Overview
Join a small group tour through Uganda, experiencing its rich wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and vibrant culture.
Highlights
Includes
Return Direct Flights From Manchester
Airport transfer in Uganda (Drive from and to international)
9 Nights accommodation at chosen lodges with Bed & Breakfast + Full Board
A professional and experienced English-speaking Guide
All activities as indicated in the programs
All Entrance fees and game drive fees
Transportation in 4x4 Land Cruiser Vehicle with pop up roof
Fuel on the entire tour
All relevant government tax
Location/Map
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival EntebbeOn arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after finalizing the formalities, you shall be welcomed by your guide, who will then drive you to your hotel.
Accommodation: Boma Guest House
Meal: B&B
Transit time: Approx. 10 mins, 5 km.
Day 2: Rhinos and Murchison Falls National ParkAfter breakfast, you shall start your tour. Driving through Kampala, you proceed to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here you shall have a walking Safari to the Southern White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda. In the afternoon you will drive to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's biggest National Park.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Twiga Safari Lodge
Meal: B, L, D
Transit time: Approx. 6 hours, 364 km.
Day 3: Game Drive and Launch Cruise on the River NileAfter an early breakfast, proceed for a game drive. This is a beautiful drive across the savannah, Borassus Palm Forest, and grassland down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north. Drive in the open African savanna in search of Lions, Leopard, Hyena, Buffalo, Elephant, and Jackson Hartebeest. In the afternoon, go for a boat ride up the Nile, to Murchison Falls, whence the park derives its name. Enjoy these spectacular falls by hiking to the top of the falls where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gap and at the bottom you will see Huge Nile Crocodiles bask.
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge / Twiga Safari Lodge
Meal: B, L, D.
Day 4: Drive To Kibale National ParkToday you will drive from Fort Portal to Kibale National Park. Along the way, you will pass many tea plantations. On the way, you stop in Fort Portal. In the afternoon you will arrive at your accommodation.
Accommodation: Kibale Forest Camp/Isunga Lodge
Meal: B, L, D
Transit time: Approx. 8 hours, 370 km.
Day 5: Chimpanzee Trekking, Drive to Queen Elizabeth National ParkAfter breakfast, you will go for Chimp tracking and enjoy a wonderful forest experience. Kibale's 795km2 National Park contains one of the most beautiful and varying tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda. This is home to 13 species of primate including chimpanzees. After lunch, you shall proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, and enjoy a game drive on your way in.
Accommodation: Marafiki Safari Lodge
Meal: B, L, D
Transit time: Approx. 2-3 hours, 130 km.
Day 6: Game Drive, Boat Ride on The Kazinga ChannelHave an Early Morning Game Drive. There are over 100 mammal species including Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, leopards, Spotted hyenas, Elephants, and the elusive Giant Forest Hog in this park. Return to the Lodge. In the afternoon, you shall have a boat ride on the Kazinga Channel.
Accommodation: Marafiki Safari Lodge
Meal: B, L, D.
Day 7: Game Drive in Ishasha, Drive to BwindiDepart for Bwindi National Park in the Morning on your way; you will have a chance to have a game drive in Ishasha Sector where the tree-climbing lions are found, then continue to the home of the Mountain Gorillas.
Accommodation: Haven Lodge Buhoma / Engagi Lodge
Meal: B, L, D
Transit time: Approx. 3 hours, 110 km.
Day 8: Gorilla TrekkingThis morning you will get up early and go for the upcoming gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. You will then drive to Lake Bunyonyi for your next accommodation.
Accommodation: Birds Nest Resort
Meal: B, L, D
Transit time: Approx. 1-hour 30mins, 60 km.
Day 9: Drive To Lake Mburo National Park, Evening Game DriveToday, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Even at the entrance to the park, you can watch impalas and zebras. You will have a game drive as you enter the park. The Lake Mburo National Park forms a mosaic-like habitat with rocks, dry slopes, open and wooded savannas, forests, and swamps increases.
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Meal: B, L, D
Transit time: Approx. 4 hours, 180 km.
Day 10: Nature Walk, Game Drive and Drive Back To EntebbeYou will get up early morning for a guided nature walk and game drive and return to the hotel for a hearty breakfast. In the afternoon you will proceed to Kampala crossing the equator and later drive to Entebbe to catch your flight back home.
Meal: B, L, -
Transit time: Approx. 5 hours, 271 km.
Additional Information
Prices & Departures
Manchester from £4989pp.
Worldwide departures available please enquire.
Terms & Conditions
Based on 2 adults sharing.
PAYMENT TERMS
Deposit required on confirmation £1250.00 per person, remainder payable 12 -16 weeks prior to departure.
Percentage of deposit payable is dependant on the supplier and will be confirmed at proposal stage, final payment dates may vary, deposit is non-refundable.