Short Itinerary
Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Kampala to Lake Mburo (Game drive & Boat ride)
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Lake Mburo (Game drive) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Tracking) to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
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Safari tour prices vary depending on the starting date, your group size, and the choice of stay.
Ensuite Accommodation Packages
Below are packages with a few popular ensuite options for your tour,
starting on Sep 09, 2024, in a group of two adults
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Ensuite hotels are tented camps/lodges that can be inside/around national parks.
You will have a private room with attached bathroom. Meals are provided by hotels.
Click to know more about safari accommodations (ensuite camps/lodges).
Option E1: $1,656 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,704 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,752 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $1,847 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Eagle's Nest Camp - Safari Tent, Lake Mburo from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Gorilla Closeup Lodge - Budget Crafted Room, Bwindi (Nkuringo) from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope - Round house, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E2: $1,801 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,849 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,897 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $1,992 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Rwakobo Rock - Hornbill House, Lake Mburo from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Agandi Lodge - Tree Nest, Bwindi (Ruhija) from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Lake Bunyonyi Rock Resort - Floating Cottage, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E3: $1,889 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $1,937 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $1,985 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $2,080 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Rwakobo Rock - Cottage, Lake Mburo from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge - Cottage, Bwindi (Rushaga) from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E4: $2,016 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $2,064 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $2,112 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $2,207 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mantana Tented Camp - Tented Room, Lake Mburo from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Engagi Lodge - Bandas, Bwindi (Buhoma) from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Birdnest Main Resort - Lake View, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
Option E5: $3,643 per adult for safari with Safari Van, $3,691 per adult for safari with Mini Land Cruiser, $3,739 per adult for safari with Standard Land Cruiser, $3,834 per adult for safari with Extended Land Cruiser
- Stay at Mihingo Lodge, Lake Mburo from Sep 09, 2024 to Sep 10, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Bwindi Lodge - Deluxe Banda, Bwindi (Buhoma) from Sep 10, 2024 to Sep 11, 2024 [Full Board]
- Stay at Arcadia Lodge, Lake Bunyonyi from Sep 11, 2024 to Sep 12, 2024 [Full Board]
A detailed list of inclusions is shared below. We have many more accommodations and addon tours to offer. Please share with us your requirements by clicking on the "Request Quote" button below, and our reservations team will get in touch with you.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Kampala to Lake Mburo (Game Drive & Boat Ride)
You will set off from Kampala (or Entebbe) at 6:30 am and head to the western part of Uganda to Lake Mburo National Park. The drive takes 3-4 hours with a stopover at the Equator for an opportunity to stand in both the northern and southern hemispheres at the same time. You will continue through the savannah grasslands dotted with settlements, plantations and several herds of local long horned Ankole cattle endemic to this part of the country.
Once you get into Lake Mburo National Park you will go for a game drive in search of wildlife like Zebra, hippos, crocodiles, eland, antelope, impala and a variety of birds. Post lunch you will go for a 2 hour boat ride on Lake Mburo which is endowed with a variety of water animals such as hippos and crocodiles and several bird species.
Day 2 - Lake Mburo (Game Drive) to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and start for a morning Game drive at Lake Mburo and with Lunch en route you will proceed towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which in the South-West which will take around 6-7 hours of drive.
Day 3 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorilla Trekking) to Lake Bunyonyi
You will have an early morning breakfast at 6:30 am and with packed Lunch you will move to the Park headquarters to join other trackers in a briefing about the gorilla trekking rules at 7:30 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 stay with Gorillas sometime once sited and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
The drive will be in the 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 bilharzia free.
Note: Depending on your time of arrival at Lake Bunyonyi, you can pay the extra amount for the activity (Community Walk, Canoe Ride, Boat Ride, Bicycle Ride, Bird Watching and Cray Fishing.) directly at the accommodation and do the activity on this day or on the next day before departing back to Kampala (or Entebbe).
Day 4 - Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
The final day of your adventure in Uganda will begin early in the morning. Have a quick breakfast, then drive towards Kampala (or Entebbe). On the way you will have Lunch before reaching Kampala (or Entebbe).
Stay Locations
Day 1 - Lake Mburo
Day 2 - Bwindi (Ruhija) or Bwindi (Rushaga) or Bwindi (Buhoma) or Bwindi (Nkuringo)
Day 3 - Lake Bunyonyi
Maps
Meals
Day 1 (Sep 09, 2024) - Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 (Sep 10, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3 (Sep 11, 2024) - Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4 (Sep 12, 2024) - Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Times
Day 1 - Kampala to Lake Mburo National Park takes about 4.5 to 5 hours (244 km)
Day 2 - Lake Mburo to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park takes about 6 to 7.5 hours (300 km)
Day 3 - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi takes about 2 to 3 hours (65 to 100 km)
Day 4 - Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala takes about 7.5 to 9 hours (450 km)
Note: These are estimated drive times. Because of the traffic, location of the accommodations, and several other factors, actual drive times may vary. Driving distances are approximate and do not account for exact places.
Inclusions
All Taxes and VAT.
Chimp tracking permit in Kibale.
Gorilla trekking permit in Bwindi.
Activities mentioned in the itinerary.
Meals as per itinerary.
Park Fees (for Non-Residents).
Game drive as mentioned in the itinerary.
A professional driver/guide.
Drinking water while on safari (2 liters per person per day).
4x4 Land Cruiser or Safari Van.
Exclusions
Personal Items (Souvenirs, Travel Insurance, Visa Fees, etc.).
Government imposed an increase of Taxes, Gorilla trekking permits, Chimp tracking permits and or Park Fees.
International flights.
Airport Transfers (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour (Unless mentioned otherwise).
Any activities not mentioned in the itinerary.
Tips (Tipping guidelines).
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