enjoy and after head to one of the above destinations for yet another marvellous safari experience. All activities mentioned above are equally breath taking, so please feel free to select one that you would really love to experience. Dinner and sleep over at Chahafi resort.
Day 9 : Travel To Queen Elizabeth National Park And Afternoon Game Drive
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: At the River Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning is up and delicious breakfast awaits you, enjoy yourself and let us drive to Queen Elizabeth national park specifically to the Ishasha sector. Have lunch and check into your lodge after then we head for an afternoon game drive in search of the famous tree climbing lions which is absolutely amazing. Dinner and overnight stay at the river lodge.
Day 10 : Tree Climbing Lions In Ishasha Sector
Location: Ishasha
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, have your breakfast then later we go for a morning game drive through the Ishasha sector, have lunch and head to the other part of the park for more unforgettable exposures in Africa. Dinner and overnight stay at the Bush lodge.
Day 11 : Game Drive And Boat Cruise
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After a hearty breakfast and with packed lunch, head for yet another game drive that will exhibit a spectacular view of the park and the crater lakes. This scenery is so beautiful and extremely lovely to view. You shall continue for a boat cruise that will refresh your afternoon. Enjoy a great view of wildlife like herds of elephants, hippos, buffaloes, crocodiles, antelopes and other bird species. This water boat adventure is so refreshing be sure to capture some great memories. Dinner and overnight at the Bush lodge.
Day 12 : Visit Salty Lake Katwe And Further Head To Fort Portal
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chimpanzee View Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning, have your freshly made breakfast and let us head to the salty lake. Enjoy seeing the locals harvest salt where you may also take part in a few activities if you would love to. Have lunch, and we head to fort portal the home of primates in Uganda. Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee forest guest house.
Day 13 : Chimpanzee Tracking And Afternoon Nature Walk At Bigodi
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chimpanzee View Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your breakfast, we shall drive to Kibale forest national park where you shall be briefed about the park and headed for tracking, have lunch (packed lunch) and go for another walk in bigodi swamp where you shall encounter more beautiful primates. Dinner and overnight stay at Chimpanzee forest guest house.
Day 14 : Visit Amabeere Ga Nyinamwiru, Crater Lakes, Semuliki Hot Spring, Tea Estate, Kings Palace
Location: Fort Portal
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Chimpanzee View Guest House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is another interesting travel episode where you are required to select at most 2 of the above suggested activities for the day’s adventure. Please feel free to select the most applicable to your safari and enjoy a marvellous experience in Africa. Dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee forest guest lodge.
Day 15 : Drive To Hoima
Location: Hoima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kontiki
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up this morning, enjoy your delicious breakfast and later drive to Hoima for more of your great safari. We shall have lunch as we carry on, Upon arrival at your hotel please feel free to stretch your legs by walking around or even enjoy yourself by just relaxed at the bar with a drink or two later, dinner and a night at the Kontiki hotel.
Day 16 : Visit The Royal Mile And Cultural Entertainment
Location: Hoima
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Hotel Kontiki
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Royal Mile. The Royal Mile is a road stretch constructed by one of the Bunyoro Kitara kings for leisure/ nature walk, is a key attraction for visitors to Budongo Forest near Nyabyeya Forestry College in Budongo Sub County. Uganda is diverse with culture and today we get exposed to yet another cultural experience, so enjoy every aspect of it and get to know how unique and different the people of Bunyoro are from the other cultures visited, we shall have lunch and later dine and sleep over at Kontiki hotel.
Day 17 : Drive To Murchison Falls National Park And Visit Top Of The Falls
Location: Murchison Falls Uganda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have breakfast and after drive to Murchison falls national park. Upon arrival, we shall go to the top of the falls where you shall witness how powerful the water is as it fights its way through the rough rocks to the river forming the mighty Murchison falls. The view is very rewarding and relaxing, lunch will be had and after we will cross the ferry for a simple game drive and head to the lodge where we shall dine and stay over at Fort Murchison Lodge.
Day 18 : Morning, Evening Game Drive And Afternoon Boat Cruise
Location: Murchison Falls Uganda
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning after your breakfast, you shall go for a beautiful game drive in the northern part of Murchison falls national park. View a variety of game; enjoy your lunch at red chilly restaurant and after a beautiful boat adventure to see more aquatic animals, birds and also other land mammals on the river banks enjoying the breeze from the river. Later we shall have a lazy evening game drive as we drive out of the park to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay at Fort Murchison Lodge.
Day 19 : Game Drive And Later Drive To Gulu
Location: Gulu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Acholi Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake-up to enjoy your breakfast, checkout as we shall head to the park for a morning game drive to view animals like the lions, antelopes, elephants and giraffes a refreshing act in the morning and after head to Gulu town. Lunch will be had and thereafter dinner and overnight stay at Acholi inn.
Day 20 : Tour Gulu
Location: Gulu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Acholi Inn
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your warm breakfast, you shall head for 2 of the listed activities below while in Gulu that is Gulu market, Locho hospital, J. Luwum cultural center, Fort patiko, guru-guru hills (Select an option of 2 activities) all the activities are very interesting so we advise that you chose something that you would really love to do later, dinner and overnight stay at Acholi inn.
Day 21 : Drive To Kampala
Location: Kampala
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Forest Cottages
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You shall have your breakfast and after drive back to Kampala city, our lunch will be had on our way to Kampala. There is quite a lot to do like chill at the bar area and enjoy a drink later, dinner will serve and an overnight stay at the forest cottages.
Day 22 : Departure To Entebbe Airport
Location: Entebbe
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
For your departure options feel free to select just 1 option from shopping, Ndere entertainment centre or The Uganda museum (select only 1 option) which will be done in the morning, later we have lunch and drop you at Entebbe International Airport, end of safari.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Entrance Fees
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Drinks with Meals
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Fully Guided
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Game Drives on Safari
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Meals – Full Board
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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International Travel
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes but limited to youtube accounts
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
no
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
sanitising
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
nothing
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
guide
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
receipts
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will you share with us your flight details
yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
license
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How long has the tour company been trading?
5years
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
yes
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