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GORILLAS, CHIMPANZEES & SAFARI

Uganda Expedition

The best of Uganda at a sustainable pace: Queen Elizabeth, the Kazinga Channel, chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions, mountain gorillas, Lake Bunyonyi and Lake Mburo.

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Masaka · Queen Elizabeth · Bwindi · Bunyonyi · MburoYour journey, day by day↓
Duration8 days / 7 nights
Arrival and departureEntebbe
Your journeyTailor-made
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Your journey, day by day

  1. Day01

    Welcome to Uganda: towards Masaka

    Arrival in Entebbe, meeting with the guide, lunch and departure south-west. Stop at the Equator and arrival in Masaka for dinner and overnight. About 150 km, 4/5 hours.

  2. Day02

    Queen Elizabeth and the Kazinga Channel

    Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, lunch at the lodge and a two-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. First game drive in search of leopards, lions, elephants, buffaloes and antelopes. About 250 km, 5 hours.

  3. Day03

    Chimpanzee trekking

    Guided trek in Kyambura Gorge or Kalinzu Forest to observe chimpanzees, other primates, birds and butterflies. Another game drive in Queen Elizabeth in the afternoon.

  4. Day04

    Ishasha’s tree-climbing lions

    Transfer to southern Queen Elizabeth and a full safari day in Ishasha, among tree-climbing lions, leopards, hyenas, elephants and antelopes. Packed lunch. About 100 km, 3/4 hours.

  5. Day05

    Towards Bwindi Forest

    Final game drive in Ishasha and transfer from the savanna to the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The area and lodge depend on the assigned gorilla family. About 60 km, 3 hours.

  6. Day06

    Mountain gorillas and Lake Bunyonyi

    After the UWA ranger briefing, trek through the forest to meet the mountain gorillas. Duration depends on the family’s movements. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. About 80 km, 3 hours.

  7. Day07

    Lake Mburo National Park

    Travel through Kabale and the Ankole region to Lake Mburo. In the afternoon, choose between a game drive, walking safari or night safari among zebras, giraffes, antelopes, hyenas and leopards. About 180 km, 4.5 hours.

  8. Day08

    Return to Entebbe

    Departure from Lake Mburo, with a stop at the Equator for lunch, photographs and last purchases. Arrival in Entebbe and airport transfer. About 250 km, 6/7 hours.

Services to confirm

In the original quotation

Listed entrance fees and activities, full-board accommodation, airport transfers, a 4×4 with driver/guide, fuel and drinking water in the vehicle. Individual services will be confirmed in an updated quotation.

To budget for separately

Flights, visas, insurance, drinks at accommodation and restaurants, tips and personal expenses. The agency will provide current costs and terms.

Stay a little longer?

Extensions suggested in the original catalogue; duration and suitability for your journey must be confirmed.

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