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6 Days Uganda Game Viewing & Gorilla Tracking

Country:

Uganda

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

260069

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  • Operator:

    Classic Journeys Africa Ltd

  • Length:

    6 days

  • Group size:

    50 pax

  • Age:

    15 to 100

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping

Itinerary

This 6 days epic Uganda Safari will give you a great memory of Uganda tour and you explore and wrap up Uganda attractions in just 6 days. You will be able to visit 2 Ugandan parks thus Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park adding in a visit to Lake Mburo to spice up your stay.  You will well be able to do gorilla trekking, which is a life time adventure. 

Tour program

Day 1

Arrival at Entebbe Airport

Today you will arrive at Entebbe Airport, and you will be welcomed by your safari guide. You will be picked up by your safari guide from outside the arrivals section and driven to your accommodation only 15 minutes from the airport. Depending on your time of arrival, you may have an optional tour of Entebbe town. 

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Accomodation: Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Meal: Breakfast

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Start point

Entebbe, Kapchorwa, Uganda

Day 2

FLIGHT TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK. AFTERNOON BOAT RIDE

You shall check out of your hotel at 6am to be transferred to Entebbe Airport. You shall take a flight to Queen Elizabeth national park. The flight departs at 7am and arrives at 10:30am. Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes, and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. You will have a game drive upon arrival. 

After lunch you will enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.  Check in at your accommodation for the night.


Accomodation: Elephant Plains Lodge

Meal: Full Board



Day 3

GAME DRIVE. DRIVE TO ISHASHA SECTOR OF QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast you will check out of the lodge for an early morning game drive in Kasenyi plains. Search the tracks for lions, leopards, elephants, and many other animals. Afterwards you shall drive to Ishasha sector where you will have game drive in search of the famous tree-climbing lions and the large herds of game. You will carry a packed lunch which you will enjoy in Ishasha. Your game drive shall span the whole day and will be crowned with a sundowner drink at a vantage point in the park. Drive to your accommodation afterwards and check in for the night.

Accomodation: Ishasha Wilderness Lodge

Meal: Full Board


Day 4

MORNING GAME DRIVE. DRIVE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast you will check out of the lodge for an early morning game drive in Ishasha sector. Search the tracks again for tree climbing lions, leopards, elephants, and many other animals. Afterwards you will drive through the "Switzerland of Africa" area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi. You will proceed to your accommodation located in the foreground of Bwindi impenetrable national park – The home of Mountain Gorillas in Uganda.


Accomodation: Buhoma Lodge

Meal: Full Board

Day 5

GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI NATIONAL PARK.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters from where you shall be briefed and grouped for your Gorilla trekking exercise. The search for these majestic animals goes through thick untamed rainforest, but the encounter is worth the effort. Tracking gorillas on average takes 3 – 8 hours depending on how far the animals have moved. The experienced ranger guides will willingly share with you a lot of information about history and lifestyle of the Gorillas. You will spend an hour following, observing, and photographing the Gorillas as they feed, play and groom each other. After the experience you will exit Bwindi Forest and rest at your accommodation.


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Accommodation options: Buhoma Lodge 

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Day 6

MORNING GAME DRIVE AND AFTERNOON BOAT RIDE

After breakfast you will be transferred to Kihihi airstrip to catch your flight back to Entebbe airport. The flight departs from Kihihi at 09:30hr and arrive in Entebbe at 11:25hr. In Entebbe you will check in for your departure flight to your next destination. 

End point

Entebbe Road, Mbale, Uganda

TERMS & CONDITIONS AGREEMENT

a) Classic Journeys Africa Inclusions & Exclusions

 

INCLUSIONS

• Accommodation in carefully selected properties in all East African countries as per the itineraries.

• Transport in 4 X 4 Land cruisers or comfortable safari minibus, driven by a naturalist driver/guide.Multi lingual driver guides can also be provided.

• Two ½ litre size bottles of mineral water each day for each guest while on safari.

• All meals while on safari as per the itineraries. 

• All park entry fees.

• All transfers as indicated in the itineraries. 

 

EXCLUSIONS

• International flights

• Things of personal nature and any other service not included in the itinerary

• Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.

• Personal and baggage insurance.

• Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.

• Laundry, beer and non luxurious spirits

 

b) How to Book (Applicable for this booking only)

Send a deposit of 30% of the total tour cost. On receipt of your deposit, subject to availability, we will reserve your place on your selected safari. Full payment to be done 1 month before arrival date of the tour. 

c) Final Payment

Final payment is due two months prior to departure.  Costs of gratuities to driver guides, lodge/hotel staff, as well as any excursion not related to the safari, and other items of personal nature are not included.

 

d) Accommodation Substitution

Should the case arise whereby accommodation is not available at the quoted hotels/Lodges/Tented camps alternative accommodation will be provided at hotels/lodges/tented camps of similar caliber.

e) Diet

Guests with special dietary requirements are advised to warn us well in advance before your departure.

f) Luggage

 Please keep your luggage light – soft duffel bags are preferable.  Luggage is limited to 15kg per person on internal local flights.

g)    Passport and visas

The onus is upon the client to ensure that passport and visas are valid for the countries listed.  The company, its staff and its agents cannot be held liable for any visas etc. not held by the clients.

h) Photography

The company reserves the right without further notice to make use of any photography or film taken on safari by our staff for general purposes without payment or permission.

 

i) Check-in and check-out times

Rooms are available for check in at 1200 Noon on the scheduled arrival date.  Rooms should be vacated by 1000Hrs on the scheduled departure date. Special consideration may be extended on departure time subject to anticipated arrivals.

 

j) Changes to Schedule

Although every effort is made to adhere to schedules it should be borne in mind that the Company reserves the right, and in fact is obliged, to occasionally change routes and accommodations on safaris as dictated by changing conditions.  Such conditions may be brought by force majeure” or statutory directive, seasonal rainfall on bush tracks, airfields and game areas, or game migrations from region to another or reservation problems, etc. However, the company shall make all reasonable efforts in resolving the situation not limited to offering alternative

k) Airline Clause

Flight fares, taxes and schedules are subject to change without prior notification by the airlines. The company will not be held liable for these changes and delays. The airlines cannot be held liable for any act, omission or event during the time the passengers are not on board their plane or conveyance.  The passengers’ tickets in use by the airline or by other carriers concerned when issued, shall constitute a sole contract between the airline and the purchaser of these tickets and or passengers.  Please note that the company subcontracts the flying services to independent charter operations, and they are responsible for the flying. The same will apply to train services.

l) Guide Substitution

If one of our guides is unable to take a safari due to illness or other reasons, we reserve the right to substitute with another guide.

m) Prices

We will do our outmost to keep the prices as quoted or published.  Should fluctuation in statutory taxes, exchange rates, etc. force increases on us; we reserve the right to surcharge without notice, up to maximum of 10% of the tour rate.

n) Participant Incompatibility

The company may, at its discretion and without liability of its cost to itself, at any time cancel or terminate the passengers booking and in particular without limiting the generality of the forgoing, it shall be entitled to do in the event of illness or illegal or incompatible behaviour of the passenger, who shall in such circumstances not be entitled to any refund.

o) Publicity Materials

The company reserves the right to use any photograph or film taken during the safari by any appointed representative of The Company, for the use in The Company’s advertising or publicity material, without obtaining further consent from the client prior to the departure of the client’s appointed safari

p) Fitness

The client acknowledges that the safari can sometimes be demanding and it’s his/her responsibility to ensure that he/she is sufficiently fit and able to embark on the tour.

q) Authority of the Safari leader

Clients will accept the authority and decisions of the safari leader appointed by the Company.  The final decision on the itinerary, accommodation and conduct on the safari will be taken by the safari leader appointed by the Company.

r) Liability

• The company is insured against legal liabilities arising from any injuries which might be received by passengers in its vehicles. The Company’s liability to passengers carried in its vehicles is governed by the laws of Kenya and no other Country, and all claims subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of Kenya.

• The Company reserves the right to employ sub-contractors to carry out all or part of the Services agreed to be supplied and in the event of the exercise of such right the terms of clause relating to The Company is subject to the booking conditions and cancellation provisions of the Travel organizer or the airline concerned.

• Neither the Company, nor any person acting for, through or on behalf of The Company shall be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever and without restricting the generality of errors or omission contained in the brochure or other literature, late or non-confirmations or acceptance of bookings, loss or damage caused by delays, sickness or death whether occasioned by the negligence or not.

• In addition, The Company shall have the right at any time at its discretion to cancel any tour or the reminder thereof or make alteration on route, accommodation, price or other details and in the event of any tour being rendered impossible, illegal or inadvisable by the weather, avalanches, strike, war, government or interference or any other cause whatsoever.  The extra expense incurred as a result thereof shall be the responsibility of the passenger.

• Please be aware that these safaris may take you into close contact with wild animals.  Attacks by wild animals are rare, but no safari into the African Wilderness can guarantee that this will not occur. Neither the company, nor its employees, nor its agents can be held responsible for any injury or incident on the safari.

 

Governing Law

All terms and conditions of this agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance to the laws of Kenya, and any litigation necessary to resolve disputes between the parties shall be field in the courts located in Kenya where such a dispute cannot be solved through arbitration.

 

Tour Details

Accommodation

Day 1:Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe

Day 2: Paraa Lodge

Day 3:Paraa Lodge

Day 4: Papaya Lake Lodge 

Day 5:Elephant Plains Lodge   

Day 6: Elephant Plains Lodge  

Day 7: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Day 8: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Day 9: Mihingo Lodge 

Transport

•Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included. 

Flights

International Flights are not included.

Additional Services

•Accommodation in the mentioned lodges 

•An experienced English-speaking Safari Guide 

•All activities mentioned as part of the itinerary.

•Transportation in 4*4 Safari vehicles to and from the areas indicated. Each safari Landcruiser shall accommodate a maximum of 6 clients. 

•1 Gorilla trekking permit per person in Bwindi impenetrable national park and 1 chimpanzee tracking permit per person in Kibale Forest national park.

•Fuel and meals as indicated on respective days.

•All Entrance Fees and relevant government Tax.

•Mineral Water on the entire Safari.

•Amref emergency evacuation cover.

•Administration fees.

Additional Services

•Drinks, Tips, Souvenirs, any personal purchases

•All activities indicated as optional in the itinerary.

•All COVID-19 testing fees.

•Visa fees and international flight costs

•All kinds of travel insurance

Meals

Protea Hotel by Marriott Entebbe: Breakfast

Day 2: Paraa Lodge: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 3:Paraa Lodge:Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast 

Day 4: Papaya Lake Lodge: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 5:Elephant Plains Lodge: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast   

Day 6: Elephant Plains Lodge: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast 

Day 7: Mahogany Springs Lodge: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Day 8: Mahogany Spring: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast

Guide

Services of an English speaking driver/guide.

Good to know

Currency

UGX

Uganda Shilling

Uganda

Plugs and adapters

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Plug type G

Customer reviews

Operator

4.8

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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