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Best of Uganda, 22 days
Code: UG-BES-22
Day 1
Kampala
Arrive at Entebbe airport. Pick up and proceed to Kampala city.
Fairway Hotel (B&B)
Day 2
Kampala – Murchison Falls
Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park and visit the top of the falls.
Paraa Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 3
Murchison Falls
Early game drive and afternoon boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls.
Paraa Safari Lodge / Red Chilli Rest Camp
Day 4
Murchison Falls - Hoima
Early morning adventure on the Nile on a private boat trip In the afternoon we drive to Hoima Town.
Kontiki Hotel (B&B)
Day 5
Hoima - Kibale Forest
After Breakfast we drive to Kibale Forest.
Chimps’ Nest (B&B)
Day 6
Kibale Forest
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning and afternoon visit the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary for a primate and bird watching walk (optional).
Chimps’ Nest (B&B)
Day 7
Kibale Forest
Visit one the crater lakes, visit the local people or do the Chimpanzee habituation experience (not in July to September and December to February). All activities optional.
Chimps’ Nest (B&B)
Day 8
Kibale Forest - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Gamedrive or optional guided walk on the Mweya Peninsula in the afternoon.
Mweya Lodge / Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (B&B)
Day 9
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive in the morning, boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
Mweya Lodge / Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (B&B)
Day 10
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Primate walk, with chances of seeing Chimpanzees in the Kyambura Gorge. Optional activities in the afternoon: Game drive, nature walk in Maramagambo Forest or visit Lake Katwe.
Mweya Lodge / Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge (B&B)
Day 11
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Ishasha
After breakfast we drive through the national park to Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drive in the afternoon in search of the tree climbing lions.
Savannah Resort (B&B)
Day 12
Ishasha – Bwindi
Game drive in the morning to search for the tree-climbing lions. Afterwards we shall drive to Bwindi.
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking
Day 13
Bwindi Impenetrable
Gorilla tracking.
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking
Day 14
Bwindi Impenetrable
Make a nature walk through the national park, go for birding and primate, or visit the local people. It is also possible to do a second gorilla tracking on this day (all activities are optional).
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking
Day 15
Bwindi Impenetrable - Kisoro
Transfer to Kisoro. If time allows we can visit the pygmies, make a walk to Lake Mutanda or relax at the lodge (all activities are optional).
Travellers Rest Hotel or Tourist Hotel (B&B)
Day 16
Mgahinga National Park
Visit the Mgahinga National Park. Possible activities: Make a nature walk, go for birding, go for primates, visit the golden monkeys or climb a volcano.
Travellers Rest Hotel or Tourist Hotel (B&B)
Day 17
Kisoro– Lake Bunyonyi
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The deepest and most beautiful lake in Uganda. Relax, make a nature walk, go for birding, go for canoeing, take a swim or visit the local communities (all activities optional).
Overland Resort (B&B)
Day 18
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo. Game drive or boat trip (optional) in the afternoon.
Mantana Luxury Tented Camp / Rwonyo Tented Camp
Day 19
Lake Mburo – Jinja
Game drive or game walk in the morning to get face to face with the animals. Afterwards drive to Jinja. We can make a stopover at the Equator for photos.
Hotel Triangle (B&B)
Day 20
Jinja
The following activities are optional for this day: White water-rafting, kayaking, quad biking, horse riding, take a walk along the Nile, visit local community projects, visit the Bujagali Falls or visit the source of the Nile.
Hotel Triangle (B&B)
Day 21
Jinja - Entebbe
Drive to Kampala for a city tour and shopping. Afterwards drive to Entebbe for an optional visit the Botanical Gardens for bird watching. It is also possible to skip Kampala and visit Mabamba Swamp to see a Shoebill Stork.
Anderita Beach Hotel (B&B)
Day 22
Entebbe – Ngamba Island - Entebbe
Boat trip on Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island. Visit the orphaned chimpanzees. Afterwards transfer to the Airport for your flight.
Flight
2010
Price for the tour is
US $ 2045 per person (twin sharing) based on 6 persons
US $ 2450 per person (twin sharing) based on 4 persons
US $ 3285 per person (twin sharing) based on 2 persons
US $ 2365 per person (twin sharing) for the scheduled trip
Plus US$ 500 per gorilla permit
Single supplement is $550 per person (when the trip is booked by 2 persons or more).
2011
Price for the tour is
US$ 2175 per person (twin sharing) based on 6 persons
US$ 2580 per person (twin sharing) based on 4 persons
US$ 3415 per person (twin sharing) based on 2 persons
US $ 2365 per person (twin sharing) for the scheduled trip
Included in the trip:
Airport transfers, accommodations, private 4x4 custom built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide, fuel, all entrance fees to the National Parks, bird watching, game drives, boat-trips on the Nile, the Kazinga Channel and Lake Mburo, one Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, one Chimpanzee tracking in the Kyambura Gorge and the activities in Mgahinga National Park.
Excluded:
o International Flights, visa for Uganda
o Insurance
o Meals not mentioned and beverages
o Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
o Kayaking or rafting in Jinja
The gorilla tracking will be in Bwindi in Uganda or in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, depending on the availability of the permits.
The minimum number of persons for the trip is 2, the maximum number of persons is 6. For the trip we use 4wd custom made safari vehicles.
Book this trip, inquire more information or send an email (mail@kazingatours.com)
Scheduled Trips
The Best of Uganda, 22 days
- 24-09-10 – 15-10-10
- 19-11-10 – 10-12-10
- 14-01-11 – 04-02-11
- 18-02-11 – 11-03-11
- 03-06-11 – 24-06-11
- 08-07-11 – 29-07-11
- 12-08-11 – 02-09-11
- 16-09-11 – 07-10-11
- 04-11-11 – 25-11-11
- 16-12-11 – 06-01-12
(2010)
Price US $2365 pp
(2 persons sharing one room)
(2011)
Price US $2365 pp
(2 persons sharing one room)
Price per gorilla permit $ 500