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Offered by - Africa Adventure Vacations
Tour Features
The Best of Africa Adventure Vacation involves gorilla and chimpanzee tracking, Big Five tracking, wilderness horseback, Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi Forest and Lake Mburo National Parks. It takes you inside the dense African jungles with the most scenic places, amazing nature created features, abundance of wildlife, big apes and numerous bird species. All activities were selected to make you to feel the value of your money and time to visit Uganda.
| Mid-Range tour | This mid-range tour includes comfortable lodges and tented camps. |
| Can be customized | You can request minor changes to the accommodations and destinations of this tour. |
| Private tour | This tour will be organized exclusively for you and won't be shared with others. |
| Solo travel available | Solo travelers can book this tour. |
| Can start any day | If availability permits, this tour can start on any day. |
| Minimum age required | The minimum age for this tour is 5 years. |
| Transportation | This tour uses: Pop-up roof 4x4, Walking, Horse. |
Route & Activities
Uganda
Activities Included
Accommodation & Meals
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
| Day | Accommodation | Meals |
| 1 | 2 Friends Beach Hotel No images available | All Meals Included |
| 2 | Pakuba Safari Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 3 | Pakuba Safari Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 4 | Isunga Safari Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 5-6 | Buffalo Safari Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 7 | Bakiga Lodge No images available | All Meals Included |
| 8 | Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort No images available | All Meals Included |
| 9 | Rwakobo Rock No images available | All Meals Included |
| 10 | Mid-Range Accommodation No images available | Breakfast & Lunch Included |
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 - Arrival Entebbe International Airport – Transfer to EntebbeUpon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our company representative and safari guide who will transfer you to the hotel reserved for you in Kampala. The 10 days game viewing combined with gorilla and chimpanzee trekking safari briefing will be done right before dinner at the hotel where you will be spending the night. The next early morning, we will begin this adventurous safari you have all been preparing for.
Accommodation: 2 Friends Beach Hotel
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 2 - Ziwa Rhino Tracking - Transfer to Murchison Falls National PAfter breakfast, begin the panoramic drive northwest through the famous Luwero Triangle. En-route, you'll stop to visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary the only place where you can meet these members of the Big Five family in the wilderness. This visit will provide you with an opportunity to go closer to these peaceful giants to have a clearer view and photo moment. Later, proceed to Masindi Town for lunch and then drive to Murchison Falls National Park to explore the top of the falls. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 3 - Murchison Falls NP – Morning Game Drive - Afternoon Boat CruEnjoy breakfast and head out for a morning game drive. Your guide will help you to spot elephant, lion, Cape buffalo, Rothchild’s giraffe, hartebeest, waterbuck, oribi, bushbuck, bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. You'll then go for a lunch break. Afterwards, proceed to an afternoon boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just a few meters from the Devil’s Cauldron. Marvel at the toothsome hippos, home of crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the zone of many birds, species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant, the rare shoebill stork and by chance you might meet the lakeshore hunters. Take shots of the photogenic Murchison Falls. After this amazing boat cruise safari, make a simple evening game drive specifically in search of the big cats. You'll then return to your lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.
Main Destination: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 4 - Morning Game Drive – Transfer to Kibale National Park – EvenAfter breakfast, check out and drive to Kibale Forest National Park with a morning game drive through Murchison Falla Park. This will award you with an opportunity to see some animals you missed during the previous game drive. The drive takes you through little towns and villages as you observe the African rhythm of life. On arrival, check in to your preferred accommodation to relax and later go for an evening nature walk at Bigodi Sanctuary Nature Walk. Kibale Forest National Park is proudly known to have the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. The most famous of its 13 species are the chimpanzees, our closest relative. Kibale has 1450 chimpanzees, representing Uganda’s largest population of this endangered primate. Kibale is also home to the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. Other primates include the black and white Colobus, blue monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red-tailed monkey, Olive baboon to mention but a few. Dinner and overnight stay are at the lodge.
Main Destination: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Isunga Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 5 - Kibale National Park - Morning Chimp Trekking - Queen ElizabHave breakfast then transfer to Kibale Forest National Park headquarters for a briefing before setting off for a forest walk in search of chimpanzees. The forest walk will be guided to provide information not only on chimpanzees and primates but also on small organisms making it interesting. The walk will reward you with other primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys, Colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, lhoestes and butterflies. After tracking the chimps go to the lodge for refreshments and lunch. Then start the drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, nestled between two lakes, George and Edward, with the Kazinga Channel joining the two. Its lush savannah offers prime grazing ground for the African buffaloes, African elephants and various antelopes. The park also hosts over 600 bird species. Drive straight to the lodge, check in and go for the evening nature walk to explore the crater lakes. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 6 - Early Morning Game Drive – Afternoon Boat Cruise - Evening GYou'll rise up early today at 6:00 am, grab your breakfast and head out to catch the lions and hyenas hunting before they disappear into the thickets. Other animals to see on the game drive are; Cape buffalo, the handsome Uganda kob, warthog, elephant, leopard and waterbuck. At 3:00 pm, take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, a haven for over 600 bird types, hippo, crocodile and Cape buffalo. Later, go for another evening game drive through Kasenyi and this will be specifically to search for the big hunters of the park such as lions, leopards, spotted hyenas and many others. The evening is their prime time to look out for their survival so you can expect to find them in action. Later on, return to the lodge for relaxation and dinner.
Main Destination: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge
Meals & Drinks: Meals included as per itinerary
- Day 7 - Morning Game Drive Through Ishasha Sector – Transfer to BwinYou'll wake up and have breakfast before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to the half of the world’s mountain gorillas. You'll have a game drive through the Ishasha sector to search for the amazing tree climbing lions. After collecting memories here, continue with the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for the thrilling mountain gorilla experience. On arrival, check in, relax and go for an evening village walk or souvenir shopping in the local craft shops if time allows. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Accommodation: Bakiga Lodge
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 8 - Morning Gorilla Trekking –Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi – EveninAfter 6:45 am breakfast, head to the information centre for a briefing before embarking on the long-awaited trek. Gorilla trekking may last from 3 hours to 8 hours or more of the day. Sometimes with rain overhead so be prepared with sturdy hiking boots and a waterproof jacket. After a satisfactory trek, return to the lodge for a well-deserved hot shower and lunch. Afterwards, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi for evening canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi.
Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 9 - Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park – Evening Game DrivAfter breakfast with great memories of the mountain gorillas, depart Lake Bunyonyi heading to Lake Mburo National Park. It's the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as zebra, topi, impala, and several acacia-associated birds. On arrival at the park enjoy the drive en-route to your overnight accommodation. Wildlife here includes the elusive leopards, jackals, hyenas, zebras and the newly introduced giraffes among others. Drive straight to the lodge to have lunch and relax as you view the park. In the evening, go for an amazing game drive in search of the wildlife of the park. Lake Mburo is the only park in Uganda with few predators and it is the best for biking and nature walk safaris. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at the lodge.
Main Destination: Lake Mburo National Park
Accommodation: Rwakobo Rock
Meals & Drinks: All Meals Included
- Day 10 - Lake Mburo NP – Morning Horseback Riding – Entebbe InternatiYou'll wake up for breakfast before going out on horseback riding safari, a nature walk on horses for 2 hours in the park accompanied by an armed ranger. This is one of the best since you get the opportunity to get closer to the inhabitants of the park and have a photo moment. Return to the lodge for another set of breakfast and then embark on the drive to Entebbe with a stopover at Kayabwe equator point. Enjoy the water experience, get to buy souvenirs and have lunch. Later, drive straight to Entebbe International Airport for your return flight back home with great experience of gorillas.
Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & Lunch Included
End of tour (See Getting There for more details)
- Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
- A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Rates Per Person
Feb 18, 2023 - Dec 31, 2024
*n/a = not available. This tour is unavailable for solo travelers.
Includes
- Park fees (for non-residents)
- All activities mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)
- All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
Excludes
- International flights (from/to the client's home country)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips: tipping guideline of $6 per person per day for the guide and crew
- Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees and other personal items)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Murchison Falls National Park and ends in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Getting There
From outside East Africa, Uganda can be easily accessed either by road or Air and mostly by Air to Entebbe International Airport (EBB). Water transport can also be used to travel in and around our destinations especially the ferry crossing from the Southern part of Murchison Falls National Park to the Northern part of Murchison Falls National Park. Flights to Uganda are cheapest during the rainy seasons from March to May and October to November. The best wildlife viewing months are June to September and December to February, when flights are likely to be more expensive.
This tour starts in Murchison Falls National Park and ends in Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda
A transfer from and back to the airport is included
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
Travel Requirements
- All foreign visitors need a passport that is valid for at least six months
- Passports must have a clean and a full visa page for endorsement.
- When arriving from a yellow-fever-infected country in Africa or the Americas a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.
- Citizens of most countries require a visa. A list of countries that don't need a visa is available.
- Visas are best obtained in advance through an official online visa-application portal (https://visas.immigration.go.ug/), but they can also be obtained through your local Tanzania Embassy or High Commission.
- Visas can also be obtained on arrival but this is a lengthy process that can take one to two hours.
- Tourist visas are available for Uganda only, or East Africa (which covers entry to Uganda, Kenya and Rwanda) for the same cost.
Offered By
Africa Adventure Vacations
Kenya
Rwanda
Tanzania
Uganda
Africa Adventure Vacations specializes in tailor-made wildlife safaris to Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania and DR Congo. We are the best local travel agency in Uganda and specialists in booking escorted wildlife tours, hiking adventures, honeymoon holidays, mountain gorilla tracking experiences and a lot more! Our tour costs range from mid-range to luxury. However, we can organize budget tours upon request
We give you an African experience that is better than the best. With over 1000+ itineraries offered across Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, whether you're looking for something luxurious or something on a tight budget, we have something in store for you.
At Africa Adventure Vacations we truly believe a guide can make the difference between a good safari and an amazing safari. We carefully pick and train guides and on average, our guides have about 8 years of experience and you will find them to be knowledgeable, cheerful & very professional at all times.
One of the most important factors of any safari is to have a reliable and a comfortable vehicle. Africa Adventure Vacations features the newest fleet of safari prepared 4x4 Land Cruisers and Land Rovers. Each safari vehicle is modified to provide highest client safety, comfort and window seats. They all have pop-up roof hatches for game viewing and photography purposes. All the vehicles are serviced and thoroughly checked after each and every safari. We feature the best fleet of 4x4 safari-prepared vehicles: New Safari prepared 4x4 Land Cruisers and Land Rovers Guaranteed Window Seat - Extended vehicles have 7 window seats and Standard vehicles have 5 window seats Radio equipped Each Seat is equipped with Seat Belt Tailor / Custom made Safari
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