LUXURY GORILLA & WILDLIFE SAFARI IN UGANDA
2024
This ten-day safari includes an exciting visit to the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, several safaris in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide range of wildlife, including the famous climbing lions, a boat cruise on the Kazinga Canal and an optional visit to the chimpanzee sanctuary on Ngamba Island, on beautiful Lake Victoria.uganda is one of Africa's best birdwatching countries, with over 1,000 different species, including the rare shoebill and the remarkable crowned crane .Luxury accommodation, professional guides and tailor-made safari vehicles - this safari will be the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights of the trip
During your stay you can enjoy the following highlights: Culture / Heritage, Adventure / Sports & Leisure, Honeymooners, Luxury Travel, Great classics.
Best months to go
The best time(s) to go is/are : Avril, Mai, Novembre.
How to get there?
You can get there by Plane, Boat, Car.
PAMOJA SAFARIS
From 6543€ à 10148€ / person
Travel suitable for :
Detail of the stay : LUXURY GORILLA & WILDLIFE SAFARI IN UGANDA - 10 days
Arrival at Entebbe airport
Steps: Entebbe
On arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by our guide and transferred to your booked hotel in Entebbe. You will then spend the rest of theday exploring the city of Entebbe. Optional activities and transfers can be booked on request.
Overnight stay : Karibu Guesthouse
Meal plan: Dinner
Transfer by plane to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Steps: Forêt Impénétrable De Bwindi
This morning's flight by light aircraft to the Kihihi airstrip takes just over an hour. Transfer through local villages and along mountain roads to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a World Heritage Site (+- 90 minutes drive). Considered Uganda's most diverse forest, Bwindi is one of East Africa's richest ecosystems and home to over 120 mammals, 345 bird species, 200 butterfly species and 160 tree species. The park is home to around half the world's population of the endangered mountain gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site.
Overnight stay: Buhoma Lodge
Meals : Full board
Gorilla trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Steps: Forêt Impénétrable De Bwindi
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas is a rare and exhilarating experience that's hard to put into words. Experienced guides and trackers will accompany your group on an early morning trek through dense rainforest on steep mountain slopes.
Please note that gorilla trekking can be exhausting, with walks ranging from 45 minutes to eight hours, at high altitudes and in often hot conditions. We recommend hiring a local porter to help you on your trek. Although mountain gorillas are wild animals and sightings are not guaranteed, the success rate is over 95%. Once you've located your gorilla family, spend an hour quietly observing them. Time flies; make sure you get the most out of this experience, and not just through the lens of your camera .Return to your lodge for a complimentary massage after your hike, or explore the surrounding community.
Overnight stay: Buhoma Lodge
Meals : Full board
Optional 2nd gorilla trek and transfer to Ishasha area
Steps: Forêt Impénétrable De Bwindi
Depart Bwindi Impenetrable National Park this morning and drive to Ishasha, in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park (2-3 hours drive), with a brief stop en route at a community project near the village of Ishasha.Weather permitting, we'll take a late afternoon game drive in the Ishasha area, in search of huge herds of buffalo, elephant, Ugandan kob and, of course, the famous climbing lion typically found in the region.
Overnight stay: IshashaWildernessCamp
Meals : Full board
Full-day safari in the Ishasha area, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Steps: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Early this morning, as the African sun rises over the wilderness, you'll venture out in your customized safari vehicle for a game drive in search of big cats, elephants, buffalo and many species of antelope.
You'll spend the rest of the morning in search of wildlife rich in species such as warthog, waterbuck, bushbuck, leopard, Ugandan kob, elephants, countless bird species and even the rare giant forest pig. The Ishasha sector of the park is famous for its tree-climbing lions, sometimes found lying in the branches of indigenous fig trees. You'll also have a safari and Sundowner in the late afternoon, as the sun sets over the savannahs.
Sundowner drinks and snacks are a fantastic way to end the day! At the end of your afternoon safari, you'll be taken to a predetermined spot inside the national park, where you'll find a small buffet with freshly prepared snacks and iced drinks. Comfortable chairs are laid out, overlooking the magnificent plains of the African savannah. Sundowners take place in a place where you can both admire the magnificent African sunset and enjoy a quiet spot to observe the flora and fauna. Sundowners last as long as you like, so there's no pressure to get back to camp before you've seen the sun set completely.
Overnight stay: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Meals : Full board
Morning safari and relaxation in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Steps: Queen Elizabeth National Park
To the north, you'll head for the "Mweya" sector of the park, rich in flora and fauna. Here, visitors will find a large number of Euphorbia, or "candelabra" trees, unique and peculiar to Uganda. The many crater lakes and nearby mountain ranges provide a magnificent backdrop for your trip. You'll head to your reserved lodge for check-in, lunch and the rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight stay: Elephant Plains Lodge
Meals : Full board
Safari and boat cruise - Queen Elizabeth National Park
Steps: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you'll set off on a game drive and return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Canal, a 32-kilometer-long natural channel linking Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga's shores are dotted with herds of lazy buffalo, groups of carefree wallowing hippos and countless species of birds. Pass by local fishing villages and soak up the tranquility of this beautiful African day.
You may encounter herds of elephant, buffalo and antelope, families of warthogs, large groups of hippos and crocodiles lounging on the shore. The shores of Kazinga are a haven for many birds, many of them migratory species heading south to warmer climates. The cruise also offers spectacular views of the magnificent Mweya Peninsula and life in the local fishing villages along the shores.
Overnight stay: Elephant Plains Lodge
Meals : Full board
Morning game drive and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park
Steps: Kibale Forest National Park
Morning safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park, followed by a 3 to 4-hour drive to the Kibale Forest, which features an interesting mix of lowland rainforest, montane forest and tropical mixed deciduous forest. In addition to the forest, you'll also notice areas of grassland and swamp. The forest is rich in wildlife and is best known for its primate population. These include the red-tailed monkey, the diademed monkey, the olive baboon, the chimpanzee and the black-and-white colobus. Birdlife is also abundant, with almost 300 species recorded. The forest is also home to 144 species of butterfly and a varied population of moths and other insects
Overnight stay: Primate Lodge
Meals : Full board
Chimpanzee trekking in the Bigodi community
Steps: Kibale Forest National Park
Chimpanzee trekking in the Kibale forest usually takes place in the morning. The forest is full of noise! Chimpanzees can be very active, moving quickly through the forest canopy... or, if you're lucky, you may find them resting or eating close to the forest floor. It's an exhilarating walk, in a magnificent landscape. As with gorilla tracking, sightings are not guaranteed, although chimpanzees are used to humans. This afternoon, you can visit the Bigodi swamp and community village.
Overnight stay: Primate Lodge
Meals : Full board
Transfer to Entebbe international airport
Steps: Entebbe
After an early breakfast, you'll head back to Kasese airstrip for your connecting flight to Entebbe, arriving in the late afternoon. (If you're leaving Entebbe this evening, don't book a flight before 7.00 p.m.).
End of safari.
