African Finfoot Safaris

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$2,566 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival at Entebbe international Airport Uganda

Arrival at Entebbe international Airport Uganda

Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport, our representative or driver guide will be readily available waiting to welcome and cheer you up and afterwards transfer you to your hotel in Entebbe to relax after the long haul and be ready for tomorrows adventures. Enjoy your evening at the guesthouse.

Main Destination:
Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
Accommodation:
Papyrus Guest House
  • Mid-range guest house located in Entebbe (City)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel

Transfer to Explore Queen Elizabeth National Park with a boat cruise along the Kazinga channel

With breakfast ready in our stomach, we leave Entebbe in the early morning and be ready for a long drive. Make a stop at the Equator for some photos on the point where the southern and northern hemisphere meets. Continue on past the towns of Masaka and Mbarara and to drive through the tea estates and beyond the Kalinzu forest. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a relax abit as you get ready for launch cruise along the Kazinga channel stectch. The cruise takes approximately 2-3 hrs on the famous Kazinga channel, a 36kms channel linking Lake George to Lake Edward. From the boat you can spot land and water adapted Hippopotamuses yawning and some slashing canines to each other, the National Geographical society killing machine the Nile Crocodile gaping along the banks, savannah version of Pigs the Warthog- Pumba of the award winning Lion King are a hallmark sign in this animal home as well as many diferent birds. Retire your day with hot dinner and amazing views at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Kazinga Channel (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu forest - Game-drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee trek in Kalinzu forest - Game-drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast we head over to Kalinzu forest to trek chimpanzees and enjoy the sounds of the jungle. After the trekking drive back to the lodge for lunch as you get ready to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park in an evening game-drive that exposes us to diverse animals, Big 5 members Elephants, Buffalos, big cats- Lions, Leopards more times in the evening, warthogs- Hunchback carnivals like Hyenas are spotted along the circuits as we drive along the and many more species that are residents to this park. There is a rich bird life especially our version of storks in the wetland sports as we reach the Flamingoes in the salt lakes. Enjoy stunning views of the park before heading back to the lodge for dinner.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation:
Pumba Safari Cottages
  • Budget lodge located just outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP with a game drive in Ishasha's tree-climbing lions

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP with a game drive in Ishasha's tree-climbing lions

With an early breakfast, we leave the lodge heading to the southern part of Queen Elizabeth most known for her fascinating tree climbing lions. We will drive off in this adventurous vast savanna area with Topis and the southern version of Elephants to hopefully get the Lions high in the fig tree branches as our hightlight for the day. Transfer on to the Impenetrable forest of Bwindi a home to the endangered Mountain gorillas. The journey takes us through a changing landscape from savanna via cultivated hills to forest covered mountains. Retire your day with amazing views of the impenetrable forest infront of your cottage as you wait for a hot dinner.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP)
Accommodation:
Buhoma Community Rest Camp
  • Budget lodge located just outside Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Mountain Gorilla trekking day- Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park

Mountain Gorilla trekking day- Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park

Have an early breakfast surrounded and overlooking the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest the home to the forest giants that are cousins to human beings, the gorillas. We have reached a highlight of the safari as you will go gorilla trekking in a group with a specialized guide, walk through the fascinating jungle and spend one hour with the Mountain Gorillas. This Impenetrable Forest is full of birds, butterflies and plant species plus forest hog, forest Elephants, Statungas and Duikers. After the gorilla trek we drive through the neck of the forest via rolling hills cultivated with tea plantations and rainy forest as transfer to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi mostly known as the Switzerland of Africa due to her stunning beauty and endless views of her hills. In the evenning we check in to a lake at 1840m above sea level. Here you can relax after the trek and even take a swim if it's not to cold for you (the lake is free from bilharzia, hippos and crocodiles). Enjoy the cool breeze of Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Mburo national park – Afternoon game drive ”The Zebra Paradise of Uganda”

Transfer to Lake Mburo national park – Afternoon game drive ”The Zebra Paradise of Uganda”

With breakfast at lesisure, we cross the lake with a speed boat or motorised canoe to the main land as we wave goodbye to the stunning Lake of many birds. We continue our drive towards Lake Mburo national park. We reach the park in time for lunch at the lodge. (you can decide to have a short swim at the lodge to cool off the body) In the afternoon we game-drive for view of Zebras, Topis, Warthogs, cape buffaloes and Impalas. Retire your day at the lodge with hot dinner.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to August (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to August and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionNone
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Early morning safari walk with zebras in Lake Mburo NP and transfer to Entebbe

Early morning safari walk with zebras in Lake Mburo NP and transfer to Entebbe

Start the day early with a safari walk getting you close to nature. A walk with zebras, wathogs, waterbucks, birds and buffaloes in there day break jungle life. After the safari walk you have breakfast at the lodge before setting of for Entebbe as we have reached the end of amazing 7 days Uganda safari. We reach Entebbe in the afternoon and you can arrange for an evening departure or add a night in Entebbe and say goodbye the next day.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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