Compare Pearl of Africa: Uganda by Travcoa
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| Duration | 10 days |
| Price From | $ 8,995 |
| Price Per Day | $ 900 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included |
9 Breakfast, 7 Lunch and 8 Dinner |
| Description |
One of Africa's most biologically diverse countries, Uganda is an enigmatic and alluring land offering adventurous travellers the profound experience of coming face-to-face with mountain gorillas. Divided from east to west by the Equator, and from north to south by the western corridor of the Great Rift Valley, the country was once called the "Pearl of Africa". This expeditionary journey showcases the natural wonders of this reemerging land. Hike through mahogany forests in Kibale National Park, home to chimpanzees, over 250 butterfly species, and more than 360 bird species. Witness the rare tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector in renowned Queen Elizabeth National Park. And the highlight of your journey? Experiencing intimate encounters with mountain gorillas in their natural habitat; a profound experience you’re sure to never forget. |
Day 1 & 2: Entebbe & Kibale Forest National Park, Uganda
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, 2Dinner
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
Upon arrival transfer by plane and 4x4 to your lodge in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Enjoy an informative walk around the crater. On Day 2, view the birdlife in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, visit the Bunyangabu Beekeepers Cooperative, and enjoy meeting weavers at the Rubona Basket Weavers Association.
Day 3 – 5: Kibale Forest National Park & Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: 3Breakfast,3Lunch,3Dinner
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Kyambura Gorge Lodge
Track families of chimpanzees, red colobus monkeys and 10 other primate species. Next, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park and spend the next two days exploring the savanna along the Kazinga Channel, cruise the Kazinga Channel and tour salty Lake Katwe, learn about the people of Kikorongo village, participate in traditional weaving, and view an energetic cultural performance. On Day 5 you will stay in a remote Ishasha wilderness camp beside the Ntungwe River.
Day 6–8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Meals: 3Breakfast,3Lunch,3Dinner
Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
On Day 6, enjoy an early morning game drive into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Take a walk to meet the people of Buhoma Mukono Community Development Association and the Batwa Pygmies. Spend the next two days on an incredible gorilla-tracking experience. Some of the terrain is steep and hiking strenuous, but the reward of watching gorillas undisturbed in their natural habit is unmatched.
Day 9&10: Entebbe & Depart for Home
Meals: 2Breakfast
Accommodation: Boma Guesthouse
Transfer to the local airstrip for a morning flight to Entebbe on Day 9. In the afternoon, view the monkeys and exotic birdlife at the Entebbe Botanical Gardens, then tour the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, a conservation and education institution. Enjoy a Chimpanzee Close Up experience which allows you to interact with young chimps. On Day 10, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.
