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Wildlife & Gorillas of Uganda

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Kampala, Uganda → Entebbe, Uganda

Country: Uganda
Start: Kampala, Uganda
End: Entebbe, Uganda
Date: Flexible
Duration: 10 days
Theme: Discovery, Wildlife
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, 4WD safari jeep, boat, trekking, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Track wild rhinos on foot at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Cruise the Victoria Nile to the base of Murchison Falls.
Spot lions, elephants, giraffes, and buffaloes in Murchison Falls National Park.
Explore Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary with a local guide.
Track wild chimpanzees in Kibale National Park.
Visit the Katwe Explosion Craters.
Cruise the wildlife-rich Kazinga Channel.
Search for tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha sector.
Trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Cruise across Lake Mburo among hippos and waterbirds.
Walk through Lake Mburo National Park with a ranger.
Photograph the Equator crossing in Uganda.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation throughout the itinerary
Meals as specified in the itinerary
Private transportation in a 4WD safari vehicle
Services of a professional English-speaking driver-guide
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Chimpanzee trekking permit in Kibale National Park
All national park and conservation area entrance fees
Scheduled game drives in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo National Parks
Boat cruise on the Victoria Nile
Boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel
Boat cruise on Lake Mburo
Guided walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary
Guided nature walk in Lake Mburo National Park
Rhino tracking experience at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
All sightseeing, wildlife activities, and visits outlined in the itinerary
Airport transfer on the final day
Applicable local taxes and government levies

Exclusions

International and domestic flights
Uganda visa fees
Comprehensive travel and medical insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, lodge staff, trackers, and porters
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages not included with meals
Laundry services
Personal expenses, including souvenirs, telephone calls, and additional purchases
Optional activities not specified in the itinerary
Any item not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want to experience Uganda’s major wildlife regions in a single itinerary.
Have gorilla trekking and chimpanzee trekking on your bucket list.
Enjoy a mix of safari drives, boat cruises, and guided walks.
Interested in seeing both savannah wildlife and primates.
Want opportunities to track rhinos, gorillas, and chimpanzees in the wild.
Appreciate a balance of wildlife, landscapes, and conservation experiences.
Comfortable with several full-day road journeys between parks.
Prefer luxury fly-in safaris with minimal driving.
Have limited mobility or difficulty walking on uneven terrain.
Unable to undertake potentially strenuous gorilla trekking.
Prefer beach holidays or highly relaxed itineraries.
Dislike early morning wildlife activities.
Want a trip focused exclusively on big-game safaris.

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Wildlife & Gorillas of Uganda

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Entebbe & Kampala

Day 2: Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary & Murchison Falls National Park

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park & River Nile

Day 4: Kibale National Park & Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary

Day 5: Kibale National Park

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Kazinga Channel

Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park & Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 8: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 9: Lake Mburo National Park

Day 10: Lake Mburo National Park, Equator & Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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