18 Days Uganda Safari
fromThis 18 day Uganda Safari will take you to travel from Central to Northern and Western regions of Uganda and see the diversity of Uganda’s flora and fauna. The savannas of Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National park and the rainforests of Kibale National Park, Mt Elgon National Park and Bwindi National Park. This tour through Uganda is the perfect combination of nature, culture & wildlife and you will be spending your nights at the best mid-range accommodations in Uganda while listening to the beautiful sounds of the wildlife.
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Vacation Style Holiday TypeCulture, Guided Tours, Trekking, Wildlife
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Activity Level Ultimate
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This 18 day Uganda Safari will take you to travel from Central to Northern and Western regions of Uganda and see the diversity of Uganda’s flora and fauna. The savannas of Queen Elizabeth, Murchison Falls, Lake Mburo National Park and Kidepo Valley National park and the rainforests of Kibale National Park, Mt Elgon National Park and Bwindi National Park. This tour through Uganda is the perfect combination of nature, culture & wildlife and you will be spending your nights at the best mid-range accommodations in Uganda while listening to the beautiful sounds of the wildlife.
HIGHLIGHTS
City around Kampala
Ugandan snack called “Rolex”
Gorilla tracking
Chimpanzee tracking
Climbing lions game drive
Close encounter with the wildlife
Crossing the Equator
Visiting 7 National Parks
Source of River Nile
Ssezibwa waterfalls
Mabira forest
Lake Bunyonyi
Sipi falls
Crater lakes and Hot springs
INCLUSIONS:
– English speaking guide
– Gorilla tracking permit
– Chimpanzee tracking permit
– All Park entry fees
– All Entrances
– Hotel/airport Pick up and drop off
– 17x Lunch and 17x dinner
– 17x Breakfast
– Snacks/Rolex
– 17x Accommodation
EXCLUSIONS:
– Tips for the guides
– Souvenirs
– Flight tickets
– Visa processing
– Drinks during and after the meals
– Personal health/third party/travel insurance
DOS AND DON’TS DURING GORILLA AND CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
Water: Gorilla and chimpanzee trekking can be very tiresome and you need to refill your tank as the trek goes on. It is advisable to park a few water filtration tablets before you come for the trek.
Boots: You will need good waterproof comfortable shoes. Sometimes it rains during the trek, so skid proof shoes can come in handy.
Rain Jacket: You are advised to carry rain jacket because if rains very often in Bwindi Impenetrable forest
Snack: You can carry a light snack to give you some energy during the walk in the forest
Trouser and Shirts Bwindi forest is covered with thick undergrowth, therefore light trousers and long sleeved shirts are advised.
Socks: You will have to tuck in the trousers into the socks to avoid insects crawling inside.
Gloves: You will need Gardening gloves because you will be grabbing tree branches, leaves, name it, and some can be thorny.
Camera: Carry a good camera (no flash ) to capture this lifetime experience
THINGS TO BE CONSIDERED WHEN BOOKING THIS SAFARI
1. Tour can start any day
2. Solo travelers can join this tour
3. Tour is done under the post covid 19 SOPs
4. Age limit: 15 years and above
5. Suitable for single travelers as well
6. When tracking the gorillas and chimpanzees, you should be having some level of fitness because it involves some hiking while tracking the gorillas
7. No sandals, open shoes allowed during the tracking of the gorillas, only covered shoes, hiking shoes
- Additional accommodation on the last day can be arranged at an extra cost9. The official currency in Uganda is Ugandan shillings. US Dollars are widely accepted which are printed after 2006.NOTE:
If the initial deposit is only equivalent to the value of the gorilla and chimpanzee permit, expect no refund.Accommodation before or after the tour, can be arranged for an extra cost.
- Day 1 Welcome to Uganda
- Day 2 Kampala City Tour
- Day 3 Jinja City
- Day 4 Drive to Mt. Elgon National Park
- Day 5 Exploring Sipi Falls
- Day 6 Activities Kidepo Valley National Park
- Day 7 Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 8 Activities in Murchison Falls National Park
- Day 9 Transfer to Fort Portal
- Day 10 Transfer to Hotsprings & Crater Lakes
- Day 11 Transfer to Kibale National Park for Chimpazee Tracking
- Day 12 Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 13 Game Drive/Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Day 14 Climbing Lions in Ishasha
- Day 15 Gorilla Tracking
- Day 16 Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
- Day 17 Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park
- Day 18 Drive back to Kampala