Safari OverviewUganda. The name conjures up images of massive silverback gorillas, strutting their stuff in thick montane rainforest. And luckily this is true! But “the Pearl of Africa” is about so much more.
This beautiful east African country offers excellent tourism infrastructure, fantastic birding, a pleasant tropical climate, excellent coffee, friendly people, photogenic scenery and some very special wildlife viewing, including many primate species along with Africa’s famed Big Five.
The country is a diversity hotspot, and an incredible 1,020 species of bird (around half of the total number found in Africa) have been recorded in Uganda, along with 345 mammal species, 4,500 plant species, 142 reptile species, 1,250 butterfly species and much, much more.
This 12 day safari features some of Uganda’s premier safari and wildlife destinations, covering Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Mburo National Park, plus some fantastic surprises thrown into the mix. Let’s go on safari in the country that boasts Africa’s tallest mountain range and largest lake!
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Safari starts and ends in Entebbe
Price: USD 6900 per person sharing
*Excludes optional Gorilla and Chimp Trekking permits – The price for the Gorilla and Chimp permits are currently USD700 and USD200 respectively (please note this is subject to change).
Duration: 12 days/11 nights
Type of accommodation: Comfortable, mid-range (luxury option available)
Next Group departure date: 19 July 2024
Private small group, customized safaris can be booked on request
• Murchison Falls National Park-
Spectacular waterfall where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge, and also fantastic birds and mammals
• Kibale National Park-
An incredible 13 primate species, including our closest relative, the Chimpanzee
• Queen Elizabeth National Park-
95 Mammal species, 500 bird species and dramatic volcanic features
• Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park-
UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to about 400 Eastern Gorillas
• Lake Mburo National Park-
small but awesome, with 350 bird species and amazing wetland scenery
Top Mammals:
Eastern (Mountain)Gorilla
Chimpanzee
Guereza, L’Hoest’s Monkey and many other primates
African Elephant
African Buffalo
White Rhinoceros
Lion
Leopard
Top Birds:
Shoebill
Great Blue Turaco
Grey Parrot
African and Green-breasted Pitta
Black Bee-eater
Pel’s Fishing Owl
Optional Activities:
• Entebbe attraction visit on day of arrival (time permitting)
• Activity at Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve
• Activity at Fort Portal
| ITINERARY OVERVIEW |
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| Day 1 | Arrival at Entebbe International Airport, transfer to hotel |
| Day 2 | Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route |
| Day 3 | Murchison Falls National Park |
| Day 4 | Murchison Falls to Kabwoya Wildlife Reserve |
| Day 5 | Kabwoya to Kibale National Park |
| Day 6 | Kibale National Park |
| Day 7 | Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Day 8 | Queen Elizabeth National Park |
| Day 9 | Queen Elizabeth to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park |
| Day 10 | Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi |
| Day 11 | Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo National Park |
| Day 12 | Lake Mburo to Entebbe International Airport and Departure |
Keep in mind that all our tours can be customised according to your specific requirements.
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