Uganda
Safari

6 days epic safari of Kampala, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth Park, Ishasha, Bwindi Impenetrable, and Lake Bunyonyi

Duration 6 Days / 5 Nights
Group Size 1-7
Best Months All Year Round

Overview

A 6-day Uganda safari visiting Kibale Forest National Park for chimpanzee trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park for game drives and a Kazinga Channel boat cruise. Continue through Ishasha for tree-climbing lions before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for gorilla trekking and optional Batwa cultural visit. End with relaxation at Lake Bunyonyi and a scenic return to Kampala.

Accommodation & Destination
1 night in Kibale Forest National Park
Budget- Mountains of the Moon Hotel or a similar accommodation
Mid-range - Chimpanzee Forest Lodge or Turaco Tree Tops, Isunga Lodge or a similar accommodation
Luxury - Primate Lodge or Papaya Lake Lodge or a similar accommodation

2 nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Budget-Simba Safari Camp or The Bush Lodge or a similar accommodation
Mid-range - Park View Safari Lodge or Elephant Hab Lodge or Twin Lakes Lodge or a similar accommodation
Luxury - Mweya Safari Lodge or a similar accommodation

1 night in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Budget-Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, Trekkers Tarvern Cottages or a similar accommodation
Mid-range - Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp or a similar accommodation
Luxury - Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge or Chameleon Hill Lodge, or Four Gorillas Lodge, Mahogany Spring or a similar accommodation

1 night in Lake Bunyonyi
Budget-Crater Bay or a similar accommodation
Mid-range - Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort or a similar accommodation
Luxury -Arcadia Lodge Bunyonyi or Birdnest Lodge Bunyonyi or a similar accommodation

Curated Hospitality Curated Hospitality
Return airport transfers Return airport transfers
Road trip Road trip
Hiking & Trekking Hiking & Trekking
Boat Ride Boat Ride

Inclusions

  • 05 nights accommodation as per the itinerary.
  • Meals as per the itinerary.
  • Ishasha Sector exploration-tree-climbing lions.
  • Boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel
  • Mountain gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
  • Gorilla briefing at the park’s headquarters.
  • Gorilla trekking permits.
  • Gorilla Family experience - 1 hour each.
  • Chimpanzee trekking permits.
  • Chimpanzee trekking adventure in Kibale Forest.
  • Chimpanzee briefing at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre.
  • Bird watching at Queen Elizabeth.
  • Parks entrance fees.
  • Stopovers in Fort Portal and Mbarara for lunch.
  • Service of professional and fully licensed driver-guide (fluent in English).
  • Drinking water while on safari (Two x 1⁄2 liter’ bottles per person per day).
  • Transport while on safari in a private custom-made safari land cruiser(s).
  • AMREF Flying Doctors air and ground evacuation cover.

Exclusions

  • International flights.
  • International travel insurance(Recommended).
  • Uganda Visa fees and processing.
  • Batwa Cultural Encounter.
  • Gratuities for safari guide, porters and hotel staff (waiters).
  • Drinks and beverages in the hotels/lodges.
  • Expenses of a personal nature like telephone calls, laundry, Room Services, and Use of a Mini Bar.
  • Any extra activities other than the ones clearly mentioned as included.

Itinerary

Pick-up from your hotel and drive to Kibale Forest National Park via Fort Portal, with scenic views of hills, tea plantations, crater lakes, and the Rwenzori Mountains. Continue through rural landscapes to Kanyanchu and arrive at your lodge for check-in and lunch. Spend the afternoon at leisure before dinner and overnight stay in the forest.
Basis: Dinner and lunch

From $3,302 PPS

*Rates exclude Easter, Christmas, and New Year supplements.