10 Days The great Uganda Gorillas & Primates
10 Days The great Uganda Gorillas & Primates
10 Days The great Uganda Gorillas & Primates
10 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe, Uganda
Visiting: Entebbe, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
Tour operator:
Tour code:
GSO10
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 12
Age range:
15-90
Special diets catered:
Yes
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Private Available:
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Tour Overview
This is a specialized Gorillas and Safari that brings you the best of Uganda’s experience putting into consideration that the destination in Africa is condensed with lots to offer. This 10 Days Great Uganda safari offers Uganda’s finest wildlife safari viewing sites, including Queen Elizabeth National Park Uganda’s safari hotspot and home of the great Apes in Uganda. We shall take you to the best African destinations, sites and spots for African birding, and the best ecotourism accommodation facilities.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Entebbe
Location: Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Admas Grand Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our Uganda tour begins in Entebbe, where you're met at the airport and transferred to our hotel. If time permits, you may opt to visit the famous Entebbe Botanical Gardens. After head to your hotel in Entebbe for dinner and overnight.
Day 2 : Transfer To Kibale Forest National Park
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Kibale from bustling Entebbe to Uganda's verdant highlands, where fertile volcanic soil supports a tapestry of tea, coffee and banana plantations. Arrive at our hilltop lodge in time for a late lunch and settle in before the sun dips behind the Rwenzori Mountains. Later head to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : Bigodi Swamp Walk & Afternoon Chimpanzee Tracking
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kibale Forest Camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, a “swamp walk” through a wetland sanctuary reveals more than 100 bird species. After lunch, we meet our local trackers and begin our first chimpanzee trek in Kibale forest National Park. This equatorial rain forest reserve has one of the highest concentrations of primates in the world, including 1,300 chimpanzees.
Day 4 : Drive To Queen Elizabeth National Park & Evening Game Drive
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Kyangabi Crater Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An early start launches an activity-filled day exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park, located along the western Rift Valley. Head out for an evening game drive, search for classic African wildlife, possibly spotting lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant and antelope in the park's northern sector. Later head to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 5 : Full Day Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Kyangabi Crater Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At 6.00a.m wake up for an early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth national park exploring the area along Kasenyi and Queens’s Mile. In the afternoon, you will embark on a two- hour boat trip on Kazinga channel, getting up close to hippos, buffalos and other wildlife.
Day 6 : Transfer To Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Head westward to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, watching the scenery gradually change from open savanna to mountain slopes covered in dense green rain forest. Upon arrival in Bwindi check in your mountainside lodge that is our Gorilla tracking base. Relax at the lodge.
Day 7 : Gorilla Tracking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Gorilla tracking briefing starts at 8.00 a.m. We recommend that you wear good walking shoes and carry a rain jacket and flask of water. Tracking can be tough and we trust you are in reasonably fit condition. You will carry a picnic lunch into the forest with you. You will be thrilled to have seen these rare primates (no guarantee) and the return journey will be easier. Dinner and overnight.
Day 8 : Batwa Cultural Walk And Relaxation At The Lodge
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hike in the forest with the people of the forest with the help of a Batwa guide and he will provide you with the chance to see the forest and its habitats through their eyes. See how the batwa lived and hunted in the traditional manner. Enjoy trying out your hunting techniques as the Batwa teach you how to shoot with a bow and arrow. Hear ancient legends and traditional songs.
Day 9 : Transfer To Lake Bunyonyi
Location: Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Bunyonyi Safari Resort
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. After gorilla trekking, Lake Bunyonyi is a magical, stunningly beautiful lake in Uganda to relax and chill out. After lunch you will go for a boat trip on this beautiful lake. Later head back to the lodge, where you will enjoy seeing the African sunset on Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 10 : Transfer Back To Entebbe
Location: Entebbe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning after breakfast, you will embark on your journey back to Entebbe on the scenic drive. You will arrive in late afternoon in time for air transfer back home.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
More than 1 bottle per person for the entire trip everyday.
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Accommodation
for the entire trip
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Drinks with Meals
for the entire trip
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Entrance Fees
for all the national parks
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
available
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Fully Guided
Professional guide/ranger and driver
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Game Drives on Safari
In our pop up roof safari vehicles
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Local Taxes
included in cost
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Meals – Full Board
Yes including special diets
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Free Airport transfers
What's Not Included
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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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
Mode of Transport
SAFARI VEHICLE 4X4 POPUP ROOF
Accommodation
Mid range accommodation 4*
Check out our Q&As
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
10$ per person per day
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
No
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
We also take Solo travellers
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes at a cost
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Medium and Easy
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
No
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Mid-range
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What is the maximum group size?
None
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes above 15 Years
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
No
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Carry your certificate of vaccination
We do support with covid tests if required by clients home country before departure after the safari.