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Uganda Tour

Tour operator: Local agency

Lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, gorillas... We could go on, but we don't want to spoiler what you'll bump into during this trip!

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Nature:
Natural oases, active volcanoes, tropical forests, and more.

Nature

90%

Urban:
Historical centers, street mazes, and all the comforts of the city.

Urban

10%

Adventure:
Trekking, canyoning, snorkeling, and many other activities.

Adventure

60%

Culture:
Museums, art galleries, historical buildings, and monuments.

Culture

40%

Relax:
In the pool, at the spa, or on a Caribbean beach.

Relax

30%

Intensity:
Required physical effort and pace of the journey.

Intensity

70%

What you'll visit

murchison falls — Murchison Falls National Park

Itinerary

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More information regarding the schedule and meeting point of the first/last day will be provided after booking.

day 1

ENTEBBE – KAMPALA

Welcome to Uganda! We land at Entebbe International Airport, where we are greeted by the local staff. Transfer to a hotel in Kampala and check-in.

Dinner included. Airport transfer included. It is possible to store luggage at the hotel even before check-in.

day 2

ZIWA RHINO SANCTUARY – MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

Today we head towards the city of Masindi and the expansive Murchison Falls Conservation Area, the largest in Uganda. Our first interaction with the local wildlife occurs during a walk in the Ziwa Reserve, where a conservation project has successfully reintroduced the rare white rhinos to Uganda. Subsequently, we enter the Murchison Falls National Park, where we plan a hike to the 'Top of the Falls', the highest point of the falls. Here, the Nile narrows into a tight gorge of only 7 meters before plunging 43 meters into the Albertine Rift Valley, creating a powerful roar and a series of fascinating sprays and rainbows. At the end of the day, we reach the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included. Today's transfer will take about 6 hours, part of which will be on dirt roads in the park, covering a distance of about 350 km.

day 3

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

We start the day with an exciting photo safari, where we will be accompanied by lions, giraffes, elephants, buffaloes, antelopes, and a variety of bird species. Our journey will take us to the Nile Delta in Lake Albert. After a refreshing lunch at the lodge, we will venture on a boat excursion on the Nile, surrounded by hippos and crocodiles. The day concludes with a walk that will take us to the top of the falls.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 4

BUDONGO FOREST - BUGOMA FOREST

After a morning breakfast, we will head towards the magnificent Budongo Forest, located in the eco-tourism site of Kaniyo-Pabidi. Here we will have the opportunity to trek through the tropical forest and meet the fascinating chimpanzees in their natural habitat. The forest is also home to other primates such as black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, blue monkeys, vervets, and baboons. This unique experience is made possible thanks to the years of work by the Jane Goodall Institute International for the protection of chimpanzees and the forest. We will have lunch at a local restaurant or enjoy a picnic. In the afternoon, we will continue our journey to Bugoma Forest, where we will have the chance to participate in a cultural activity in the local villages, led by local guides. This will be an opportunity to interact with the local people and learn about their way of life in an area adjacent to the forest.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included. Today's transfer is about three hours for a distance of about 180 km. Chimpanzee trekking in Uganda can be done according to the park's rules and can be booked either in the morning or in the afternoon.

day 5

BUGOMA – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

After enjoying breakfast, we plan a walk in nature to admire the Ugandan mangabey in the Bugoma Forest. Spanning 410 square kilometers, Bugoma is home to chimpanzees and Ugandan mangabeys. It is also the site of a conservation project managed by the Bugoma Forest Conservation Association. Thanks to the Association, we can enjoy this immersive nature experience, through ecotourism activities in Bugoma and the training of local guides, benefiting the surrounding communities. You have the opportunity to support the Association's conservation projects: the 'Every 5 Acres' reforestation project; the Chimp T-RAP private patrol to combat illegal logging; the public nursery to promote reforestation with indigenous trees; and the beekeeping project with local farmers. Here we will have access to local community products such as tea and honey. We will also participate in planting an indigenous tree in the reforestation project area, to help provide a new habitat for the chimpanzees. Afterwards, we will leave the Bugoma Forest heading southwest along Lake Albert and the Rift Valley escarpment, with breathtaking views as we head towards the Queen Elizabeth National Park. The route follows the Rwenzori Mountains range to the town of Kasese.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included. Today's transfer will be approximately 5 hours on paved roads covering a distance of 280 km

day 6

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – ISHASHA

We start our day with an exciting photo safari in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we will have the opportunity to spot lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, hyenas, and Ugandan kobs. After this adventure, we return for a restorative lunch, before embarking on an afternoon boat excursion on the picturesque natural channel Kazinga. Here, we will have the chance to closely observe numerous animal species drinking at the banks. As evening falls, we move to the Ishasha sector of the park, to conclude our day immersed in nature and adventure.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included.

day 7

ISHASHA – BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

We start our day with an exciting photo safari in the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, where we will have the opportunity to observe lions climbing fig trees. After a relaxing lunch at the lodge, we resume our journey in the afternoon towards the southern region of Uganda, where the Bwindi Park, an impenetrable place located at an altitude of 2,300 meters, is situated.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included. Depending on the road conditions and the location of the gorilla permits, today's transfer can take from 5 to 8 hours. The lodge in Bwindi is chosen based on the trekking area.

day 8

BWINDI PARK

At dawn, we will venture into the Bwindi tropical forest for an exciting trek in search of the mountain gorillas. The experience begins at 8 in the morning at the headquarters of the UWA (Uganda Wildlife Authority), where you will have the opportunity to meet other adventurers, guides, and porters. The trek is conducted in small groups, with a maximum of 8 people for each gorilla family accustomed to human presence. The Bwindi forest is home to a population of 459 gorillas, as recorded by the 2018 census. The time and route needed to encounter the gorillas can vary. Once you reach the group, you will have one hour to observe, photograph, or film the gorillas. Remember to bring enough water and a packed lunch. You can count on the help of the porters. It is advisable to be in good physical condition. At the end of the trek, a dinner and overnight stay await you.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Transfers included. Excursions included. Good physical condition is recommended.

day 9

BWINDI – ENTEBBE

We return to Kampala; along the way, we stop for lunch and to buy souvenirs at the African craft markets. We are then taken to the Entebbe International Airport.

Breakfast and lunch included. Airport transfer included. Today's transfer is about 8 hours for a distance of approximately 400 km, therefore it is recommended to book late evening return flights or to add an overnight stay in Entebbe if necessary. It is possible to extend the tour days, contact us for more information.

What's included

Accommodation in 3 and 4* lodges in double rooms (other options available)
Full board excluding drinks
Water in the car
Airport transfers to/from
4x4 Land Cruiser safari vehicle with openable roof
Mountain gorilla permits (USD 700 per person)
Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest (USD 120 per person)
Hiking in the Bugoma Forest
Entrance to national parks and related activities
Shared boat excursions
Excursion in the Ziwa Reserve
Local English language guide
Travel health/luggage insurance

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Not included

Flight to/from Entebbe International Airport (meeting point)
Uganda entry visa (USD 50 per person)
Drinks and meals not indicated in the itinerary
Optional excursions
Laundry service
Additional staff and tips
Everything not specifically mentioned under the section "What's Included"

Important things to know

General trip information

The permits for mountain gorilla tracking (USD 700 per person) and chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest (USD 120 per person) are non-refundable.

This tour may be affected by fluctuations in the USD-EUR exchange rate. Should the deviation exceed 3%, an adjustment of the rates will become necessary.

With this program, we support the ASSOCIATION FOR THE CONSERVATION OF THE BUGOMA FOREST (ACBF). This Association aims to work for the protection and conservation of the Bugoma tropical forest, which is visited during the itinerary. It is an important protected reserve of over 400 square kilometers, rich in biodiversity, or a sanctuary for chimpanzees, about 500 of the total in Uganda of approximately five thousand, and other endemic monkey species, especially the Ugandan mangabey. Through the planned walk and eco-tourism activities managed by the Association, we help to conserve this forest at risk of destruction by sugar cane lobbies and illegal logging. You can then support the association's projects, including 'Every 5 Acres', with which we fight to acquire private lands to be reforested as tropical forest, which is an action against climate change through carbon sequestration. Our Bugoma Jungle Lodge is therefore part of this conservation project in Uganda.

Remember to bring a valid passport with an expiration date not less than 6 months at the time of entry into the country.

Customers are kindly requested to travel with metal water bottles.

The guides welcome the clients upon arrival at Entebbe airport after passport control and after retrieving their luggage in the area outside the arrivals. The guides are not allowed in the aforementioned protected areas.

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The itinerary may be subject to some changes before and/or during the trip.

Valuta

Scellino dell'Uganda (UGX)

Vaccinazioni

La vaccinazione contro la febbre gialla rappresenta un requisito di accesso all’interno del Paese per tutti i viaggiatori di età superiore ai 9 mesi di vita. Tale vaccinazione deve essere effettuata almeno 10 giorni prima dell’ingresso nel Paese e ha durata permanente.

Queste indicazioni hanno scopo puramente informativo; per confermare l'obbligatorietà di eventuali vaccinazioni, si raccomanda di consultare il proprio medico.

Documenti e visti

E' necessario il passaporto, con validità residua di almeno 6 mesi al momento dell’ingresso nel Paese. Il visto di ingresso è obbligatorio

Numeri di emergenza

Polizia: 999 Ambulanze: 0752-756004

Prese elettriche

Tipo G

Look for the rare white rhynos in Murchison Falls National Park, navigate the Nile among hippos and crocodiles, venture into the forest with gorillas, and photograph the animals drinking at the shores of the natural Kazinga channel.

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Medical and luggage insurance and covid coverage always included, extended medical insurance, cancellation insurance and refund options available.

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