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Our 24-day trip brings you all the highlights of Uganda: The remote Northern circuit (seldom visited by tourists) and all the well-known highlights of Uganda: where the savannah meets the rainforest. During this trip it is possible to see the big 5 and gorillas and chimps! Animals you might see include: lion, elephant, buffalo, leopard, rhino, giraffe, hippo, crocodile and up to 15 primate species (including gorillas and chimps).
This trip specifically includes the most important places of Uganda: Jinja, the source of the Nile, Sipi Falls, Pian Upe Game Reserve, Kidepo Valley National Park, Karamojong, Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi National Park, Mgahinga National Park, Lake Mutanda and Lake Mburo National Park.
Arrival at Entebbe Airport. Our driver/guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.
Included: Airport Transfer
Distance: 125 km, 3,5 hours
Relaxed breakfast in Entebbe. We drive to Jinja afterwards. On our way we visit Ewaffe Cultural centre and experience a traditional feel of Uganda’s Baganda tribe. In the afternoon we will visit the source of the Nile by boat.
The boat trip on the Nile is also good to see many bird species, monitor lizards and even otters.
Included: Ewaffe cultural centre, visit source of the Nile
Distance: 190 km, 3 hours
Jinja is a good place to do some adventurous activities. Apart from relaxing an making a nice walk along the Nile it is also possible to do one of the optional activities:
We drive to Sipi Falls afterwards. And in the late afternoon / early evening we go for go for sunset viewing and panoramic views of the Karamojong plains.
Sipi Falls is a beautiful crater landscape on the slopes of Mount Elgon (4.321 m). This area is known for its stunning panoramas and nice villages.
Included: Sunset viewing
After breakfast we hike to the 3 big waterfalls. During this walk it is possible to see Chameleons. In the afternoon we visit the viewing point to see the highest waterfall and we will also do the Coffee tour. Optional abseiling of the highest waterfall.
Sipi Falls is the highest Waterfall in Uganda, the water falls down for 100 meters.
Approximately: 4 hours
Very early morning we drive to Pian Upe, Uganda’s second largest conservation area. We do a morning game drive to search for the wildlife, including Roan antelopes, birds etcetera. Transfer to Moroto afterwards.
Afternoon community experience. You will Meet the cows coming back from grazing. It is also possible to go cycling through the Karimojong villages to experience their way of living.
Pian Upe is situated in the Karamoja subregion and has a variety of interesting animals, like Cheetahs, Roan Antelopes, zebras, Hyenas, Serval Cats, Leopards, Lions, Giraffes and Ostriches.
Included: game drive, community experience
Approximately: 5 hours
Drive to Kidepo Valley National Park through the beautiful local villages with grass thatched houses.
Afternoon Game drive before checking in at your accommodation.
Kidepo Valley National Park is one of the best national parks in Uganda with high chances to see lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes and large numbers of buffalo. Kidepo is also home to the Somali Ostrich.
Included: Game drive
Morning and afternoon game drive in this beautiful national park.
Included: Game drives
Morning game drive. Afterwards we visit the IK people’s community with the ranger guide. This is the smallest tribe in Uganda. They are hunters and gatherers similar to the Bush Men and are more cultured than Karimojong. They prefer covering themselves with blankets all day instead of wearing clothes.
Included: Game drive, Community visit.
Distance: 375 km, 7 hours
Today we travel across the country side to reach Murchison Falls. In the afternoon we do a game drive.
Murchison Falls is one of the most beautiful national parks of Uganda. One of the main attractions is the Nile, with the spectacular Murchison Falls, where the whole Nile is forced through a narrow gorge and falls 60 meters. Expect to see elephants, giraffes, lions, hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Included: Game drive
Early morning game drive in this beautiful national park. In the afternoon we do the boat ride on the Victoria Nile up to the bottom of the falls.
The boat is the perfect platform to see and photograph many different bird species.
Included: Game drive
Approximately: 6 hours
Visit top of the falls as you exit the park to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a white Rhino bush walk. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see the white Rhinos in the wild.
We proceed to Hoima for an overnight after the Rhino tracking.
Included: Top of the falls, Rhino Walk
After breakfast, we drive to Kibale Forest National Park, This route to Kibale is filled with tea plantations so expect a stopover to observe local farmers doing their farm activities.
Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle and is best known as Primates Capital of the World. In Kibale Forest live 13 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and white colobus, red colobus, grey cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.
Chimpanzee tracking in the morning or in the afternoon. It is a fascinating experience event to come face to face with our closest relatives.
Depending on the time of the chimpanzee tracking, we will go for the Bigodi Swamp Walk before or after the chimpanzee tracking. During this walk through the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, you will see many birds and primates.
Included: Chimp Tracking, Bigodi Swamp Walk
Distance: 160 km, 4 hours
After breakfast, we go for the crater lakes and top of the world tour. We proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park afterwards.
On our way we pass the equator. Game drive in the afternoon
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the best places in Uganda to see lions. Expect to see elephants, lions, many hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes and maybe leopards.
Included: Crater lakes, Game drive
Game drive in the morning. Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. It is also possible to go for an experimental Lion Tracking (optional).
The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.
Included: Game drive, boat trip
Distance: 100 km, 3 hours
After breakfast we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the South. Game drive in the afternoon in Ishasha.
Ishasha is famous for its tree climbing lions. The other attraction of Ishasha are the Topis, not found anywhere else in this National Park.
Included: game drives
Distance: 65 km, 2 hours / 150 km, 5 hours
Early morning game drive to see the tree climbing lions. Afterwards we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable. On our way we pass through interesting villages and have some breath-taking views of the mountains.
Bwindi Impenetrable is a unique jungle, with many monkey species. Bwindi is one of the 2 places in the world where you can find Mountain Gorillas!
The lodge in Bwindi we use and driving time to Bwindi depends on the group of gorillas you will track.
Included: Game drive
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (HB)
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB)
Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget.
Depends on the group of gorillas you will be tracking (FB) *
In Bwindi it is possible to do one of the optional activities in the morning:
Transfer to Lake Mutanda, one of the most beautiful places in Uganda. In the afternoon we do a boat trip around the lake up to Gahiza island.
On a clear day you can see the 3 volcanoes in the distance. Relax at the lodge or do one of the following activities (one activity included): boat trip on the lake, walk along the lake or to the local people, go for a swim, or visit the pygmies.
Included: Boat trip on the lake
Early breakfast before we drive to Mgahinga National Park, where we visit the Golden Monkeys or climb one of the volcanoes. Later we go back to Lake Mutanda.
Mgahinga National Park is part of the Virunga Volcanoes and borders Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. Apart from Mountain Gorillas, the stars of Mgahinga are the golden monkeys, a subspecies of the Blue Monkey.
Included: Golden monkey visit or climb one of the volcanoes
Distance: 220 km, 5 hours
Drive to Ichuya forest for Batwa community experience. Afterwards we proceed to Lake Mburo National Park. In the evening we make a night game drive with high chances of seeing leopards.
Lake Mburo is one of the 2 national parks with zebras and the only national park with impalas in Uganda. There are no elephants and lions, so walking safaris are possible.
Included: Batwa community experience, night game drive
Early morning game drive. Afternoon at leisure.
It is possible to do a boat trip on the lake in the afternoon (optional).
Included: Game drives
Distance: 200 km, 4,5 hours
Game drive in the morning or walking safari, mountain biking.
Drive to Entebbe afterwards, stopover at the Equator for photos.
Included: 1 activity.
After breakfast we have an early morning canoe trip to Mabamba Swamp to try and see the Shoebill Stork.
Return to the accommodation for relaxation at the pool side until swimming pool until departure to the Airport.
Included: Shoebill excursion, transfer to the airport
Flight: End of service
* Depending on the group of gorillas you will be tracking we will choose where to sleep in Bwindi. There are 4 areas for Gorilla tracking in Bwindi: Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga.
Per person, double/twin sharing, based on a private group:
| Private Group Size | Price Per Person |
|---|---|
| 6 persons | USD 5,500 |
| 4 persons | USD 6,066.50 |
| 2 persons | USD 7,326 |
USD 880 per person
USD 990 per person when using a single room.
Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.
Per person, double/twin sharing, based on a private group:
| Private Group Size | Price Per Person |
| 6 persons | USD 8,987 |
| 4 persons | USD 9,537 |
| 2 persons | USD 10,780 |
USD 880 per person
USD 2,123 per person when using a single room.
Some lodges may ask for seasonal surcharges for the Easter and Christmas Holidays.
For visitors traveling to Uganda, it is mandatory to apply for a visa online:
East Africa / Multi Entry Visa
You can pay your visa online or pay on arrival.
When you send the form you will immediately receive a tracking code. This code helps you to keep track of how far your application has progressed. You can check its status from the relevant visa application webpage.
The Ugandan authorities will send you a letter in the email after they have approved your application (please check your SPAM folder too).
Print this letter and bring it with you when you arrive at Entebbe International Airport or at the overland border.
You need this letter to get your visa or to purchase the entry visa there.
Some nationalities do not require a visa, please check this in advance.
It is your own responsibility to get a visa to Uganda. However, we are happy to help you, so please let us know when you have any problems inquiring your visa.
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