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Uganda's Treasures: Land of Primates
Uganda in 10 Days, 7 Nights in Destination
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$5,859
$3,799
/person
-35%
Emma
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Uncover Uganda’s natural wonders, from its diverse landscapes to its captivating wildlife. Experience the rare chance to see gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, chimpanzees in Kibale, and enjoy a safari in Lake Mburo.
Trip Highlights
- Bwindi National Park
- Entebbe
- Kibale National Park
- Mburo Lake
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers
Breakfast only
Availability
Departures available until December 2025
Available Group tours
Solo travelers from + $410
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Itinerary
Start your adventure in Entebbe and head into the evergreen rainforests of Kibale National Park to track Chimpanzees and admire the untouched natural beauty of the region. Enjoy exceptional game-viewing in Lake Mburo. Enter into the Impenetrable Forest of Bwindi, home to highly endangered mountain gorillas, for an unforgettable experience.
1st Day: US - Night on board
Arrive at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight * to Entebbe. Night on board.
*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
2nd Day: Entebbe
Arrive in Entebbe, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel. A charming town, Entebbe is situated on the shore of Lake Victoria, Africa's largest lake. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, relaxing or exploring the town for a chance to experience the local culture. Overnight stay in Entebbe.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Airport Link Guest House or similar
41 Reviews
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3rd Day: Entebbe - Kibale Forest
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off to Kibale Forest National Park, enjoying the changing landscapes as you leave the town behind. Arrive in the afternoon and check in at your lodge. Kibale is a huge protected rainforest, known for being the home of a large number of primates such as chimpanzees red-tailed monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabey. Overnight stay in Kibale.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Guereza Canopy Lodge or similar
26 Reviews
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4th Day: Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Breakfast at the lodge. In the morning register at the Park Offices and begin an exciting Chimpanzee Tracking Excursion. Go in search of man's most genetically similar animal, and begin with a trek through the rainforest until you make the first sightings of the Chimpanzees. Watch as the group go about their daily activities such as feeding, climbing, raising their young and noisily interacting with each other, while enjoying informative insights from your expert guide. Return to the lodge and in the afternoon head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Estimated transfer time and distance: 3h, 112km.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Warujojo Safari Lodge or similar
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Activities
Chimpanzee Trekking Excursion
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5th Day: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Set off early for a sunrise game drive in Uganda's most popular national park for the best chance of spotting the abundant wildlife of the region including lions, buffalo, elephants and nocturnal animals such as hyenas and leopards, with the beautiful soundtrack of morning bird song to accompany you. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast and relax at your leisure. Later, set off for an afternoon Launch Cruise on the Kanziga Channel, famous for its hippos, Nile crocodiles and buffalo. Overnight stay in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Warujojo Safari Lodge or similar
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Activities
Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
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Sunrise Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
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6th Day: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Breakfast at the lodge. Drive south through the Ishasha area, famed for its tree-climbing lions, towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Spend the journey admiring the spectacular natural landscape. Continue to the southern sector of Bwindi, the iconic national park home to the elusive and endangered mountain gorillas. Arrive at the lodge and spend the rest of the day relaxing at your leisure. Overnight stay in Bwindi.
Estimated transfer time and distance: 7-8h, 278km.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge... or similar
55 Reviews
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7th Day: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Early breakfast at the lodge and set off to the Park Offices to register for your exciting Gorilla Tracking Excursion. Be assigned a particular family of Gorillas and head into the magical rainforest, abundant with colourful birds, butterfly and animals species, until you finally reach the group of Gorillas. Watch in awe as these majestic animals go about their daily lives, grooming, feeding and interacting with each other. It is an unforgettable experience to see Gorillas in the wild. Trek back to base and return to the lodge. Overnight stay in Bwindi.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Lake Mulehe Gorilla Lodge... or similar
55 Reviews
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Activities
Gorilla Trekking Excursion
Challenging
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8th Day: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Mburo National Park
Breakfast at the lodge. Leave Bwindi and drive towards Lake Mburo National Park, situated on the border of Tanzania and how to various species of savannah animals including lions, hyenas, zebras and giraffes, as well as water-loving animals such as hippos and crocodiles who can be found by the lake. Enjoy fantastic game-viewing as you make your way towards the lodge. Arrive and overnight stay in Lake Mburo.
Estimated transfer time and distance: 6-7h, 267km.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Kigarama Wilderness Lodge... or similar
69 Reviews
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Activities
Game-Viewing in Lake Mburo National Park
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9th Day: Lake Mburo - Entebbe - Night on board
Breakfast at the lodge. Get an early start to the day with an included morning safari, getting the chance to view wildlife up close. You also have the option to reserve an optional guided trek* through the Lake Mburo National Park. Afterwards, head back to Entebbe, stopping at the Equator, where you can stand in both hemispheres at once. Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to the airport for your flight back to the Uk/Ireland. Night on board.
*Optional guided excursion to Lake Mburo: Explore the spectacular flora and fauna of this extensive national park along with an expert guide who will help you navigate this impressive landscape.
Estimated transfer time and distance: 5-6h, 255km.
10th Day: US
Arrive in the US and end your trip.
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Accommodation: 7 Nights
Day 2 to 3
Airport Link Guest House
Location
Entebbe
Category
Nights
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The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Airport Guesthouse, Sunset Entebbe
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The price includes
- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Entebbe - US.
- 7 nights accommodation in Charm category lodges and hotels.See hotels included
- 7 breakfasts.
- Transfers in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.
- Game drives and park entry fees as indicated in the itinerary.See itinerary
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Boat Trip in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Water whilst on safari.
- Gorilla and chimpanzee tracking permits.
Not included
Visa (required)* drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.
* Ugandan visa is USD50. You can apply at https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Please note: The minimum age requirement for the Gorilla Tracking Excursion is 15 years of age and for the Chimpanzee Tracking Excursion, the minimum age requirement is 12 years of age. Unfortunately, children under these ages are not permitted to participate in these excursions.
This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain.
Entry requirements
Passport with a minimum of six months validity.
Visa
A visa is required to enter the country. This must be requested online before travel via the following link: https://visas.immigration.go.ug/
Currency
Ugandan Shilling
Language
English and Swahili
Electricity
240 V. Adapter required
Health
Please consult your doctor regarding malaria prophylaxis.
Time zone
UTC + 03:00.
Other useful information
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. A suggested amount is approximately $15 per day, depending on the level of satisfaction and happiness with the service received.
Tourist Office website
http://www.visituganda.com/
Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.
Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.
In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.
If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.
While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.
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All in all a wonderful holiday.
We were very impressed with all aspects. The accommodation in all the venues was very good and we were very well looked after. The excursions were varied and interesting.
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