TRAVEL WITH A PURPOSE
This tour supports community camps & lodges that both support small scale local farmers and also participate in community outreach programs.
AT A GLANCE
► Three Game drives (safaris) on the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park
► Meet the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi/Mgahinga National Park, an experience you will never forget!
► Search for the tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park
► Game drives (safaris) on the savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park
► Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel with the biggest concentration of hippos and spectacular birds
► See the chimpanzees and 12 other monkey species in Kibale forest
► Visit the endangered Batwa pygmy community for a rare insight on their culture
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY
1
Arrival at Entebbe Airport. Pick up and transfer to your accommodation for a much-needed rest. It is possible to visit the beautiful Entebbe Botanical gardens if time allows. Birds, flowers, Monkeys, butterflies, trees, Lake Victoria and more birds are the highlights of these beautiful gardens. The perfect sneak peak of the pearl of Africa.
Entebbe Airport
Forest Cottages (Bed and Breakfast)
DAY
2
After breakfast, we drive to Kibale Forest National Park. Make a walk around the lodge with possibilities of spotting monkeys and different bird species. Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle, with 13 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and white colobus, red colobus, grey-cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.
Rweteera Safari camp tents (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
DAY
3
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or afternoon (Depends on permit availability). Later we drive to Queen Elizabeth national park for an evening game drive Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Chimpanzee Tracking
Game Drive
Engiri game Lodge tents (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
DAY
4
Early morning game drive in the park. In the afternoon we go for a boat trip on the Kazinga channel. The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.
Game Drive
Boat Cruise
Engiri game Lodge tents (Breakfast, Lunch, dinner)
DAY
5
Game drive in the Ishasha sector in search of tree climbing lions and later we dive to Mgahinga national park. On our way, we pass through interesting villages and have some breath-taking views of the mountains. We visit the Batwa Pygmy community for a rare cultural experience
Game Drive
Lake Mutanda community camp(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
DAY
6
Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget Later we drive to Kigali airport for your departure flight
Gorilla Tracking
Kigali Airport
End of Safari
GROUP TOUR PRICE: USD 1950 per person (Double/twin room sharing
This Package Includes;
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All Accommodation with Meals mentioned
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All airport transfers
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4x4 custom-built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
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Bottled drinking water
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One Gorilla tracking & Chimpanzee tracking permit
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One Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
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Batwa Pygmy community visit
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Meals and snacks on the way
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Entrance fees to all mentioned national parks
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3 Game drives
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All government taxes
This Package Excludes;
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International flights
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Visa for Uganda
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All optional activities
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Insurances
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Meals and beverages not mentioned
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Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication