An incredible journey into Uganda – this set departure includes return domestic flights to Bwindi/Queen Elizabeth National Park allowing maximum time to enjoy your Uganda experience.
Highlights are searching for the awe- inspiring Mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura Gorge, multiple game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its diverse wildlife, including the famed 'tree climbing' lions of Ishasha.
Uganda delivers some of the best birdwatching opportunities in Africa, with over 1,000 different species on the species list, including the rare and extraordinary, monotypic Shoebill and the beautiful Ross' turacou.
With very comfortable and highly praised accommodation, excellent professional guides and custom- made 4WD safari vehicles, this deservedly popular safari is the trip of a lifetime!.
Two gorilla tracking opportunities are available with this itinerary, subject to permit availability. Please make your request at the time of booking so permits can be secured promptly to avoid disappointment.
PLEASE NOTE: order of parks can be changed to suit availability of permits and lodges.
2019 DATES:
4 January 2019
16 January
09 February
22 February
15 March
29 March
20 April (Easter)
22 May
02 June
21 June
05 July
19 July
02 August
30 August
06 September
20 September
27 September
18 October
25 October
08 November
20 December
Call us for details on guaranteed departures: ordinarily, they will operate on a minimum of two participants.
Arrival in Entebbe
Take the daytime KL flight from London Heathrow (or select other UK airports) via Amsterdam to Entebbe.
On arrival in Entebbe this evening, you will be met and transferred to Boma Hotel for an overnight stay, breakfast included.
Accommodation: Boma Hotel
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Transfer to Entebbe airport for your morning light aircraft flight To Kihihi airstrip. On arrival you will be met and transferred by road about an hour to Bwindi First National Park, for a 3 night stay at Buhoma Lodge, all meals included.
The afternoon you will have the opportunity for a forest walk or village walk. Birding is especially fantastic in this rainforest, with sought after specials including the lovely Ross's turacou (pictured), which has nested in the grounds of this lodge before.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Early morning rise and briefing for the departure of your Gorilla trek which can take 2-8 hours depending on the troop you select to visit and the duration it takes to find them.
Much deserved quiet time this afternoon or enjoy walks around the forest.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You have the option today for a second gorilla tracking experience, or you might prefer a guided nature walk in the national park. (It is an exceptionally rewarding place for birding and small forest wildlife).
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park
This morning drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park about a 2-3 hour drive, with a community visit en route, arriving late afternoon at Ishasha Tented Camp for a 2 night stay, all meals included.
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning and afternoon game drives in the Queen Elizabeth National Park's Ishasha sector
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive as you transfer to the Mweya Peninsula and an afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel.
Day ends at Mweya Safari Lodge or similar for a 1 night stay with all meals included.
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Entebbe (flight) and departure
Early morning chimp tracking at Kyamburu Gorge. This steep, forested gorge is on the north-east boundary of the park and its dense vegetation harbours Chimpanzees and other forest wildlife. Do note that the chimps move seasonally depending on the supply of ripe wild figs. (If this excursion is not done, we will arrange a game drive instead).
Return light aircraft transfer in the afternoon to Entebbe where you will be met on arrival and assisted with checking in for the late night KL flight to Amsterdam.
Departure
On arrival in Amsterdam Schipol airport, remain air side and connect with the KL flight to London Heathrow or selected other UK airports.
Pricing Information & Dates
9 day tour, from £4485 - £4865 per person
Price Includes:
- Flights
- Accommodation
- Transfers
- Guide
Price Includes
- Return international KL flights from London Heathrow or selected other UK airport via Amsterdam (economy class seating)
- Accommodation and meals as specified (Full-Board on safari, and B&B in Entebbe)
- Internal/Domestic scheduled flights: Entebbe – Kihihi; Mweya – Entebbe
- Meet & greet service and Airport transfers to Entebbe/return
- Transfers and transportation by road as per the itinerary, in private vehicle.
- The private services of a professional, English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled water in safari vehicle
- All excursions & game related activities as per itinerary
- All park entrance fees/park permits.
- Local guide and park ranger fees.
- 1x Uganda Gorilla Permit per person
- 1x Kyambura Gorge Chimpanzee Permit/Nature Walk per person
- 1x Forest Walk in Bwindi
- Game Drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park and Ishasha
- Kazinga Channel boat cruise
- Ishasha Community project visit en-route from Bwindi to Ishasha
Price Excludes
- Visas (US$50, must be purchased on line in advance),
- drinks, travel insurance, items of a personal nature
- any additional gorilla permits (US$670 for a second permit including purchase fee and transfers to trailhead point).
- any optional/ additional activities and medical precautions
Price Notes
Single supplement £495
Additional Uganda gorilla permit, US$670, subject to change
DATES: call us for departures that are guaranteed (these tours will operate on a minimum of two participants)
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