Small group adventure Holiday
7 days—This Adventure Holiday will take you to see Uganda’s wildlife wonders, amazing scenery, beautiful people & unforgettable cultural experiences
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$2140 USD
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Safari summary
This Adventure Holiday will take you to see Uganda’s wildlife wonders, amazing scenery, beautiful people & unforgettable cultural experiences. Starting off with a tour of East Africa’s adventure capital – Jinja, to see a number of falls & visit the source of the Nile (World’s second longest river). This will be your chance to engage in one of the adrenaline activities like white water rafting, Kayaking, bungee jumping, quad biking, horseback riding and more.
You will travel to south western Uganda, to visit Queen Elizabeth National Park passing through a rich green countryside of fort-portal town with views of the Rwenzori mountains. This park will give you a chance to view some of its amazing attractions like the Kazinga channel, crater lakes, Kyambura gorge, Ishasha tree climbing lions and a lot more.
Later move on to the southern part of Uganda to Bwindi, and spend a night at one of those eco lodges situated amidst the Jungles. This will get you ready early in the morning to trek the mountain gorillas found in the impenetrable forests. This trip requires you to do a good health check-up before going for tracking as mountain gorillas are susceptible to human diseases. The Gorilla trekking will surely be your highlight for this trip so be ready to capture the moments and tell more stories to the world about your experience. After that, you will embark on a journey back to Kampala or Entebbe passing by the Equator line, one of the nice spots for your souvenir shopping and relaxation.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | January, February, June, July, August, September, December | |
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| Parks |
Itinerary
Day 1
Day 1: Airport pickup to Kampala Our driver/guide will be at Entebbe Airport to pick you up from your flight and transfer to Kampala. Accommodation at Adonai Guest House
Day 2
Day 2: Rafting in Jinja Today you will go Rafting on the Nile and see a number of falls, also tour Jinja town depending on the time available. In the evening you will be transferred back to Kampala for your overnight stay. Accommodation at Adonai Guest House
Day 3
Queen Elizabeth
Day 3: Drive from Kampala to Queen Elizabeth After breakfast, you drive for about 5 hours with a stop for lunch in the cozy town Fort Portal then later continue to Queen Elizabeth park. This is Uganda’s second largest park and is located at the base of the majestic Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. The park has prolific game, including Gazelle, Uganda Kob, Warthog and Waterbuck; Lions are often sighted both in and at the entrance to the park. Be prepared for huge numbers of Hippo and Elephant, and keep your eyes peeled for a Leopard lazing in the sunshine. Watch wildlife at the waterhole from your own private verandah and fall asleep to the roaring of Lions on the distant savannah. This truly is Africa! Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 4
Queen Elizabeth
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park After an early breakfast, you go for an early morning long game drive at 6.30 a.m. in time to see the sunrise. You will search for all the wildlife in the park including Elephants, Buffaloes, Lions, Waterbucks, Leopards, Uganda Kobs, Warthogs, etc. After lunch, you will take a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel for about 3 hours. Alot of hippos can be seen in the water plus a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole. Expect to also see crocodiles, elephants bathing and number of rare birds. You will be transfered back to your lodge after the boat trip. Accommodation at Bush Lodge
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable | Virunga
Day 5: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable forest Today you drive to Bwindi in the south-western part of Uganda; close to the borders with Rwanda and Congo. You cross the Kigezi highlands one of the most beautiful parts of the country with a stop-over for Lunch. You will see a great country-side, bamboo forests and have great views over the Virunga Mountains. Accommodation at the Bunyonyi Overland Camp Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 6
Bwindi Impenetrable
Day 6: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Early morning after breakfast, get ready for an encounter with one of Bwindi’s gentle giants: the rare Mountain Gorilla. For most people this is the absolute highlight of their tour in Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. The Gorillas you will track belong to one of nine habituated family groups who can tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes and bamboo before you eventually reach the Gorillas habitat. En-route, your guide will point out signs of previous Gorilla activity, including dung, nests and chewed bamboo shoots. The time taken Gorilla trekking can be as little as 2 hours to as much as 7 hours before one returns! Once the Gorillas have been located, your group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. Coming face-to-face with a Mountain Gorilla is a truly humbling and emotional experience. This is a fantastic and privileged opportunity to get up close and personal with Uganda’s very own Gorillas in the Mist. In the Evening visit the community and interact with thee local people. Accommodation at the Bunyonyi Overland Camp Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 7
Day 7: Drive back to Kampala After breakfast, you continue your drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport). Of course, you stop at the equator, the best place for your souvenir shopping. Your tourist driver/guide will bring you to your accommodation in Kampala/Entebbe or to Entebbe Airport (this is only possible if your flight leaves at mid-night or later). Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch End of tour
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