Uganda is the only country in the world that can brag to have it all; mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions; boat safaris that get up close to hippos, major game driving parks and interesting cultural experiences.
In this 5-day Uganda vacation, you will have to have a tremendously long checklist to tick off all the wildlife and game. You will do a primate trek with chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, do a fantastic boat safari spotting hundreds of hippos, and elephants. You'll finish your tour by going on a very interesting cultural excursion to meet the amazing Batwa Pygmies of Bwindi, the original inhabitants, a memorable meeting before heading to the airport.
All in all this is a great value, express wildlife adventure that could only be done in The Pearl of Africa.Uganda is the only country in the world that can brag to have it all; mountain gorillas, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions; boat safaris that get up close to hippos, major game driving parks and interesting cultural experiences.
In this 5-day Uganda vacation, you will have to have a tremendously long checklist to tick off all the wildlife and game. You will do a primate trek with chimpanzees and mountain gorillas, do a fantastic boat safari spotting hundreds of hippos, and elephants. You'll finish your tour by going on a very interesting cultural excursion to meet the amazing Batwa Pygmies of Bwindi, the original inhabitants, a memorable meeting before heading to the airport.
All in all this is a great value, express wildlife adventure that could only be done in The Pearl of Africa.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Uganda
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On arrival in Entebbe, you'll be transferred for your flight to Mweya airstrip to begin your trip. Hop on your 4x4 WD to go to the lodge. Later, you will drive to catch up with a 4.30 pm Kazinga Channel sundowner boat safari. The channel connects the two Lakes; Lake Gorge which is to the east and Lake Edward which is to the west. The shores of the channel draw large numbers of wild animals, with one of the largest population school of hippos in the world as well as plentiful Nile crocodiles.
Accommodation
Enganzi Game Lodge Limited★4 star
Transportations
Helicopter from Kampala-Entebbe Airport to Mweya Airport
Private Driver from Mweya Airport to Bwindi National Park
Meals
Lunch and dinner
Destinations
Rubirizi
Day 2
Kyambura Gorge and Queen Elizabeth National Park
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After an early breakfast, head off to Kyambura Gorge for the Chimpanzee trek. Kyambura Gorge is on the eastern side of the park. Later you will proceed for a game drive in Kasenyi plains home to a variety of wildlife and many animals and is surrounded by savanna. Its noted for its high concentration of primate life. Your driver will take you to Kasenyi plains, an open savannah with various wild animals including, elephants, buffalos, and the Uganda safari Kob, the dominant animals.
Accommodation
Enganzi Game Lodge Limited★4 star
Activities
Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura Game Reserve
Kasenyi Plains
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Rubirizi
Western Region
Kasenyi
Day 3
Tree-Climbing Lions and Bwindi
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After breakfast, your driver will take you to the Ishasha Sector, one of two places in the world where tree-climbing lions are found. Whilst all lions can climb trees, these two prides are the only ones that spend the majority of their time there. Ishasha is also home to a population of Topi and on the river, you may spot hippos and the Ugandan national bird, the crested crane. Have lunch at Enjojo Lodge before you go to a new ecosystem in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, only 90 minutes drive away.
Accommodation
Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Activities
Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Transportations
Private Driver from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Rubirizi
Western Region
Kampala
Day 4
Mountain Gorilla Trekking
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Early morning depart from the lodge to the trailhead at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for your mountain gorilla tracking experience. After the briefing which touches on aspects of gorilla behaviour, details on the gorilla family you’ll track and safety precautions, your adventure will start! Gorilla tracking can be strenuous, and a certain level of fitness is required as the trail ascends and descends and can last up to six hours.
Accommodation
Buhoma Community Haven Lodge
Activities
Mountain Gorilla Trek in Bwindi
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Kampala
Western Region
Day 5
Batwa Experience and Flight to Entebbe
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At breakfast, regale your stories of the mountain gorillas before we meet the Batwa. The Batwa are the original inhabitants of the forest; they have been a displaced minority since the early 1990s. This cultural tour is a re-enactment but a very real one as members still recall living in the forest. These tours ensure their traditions and skills are practised to pass on to the next generation. After meeting the Batwa, you'll be taken to Kihihi airstrip for your flight back to Entebbe.
Activities
Batwa Cultural Experience
Transportations
Private Driver from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kihihi Airstrip
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Kampala
Western Region
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What’s included?
4 nights accommodation
5 activities
4 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 4 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
Starting From
AU$ 6,989/ per traveller sharing
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Benefits of this trip
Uganda in 5 days
4-star accommodation
24/7 in-destination support from your local designer
