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Experience all the highlights in just one trip! You will visit the most beautiful national parks of the country, meet the gorillas and swim the deepest lake of Uganda!

Safari Package price     

Please contact our Tour Consultants for detailed price information

Includes

• Airport transfer to/from Entebbe Airport
• Ground transport per private 4WD safari vehicle (Minibus)
• English-speaking driver/guide
• Accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary, based on a shared twin/double room
• Meals as described in the itinerary
• Bottled mineral water in the safari vehicle
• Entrance fees and ranger fees for national parks
• Activities and excursions mentioned in the program
• Permit for chimp tracking in Kibale Forest
• Detailed map of Uganda
• AMREF Evacuation Air Ambulance insurance
• VAT for hotels and lodges outside Kampala

Excludes

Tips, however, that may lead to a rise in safari cost

International flight

Visa (USD $50, available online before

arrival)

Gorilla permit

Optional activities

Meals and drinks not mentioned above

Items of personal nature

Your 15-Day Itinerary

Day 1 ⇾ Arrival

You will be welcomed by a representative of Great Lakes Safaris who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending on the time of arrival, our guide will take you on a city tour for an exciting introduction to the capital. Visit some interesting and historical sites, including the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the Uganda Museum, Kabaka’s Palace, and of course the African Craft Village. We also advise you to have money changed today. Overnight at Cassia Lodge.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Le Petit Village.

Day 2 ⇾ Kampala – Murchison Falls National Park

On the first day we will depart for the most beautiful protected area in Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a lunch stop in Masindi before we enter the park. We will visit the magnificent falls where you will enjoy and marvel at the mighty Nile. The famous waterfall is being forced into a seven-meter crevice to thunder 45 meters below in a series of cascades. This spectacular scenery can be viewed from different points up at the falls’ summit. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Twiga Safari Lodge.

Day 3 ⇾ Murchison Falls National Park

After an early morning breakfast, you will enjoy a half-day game drive on the northern bank of the Nile, escorted by a ranger. Game in this part includes the elephant, Rothschild giraffe, Jackson’s hartebeest, lions, oribis, waterbucks, and a variety of savannah woodland birds. After lunch, we will go on a Nile cruise for game viewing at close quarters. Watch how hippos take a bath, elephants come to drink, and crocodiles lie lazily at the shores. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Twiga Safari Lodge.

Day 4 ⇾ Murchison Falls – Fort Portal

We depart Murchison Falls and head towards Fort Portal. The drive is almost eight hours but will provide you with some stunning views as you pass small African villages and banana plantations. The lovely town of Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon and is famous for the many tea plantations. Dinner and overnight at the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.

Day 5 ⇾ Semliki National Park

After breakfast, we drive towards Semliki National Park. The scenic, winding road will lead us through green mountains and offer you a magnificent view of the River Semliki and Congo. After arriving in the protected area, a ranger will accompany us on a beautiful nature walk through the Ituri Rainforest. Enjoy the peacefulness of the forest, look out for the rich birdlife at the swamp, and boil an egg in the hot springs that have become an interesting natural attraction. It will be completed with a picnic lunch provided by the guide, while you explore the real Africa. Later in the afternoon, we return to Kibale Forest. Dinner and overnight at the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.

Day 6 ⇾ Kibale National Park & Bigodi Swamp

Today the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking. Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white colobus monkey, and many others. After a hearty lunch, we transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local community and takes approximately two hours. The swamp is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates. Dinner and overnight at the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.

Accommodation: (Buhoma Community Rest Camp-Budget level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Transfer Time: N/a

Day 7 ⇾ Kibale – Queen Elizabeth National Park

We transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is a beautiful route via Kasese, with the Rwenzori Mountains on your right side and the green valley on the left. A game drive on our way to the accommodation in the middle of the national park gives us the chance to spot waterbucks, warthogs and other wildlife. After lunch, we take on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and Lake George. Thanks to the elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of hippos, this cruise will definitely be one of the highlights of your safari. Dinner and overnight at Simba Safari Camp.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Elephant Plains Lodge.

Day 8 ⇾ Queen Elizabeth National Park

The day begins early as we head for the mating ground of the Uganda kobs. We search for lions, elephants, buffaloes and other wild animals in their natural habitat, before returning for lunch. In the afternoon, you will have the opportunity to stretch your legs as we will visit the Maramagambo Forest for a walk through the tropical forest. It is known for the Blue Lake and the Bat and Hunters Cave. You will get the chance to have a close look at the bats and maybe even the rock python and forest cobras that feed on the bats. The same walk will provide you with views of primates, different bird species, and beautiful fauna. Dinner and overnight at Simba Safari Camp.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Elephant Plains Lodge.

Day 9 ⇾ Queen Elizabeth National Park – Bwindi

After breakfast, you may choose the optional activity of exploring Kyambura Wildlife Reserve (not included). Driving through a grassland area, all of a sudden we come across an amazing gorge of one hundred meters deep, covered with tropical rainforest. You will hike into the gorge of the Kyambura River in search of the wild chimpanzees. It is a beautiful walk through the river valley, home to many birds and butterfly species.
Later we will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and head towards Bwindi. The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms. In Bwindi, dinner and overnight at Haven Lodge Buhoma.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Mahogany Springs.

Day 10 ⇾ Bwindi Gorilla Safari

Another highlight of your safari: a meeting with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike; it may take two to eight hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat, play, and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience! For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. The ranger guide always briefs you on how to behave with these giant apes. Dinner and overnight at Haven Lodge Buhoma.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Mahogany Springs. For an upgrade, you can stay at Elephant Plains Lodge.

Day 11 ⇾ Bwindi – Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you can choose to have a guided village walk for a closer meeting with the local community. Learn about their way of living as you walk through coffee, tea, and banana plantations. Afterwards, we depart for Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda. This area is often called “Little Switzerland of Uganda” and boasts one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Relax or go for a canoe trip while you watch the beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Birdnest Resort.

Day 12 ⇾ Lake Bunyonyi

After the challenging and strenuous hike in Bwindi, some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake are most welcome. The options here are birding, nature walks, swimming or canoeing (not included). Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Birdnest Resort.

Day 13 ⇾ Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, we drive to Lake Mburo National Park, which takes us about four hours, with lunch en route. As we enter the park and head towards the accommodation, it is likely that you will see some wildlife, like impalas, topis, warthogs, zebras and buffaloes. After checking in you will go on a boat ride on the lake and enjoy the rich birdlife and the hippos that are cooling off. Dinner and overnight at Rwakobo Safari Lodge.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Mihingo Lodge.

Day 14 ⇾ Lake Mburo National Park – Kampala

Early start of the day as we will go for a nature walk guided by a ranger. Lake Mburo is the only national park where you can experience a safari on foot. After breakfast, we transfer to Kampala with a stop at the equator for photos or shopping. Arrival late in the afternoon in Kampala. Overnight at Orchidea Guesthouse.
For an upgrade, you can stay at Le Petit Village.

Day 15 ⇾ Departure

Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable memories, you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending on the time of departure, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight back home. We are looking forward to seeing you again!

Additional Info

Permits:
> Limited permit slots are made available per day per trekking sector and sold on a first come first serve basis by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. At times (most especially when a decision to confirm delays comes through), it is possible to miss out because the slots have sold out. However, we always do our very best to ensure this important element of your tour is secured. Sometimes, this will involve tweaking the itinerary slightly to align it with the possible/available trekking date. At times, this simply means switching the sector without changing the date. In all efforts, we ensure the timeframe of the tour is not altered.

Booking Confirmation:
> The following are required:
* Permit fees (i.e., gorilla, chimp, golden monkey): 100% upfront payment.
* 30% of the resulting value after deducting the permit fees’ value.
* Last-minute booking (i.e., less than a month to the start date): 100% upfront payment.
> Final payment:
* All outstanding balances should be cleared (at the latest) 2 weeks before the start of the booked tour/safari.

Cancellation Policy:
> 10% cancellation fee if cancelled 90+ days before the tour.
> 30% cancellation fee if canceled within 45 to 90 days before the tour.
> 50% cancellation fee if canceled within 22 to 44 days before the tour.
> 80% cancellation fee if canceled within 8 to 21 days before the tour.
> 100% cancellation fee if canceled 7 days or less before the tour.
> 100% cancellation fee for no-shows.

Further info: Review our FAQs file and the provided Terms and Conditions file.