Package Details
Description
Discover Uganda's unparalleled beauty with this comprehensive tour. Journey through renowned wildlife sanctuaries and vibrant rivers, starting with a memorable gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Visit the source of the Nile in Jinja, where you can enjoy thrilling white-water rafting and serene Nile cruises. Hike to the top of Murchison Falls for breathtaking views, then unwind in Kampala, experiencing its lively nightlife. This tour promises a rich and diverse adventure, offering a truly holistic travel experience in Uganda.
Covered Services
Food
Accomodation
Transportation
Attractions
Visa
Guide
Accommodation: Booking and arranging stays at hotels, resorts, lodges, or other types of accommodations.
Transportation: Internal transfers through Car and any other necessary transportation arrangements.
Activities and Excursions: Park Tickets for safaris and any entry tickets mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals: Including meals as part of packages or ensuring access to dining options.
Guides: Providing knowledgeable guides or tour leaders for guided tours and excursions.
Customer Support: Providing assistance and support before, during, and after the trip.
Documentation: Ensuring travelers have necessary documents like visas, permits, and itineraries.
Personal Expenses: Expenses incurred for personal items, souvenirs, additional meals beyond what is included, etc.
Optional Activities: Activities or excursions not included in the package but available for an additional cost.
Travel Insurance: Unless specified otherwise, travel insurance coverage might be excluded.
Visa: Costs associated with visas and other governmental charges.
Transportation Costs: Costs for transportation not included in the package such as personal car rentals, or flights outside of the itinerary.
Medical Expenses: Costs related to medical treatments, vaccinations, medications, etc., unless specifically covered by the package.
Tips and Gratuities: Tips for guides, drivers, hotel staff, etc., are typically not included.
1. Booking Confirmation: Reservations are confirmed upon receipt of a deposit.
2. Payment: Full payment is required 30 days before departure.
3. Cancellations: Cancellations made 15 days prior to departure will incur a 50% fee; no refunds for cancellations within 15 days.
4. Travel Insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory.
5. Passports and Visas: Valid passports and visas are the responsibility of the traveler.
6. Health Requirements: Vaccinations and health precautions are required; consult your physician.
7. Luggage Allowance: Adhere to airline luggage restrictions; excess luggage fees apply.
8. Itinerary Changes: The company reserves the right to modify itineraries due to unforeseen circumstances.
9. Liability: The company is not liable for personal injury, loss, or damage to property.
10. Complaints: Any complaints must be reported immediately to the tour operator for resolution.
Your Itinerary
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Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe
On the first day of your Uganda tour, you'll arrive in Entebbe and be greeted by our representative. You'll then embark on a direct drive to Jinja, arriving at your hotel after a 2.5-hour journey, with lunch en route. Time permitting, you can enjoy birdwatching in Mabira Forest or try zip-lining. After checking in, you'll have the rest of the day to relax. Overnight stay at the hotel.
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Day 2
Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast, embark on a tour of Jinja. Begin at Sezibwa Falls Cultural Heritage site to admire the stunning waterfalls and learn about traditional African culture. Then, trek through Mabira Rainforest, observing wildlife like monkeys and birds. Continue with a boat ride on the Nile to visit its source. Optionally, enjoy whitewater rafting, kayaking, or a sunset cruise on the river.
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Day 3
A day in Jinja
After breakfast, set off on a Jinja tour. Start at Sezibwa Falls Cultural Heritage site to marvel at the waterfalls and learn about traditional African culture. Next, trek through Mabira Rainforest, spotting wildlife like monkeys and birds. Then, take a boat ride on the Nile to its source. Optionally, add whitewater rafting, kayaking, or a sunset cruise on the river.
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Day 4
Jinja to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Set off early for a sunrise game drive on the Nyamsika Plateau. Spot animals like Cape buffaloes, Rothschild's giraffes, Uganda kob, hartebeest, and waterbucks. Birdwatching highlights include Goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelicans, kingfishers, hornbills, shoebill storks, and saddlebill storks. This adventure offers an excellent opportunity to observe a variety of wildlife in their natural habitat.
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Day 5
Head to Kibale National Park
After an early breakfast, drive to Pakuba Airfield for your flight to Kasese Airstrip near Kibale National Park. Meet your private driver/guide upon arrival and transfer to your lodge for relaxation. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi Swamp on foot, renowned for its biodiversity and large primate population including vervet and L'Hoest monkeys. Spot other mammals like sitatunga, mongooses, and bush pigs in this scenic swamp area. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 6
Kibale National Park
After another early breakfast, journey to Kibale Forest, renowned for its diverse primate species in East Africa. Receive a briefing from rangers before embarking on a chimpanzee tracking expedition lasting about an hour. Encounter Black and White Colobus monkeys, L'Hoest Monkeys, Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Red-tailed Monkeys, bush babies, pottos, and numerous bird species like the rumped tinkerbird and crowned eagle. Later, drive three hours to Queen Elizabeth National Park, enjoying scenic views of the Rwenzori Mountains weather permitting. Check into your lodge and relax.
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Day 7
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest National park
After breakfast, embark on a game drive in the northern part of the park along the Kasenyi Track, ideal for spotting lions, solitary buffaloes, and elephants. The morning hours are optimal for cat sightings due to the abundant Uganda kobs. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon launch trip on the renowned Kazinga Channel. This boat cruise offers excellent wildlife and bird-watching opportunities, including elephants, crocodiles, buffaloes, and various bird species like pink-backed pelicans and Kingfishers.
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Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Boat Cruise
Today's itinerary includes a visit to the stunning Kyambura Gorge, carved by the Kyambura River, separating Kyambura Reserve and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Explore this unique riparian forest enclave on a guided nature walk with a ranger, tracking chimpanzees and various primates. In the afternoon, transfer to Ishasha sector for a game drive, focusing on lion sightings and other wildlife. Check in at your hotel in the evening for a relaxing night.
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Day 9
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today, explore Kyambura Gorge, shaped by the Kyambura River and dividing Kyambura Reserve from Queen Elizabeth National Park. Join a ranger-led nature walk to track chimpanzees and other primates in this lush riparian forest. Later, transfer to Ishasha sector for an afternoon game drive, searching for lions and other wildlife. Return to your hotel in the evening for a peaceful night's rest.
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Day 10
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today marks the start of your gorilla tracking adventure in Uganda. Receive a safety briefing at the park headquarters in Bwindi before embarking on this unforgettable journey. The mountain gorillas here are part of a global population of 1,000. Trek durations vary from two to eight hours. Once you encounter a gorilla family, enjoy a maximum of one hour with them—an exhilarating and memorable experience. Return to your lodge after the trek concludes.
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Day 11
Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
Today, you'll be transferred to the airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe, or alternatively, take a long scenic drive arriving by late afternoon. Upon reaching Entebbe, transfer to Kampala for check-in and relaxation. In the evening, experience Kampala's vibrant nightlife, with pub-club hybrids featuring dance floors and pool tables bustling with European and American expats.
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Day 12
Bwindi to Kampala
Today, explore Kampala's major sights including the Uganda National Museum, Lubiri Palace and Bulange Parliament (Royal Mile), Kasubi Royal Tombs, Nantaweta Monument, Independence Monument, and the Baha'i Temple. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
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Day 13
Departure
Today, you will be transferred to Entebbe International Airport based on your international flight schedule, marking the conclusion of your Uganda tour. Depart with fond memories of Ugandan hospitality as you fly home or continue your journey to your next destination.
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Places You Will Visit
Entebbe
Entebbe, located on the shores of Lake Victoria in Uganda, is known for its botanical gardens, wildlife education center, and historical significance as a former colonial administrative center.
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Kibale National Park
Kibale National Park, Uganda, is renowned for its dense rainforests and diverse primate species, offering exceptional chimpanzee tracking experiences and rich biodiversity conservation efforts.
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Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda's most popular savanna reserve, boasts diverse wildlife such as elephants and lions, stunning landscapes including crater lakes, and unique bird species along the Kazinga Channel.
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Jinja
Jinja, Uganda, nestled along the shores of Lake Victoria's source, is famous for adventure sports like white-water rafting on the Nile River and scenic landscapes attracting tourists and water enthusiasts.
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