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Uganda · Gorilla

Uganda — The Pearl of Africa

Uganda's complete wildlife arc: rhinos, the Nile, Kibale chimpanzees, Kazinga Channel, Bwindi gorillas and Lake Mburo.

14 days, 13 nights · Private

A 14-day private journey through Uganda's headline parks and primate forests. Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are included in the source itinerary and become non-refundable and non-changeable after confirmation; passport details must be exact before permits are issued.

Highlights

  • Rhino tracking at Ziwa
  • Murchison Falls game drive and Nile boat cruise
  • Chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest
  • Bigodi Wetland guided walk
  • Kazinga Channel boat safari
  • Gorilla tracking in Bwindi
  • Lake Mburo walking safari and boat ride

Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Entebbe

    Transfer to the hotel in Entebbe. Morning arrivals may add the Botanical Gardens and Uganda Wildlife Education Centre at extra cost.

  2. Day 2

    Entebbe to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

    Drive to Ziwa, arrive for lunch, then track wild rhinos with a ranger for approximately two hours. Overnight at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary Camp.

  3. Day 3

    Ziwa to Murchison Falls

    Morning rhino and bird watching followed by breakfast. Continue to Murchison Falls with lunch en route and take a late-afternoon game drive.

  4. Day 4

    Murchison Falls

    Early game drive and picnic lunch near the ferry, followed by an afternoon boat journey to the base of Murchison Falls.

  5. Day 5

    Murchison Falls to Kibale Forest

    A scenic transfer to Kibale Forest with lunch en route, arriving at the lodge during the afternoon.

  6. Day 6

    Chimpanzees and Bigodi Wetland

    Trek in search of chimpanzees and other primates. After lunch, take a guided Bigodi Wetland walk for turacos, colobus, mangabeys and other wildlife.

  7. Day 7

    Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park

    Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park with a short game drive en route. After lunch, choose an afternoon game drive or local market visit.

  8. Day 8

    Queen Elizabeth and Kazinga Channel

    Morning game drive, picnic lunch near the channel, then an afternoon boat safari on the Kazinga Channel.

  9. Day 9

    Queen Elizabeth to Ishasha

    Drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park into the Ishasha sector for an afternoon game drive and overnight stay.

  10. Day 10

    Ishasha to Bwindi

    Leave early for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a picnic lunch en route and a visit to Maramagambo Forest. Overnight in the Ruhija sector.

  11. Day 11

    Bwindi gorilla tracking

    After an early breakfast, set out with the ranger team to track a habituated gorilla family. Return to the lodge in the late afternoon.

  12. Day 12

    Bwindi to Lake Mburo

    Depart for Lake Mburo and game drive through the park on the way to camp.

  13. Day 13

    Lake Mburo

    Take a morning walking safari in the park and an afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo.

  14. Day 14

    Lake Mburo to Entebbe

    Return to Entebbe in time for the evening flight.

Included

  • All entry fees and game drives
  • Accommodation and meals listed in the programme
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
  • 4×4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof
  • Ziwa ranger fee
  • Murchison Falls and Kazinga Channel boat rides
  • Bigodi Wetland trek
  • Amref emergency evacuation cover
  • Airport transfers and drinking water in the vehicle

Not included

  • Visa and international flights
  • Travel insurance
  • Activities not listed in the programme
  • Personal drinks, laundry and medication
  • Gratuities

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