Entebbe 

Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, the former seat of Uganda’s government, Entebbe is just a short drive from the current capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused. This charming town features tree-lined streets and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Tourists can look forward to spending days on beautiful beaches along the banks of Lake Victoria, stroll through the fields and forests of the magnificent Botanical Gardens, or pay a visit to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, a haven for country’s orphaned chimps. 

Day Itinerary 

At Entebbe airport you will be welcomed by our representative and driven to the Hotel.  Upon arrival you will be welcomed and checked in by the staff at the Hotel..You will spend the rest of the day relaxing. 

Overnight: ViaVia Uganda Entebbe  

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ViaVia sure is an affordable and cosy alternative for your overnight stay. Add their top-notch hammocks, dazzling garden and delicious healthy food to the mix, and you have a truly heartwarming experience that’s very hard to beat. 

Their notorious campfires make the ideal meeting place for people from across the globe. And while they have an excellent internet connection at the bar, reception and restaurant, their large population of birds doesn’t need any 4G to twitter twit all day long. ViaVia is a home away from home, but then slightly better! They even have romantic sunsets on request. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Kampala 

Bordering the magnificent Lake Victoria, Uganda’s capital city – Kampala – sprawl out over a series of undulating hills and despite the development, this ‘Garden City’ is known for its tree-lined avenues. This bustling city serves as the commercial hub of the country boasting a blend of African markets, modern skyscrapers, international hotels, bars, and casinos. It provides an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area. Visitors can look forward to learning about the country’s rich and colourful history at the Uganda Museum; enjoying a number of activities on Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake; and visiting the Namugongo Martyrs Shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Don’t miss the opportunity to visit the nearby Mburo National Park to catch a glimpse of local wildlife including: hippo, zebra, gazelles, crocodiles, warthog, and variety of birdlife. 

Day Itinerary 

After an early morning breakfast,you will check out and head straight to Mabamba Swamp, Mabamba Swamp is located west of Entebbe on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, it  is a prime wetland birding site famous for the Shoebill which is Uganda’s most sought after bird by Uganda birding tourists as well as by nature lovers. The wetland  hosts over 300 bird species that include many globally threatened species, it also hosts huge flocks of Paleartic migrants every year from October to March. After that  you will be driven to Kampala,you will check inn,Meals at own cost 

Overnight: Bushpig Backpackers Hostel  

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Bushpig Backpackers is a budget hotel located on Acacia Avenue in Kampala’s Kololo area, near the city centre and very close to some of the city’s best eating, drinking and shopping. 

The hostel offers accommodation options to fit all price points and group sizes, from comfortable dormitories with bigger-than-average beds to large en-suite double rooms with a great view of the city skyline. The hostel now offers a fully-stocked public bar serving some of Kampala’s best cocktails alongside gourmet burgers, assorted snacks and pizzas from our wood-fired pizza oven. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Day Itinerary 

You will wake up to a heavy breakfast then proceed for the Kampala Boda Tour, you will truly capture the spirit of Kampala aboard the famous boda boda ,Explore the bustling streets of downtown Kampala to see highlights 
such as Constitutional Square, Freedom Square, and Independence 
Monuments. get to explore the bustling markets, historic sites and learn about culture of the capital of the Pearl of 
Africa. You will do your shopping then transferred back to the hotel. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Jinja 

Situated on the northern shores of Africa’s largest lake, in southern Uganda, Jinja is the second largest city in Uganda and is famous for being located at the source of the Nile. The rapids on the Nile make Jinja the white water rafting capital of East Africa. It is also known as the adventure capital of Uganda. While the main attraction is undoubtedly rafting down the Nile, there are also a variety of other adrenaline filled activities such as: quad biking, bungee jumping, kayaking, mountain biking and horse riding. Other popular activities include: browsing the colourful Jinja market, viewing the faded grandeur of the crumbling colonial architecture lining the streets and joining a bicycle tour to soak up the spectacularly scenic surrounds. 

Day Itinerary 

A full day of driving to Jinja, Jinja is a town in southern Uganda, on the shore of Lake Victoria where the source of the Nile can be found. On arrival you will spend the night  on the banks of the river Nile  in a Safari Tent overlooking the river Nile. 

Overnight: Nile River Explorers Backpackers  

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Fantastic views of the Nile, a well stocked bar and excellent meals have made this site one of East Africa’s most popular places to stay. Whether you are camping, staying in dorms or rooms, our bar deck overlooking the river is the perfect place to enjoy a cold beer and amazing sunsets. The trees above boast a multitude of tropical bird life and monkeys, and the ‘riverside showers’ alone have become famous for the incredible scenery they overlook. 

Come for a night and stay for a week, you find it hard to leave. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Day Itinerary 

Today is a day to relax, you can just sit at the poolside or choose to go horseback riding or take a spin on the shores of the Nile on a Quad bike. If you are a thrill seeker you can opt for a half – or full day rafting! You can discuss with your guide what you prefer to do. At the end of the day you can go for a sundowner at the source of the Nile! 

Basis 

Room Only 

Mount Elgon 

Situated along the border of Uganda and Kenya, Mount Elgon is the oldest and largest solitary volcano in East Africa and has one of largest intact calderas in the world. This extinct shield volcano is split by the Uganda/Kenya Border with a Mount Elgon National Park in both countries. It measures an impressive 80 kilometres in diameter and rises over 3000 metres above sea level. Mount Elgon is home to a variety of rare plants and abundant wildlife. The area also offers excellent climbing and walking along Koitobos, the highest peak on the Kenya side, reaching up to 4200 metres.

Day Itinerary 

Full day of travel from Jinja to Sipi falls. You will arrive in the late afternoon. The day will pass through a large part of karamoja on dusty roads and crossing Pian Upe wildlife reserve. After this long journey you will arrive at  your hotel where you will enjoy dinner and overnight stay. 

Overnight: Mount Elgon Hotel  

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Perfectly placed in the suburbs of Mbale town, Mount Elgon Hotel & Spa is Eastern Uganda’s most celebrated and glamorous luxury hotel. With 30 luxurious bedrooms, accommodation is extremely important to us and we promise to ensure all guests have the best night’s sleep possible with comfort, quality and relaxation being essential. All rooms are equipped with complimentary wireless internet access as well as a television. Facilities include a restaurant, meeting facilities, spa facilities and a Jacuzzi. 

Basis 

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

Day Itinerary 

Today you will be driven through spectacular scenery to Sipi Falls, one of Uganda’s hidden gems. From your lodge you’ll have breathtaking views of the falls as the Sipi River flows down from Mt Elgon. 
This afternoon there are numerous excursions you can join or adventure activities that you can participate in. You may wish to join a guided nature walk, hike to one of the nearby waterfalls, visit the coffee plantations or local villages, abseil from the top of Chebonet Falls, join a guided bird-watching excursion or discover the Nyero rock paintings in the Kumi district. 

Basis 

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

Moroto 

Located in Moroto District, the town of Moroto is set in the Northern Region of Uganda. Resting at the foot of the 3,083 metre-high Mount Moroto, the town is known for its cultural tourism, natural surrounding scenery, and abundant wildlife. Visitors can explore Mount Moroto and the surrounding forest reserves of Pian-Upe, Bokora and Matheniko which protect a variety of habitats from dry montane forest to dry savanna inhabited by an array of species including 220 bird species, as well as a collection of monkey and wild cat species and many more. Visitors can explore the network of scenic trails traversing the area, learn about the way of life of the nomadic Karamajong people, and browse a variety of traditional crafts and souvenirs. Other commonly spotted species in the area include: hyenas, buffalos, dik-dik, and the Greater and Lesser Kudus. 

Day Itinerary 

Today you’ll drive for approximately six hours to Moroto Town in the northeast region of Uganda where you’ll meet Karamojong tribe people. 
 
We highly recommend that you spend the night in a Karamojong kraal as this is a truly authentic cultural experience which offers an opportunity to interact with Karamojong people and get an insight into their way of life. You’ll be able to help collect vegetables, herd the cattle, prepare dairy products, play local games and listen to the Karamojong warriors tell stories as you sit around a campfire. We’re sure that it will be one of the highlights of your Ugandan adventure! 

Overnight: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Backpackers  

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Kara-Tunga Karamoja Backpackers is Moroto’s only hostel offering dorm rooms and family rooms. Moroto is located in the beating heart of the Karamoja region at the slopes of Mount Moroto (3085m). A central location that serves perfectly as a base for an adventure through northeast Uganda, just 4hrs from Sipi Falls and 5hrs from Kidepo Valley National Park. The Backpackers design is laidback and colourful with a large garden with ample shade for relaxation and camping. The backpackers also features a free breakfast as well as Wi-Fi in the shared areas. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Moroto 

As previously described 

Day Itinerary 

Spend the day interacting with the locals , 

Overnight: Kara-Tunga Karamoja Backpackers  

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Kara-Tunga Karamoja Backpackers is Moroto’s only hostel offering dorm rooms and family rooms. Moroto is located in the beating heart of the Karamoja region at the slopes of Mount Moroto (3085m). A central location that serves perfectly as a base for an adventure through northeast Uganda, just 4hrs from Sipi Falls and 5hrs from Kidepo Valley National Park. The Backpackers design is laidback and colourful with a large garden with ample shade for relaxation and camping. The backpackers also features a free breakfast as well as Wi-Fi in the shared areas. 

Basis 

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park 

One of the most popular parks in Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park lies in the western region of the country. In the northern part of the park, visitors can look forward to boating along the Kasinga Channel, which is home to the largest population of hippos in the world and an abundance of Nile crocodiles. Along the banks, an incredible number of birds and wild animals flock to the river’s edge. At Kyambura Gorge, fondly known as ‘Valley of the Apes’, chimpanzees are at home in a world of lush tropical rainforest spread with canopies, and three salty crater lakes are decorated with swathes of pink flamingos. On the western shore of Lake George, the vast Kasenyi Plains are inhabited by lions and several interesting bird species. 

Day Itinerary 

Today you’ll continue your journey well off the beaten track as you drive to Uganda’s most remote national park, Kidepo Valley. 
 
Kidepo Valley National Park is situated between the borders of Kenya and Sudan, in the Karamoja province, in northeast Uganda. With vast savannahs stretching as far as the eye can see, the landscape here is very different to the lush bamboo and swamp forests of Bwindi in southwest Uganda. 
 
This park is a fantastic place to enjoy game viewing and you can expect to see buffalo, elephant, lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog, hyena and jackal. 

Overnight: UWA Mweya Campsite  

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UWA Mweya Campsite is located within the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the south end of the Mweya sector. Accommodation at the campsite features a campground where guests can pitch tents as well as a pit toilet. There is also a nearby restaurant where guests can eat if they do not want to cook for themselves. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Kidepo Valley National Park 

One of Uganda’s most stunningly beautiful reserves, the remote Kidepo Valley National Park stretches across broad swathes of savannah studded with hills and rock clusters, and is traversed by the forest-flanked Lorupei River. It is home to roughly 80 mammal species, 28 of which are found at no other park in the country, and is particularly well known for its rich population of raptors and over 450 species of bird. Visitors can look forward to excellent wildlife sightings including greater and lesser kudu, eland, lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant and a variety of plains game. 

Day Itinerary 

Today you’ll have a full day to explore Kidepo Valley National Park. You’ll start your day with an early morning game drive to watch the sunrise over the plains and if you’re lucky you’ll see big cats! 
 
Other activities here include exploring the hiking trails around Morungole Mountain, visits to the Kanangorok Hot Springs and guided nature and bird walks. 

Overnight: Kidepo Savannah Lodge  

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On the edge of one of the most beautiful National Parks in Uganda lies Kidepo Savannah Lodge. The lodge is inspired by the Savannah surroundings, the grasslands, rocky outcrops, and by the Karamajong tribe with their manyattas and colourful blankets. The accommodation consists of luxurious self contained safari tents and comfortable lazy camping tents. Activities available for guests to enjoy include game drives, and nature walks visiting the Lamoj Mountains and Kidepo River Valley. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Murchison Falls National Park 

Stretching from the shores of Lake Albert, Murchison Falls National Park is Uganda’s largest National Park. The Nile River flows through the middle of the park creating the impressive Murchison Falls which is the park’s major attraction. The landscape features dense rainforest, undulating savannah and a diversity of abundant wildlife. Visitors can enjoy prime game-viewing along the Buligi Circuit. The forests are home to numerous primates, including Chimpanzees, and near the river, buffalo, elephants and Rothschild-Giraffes can be seen. Other commonly spotted wildlife include: lions, antelope, waterbucks, hippos and crocodiles. 

Day Itinerary 

This morning you’ll leave Kidepo Valley National Park and make your way towards Murchison Falls National Park in northwest Uganda. This is an eight hour drive, however you’ll have the opportunity for plenty of stops along the way, both for rest stops and scenic viewpoints 

Overnight: Heritage Safari Lodge  

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Accommodation consists of luxurious cottages and standard cottages as well as tents. The Camping Ground is popular with self-sufficient or budget guests. The cottages give guests 180-degree view; to the east, the early morning sun rise and hot spring, to the immediate south right in front of the cottages the hot spring as it flows into the Nile and to the west the Albert Nile its self with the community in their canoes going about their daily routine. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Murchison Falls National Park 

As previously described 

Day Itinerary 

You’ll have the whole day to explore Lake Murchison National Park. 
 
You can enjoy game drives on the plains of the national park where you’ll have a chance to spot giraffe, spotted hyena, lion, leopard, spotted hyena, buffalo, kob and hartebeest, plus you can take a boat tour on the river towards the base of the waterfalls where it meets the Nile. On the banks of the river you’ll see hippo, Nile crocodile, elephant, and if you’re lucky, the elusive leopard. There is prolific birdlife within the area too, including the extraordinary looking shoebill stork. 
 
You’ll also have an opportunity to explore the mighty Murchison Falls either on a boat trip or on foot. 

Overnight: Red Chilli Rest Camp  

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We offer the only low to mid budget accommodation in the park, in furnished safari tents and bandas (small individual houses) with public or private bathrooms, as well as the only camping facilities with modern showers, toilets, cooking area and security lighting. 

We are not a posh lodge with three course meals and all the trimmings but we do provide an authentic safari experience…and at a really great price! 

A range of accommodation options from DIY camping to superior family bandas with en suite facilities 

Basis 

Room Only 

Hoima 

Located on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, the Ugandan town of Hoima lies about 30 kilometres from Lake Albert and serves as a gateway to all the attractions of the lake and the Murchison Falls area. The town features dusty streets lined with colourful buildings and is surrounded by lush green hills. Hoima is set at the heart of the Kingdom of Bunyoro-Kitara. Visitors can look forward to visiting the Nyamyarro Museum displaying its 1000-year-old ornately decorated traditional throne, discover the Mparo Tombs, a historical burial ground and explore the Katasiha Fort situated just two kilometres from Hoima Town. 

Day Itinerary 

Today you will proceed towards the western region to Hoima, It is the main municipal, administrative, and commercial center of Hoima District. It is also the location of the palace of the Omukama of Bunyoro. Overnight at Kontiki Hotel. 

Overnight: Hotel KonTiki  

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Stay at the KonTiki Hotel and enjoy the calm and cool environment where nature is in abundance.  We are situated on the approach to Hoima town, 2kms along Kampala Road, just next to Habitat Area.  Hotel KonTiki is suitable for all travellers because of it’s comfortable surroundings, and it offers a relaxing environment for any activity. Our spacious grass thatched cottages set in the beautiful Victoria gardens offer a homely environment, leaving our guests feeling at home.  

Enjoy maximum relaxation in our Victoria gardens, they are beautiful, they are quiet and they are homely! 
Spend a moment at KonTiki on your way to Murchison Falls National Park, The Budongo Forest and now for those proceeding to Lake Albert’s Kabwoya Game Reserve. 

Enjoy the greenery of our Victoria gardens, great food in Gabbie’s restaurant, the ambience of Amooti’s bar and great service,  When at KonTiki you will always feel at home.

Basis 

Room Only 

Kampala 

As previously described 

Day Itinerary 

Today you’ll have another long drive through the plantations and mountains that are synonymous with Ugandan countryside. This afternoon you’ll arrive at your lovely lodge in Fort Portal, at the foot of the Rwenzori Mountains and the base of the Kibale Forest. 

Overnight: Kibale Homestay  

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Kibale Homestay Uganda is located outside Kibale Forest National park in the heart of Bigodi village. The homestay is run by a local Ugandan family offering accommodation to travellers visiting Kibale forest national park, Queen Elizabeth national park, Semuliki national park, Ruwenzori national park and fort portal town for adventures tours, study tours, research trips and programs and Holiday. The home stay has got four self-contained rooms, two rooms in the main house. All rooms have hot and cold showers and powered with hydro electricity. The property offers a restaurant and bar offering mostly Ugandan dishes and Western dishes are provided on request. 

Basis 

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

Day Itinerary 

You’ll have an early start this morning as you’ll be required to meet park rangers at 8am for a briefing about your chimp trekking adventure. After the briefing you’ll head deep into the Kibale Forest to track the troops of chimpanzees that live there. As you trek through the dense forest in search of the chimpanzees you’ll hear them screech and hoot around you and it will feel as if the jungle has come alive. Once you’ve found a family of chimpanzees you can spend one hour watching them swing through the trees, play on the forest floor and build nests for their afternoon naps. It is a truly magical experience! 
 
The forest is also home to other primates, including colobus monkeys and red tailed monkeys, plus colourful giant butterflies. 
 
We also recommend the ‘swamp walk’ which is a two hour trek through the swamps to meet a local community living in this hostile environment. There is stunning scenery and some incredibly rare wildlife to spot en route. 

Basis 

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

Kibale Forest National Park 

Located in southern Uganda, Kibale Forest National Park is said to be home to the highest density of primates in Africa. Although the highlight of the park is the habituated chimpanzees, the treetops are alive with all manner of monkey including: red-tailed monkey, L’Hoest’s monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey, red colobus and black and white colobus monkeys are all spotted here. When you’re not searching for monkeys there are over 300 bird species and an incredible 250 species of butterfly to keep you busy. Visitors can look forward to chimpanzee tracking, birding tours and guided nature walks. 

Day Itinerary 

Today you will have some time to relax.  

Overnight: Kibale Forest Camp  

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Kibale Foret Camp is located in a patch of evergreen forest, just outside the southern part of the National Park. It borders the Magombe swamp, known for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and is a mere It is a 10 min drive to Kanyanchu Visitor Center, the place from where the chimp track will start. Kibale Forest Camp offers an affordable classic canvas experience in the form of 10 African safari-style tents tucked away in a lush forest. A budget alternative is the lazy camping on the campsite. Complemented by excellent food served in a cosy grass-thatched restaurant, the camp forms the perfect base from which to explore the area. 

Basis 

All Inclusive – Bed and All Meals 

Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park 

Surrounded by other wonderful parks in the western region of Uganda, the Queen Elizabeth National Park is known for its rich biodiversity, wildlife and history. In the southern part of the park, the remote Ishaha sector is home to tree-climbing lions who spend long lazy days dozing in the pretty fig trees.  The Uganda Kob, which they watch from the branches, graze the plains. Around Lake Edward, enjoy fishing and more game watching – make sure to look out for chimpanzees, elephants, crocodiles, and perennial and migratory bird species. 

Day Itinerary 

Today we drive to Kalinzu,the Forest is famous for 414 Species of trees, it harbours 378 Species of Birds, six different Species of Primates, Blue Monkeys, Vervet Monkeys, Black and White Colobus Monkeys and Chimpanzees, 262 Butterflies, 97 Moths, Reptiles and Flowers, after checking in and having enjoyed lunch you will go to Bigodi Swamp for a guided tour. 

Overnight: Pumba Safari Cottages  

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Pumba Safari Cottages are located in a prime wildlife area. The cottages are located in Kyambura overlooking Queen Elizabeth National Park as they are along the rim of the western rift valley in Uganda. With a view over a rich animal kingdom guests might spot elephants coming to enjoy the waterhole in view from the verandas of the cottages. Pumba Safari Cottages offer every guest cozy accommodation, welcoming staff and stunning views. 

Basis 

Dinner, Bed and Breakfast 

Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park 

As previously described 

Day Itinerary 

After breakfast at your lodge in you’ll travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park at the base of the Rwenzori Mountain range, adjacent to Lake Edward and Lake George. This spectacular national park is full of game and it is known for its large elephant population. 
 
After checking in to your lodge you’ll head out for an afternoon game drive and a sundowner before dinner. 

Overnight: UWA Mweya Campsite  

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UWA Mweya Campsite is located within the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the south end of the Mweya sector. Accommodation at the campsite features a campground where guests can pitch tents as well as a pit toilet. There is also a nearby restaurant where guests can eat if they do not want to cook for themselves. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Day Itinerary 

Today you’ll have a full day to explore Queen Elizabeth National Park. You’ll have morning and afternoon game drives, plus you can also enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel (look out for hippos and Nile crocodiles), a guided nature walk in the Maramagambo Forest or you can take an early morning hot air balloon over the savannahs of the Queen Elizabeth National Park. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Kisoro 

Situated near the base of the Virunga volcanoes, near Uganda’s border with the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, the little town of Kisoro is primarily used as a base for excursions into the surrounding mountains, which are famous for being one of the only places on earth where you can witness mountain gorillas in the wild. The area is home to an astonishing abundance of wildlife including 11 different species of primate, lion, leopard, giraffe, elephant, buffalo and zebra, and countless bird species. Highlights in the area include: visits to a Pygmy village; swimming or canoeing in the scenic Lake Mutanda; or hiking the spectacular Virunga volcanoes. The town itself hosts a local market where you can buy a wide variety of goods ranging from fresh fruits to fabrics. There are also plenty of shops along Kisoro’s main street, which are known for their skillfully produced handicrafts. 

Day Itinerary 

Today we start journey to the home of the gentle giants of Bwindi. This fulfilling journey takes us through the Kigezi highlands with great scenery of terraced hills. Lunch will be along the way or at the lodge depending on time of arrival. Your lodge in or adjust to the impenetrable forest will offer you great resting as you prepare for the next day’s trek. 

Overnight: Bwindi Backpackers Lodge  

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Bwindi Backpackers lodge is of one kind travelers paradise located on the edge of Bwindi Impenetrable National park a world heritage site the home to 2 great apes i.e Chimpanzee and Mountain Gorillas. It is on a top of a hill that shares the boundary with bwindi forest with immediate access of the road network suitable for all cars from saloon cars to big overlander trucks. 

Basis 

All Inclusive – Bed and All Meals 

Day Itinerary 

After an early breakfast you will drive to the briefing point whereby you will be briefed by the park rangers, the drive is about one hour from Amasiko. After the briefing it is time to start your search for the Mountain Gorilla’s! The duration of the tracking is hard to tell. It depends on the weather, how far are the Gorilla’s, the physical condition of the participants  etc. On average a tracking takes about 2 to 4 hours.The highlight of your safari will be meeting the gentle giants of Bwindi National Park! Enjoy the fullness of the impenetrable forest abounding with life, host to several species of birds, butterflies, primates, mammals. Eventually with help of your guide who is also a park ranger, you will find yourself face to face with the enormous and rare mountain gorillas. The trekking experience takes anything from on hour (rarely) to about 8 hours to accomplish. However, you only have one hour with gorillas to capture your finest moment. Suggested activities for those not interested in gorilla tracking is a community village walk or short guided forest walk. 

Basis 

All Inclusive – Bed and All Meals 

Lake Bunyonyi 

Located in southern Uganda, Lake Bunyonyi is said to be the second deepest lake in Africa. Home to a variety of water birds, Lake Bunyonyi is known as the ‘place of little birds’. This spectacularly scenic lake is dotted with magical, mystical, misty islands and surrounded by verdant, undulating, terraced hillsides. It is a popular stop off on the way to the famed gorillas and unlike many lakes in East Africa, it is croc, hippo and bilharzia free. Highlights include camping on one of the islands, the epic scenery, swimming in the lake’s crystal clear waters, bird watching, canoeing, and hiking. 

Day Itinerary 

You will have an early morning breakfast and move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:45 am. You will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you 1-8 hours. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access by tourists. You will have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive will be through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather despite being near the Equator. This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzias free.You arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in the afternoon for relaxation and overnight. 

Overnight: BirdNest Resort Lake Bunyonyi  

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The BirdNest Resort Lake Bunyonyi is located in South-West Uganda. The resort’s position at Lake Bunyonyi is situated close to the borders of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Tanzania.  

The guestrooms feature a TV with DSTV and free Wi-Fi with room service also being included.  While staying here, guests can relax in the swimming pool, enjoy free use of canoes, with a pool table available for entertainment and room service offered for all meals. The restaurant & bar serves a wide range of meals prepared with fresh quality ingredients. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Day Itinerary 

Spend the day relaxing,alternatively go canoeing and bird watching on Lake Bunyonyi. Overnight at the lodge. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Day Itinerary 

After breakfast take a boat ride on this lake touring different islands,spend the rest of the day relaxing. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Northern Queen Elizabeth National Park 

As previously described 

Day Itinerary 

After breakfast this morning you’ll drive  to Lake Mburo National Park. This is a small but spectacular national park with plenty of African wildlife, including buffalos, leopards, lions, hyenas, warthogs, giraffes, hippos and crocodiles, plus over 350 bird species. 
 
On arrival at the park you’ll enjoy a game drive, plus you may also have the opportunity for a bush walk or a mountain bike or horse riding safari. 

Overnight: UWA Mweya Campsite  

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UWA Mweya Campsite is located within the Queen Elizabeth National Park in the south end of the Mweya sector. Accommodation at the campsite features a campground where guests can pitch tents as well as a pit toilet. There is also a nearby restaurant where guests can eat if they do not want to cook for themselves. 

Basis 

Room Only 

Entebbe 

As previously described 

Day Itinerary 

After breakfast you will head to the park for a nature walk this will give you an opportunity of experiencing the fresh breath, the vegetation the eco system the bird species and after that head back to the lodge freshen up and then a transfer back to Entebbe  and upon arrival you will check in to your hotel. 

Overnight: ViaVia Uganda Entebbe  

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ViaVia sure is an affordable and cosy alternative for your overnight stay. Add their top-notch hammocks, dazzling garden and delicious healthy food to the mix, and you have a truly heartwarming experience that’s very hard to beat. 

Their notorious campfires make the ideal meeting place for people from across the globe. And while they have an excellent internet connection at the bar, reception and restaurant, their large population of birds doesn’t need any 4G to twitter twit all day long. ViaVia is a home away from home, but then slightly better! They even have romantic sunsets on request. 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast 

Day Itinerary 

Today your Discover Uganda tour will come to a perfect end. Following breakfast at the lodge, you will be transferred by our representative to Entebbe International Airport to board your international flight back home 

Basis 

Bed and Breakfast