Epic Uganda Vacation

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$2,663 to $2,773 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Kibale National Park, On Arrival Bigodi Swamp Walk

Transfer to Kibale National Park, On Arrival Bigodi Swamp Walk

Today after break breakfast, you will be transferred to the Kibale Forest National Park famous for wild chimpanzee tracking. You’ll be traveling through the green countryside and lunch will be en route. On arrival depending on time, you can do a Bigodi swamp walk where you will encounter monkeys and many tropical birds. Also, you can visit the Bigodi community to learn the daily lifestyle of the natives neighboring the park which will expose you to local coffee making and more.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Chimp trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather January to February and June to July (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Chimpanzee Tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After an early breakfast, you will drive to Kibale National Park offices for a briefing about tracking chimpanzees. Here you will spend up to several hours tracking and observing wild chimps on foot with your expert local ranger guides who personally know the troop members and who will interpret the behavior. Kibale Forest is home to 13 primates. On return, you'll undertake a trip to Queen Elizabeth National Park.

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:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Game Drives and Boat Cruise Along Kazinga Channel

Game Drives and Boat Cruise Along Kazinga Channel

Today after breakfast, you will take a game drive, and traverse through the magnificent plain landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park looking out for elephants, lions, Impalas, bushbucks, buffaloes, leopards, and many others. Later in the afternoon, you'll go for a boat cruise along the 45km long Kazinga Channel popular for its big number of hippopotamus population in Africa.

You'll enjoy the wide views of the Nile crocodiles and other wild game quenching their thirst on the waters of Kazinga Channel and flocking its shores on a hot day.
You'll retreat from the 2-hour activity and engage in an afternoon game drive along the channel track as you head to the lodge for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park (Uganda)
Accommodation:
The Bush Lodge (Banda)
  • Mid-range banda located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park, Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After a morning cup of African coffee, you'll engage in a journey to Bwindi. On your way, you’ll see do game drive through the Ishasha sector southern part of the park famous for tree-climbing lions and other savannah goers like, elephants water bucks, jackals, and flocks of unfamiliar bird species. Then, you'll proceed to Bwindi for dinner and an overnight stay.

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:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 5

Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Kisoro

Gorilla Tracking and Transfer to Kisoro

After breakfast, you will assemble at the national park offices for a detailed briefing before heading out on foot to track mountain gorillas with guides from the local community. This exclusive experience is a real privilege, as group sizes are limited and only one group is allowed to view each gorilla group each day. So, viewing permits are almost as scarce as the gorillas! On occasions, the gorillas prove elusive but often can be found within an hour or more by the expert local tracker guides.

It is a very emotionally moving once-in-a-lifetime experience to stare into the eyes of these gentle giants and watch them play and go about their daily activities. Each encounter with the gorillas is different and has its rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming, and resting as the young frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display. On your return, you will be issued with a certificate and then drive to Kisoro for relaxation.

Main Destination:
Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to January (Gorilla trekking is easiest)
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon
BuffaloOccasional
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LionNone
ZebraNone
HippoNone
Accommodation:
Travellers Rest Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located 1-2hr drive from Mgahinga Gorilla NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 6

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali Airport

Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Kigali Airport

Today after an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park for your golden monkey trekking. After you trek, you will kick start a journey to Kigali.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
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)

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  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Epic Uganda Vacation, 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.
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