This itinerary combines visits to three national parks in Uganda, Kibale Forest National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Kibale Forest is an enchanting and exotic environment home to at least 60 mammal species, remarkably 13 of which are primates. It also has a rich diversity of birds. An exploration under the shady green canopy will brim with discoveries to delight botanists and butterfly lovers alike. The most alluring and rewarding activity in Kibale Forest is tracking for habituated chimps. The opportunity to gain a privileged insight into the daily lives of man’s closest relative is one which will be cherished and remembered for a number of years. It is then onto Bwindi Forest – a magnificent luxuriant swathe of rainforest across the ridges of the Albertine rife valley.
It is in this ancient rainforest that we encounter a famous and endangered resident, the mountain gorilla. All of the tiredness of the hike is magically lifted away as we first hear the mutterings and feeding noises of these mighty primates. The chance to be so close to them and share in their moments will never be forgotten.
Today you will depart from Ethiopia to Uganda where you will be welcomed by our driver guide and transfer you to your accommodation in Entebbe which is a 3 minutes’ drive away. Please advise on the flight details and the dates of arrival.
Destination: Entebbe
Overnight: The Boma Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast.
Drive to Kibale Forest area after breakfast, the drive is a full day of approximately 6 hours. After leaving the Lake Victoria Basin pass through beautiful agricultural countryside where every type of fruit and vegetable imaginable is grown. Upon reaching Kyenjojo, in the lower foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains {Mountains of the Moon}, we drive through beautiful tea plantations and into Kibale tropical rain forest.
After lunch in fort portal, we shall head to Bigodi for both a community and the swamp walk. These activities will see you experience both wild life and culture of the people around the Bigodi community. Like the coffee & banana experience people & Culture. Driving time: ± 5-6 hours.
Destination: Kibale Forest National Park
Overnight: Turaco Tree Top
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
This morning we get the opportunity to explore Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale Forest is home to 13 primate species and a guided forest trek can be taken in search of one of the most popular primate species in the world – the chimpanzee. There are 9 diurnal primates, these include, vervets, red‐tailed, L’Hoest’s, blue monkeys, grey‐cheeked manabey, red colobus, black and white colobus, olive baboon and the most famous of all, the chimpanzee. After the chimpanzee experience, you will have breakfast at the lodge and check out and head to queen Elizabeth national park. Enjoy the beautiful scenery as you drive to one of Uganda's finest National park. The park is famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are really hard to spot (most especially when they’re down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular!
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Overnight: Kikorongo safari lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
In the morning we offer you an opportunity to contribute to an important conservation program in Queen Elizabeth NP. On this unique Lion Tracking research trip, you will follow a research team, off the safari jeep tracks and into the bush, in search of one of the lion prides in the park. A tracking device in the vehicle will leady you directly to the lions where you will spend some time observing these charismatic cats. The data collected by the researchers will further the conservation program in the park, while you get a unique and intimate insight into the lives and habits of these fascinating predators.
Later in the day when the sun is high in the sky and the animals make their way to the river for a drink, we will head to Kazinga Channel for a private boat safari. You will spot more hippos today than you can possibly imagine. Herds of elephants and buffalo will also wander down to the shoreline to bathe in the cooling waters. A boat safari is a fantastic way to get close to wildlife and for many visitors the boat safari is the highlight of their visit to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Overnight: Kikirongo safari lodge |
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
This morning breakfast at the lodge and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable NP. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda; harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population including several habituated groups which can be tracked. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day. Driving time: ± 6-7 hours.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Overnight: Silverback Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, you will enter the gorilla sanctuary for your ultimate once-in-a-lifetime trilling adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you locate a gorilla group, you will stay in thier presence for magical one hour. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored.
Return to your lodge. Have your lunch and thereafter check out for a transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Lake Bunyonyi is framed by lush, green-terraced hills that reach a height of (2,200 – 2,478m) but it’s the 29 islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across the water that make it most magical — you could admire them all day.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Overnight: Silverback Lodge
Meal Plan: Full Board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with spectacular view of the Bunyonyi little islands just right in front of you and thereafter embark on your return journey to Entebbe Airport. Expect En route stopovers in Mbarara town for lunch and the Uganda Equator line mark in Kayabwe for some memorable photos and maybe buying some sourveniors of interest. Proceed with the journey arriving late afternoon/evening for drop off at the airport to catch your flight. We kindly recomment that you book a late evening flight due to traveling time from Queen Elizabeth.
Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Meal Plan: Half Board (Breakfast, Lunch)
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Staffs: Our experienced, knowledgeable and friendly staff will be there to assist you from the moment you arrive at the Airport till your departure.
Acclimatization: Upon arrival, you will have a night for acclimatization before embarking on the safari. It is advisable to dress appropriately depending with the weather.
Safety & Security: Normal precautions as in any other destination world-wide should be taken. Visitors are advised not to leave cash and valuables in their hotel rooms but to make use of safe deposit boxes and safes. One should never carry large sums in cash. As in all major cities walking alone or in small groups at night should be considered a hazard and avoided. Reliable taxis are available at all the principal hotels. Taking photographs is prohibited near military installations, policemen, the president, the national flag, the State House, state lodges, soldiers, prisons and prisoners etc. Seek assistance from your driver/guide before photographing local people & permission should be obtained.
Health & Medical Advice: The client shall confirm that he/she is medically fit, in good physical and mental health and is able to embark on the tour. Any client with a pre-existing medical condition or illness must declare such conditions to the company before commencement of the tour. Kenya & Tanzania requires a vaccination certificate against yellow fever. It is the client’s responsibility to ensure that he/she has the appropriate vaccinations. An anti-malarial prophylactic is highly recommended for all African countries. Please check with your doctor for advice on other vaccination precautions against typhoid, tetanus, polio, meningitis and hepatitis. Membership of the Flying Doctors Society is strongly recommended. In event of accident or sickness while on safari, the society will fly patients by air ambulance to Nairobi for admittance to hospital. A personal health insurance cover is strongly recommended.
Medical Supplies: All vehicles are equipped with first aid kit. It is advisable to travel with a small medical kit that includes any basic remedies you may need, such as antacids, painkillers, anti-histamines and cold remedies. Take along tweezers, and thermometer, lip salve, sun block, water purification tablets or drops, as well as your preferred brands of toiletries and cosmetics.
Travel Insurance: We advise clients to take a Travel Insurance cover before taking any safari.
Checklist for tour: A passport that is valid for six months beyond the intended length of stay, Entry Visas to Kenya and Tanzania, Return Air Ticket, Travel Insurance, Medical Cover, comfortable clothing & shoes, insect repellant, Camera, Adapter plugs, convertors for electrical devices, Sun glasses, hat, sun screen, Binoculars, Basic medical kit, light rain gear & Money for souvenirs,
Itinerary Disclaimer: Please see below;
A deposit of 50 % is required on booking of any travel arrangement and the balance cleared 45 days before commencement of the tour. A full payment is required where bookings are made less than 15 days before the tour begins. The deposit may be forfeited in case of cancellations and amendments.
Transportation will be in safari van or 4 X 4 land cruiser safari vehicle with pop up roof top. Trained English Speaking driver/guides are provided unless any passenger specially requests a professional Translator in which case, an extra charge will be levied.
The company and its agents act only as agents in all matter relating to tours. The Company’s liability to passengers is dictated by the appropriate law of the country in which the tour takes place; however, the company accepts no responsibility for any person’s illness, injury, delays, loss or damages from any cause whatsoever. Personal Travel insurance is highly recommended before taking any tour.
The company reserves the right to alter arrangements on the route or to cancel the operation of a scheduled tour should conditions necessitate. It also reserves the right to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of any tour at any time. In which event an equitable amount will be refunded.
Accommodation is based on per person sharing a twin/double/triple room or tent. Single rooms are available at an additional cost and all rooms are subject to availability at the time of booking.
Children traveling with Parents: 2 years and below sharing a room with an adult is free of charge. Whilst sharing a room with one or two adults, children ages 3 to 11 years are charged 50% of per person sharing.
Easter Supplement US$35.00 per person per day Christmas & New Year Supplement: 24, 25, 26, 31, & 1 US$ 40.00 per person per day
Cancellation & No-Show Policy: Reservations that are cancelled, reduced in length of stay or reduced in numbers of occupants (hereinafter collectively called a CANCELLATION) are subject to cancellation and No Show fees at the discretion under the following terms:
PEAK SEASON:(1st July – 31st Oct, 21st – 31st December, 1st Jan)
0 – 60 Days 100%, 61 – 90 Days 50%
HIGH / LOW SEASON (2nd Jan – 30th June, 1st November – 20th December)
0 – 45 Days 100%, 46 – 60 Days 50%
Rates Increment: Itinerary rates are based on present date on Park fees, Government Tax and current Fuel price. In future if the Government and National Parks decide to Increase on their rates, an addition surcharge shall apply on per person rate.
Money Exchange: There are Forex bureaus available at the airport, malls, banks, and major towns. Major Credit Cards are often accepted in larger towns and at lodges, but in markets and with vendors along the road, cash works best, and bargaining is expected. We recommend that you take traveler’s checks rather than carrying large amounts of cash. Many travelers find it useful to carry a hand calculator to estimate dollar values while shopping. ATM machines are not widespread and may only be found in major capitals; consult your own bank before departure.
Trip Members’ Responsibility: Abide to the law of both countries (Kenya & Tanzania), respect the local people, do not litter, animals have the right of way and alight at designated areas or points in either National parks.
Transportation: By a Safari Toyota 4 x 4 Land Cruiser / safari vans with pop up roof top in Kenya and Tanzania.
Additional trip and hotel: Please contact us should you require any additional trips & hotel.
Tipping: Although hotels and lodges include a service charge, it is customary to tip porters, waiters and safari drivers/guides. For your Tour guide/driver $5.00 per tourist per day is the recommended amount for most safaris. At lodges and camps, the recommended tips are $5.00 per tourist per day to be shared among camp personnel.
All accommodation
Transport in 4 X 4 Land Cruiser with a pop up roof
Other activities and services are not included.
Flights are not included.
1 chimpanzee permit per person
1 gorilla permit per person
Other activities and services are not included.
As stipulated in the itinerary
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