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10-Day Tour To The Best Of The Pearl Of Africa
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Nature, Safari, Wildlife

  • Duration

    10 Days

  • Activity Level

    Medium

  • Language

    English

Description

Discover the magnificent Murchison Falls National Park, home to rhinos, and lions, and a boat ride with hippos. Explore Kibale Forest, the "Primates' Capital," before meeting chimpanzees. Witness the wonders of Queen Elizabeth National Park, then head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for an unforgettable Gorilla trek. Fly back from Kisoro Airstrip to Entebbe, concluding this remarkable journey through Uganda's natural treasures.

Highlights
  • Spot rare Southern White Rhinos at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
  • Marvel at Murchison Falls, the world's longest river, plunging dramatically
  • Cruise the Kazinga Channel with close encounters with hippos and buffalos
  • Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to see majestic Gorillas
  • Fly back to Entebbe, bidding farewell to the Pearl of Africa
  • DAY 1- Arrival expand_more

    Today you will arrive at Entebbe International Airport. Upon arrival, you will be met by a representative who will then transfer you to your accommodation overnight.

    Overnight at Papyrus Guesthouse

    Meal Plan – Bed & Breakfast

  • Day 2 - Murchison Falls National Park | Transfer expand_more

    Today you will to the famous Murchison Falls National Park. En-route, you will visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. You will get a chance to trek the Southern White Rhinos that were re-introduced in Uganda. You will get the opportunity to watch these lovely creatures in their natural habitats. This activity is once in a lifetime not to be missed. Later you will proceed to Murchison Falls National park for an overnight.

    Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 3 - Game Viewing & Boat Ride expand_more

    Today you will head out into the wild for an exciting early morning game drive. Murchison Falls is one of Uganda’s first protected areas that harbors a variety of wild animals for example; Elephants, Lions, Cape buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, Waterbucks, Oribis, Bushbucks, Bohor reedbucks, hyenas. Guests who are lucky also get a chance of spotting a leopard. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron”. En-route, marvel at the toothsome hippos, and crocodiles, and over this 17km stretch, you may see elephants, waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, and crocodiles. This is also a zone of many bird species like the Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, and the rare shoebill stork. There you leave the boat and hike to the Top of the Falls (approx. 1 hour). See where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. Return to the lodge for an overnight.

    Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 4 - Delta Boatride | Afternoon Game Drive (Private Boat Ride) expand_more

    You will have a morning boat ride to the Nile Delta. This is a 20km stretch where the River Nile flows into Lake Albert. It is home to a number of bird species, the commonest being the rare Shoebill Stork. You will also have close reach to aquatic animals such as Crocodiles, Hippos, and elephants. You will later return to the lodge for lunch and then go for another exciting evening game drive.

    Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 5 - Kibale Forest National Park | Transfer ( Landscape Photography) expand_more

    After breakfast, you will start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park through verdant countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms. Rapidly becoming a must-do destination in Uganda, Kibale Forest offers an accessible and enlightening insight into life in a tropical rainforest. Large mammals aren't so easily seen but the clouds of dazzling butterflies and gorgeous forest birds more than make up for it, and besides, Kibale is most famous for its primates and it is commonly known as the primates' capital with about 13 species of primates. The commons are the Chimpanzees. You will proceed to your accommodation overnight.

    Overnight at Turaco Treetops

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 6 - Chimpanzee Trekking | Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park (Crater Lake) expand_more

    After having breakfast, you will be transferred to the headquarters of the park where you will be briefed by the rangers, and by around 8:00 am the search for the amazing chimpanzees begins. Kibaale Forest is where the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa are exceptionally represented and as you track the chimpanzees you will have an opportunity to see other wildlife species such as the rare I’Hoest’s monkey, the black and white Colobus, Blue monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey, Olive baboon among others. In the group, the adult males dominate the group and provide protection to the territory against the rest of the males from other territories. The chimps are located by simply listening for their pant-hooting calls, and then heading to the place from which they replied. Here you can observe them as they feed, play as well as socialize with each other. The tracking takes 2-3 hours after which you will have lunch at a local restaurant. Thereafter proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park crossing the equator along the way. Time allowing, you will go for an evening game drive.

    Overnight at Buffalo Safari Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 07: Game Viewing & Boat Ride | Kazinga Channel expand_more

    Rise up early to go for a morning game drive to catch up with the early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. You will most likely meet grazing Hippos, Elephants, Lions, spotted Hyenas, bush bucks, water bucks, stripped jackals, comical warthogs, and the elusive leopard. Later in the afternoon, you will go for a boat ride on Kazinga Channel. The Kazinga Channel is home to many of the captivating species that inhabit the park and taking a boat ride along it gives tourists a chance to cruise just meters from the enormous hippos and buffalos while elephants linger on the shores. Later return to your accommodation overnight.

    Overnight at Buffalo Safari Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 8 - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park | Transfer expand_more

    After an early morning breakfast, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. This park is home to over half of the remaining population of the rare mountain Gorillas and offers visitors an excellent Gorilla tracking experience. You may decide to have the afternoon at leisure as you relax at the lodge or take a walk around the lodge. You will go to bed early as you prepare for the next day’s activities.

    Overnight at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 9 - Gorilla Trekking | Glance At The Great Apes expand_more

    After breakfast with your packed lunch, your guide will drive you to the park headquarters for a briefing about the dos and don’ts during your gorilla trekking. Your gorilla family tracking will start immediately after the briefing. This is a memorable and amazing experience watching the Mountain gorillas feed, play around, and also do their day-to-day activities. This activity can take 2 hours or even up to 8 hours since it's dependent on the location and movement of the gorillas. Also, expect to walk long distances in muddy and steep conditions- this will require you to have a walking stick. On meeting the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them as you take photos. Later, trek back to the park headquarters to pick up your certificates and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

    Overnight at Birdnest Lodge

    Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  • Day 10 - Fly To Entebbe and Depart expand_more

    After breakfast, you will be transferred to Kisoro Airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe. You will then connect to your flight back home.

What's Included
  • All meals as specified in the itinerary (hotels in Kampala or Entebbe are B&B)
  • Drinks as stipulated in the itinerary
  • Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  • Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
  • All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, which are inclusive of fuel
  • Activities as indicated in the itinerary 
  • Ranger guide fees
  • Park, conservation, and community bed night fees 
  • All applicable taxes, administration, and banking fees
  • AMREF flying doctors’ emergency evacuation program
  • Gorilla permits per person as specified in the itinerary. 
    • Gorilla tracking is subject to the availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day.
    • Any Gorilla permit required needs to be paid for upfront when booking. As soon as the funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.  
    • Gorilla permits cannot be held with the Uganda Wildlife Authority in advance of payment and Rwanda Development Board – they are only secured once physically paid for.
    • Gorilla permits are always 100% non-transferable and non-refundable.
What's Excluded
  • International flights and applicable airport departure taxes 
  • All passport and visa fees (Visa: US$ 50 per person for entry into Uganda – easily obtainable at the Airport) 
  • Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stops between properties on overland sectors)
  • Drinks were not stipulated in the itinerary
  • Items of a personal nature: fax, telephone, etc. 
  • Laundry in Entebbe/Kampala 
  • Gratuities for guide/driver/hotel staff 
  • Any extras and additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary 
  • Travel/medical insurance
  • Trip cancellation, travel delay, or baggage insurance. 
  • Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control. 
  • All statutory increases are beyond our control.
What to bring

FOR TRACKING:

  • A small, lightweight day backpack
  • Light, waterproof hiking boots or shoes
  • Walking socks
  • Canvas or leather gloves (in case you need to protect your hands from ‘spiky’ vegetation)
  • Waterproof trousers/pants
  • Waterproof jacket or poncho, with hood (or waterproof hat)
  • Lightweight, quick-dry hiking trousers
  • Short-sleeved shirt or T-shirt
  • Water bottle or canteen (your Lodge will provide boiled water and a packed lunch)
  • A camera or video camera with high-speed settings (or 800ASA speed film minimum—no flash photography is allowed when tracking)

GENERAL:

  • Long-sleeved shirts and trousers
  • Short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts, and shorts
  • A down/fleece vest or safari jacket
  • Travel alarm clock
  • A sweatshirt or sweater for chilly evenings and early mornings
  • Sunscreen & after-sun care
  • Insect repellent
Know before you go
  • Please note we cannot hold Gorilla Permits provisionally, and confirmation of accommodation does not automatically mean confirmation of Gorilla Permits (we will always request the go-ahead to purchase the permits on your behalf, before confirming the bookings). We can only book Gorilla Permits upon receipt of full payment for them. Once we have secured the Permits, we will notify you via email. Once booked, Gorilla Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Gorilla permits are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please book early to avoid disappointment.
  • There is a minimum age limit for gorilla tracking, which is strictly 15 years.
  • Please note: The proposal is subject to the availability of hotels, transport, and other services. Seasonality and other factors out of our control might have an impact.
Meeting Point

Entebbe International Airport, Kitaasa Rd, Entebbe, Uganda

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Persons
1 To 2 USD 4799 Per Person
3 To 4 USD 3889 Per Person
5 To 6 USD 3586 Per Person

This is a private tour

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USD 4799 / person