11 DAYS BEST OF UGANDA
DAY 1
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport. You will be welcomed by representatives of Prime Tours Uganda.
Embark on journey to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary along Bombo road. Visit the White Rhinos, these are not found elsewhere. Proceed northwards and make a brief stopover at Karuma falls for photo shooting and watching the troops of baboons that come at the roadside.
Lunch in Kitgum town at Boma Hotel and continue on the way to Kidepo Valley National Park where you will have a guided nature walk. Overnight stay; Apoka Safari lodge
DAY 2
Early morning breakfast at 6:30am
Game drive where you expect to see large herds of buffalos, elephants, rhinos, giraffes. Chances are there also for seeing lions, leopards. Lunch at Apoka Safari lodge. Relax and cool off the sun’s heat as you swim in the swimming pool.
After you will be taken for African cultural safaris so you can know more about the way of life of the Karamojong.
Overnight stay; Apoka Safari lodge. Alternatively you could choose to camp at the visitor centre or sleep in bandas.
DAY 3
Early morning breakfast
Safari drive as you look out for various wild animals. Proceed to Kitgum town where you will have lunch at a restaurant of choice. Continue to Paraa Safari lodge in Murchison Falls National Park and take a little rest.
Go for the prior arranged boat cruise to the Albertine Delta.
Overnight stay; Luxury Paraa Safari lodge, Midrange Pakuba Safari lodge, Budget Yebo lodge
DAY 4
Early morning breakfast at 7:00am
Game drive; expect to see elephants, giraffes, kobs, antelopes, Jackson’s Heart Beast to name but a few.
Lunch at Paraa Safari Lodge
Prior arranged boat cruise to the bottom of the falls. Expect to see schools of hippos swimming in the water, Aquatic birds and the Nile crocodiles basking by the river. You will then be stunned by the breath-taking view of the magnificent water falls. These will leave you amazed by creation.
The boat will dock at the point where the hike to the top of the falls begins just a few meters from the ‘Devil’s Hatch’. The view of the water gashing forth through a narrow channel creating a misty environment will sweep you off your feet. Be sure to take photos to catch this flamboyant scene.
Overnight stay Budongo Eco Lodge.
DAY 5
Early morning breakfast
Chimpanzee habituation experience. The whole day will be spent tracking chimpanzees and watching them go about their routine activities. You will have packed lunch while in the forest.
Overnight stay Budongo eco lodge
DAY 6
Start journey to Kibale National Park
Lunch in FortPortal town at Gardens restaurant
Continue via Kamwenge road and make brief stopover at Ndali craters to have a glance at the panoramic views. Arrive at Kanyanchu visitor centre where you will sign in for chimpanzee trekking.
Overnight stay at Primate Lodge
DAY 7
Swamp walk at Magombe swamp in Bigodi village where you expect to see various birds like Great blue turaco, Breasted pitta among others. A few monkeys that cross over from Kibale forest can be spotted.
Embark on journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. On arrival at the park you will be taken for guided game drive through the Kasenyi plains. Here it is amazing that chances of seeing lions are often high.
Lunch Park View Safari Lodge
Boat cruise on Kazinga channel that was prior booked. Expect to see schools of hippos swimming in the waters and other game by the shores.
Overnight stay Mwea Safari lodge FB
DAY 8
Head on to Ishasha region, the most remote section of the park. Expect to see the famous tree climbing lions, large herds of elephants and Buffalos scattered among the savannah grasslands.
Lunch at Engiri game lodge
Afternoon chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge. Also watch out for birds as you make your way into the nearby Maramagambo forest.
Overnight stay Mwea Safari Lodge
DAY 9
Journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Lunch in Kabale at restaurant of choice
Check in at Buhoma community lodge, freshen up and go for a guided nature walk and Batwa trail experience.
DAY 10
Gorilla trekking experience. Once gorilla group is located spend an hour with these large apes, the mountain gorillas.
Lunch at Buhoma community lodge
Community walk
Overnight stay Buhoma community lodge
DAY 11
Journey back to Kampala
You will be dropped at choice location in the city or at the airport for evening flight.
END OF TRIP
COST PER PERSON (US$) FOR A GIVEN PAX ON 11 DAYS BEST OF UGANDA
FOR FOREIGN NON RESIDENTS 2020
HOTEL/LODGE ACCOMMODATION
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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COST PER PERSON IN LUXURY
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7343
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6763
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6566
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6473
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6415
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6377
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COST PER PERSON IN MIDRANGE
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6645
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6065
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5868
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5775
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5717
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5679
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COST PER PERSON IN BUDGET
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6245
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5665
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5468
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5375
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5317
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5279
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COST INCLUSION;
Accommodation for 10 nights based on single/double
Transportation in 4WD vehicle
Service of English speaking driver guide
Park entrance fees
Chimpanzee habituation ( Budongo forest)
Chimpanzee trekking (Kibale NP & Kyambura gorge)
Gorilla trekking ( Bwindi NP)
Batwa trail experience at Rushaga
All other activities within the itinerary
Bottled drinking water in the safari vehicle
Meals as per the itinerary
COST EXCLUSION;
International flight fares
Visa
Insurance
Items of personal nature
Laundry costs
Telephone charges
Tips