Discover the Pearl of Africa on this 10 day action packed itinerary. Explore Uganda’s natural beauty, witness the “big-5” safari animals, and enjoy warm African hospitality.
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International airport arrival at Entebbe Airport. Airport transfer to nature lodge on shores of Lake Victoria. Relax around the lush nature lodge. Entebbe is a resort town on the shores of Lake Victoria.
*Optional Activity: If you arrive early, this afternoon we will have a tour of Uganda’s capital city, Kampala. For those wanting to experience the hustle and bustle of an African capital city. Located 30 min north of Entebbe.
Accommodation: Forest Cottages; a 4 star hotel with a pool in a safe neighborhood of Kampala.. All accommodation on the trip will be in comfortable private safari lodges with two double beds, running water, electricity, & private bathrooms. Two travelers per private room.
Meals included: Welcome dinner. All the lodges throughout this itinerary will have a kitchen and bar to order anything else you’d like for an extra charge. Clean treated water will always be available for free. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner are included throughout the rest of the trip.
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After breakfast we have an early departure in our two pop-top 4X4 safari vehicles. We will first stop at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to visit a Rhino conservation sanctuary where we will see the rare White Rino’s with their horn’s intact because of the anti-poaching and conservation effort. Then we will continue on towards Murchison Fall’s National Park. We will stop in a local village, Masindi, for lunch. Upon arrival to Murchison falls National Park we will hike to the top of Murchison falls for a bird’s eye view of the most powerful waterfall on the Nile river. Then for dinner we will head to our lodge to relax for the rest of the evening.
Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge- a nice safari lodge with a full bar & kitchen located within Murchison Falls National Park.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & safe drinking water.
Driving time: 5-6 hours from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National park.
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After breakfast, morning game drive of Murchison Falls National Park. We will have the opportunity to see lions, giraffes, hartebeests, buffalos, and elephants. After lunch and a rest we will go on an afternoon Nile River Cruise where we will see hippos, crocs, birds, and plenty of other thirsty land animals. In the evening, if we have the energy, we will go on another game drive of Murchison Falls National Park during golden hour where we will get to see a Lion King type sunset behind the African plains.
Accommodation: Parkside Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving time: No driving today, beside game drives on safari.
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Today we will have an early morning departure right after breakfast heading south to Kibale National Park. This will be a longest drive of the itinerary(6-7 hours). It will be a scenic drive with plenty of scenic stops along the way, passing through villages, lush green countryside, and tea plantations. Upon arrival we will have a relaxing evening at our lodge.
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Capital Lodge- beautiful lodges with panoramic views of Kibale National Park and the surrounding Volcanic crater lakes. Like all the lodges in this itinerary it is highly rated and has a full service kitchen and bar.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving Time: 6-7 hours the longest driving day of the itinerary, Murchison Falls National Park to Kibale National Park
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After breakfast we will have a briefing on the Chimp trekking with the local rangers of Kibale National Park. The rangers will then escort us on a Chimp tracking trek, once we locate the Chimps we will spend one hour with them. The Chimpanzee trekking permit($300 usd per person) is included in the cost of the tour. The rangers of Kibale national park lead Chimpanzee trekking often and will keep us safe. Our tourism dollars directly benefit the Chimpanzee & Kibale National Park conservation efforts- I am so impressed by Uganda’s investment into sustainable wildlife tourism. After a shower and lunch at the lodge we will depart on a 2 hour drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will relax at the lodge and have dinner this evening
Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Safari Lodge- beautiful campus with garden and terrace right next to the Kazinga Channel.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving Time: 2 hour drive. Kibale National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park
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After breakfast we’ll go on an early morning game drive of Queen Elizabeth National Park; be on the look out for buffalo, baboons, elephants, lions, and leopards. Queen Elizabeth rivals the Serengeti & Masai Mara for best National Park in Africa. Then return to the lodge for some rest and lunch. After a couple hours of resting and lunch we will go on a 2 hour boat trip along the Kazinga channel to do more wildlife spotting. Then we will head back to the lodge for dinner. If we have the energy we will head out on a guided sunset hike along the crater rim of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation: Kazinga Wilderness Safari Lodge- same place as last night.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving Time: No driving outside of safari game driving
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After breakfast we will head south towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park- home to half of the world’s remaining population of Mountain Gorilla’s. On the way we will drive through the equator and stop in Kabale village for lunch, we will continue south and check into our lodge on the edge of Bwindi. We will have a restful evening to prep for gorilla trekking tomorrow.
Accommodation: Gorilla Mist Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving time: 5-6 hours. Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
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After breakfast head to ranger’s post to embark on a once in a lifetime opportunity to safely trek to witness Mountain Gorillas in the wild. Our tourism dollars directly benefit the protection and conservation of endangered Mountain Gorillas. There is a limited number of tourists per day allowed to trek amongst Gorillas, the trekking permit is $800 USD and included in the cost of the tour. We will be trekking through the Mountain Gorilla’s natural habitat, a high elevation rainforest. The trekking time varies on where the Mountain Gorillas are located. The rangers are constantly tracking the Gorillas and once we reach them we will spend one hour with them. After Gorilla Trekking we will head back to the lodge for a shower and a meal. Then we will make the 1.5 hour drive to Lake Bunyonyi for some rest and recovery. Lake Bunyonyi is a gorgeous lake backed by steep cultivated terraces in the lush southwestern Ugandan landscape. Relax lakeside with a cold beer and it is even safe to swim here- no crocs or hippos here.
Accommodation: Paradise Eco Lodge; lakefront highly rated lodge.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving time: 1.5 hours from Bwindi National Park to Lake Bunyonyi.
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Leisurely morning at Lake Bunyonyi. Today is the first morning we will not have an early departure or game drive and it will be a welcomed slow pace morning as this itinerary is jam-packed. Uganda is known for it’s fresh and amazing coffee due to its temperate zone along the equator, enjoy a fresh cup of Ugandan coffee with a full spread breakfast after sleeping in. Free day to enjoy Lake Bunyonyi. We can explore the local villages and go canoeing. We’ll have a celebratory dinner as t's our last dinner together.
Accommodation: Paradise Eco-lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and safe drinking water
Driving time: none
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After an early breakfast we will head back towards Entebbe. On the way we will stop at the equator line to get a picture of us straddling the equator and grab lunch. We will also stop for some souvenir shopping- our guide will make sure we do not get the Mzungo tourist pricing and get us local prices. Then we will continue on towards Entebbe for final departure. Make sure your departure fights is after 7pm(19:00) or stay one more night in Entebbe and fly home the following day.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and safe drinking water
Accommodation: No accommodation tonight
Driving Time: 7 hours from Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe airport.
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While the sticker price may seem high, I assure you this is the best valued Ugandan tour. We are staying in highly rated lodges, visiting 6 national parks, expensive Gorilla & Chimp trekking permits included, and all meals are included. See comparable tours for reference linked below.
Based on shared room with two double beds. Let me know if you would like to upgrade to a private room and I can get a quote for you. Solo travelers welcome and will be paired with same gender roommate.
Tipping is expected in the tourism industry. Instead of individually tipping we will collect a $100 USD tip from everyone and it will cover all tips for entire trip. $10 per person per day for tipping guides & drivers.
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Tour Guides, Drivers, & Rangers: Bilingual Ugandan guide. Two drivers. Park Rangers for Gorilla, Chimp, Queen Elizabeth, & Lake Mburo hikes/walking safaris.
Tour Manager: Me, I will be on the tour ensuring a great time.
Two 4-Wheel Drive Safari Vehicles: Each vehicle fits 9 passengers. We will have one driver, one guide, & 5 travelers per vehicle for a total of 7 passengers, leaving two open seats to ensure comfortability. The vehicles have a pop-top roof which make safari game drives that much more enjoyable. We will be spending a lot of time in our safari vehicles.
All Activities, Safaris, National Park Entry Fees, Trekking Permits: 6 National Parks, Gorilla Trekking Permit ($800), Chimp Trekking Permit ($300) all included.
Accommodation: all accommodation is included. Shared room with two double beds, electricity, hot water, and ensuite bathrooms. We will be staying in high quality safari lodges with full service kitchens & bars located in pristine natural scenery.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, & Clean Drinking water provided for entirety of trip. Note* first day only includes dinner & last day only includes breakfast & lunch.
Consultation: pre trip consultation to find the best international flight, go over packing list, assist with e-visa process, & answer any other questions.
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Souvenirs. Alcohol. International flight to Entebbe, Uganda. Travel Insurance. $100 USD tip. $50 USD Electronic Visa- takes two to three days to process and can be done online 30 days before trip. I will assist you if needed.
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reach out to me at seanhira125@gmail.com or Direct message on instagram. We accept Paypal, Venmo, and credit card(4% processing fee for credit cards).
$1500 USD deposit to secure your spot by end of Dec 2024. $1500 final deposit by Mar 2025. If you want to set up a monthly payment plan let me know.. If you have to cancel then I will do my best to get the deposit back but cannot guarantee it. I will provide you with an official receipt and invoice.
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Physical Rating: Moderate. Accessible to most healthy people, who can handle day hiking and long car rides.
Group: 10 max travelers. Ages ranging from mid 20’s to early 60’s. Mean age is usually in the 30’s & 40’s range.
Visa/Passport: $50 E-Visa for US citizens. Passport must have 6 months validity.
Vaccines: Yellow Fever Proof of Vaccination required for entry.
Safety: Uganda is one of the safest countries in Africa and they have a blossoming wildlife tourism industry. Our Ugandan guides have been running tours for over a decade and will keep us safe. We have park rangers to ensure we are staying safe with during Safaris, Gorilla, & Chimp Trekking. We are closely monitoring the ongoing conflict in neighboring DRC to ensure it doesn't spill into Uganda. Uganda borders a politically unstable country, DRC, and has been securing the border effectively. Safety is the #1 priority.
Comfort: You will need to be mentally prepared to get out of your comfort zone and must be a down to earth traveler. While the safari lodges are top notch, these aren’t western style hotels. We will be making a counterclockwise circle around Uganda seeing the highlights which will inevitably include some long drives. A common saying when traveling in Africa is “TIA” when something doesn’t go exactly to schedule you brush it with a positive attitude and say “TIA” (This is Africa).
Food: All food is prepared fresh at our lodges. We will be eating locally sourced and fresh food that is safe for our stomachs. Uganda is known for it’s coffee, fresh fruits, and curry dishes. Treated drinking water will be available for the entirety of trip.
Email me with any more questions! Seanhira125@gmail.com