Pearl Afric Tours & Travel

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$6,536 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

Arrive in Uganda and transfer to the Hotel for relaxation/City tour

Arrive in Uganda and transfer to the Hotel for relaxation/City tour

Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport where your Uganda Adventure Safari starts by our representative who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. You will then be transferred to your Hotel for Resting after your Flight.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
The Boma Hotel
  • Mid-range guest housein Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will be picked by our Driver Guide from Kampala and you embark on your journey to the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Park covers an area of about 1978 km2 and its position provides a magnificent view of the rift valley floor that occupies Lake Edward and George. The park has one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any national park in the world as its well known to be habitat of about 95mammals along with 612 species of birds. Have an afternoon Game Drive and Check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
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:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Morning Guided Game Drive and Amplient Private Boat Safari

Morning Guided Game Drive and Amplient Private Boat Safari

Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Have an early morning game drive where you have an opportunity to view the massive Rwenzori as backdrop, which provides excellent opportunities to spot lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephant, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, topi and bushbuck. The game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are memorable methods of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife. Be sure to have your camera ready for these amazing sightings.
After lunch take a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and this launch/cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident species.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Elephant Hab Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Kyambura Gorge (Chimps, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Ishasha- Home of Tree Climbing Lions

Transfer to Ishasha- Home of Tree Climbing Lions

After your early morning breakfast, pack-up your bags and transfer to Ishasha Plains, a Sector in Queen Elizabeth, Enjoy the wilderness and its habitants that are highlighted by Uganda’s Tree Climbing Lions as well as numerous Birds and more Mammals.
Have Lunch and Proceed with another afternoon Search for More mammals or relax at the Lodge.

Main Destination:
Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Accommodation:
Enjojo Lodge (Camping)
  • Near Ishasha Sector (Queen Elizabeth NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

After your early morning breakfast, pack-up your bags and have another Game drive through Ishasha plains for your final visit with the tree climbing lions and other wildlife before heading out of the Queen Elizabeth National Park and on to Bwindi. The drive takes you through the Switzerland of Africa area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, arriving in the evening. Check into the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 6

Ultimate Gorilla Tracking

Ultimate Gorilla Tracking

After an early breakfast, depart to the starting point for briefing ahead of the gorilla trekking experience. Though the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is amazing, and the beauty of the gorilla forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. One of Africa’s major highlights is when you encounter these gentle giants. It is a humbling experience to stand just meters from man’s distant cousins as they eat rest, play and bond with their young ones. Follow the mountain gorillas as they range freely in the impenetrable forest, and discover their gorgeous natural habitant and the many species they share it with. You are allowed an hour with the gorillas before finally sloping down back to your lodge for an afternoon of rest. Don’t forget to carry your rain gear, packed lunch, plenty of water, gloves, hat, and water proof bag for protection of your camera in case of rain.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mutanda Lake Resort
  • Mid-range lodge1-2hr drive from Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 7

Transfer to Rwanda

Transfer to Rwanda

Have a relaxed Breakfast and There after you will transfer to Rwanda crossing the border at Kyanika. Arrive in Parc Nationale des Volcanoes area in evening. Depending on you preference, you can visit the (Optional) Batwa Vocational center and watch them perform local dances in the evening.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 8

Gorilla tracking in the Volcanoes national park

Gorilla tracking in the Volcanoes national park

Enjoy a hefty breakfast in the morning, after report to the headquarters of the park,
where you will be briefed about the rules and regulations concerning gorilla trekking in the park. This activity is really thrilling as you will have amazing views of the Virunga’s, and when you meet the gentle giants, you will watch them play, feed, among other things, which is an unforgettable experience. Later after trekking head
back to the lodge for a late lunch. Throughout the evening, you can take a walk in the community or choose to stay and unwind at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 9

Transfer Back to Uganda- Lake Mburo National Park

Transfer Back to Uganda- Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, you will embark on a cross Boarder journey to Lake Mburo National Park. It is the smallest Savanna National Park in Uganda. Despite it being small, it has a lot to offer. Centered on a series of swamp-fringed lakes its birdlife is very rich. The green acacia woodland harbors wildlife like Zebra, warthog, Eland, Impala, not to mention the lake itself which is home to schools of hippos and crocodiles. Furthermore, Uganda Wildlife Authority recently brought 15 giraffes from Murchison falls to Lake Mburo National Park. You will arrive at the lodge in the Late Afternoon. Later, Later you will have an evening game drive before you retire for the night.

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

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 10

Safari Walk-Transfer to Entebbe Airport

Safari Walk-Transfer to Entebbe Airport

After breakfast have a safari walk under the escort of an armed ranger. The Kopjes are particularly interesting with the camouflage kilspringers and topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it is amusing to see zebra grazing alongside the long horned Ankole cattle peaceably. It is exciting to approach wildlife at such close range.
Later drive to Entebbe with a stopover at the Equator for water experience, here you will too have an opportunity to stand in 2 hemispheres at the same time. Take some photos, then another stop over at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through the generations arriving in the afternoon.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, Uganda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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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  • This tour is offered by Pearl Afric Tours & Travel, not SafariBookings.
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  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
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  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.