Group tour 11 days Uganda Highlights


11 Days


participants: 2 – 6

Together in the heart of Africa

Visit the “Pearl of Africa” with us and join us on a fantastic group trip to Uganda. The varied country in the heart of Africa with its natural beauty and diversity will inspire you. Discover the animal wealth of the savannahs and lakes, the cultural diversity of the peoples of Uganda and be there when we come face to face with the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. An incomparable and fascinating experience that you will never forget!

highlights

Implementation guarantee from 2 persons
Mountain gorillas up close in Bwindi NP
Chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest
Visit to Uganda's only rhinos
Exciting walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park

inclusive

Group travel (min. 2 persons, max. 6 persons)
1 x Gorilla Permit per participant
1 x Chimpanzee Permit per participant
all overnight stays as described in the itinerary or equivalent
Meals according to itinerary
all entrance fees and activities according to the itinerary
all trips in the 4×4 Toyota Landcruiser with photo roof
English-speaking tour guide
All transport services from/to Entebbe Airport
AMREF Flying Doctors Monthly Membership
Travel insurance certificate

exclusive

International flights,
visa fees,
things of personal use,
not mentioned meals & beverages,
Tips
additional & optional activities,
Travel insurance

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We are happy to book international flights from Frankfurt, Hamburg, Dusseldorf, Stuttgart, Munich, Vienna or Zurich
Price per person € 4290.–

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival day – Entebbe (EBB), Uganda

After landing in Entebbe, you will be met by our driver at the airport and driven to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can visit the Entebbe Botanical Gardens or take a boat trip to the Mabamba Swamp.

 

Day 2: Kampala – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast, set off on the drive from Entebbe to Murchison Falls National Park. The park is located in north-western Uganda and is known for its abundance of wildlife. After a 2-3 hour drive you will reach the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a breeding station for rhinos. An experienced guide will take you on a short hike through the bush where you will encounter the giant rhinos. You have the opportunity to observe the animals and take photos. This is followed by lunch and the journey then continues to Murchsion Falls National Park.

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park, game drive and boat safari

Today we set off early in the morning on our first game drive in the park. Murchison NP offers a wide variety of different animals.  Lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis and of course the Uganda kobs are the best known. Your guide will take you to the most beautiful places and will never tire of answering your questions. The vegetation with the savannah and the riverside forest will inspire you. After lunch, you will set off on a boat safari towards Murchison Falls. Crocodiles, hippos and water birds accompany you on your trip on the Nile to the impressive waterfalls. Just before the thundering spray of the waterfalls, the boat moors on a rock, you enjoy the view of the river and take your photos. If you wish, you can hike along a steep path to the top of the waterfalls from where your guide will pick you up. Alternatively, you can return by boat.

Day 4: Murchison Falls National Park – Fort Portal – Kibale Forest

In the morning you leave the park and drive towards Fort Portal. The route runs along Lake Albert, one of the country’s great lakes. You will have the opportunity to take photos of Lake Albert at a viewpoint. You reach Fort Portal in the early afternoon. After a break in a nice café, you can take a stroll around the market. You will arrive at your lodge in the Kibale Forest in the late afternoon.

Day 5: Kibale Forest National Park, chimpanzee tracking – Queen Elisabeth National Park

Today you will visit the chimpanzees in the rainforest. Follow the tracks of the primates in the jungle with an experienced guide. Soon, with a bit of luck, you will reach the first animals, observe their way of life and have the opportunity to take photos. You will be back at the lodge around midday, after lunch you will set off on your journey towards Queen Elisabeth National Park.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park, game drive and boat safari

Today there is a morning game drive in Queen Elisabeth National Park. The park offers everything that makes up the African animal world.  A large number of lions, buffaloes, hyenas and also the Kobe antelope, which is native to Uganda, live here. Your driver knows the best places and will show you the animals and answer your questions. After lunch, you will go on a boat safari on the  Kazinga Canal, which  connects the two lakes, Lake Edward and Lake George. Crocodiles and hippos live in the canal, while buffalo, elephants and impressive birdlife can be found on its banks.

Day 7: Queen Elisabeth NP – Batwa visit – Bwindi NP

Today we continue in the direction of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Around midday we arrive at the Ntugwe River, which is famous for its abundance of hippos. The Batwa are looking forward to our visit, where they will demonstrate their traditional hunting techniques and show us how they extract honey and medicinal plants. We listen to their songs and the stories about their tragic past. We reach our lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening.

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, gorilla tracking

Today you have the opportunity to go gorilla tracking. Here in Bwindi Impenatrable NP, the gorillas and chimpanzees have their common habitat – nowhere else will you find both primate species so close together. After a briefing by the rangers at the entrance to the national park, you start your hike in the rainforest. To begin with, you will walk with your guide and a ranger on a well-maintained hiking trail slightly uphill into the park. On the way, the guide will answer your questions about the impressive vegetation of the rainforest and the way of life of the primates. Depending on the location of “your” gorilla family, you then head off the beaten track and cross-country through the bush. The ranger leads the way, you follow him and then suddenly you are standing in front of the gorilla family. You have 1 hour to observe and photograph the animals before heading back. Alternatively, you have the option of going on a hike in the surrounding area or visiting a Batwa community. But you will certainly regret it if you don’t visit the gorillas.

Day 9: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Mburo National Park, game drive

After breakfast, we continue to Lake Mburo National Park.  Numerous rocks and hills alternate with small valleys. Once in the park, you will go on a game drive. Here you will find zebras and antelopes together with the impressive Ankole cattle.

Day 10: Lake Mburo National Park, walking safari – drive to Entebbe

Lake Mburo National Park offers the opportunity to go on a walking safari. An experienced ranger takes you on an exploration tour, teaches you to read footprints and animal droppings and shows you which animals are nearby. You will be amazed when you see the wild animals up close. Around midday you start your return journey to Kampala / Entebbe. We stop at the equator for a souvenir photo.

Day 11: Departure day – Airport Entebbe (EBB), Uganda

Today, depending on the time of your return flight, you can relax at the lodge or go on a city tour of Kampala with our driver. Our driver will take you to your return flight or to your connecting stay, e.g. in Zanzibar or at Lake Victoria, in good time.

Accomodation

Papyrus Guest House

catering: breakfast
stay: 2 nights

Location: In the green part of Entebbe, 15 minutes by car from the airport and 15 minutes by car from the beach, lies the 3.5 star “Papyrus Guest House”. Also only 10 minutes away by car you will find the Botanical Garden, which shows a small insight into the beautiful nature of Entebbe. Where to stay: There are two different room types, both of which are beautifully decorated with Ugandan art. The 6 standard rooms, all of which have a private bathroom with free bathroom amenities and a double bed with mosquito net, are located in the main house. The 9 garden rooms are located in the middle of the lush garden. These rooms have a larger bathroom and a veranda. Free Wi-Fi and free mineral water are part of the service for all guests. Restaurant: The day starts here with an English/Irish breakfast. In the evening, you have the opportunity to end the evening in the in-house restaurant with bar/lounge.

Fort Murchison

stay: 2 nights

Location: Secluded, in unspoilt and beautiful nature, Fort Murchison Lodge is located just outside the northern park boundaries of Murchison Falls National Park. The lodge overlooks the slow-flowing Albert Nile and is located just minutes from Tangi Gate. Facilities: The Fort Murchison Lodge consists of 12 rooms, whose architecture, like the name of the lodge, is reminiscent of a fort in the Swahili style. All rooms have a private bathroom, African-style wooden furniture and a balcony overlooking the river. To be closer to nature, Fort Murchison offers tents next to the main accommodations. These are comfortably equipped with 2 single beds, mosquito nets, a bedside table and a socket for charging electrical appliances. All tents are located on a terrace under thatched roofs, which protect against rain and provide shade. A shared washroom with showers and flush toilets must be shared with other guests. After your safari, enjoy the sunset on the rooftop terrace or take a dip in the pool. Restaurant: The restaurant offers African and international cuisine as a menu, there is homemade bread and fruits and vegetables from our own cultivation.

Turaco Treetops

stay: 1 night

Location: The lodge is located in Kibale close to the border of the Kibale Forest. Facilities: All cosy cottages have a private balcony with an outdoor shower. On the private balcony you have a great view of the Kibale forest with monkeys and elephants. Restaurant: The kitchen serves a variety of delicious international dishes. The restaurant is located on a hill and offers a great view over the jungle and the Rwenzori mountains.

Queen Elizabeth Bush Lodge

stay: 2 nights

Location: Surrounded by the Queen Elisabeth National Park and located on the edge of the Kazinga Canal, this lodge offers a unique ambience. The nocturnal bush sounds of hippos and hyenas will certainly be remembered for a long time. Accommodation: The lodge has 12 rooms on a raised platform, built from canevas and local woods. The huge windows with mosquito nets allow for a 180 degree view and make for a natural experience. Each room has a private terrace overlooking the river. The rooms have a bathroom with toilet and an outdoor shower. Restaurant: If the weather permits, a 4-course menu will be served in the evening in a cozy atmosphere outside the restaurant around the campfire.

Engagi Lodge

stay: 2 nights

Location: Engagi Lodge is located in Buhoma, just a few hundred meters from the gate to gorilla tracking in Bwindi NP. Facilities: The bungalows have a terrace from which you can enjoy the view of the Bwindi NP. The rooms have a small seating area, a double bed and a bathroom with shower and toilet. Restaurant: Here you can enjoy excellent international food and local dishes.

Rwakobo Rock

stay: 1 night

Location: Rwakobo Rock Lodge is located 1 km north of the Nshara Gate of Lake Mburo National Park.
The pool, located on a hill, offers great views over the national park. Facilities: The tastefully furnished
Lodge has 8 individual, spacious cabins with rooftops. The cabins offer great views for watching the sunset on your own
Veranda. Restaurant: Food is served as a buffet or set menu. Depending on the weather, a campfire will be lit.
– a great opportunity to exchange ideas with other travelers.

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