10-Day Uganda Wildlife Exploration

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Discover Uganda, the rising star of East Africa, with its magnificent landscape of steamy forests, snow-peaked mountains, pristine lakes and sprawling savannahs rich with wildlife.

Begin your tour in Entebbe, on the shores of immense Lake Victoria, before traveling to Murchison Falls National Park, hosting over 100 species of mammals and over 450 species of birds. While in the park, enjoy a cruise down the Nile River to the base of Murchison Falls where the Victoria Nile River surges through a narrow gap over a massive drop.

Next, travel to enchanting and exotic Kibale National Park, home to the greatest variety and concentration of primates found anywhere in East Africa, as well as a rich diversity of exotic birds. After a guided forest trek in search of chimpanzees, drive to stunning Queen Elizabeth National Park to enjoy game drives and a delightful cruise on the Kazinga Channel. 

Finally, travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a biodiverse, mountainous area that is your base for gorilla tracking. Your group will be guided through the rough terrain of the rainforest in search of one of the park’s habituated gorilla families. The trek will last between 1/2 hour to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. When a gorilla family is found, you’ll be allowed an hour in their company to watch them eat, preen and play. 

Package Includes

  • Round trip flights New York-Entebbe, Entebbe-New York
  • Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
  • Intra-flight: Bwindi-Entebbe 
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 8 nights First Class accommodations 
    • 1 night Entebbe 
    • 2 nights Murchison Falls National Park
    • 1 night Kibale National Park
    • 2 nights Queen Elizabeth National Park 
    • 2 nights Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers
  • 22 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners (including welcome and farewell dinners) 
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4×4 vehicles
  • Services of English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
  • National Park fees and gorilla trekking permit 

This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness. Gorilla trekking can last between ½ hour to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. All passengers must be able to hike unassisted at a steady pace through dense forests on uneven, often slippery slopes, at an altitude of up to 8553 feet.

Tour Highlights

  • Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.
  • Discover Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area 
  • Cruise down the Nile River to the base of dramatic Murchison Falls 
  • At enchanting Kibale National Park, view the greatest variety of primates in East Africa 
  • Enjoy a thrilling guided forest trek in search of chimpanzees in the tropical Kibale forest 
  • View the spectacular Rwenzori, the “Mountains of the Moon”, that lie in western Uganda
  • Game drives in the diverse ecosystems of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles and colorful exotic birds
  • Embark on an unforgettable gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Book by December 13, 2017 and save $410 per person off our regular price. Lowest price reflects the $410 promotional savings. Promotion is not valid on existing reservations. 

* The following additional fees are not included: gratuities for guides/tour managers. For more details, see our Terms & Conditions.

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