6 Days Uganda Safari
Uganda
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Embark on a 6-day Uganda safari exploring the diverse wildlife of Uganda’s national parks. From gorilla trekking in Bwindi to game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park, experience the ultimate safari adventure. Perfect for nature lovers seeking a mid-range safari with comfortable accommodation.
Included/Exclude
- Airport/hotel pickup and drop-off
- 5 nights' accommodation in mid-range lodges
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the vehicle
- Gorilla trekking permit (USD 700 per person)
- Game drives and boat cruise
- Walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park
- Transportation in a 4x4 safari vehicle with a professional driver/guide
- Park entrance fees
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses (laundry, beverages, etc.)
Itinerary
- Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport or pick up from your hotel in Kampala, you will be warmly greeted by your guide.
- Begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, approximately 6-7 hours’ drive, passing through scenic countryside landscapes and the equator.
- Upon arrival, check in to your mid-range lodge and unwind after your journey.
- If time allows, you can go for a short evening game drive.
- Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
- Meals: Lunch & Dinner
- Early morning game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, known for its diverse wildlife including elephants, lions, buffaloes, leopards, and antelopes.
- Return to the lodge for breakfast.
- In the afternoon, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, renowned for its high concentration of hippos, Nile crocodiles, and various bird species.
- Evening relaxation at your lodge.
- Accommodation: Twin Lakes Safari Lodge or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After breakfast, embark on a scenic 4-5 hour drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the critically endangered mountain gorillas.
- Along the way, you may encounter communities of the indigenous Batwa people.
- Arrive at the lodge and prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure the next day.
- Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After an early breakfast, proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing by park rangers.
- Begin your gorilla trekking experience, which can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorilla family you are tracking.
- Spend an unforgettable hour in the company of the gentle giants.
- Return to your lodge to relax and reflect on this incredible experience.
- Accommodation: Buhoma Haven Lodge or similar
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- After breakfast, head to Lake Mburo National Park, a 5-hour drive through the beautiful Ugandan countryside.
- Upon arrival, enjoy an afternoon game drive to spot zebras, impalas, elands, and other wildlife.
- Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock Lodge or similar (Mid-range)
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Start the day with an exciting walking safari guided by an experienced ranger. This unique opportunity allows you to observe wildlife on foot.
- Afterward, return to the lodge for breakfast and prepare for your transfer back to Kampala or Entebbe.
- Depending on your flight schedule, you will either be dropped off at your hotel or the airport for your departure.
- Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
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