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10 days Best of Uganda

On this unique tour, one highlight follows the other:

10 days Best of Uganda
On this unique tour, one highlight follows the other: Visit rare white rhinos, go on exciting game drives in Uganda's most beautiful and species-rich national parks and enjoy peaceful boat trips on the Nile, the Kazinga Channel and Lake Mutanda. The absolute highlight is the unforgettable chimpanzee trekking and the encounter with the mountain gorillas

Day 1

Arrival Entebbe

Itinerary

Arrival Entebbe
After arriving at Entebbe airport and completing immigration formalities, you will be warmly welcomed by your driver. You will then be taken to your hotel where you can recover from the flight and acclimatize




Airport Guesthouse
Quiet location near the airport

Quiet guesthouse
The Hotel
Just five minutes from Entebbe International Airport, the Airport Guesthouse is located in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful gardens. A special highlight is the local garden, which is converted into an open-air restaurant in the evening. A wonderful opportunity for a private dinner under the African starry sky.

Comfortable
The rooms
The rooms are comfortably furnished and have a ceiling fan, mosquito nets and large comfortable garden chairs. All rooms overlook the large African garden, filled with shade trees and colorful flowers.

Day 2 - 3

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (approx. 6 hours drive)

Entebbe - Murchison Falls (approx. 6 hours drive) After breakfast, your unique tour begins. You drive through Kampala - the capital of the country - to the northwest of Uganda to the legendary Murchison Falls National Park. On the way, you visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, where the rare ... ... white rhinos, which had already been completely eradicated in Uganda, are being resettled. There, you go on a guided hike to observe the rhinos up close. After lunch, the journey continues and in the afternoon you reach Uganda's largest national park.



Murchison Falls National Park
In the early morning hours, you will climb into the open safari vehicle for an exciting game drive. The journey will take you through beautiful landscapes. Our route will take you through the savannah, fan palm forest and grassland down to the ...

... Lake Albert, from where the Nile flows north. In the open African savannah, you will be on the lookout for lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalo, elephants, Rothschild giraffes, Jackson's hartebeest, bleakbuck, waterbuck and Uganda kobs (antelopes). Enjoy spotting various bird species, such as secretary bird, black-breasted snake eagle, predatory and silver eagle, scarlet bee-eater, swallow-tailed bee-eater and many more.

In the afternoon, you will take a boat trip on the Nile to Murchison Falls, from which the national park takes its name. Marvel at the spectacular waterfall. The Nile presses through a 7-meter-wide gap and then rushes 43 meters down. At the bottom of the falls, huge Nile crocodiles sun themselves. If you wish, you can leave the boat near the waterfall and hike to the edge of the waterfall. Once you reach the top, you can walk along the edge of the gorge. Then you drive back to your lodge.

Twiga Safari Lodge (2 nights)
The Twiga Safari Lodge combines nature adventure with pleasant comfort. An authentic safari feeling awaits you in the middle of nature and is an ideal starting point for numerous, exciting activities in the area around the Murchison...

... National Park!

Day 4

Murchison - Kibale National Park (approx. 8 hours drive)

Today you will travel to Kibale National Park via Fort Portal. The route is lined with numerous tea plantations. You will arrive at your accommodation in the afternoon. Surrounded by the smells and sounds of the rainforest, you can spot primates from the camp...

... swinging from tree to tree. You can also observe rare bird species and beautiful butterflies here.

Kibale Forest Camp (1 night)
The Kibale Forest Camp is located just outside the national park, hidden in a lush forest. It borders the Magombe Swamp - a true bird paradise. The ten traditional safari-style tents offer an authentic nature experience.

Day 4- 6

Chimpanzee Trekking and Queen Elizabeth (approx. 2-3 hours drive)

Today you will experience an unforgettable highlight of your tour. After breakfast you will look for chimpanzees high up in the trees of Kibale National Park, which is one of the most beautiful tropical forests in Uganda. Watching entire...

... groups in their natural environment is a unique experience. You will then drive to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, one of the most popular and beautiful game reserves in the country.


Queen Elizabeth National Park
You start the day with an exciting morning game drive. Around 100 different species of mammals live in the park, making it one of the most biodiverse in the world. These include lions, hippos, buffalo, leopards, ...

... spotted hyenas, elephants, primates and the elusive giant forest hogs.

The landscape consists of open savannah, rainforest, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes and the incredibly wide Lake Edward. In the afternoon you take a wonderful boat trip on the Kazinga Channel. You will discover even more species of birds, some of which are seasonal "immigrants" from Europe. Enjoy watching herds of hippos snorting and splashing in the water. Occasionally you will also see elephants coming to the river to drink.

Kibale Forest Camp
Authentic camp surrounded by lush forest

Marafiki Lodge (2 nights)
The Marafiki Lodge in Uganda is an enchanting hideaway located in the midst of the region's breathtaking landscape. With its unique charm and unforgettable views of the surrounding nature, the lodge offers peace and...
... relaxation in an authentic African ambience.

Day 7

Queen Elizabeth - Bwindi National Park

(approx. 5.5 hours drive)

Today you will start your journey to one of the most beautiful places in Uganda through stunningly beautiful landscapes. Enjoy the fantastic atmosphere of Lake Mutandas and maybe there will be a wonderful sunset. Today you will go on a boat trip...

... afternoon. You should have a particularly good night's sleep today so that you can start your gorilla trekking fit and rested the next day.

Mutanda Lake Resort (2 nights)
The Mutanda Lake Resort is located on a peninsula in Lake Mutanda against the magnificent backdrop of the volcanic cones of the Virunga mountain range and is recommended as a stop on your journey to the endangered mountain gorillas.

Day 9

Bwindi National Park - Lake Mburo National Park

(approx. 4 hours drive)

After breakfast, you will continue to Lake Mburu National Park. As soon as you enter Lake Mburo National Park, you can see impalas and zebras. The journey to the accommodation is combined with a wonderful game drive. The park...

... forms a mosaic-like habitat with rocks, dry slopes, open and wooded savannahs, elevations and swamps. 313 species of birds are represented in the park thanks to the diverse habitats: These include the flame-headed barbet, the yellow warbler, the African sedge rail and many, many more.

Lake Mburo During your stay you will go on exciting game drives and optionally take a boat trip on Lake Mburo. Lake Mburo has a special status among Uganda's national parks, as some animals live here in considerable populations. Relax during your lunch break in the lodge with a cup of tea or a cold drink and let your gaze wander over the vast landscape.


Rwakobo Rock Lodge (1 night)
The eco-friendly, family-run Rwakobo Rock Lodge is located in a picturesque setting on the edge of Lake Mburo National Park. A nearby waterhole attracts many animals every day.

Rwakobo Rock Lodge Eco-friendly lodge overlooking a waterhole

Fantastic view
The Lodge
The eco-friendly, family-run Rwakobo Rock Lodge is located in a picturesque setting on the edge of Lake Mburo National Park. From the main restaurant you have a fantastic view of a spectacular rock face that borders the park and a nearby waterhole, which attracts many animals every day. The restaurant serves delicious home-made food, a combination of Ugandan and Western cuisine. The lodge tries to purchase as many ingredients as possible from local traders in order to support its neighbors and also to have as little impact on the environment as possible by traveling long distances to import food.

Spacious Cottages
The rooms
It accommodates its guests in eight spacious and comfortably furnished cottages, which are spread out on a mountain and thus ensure a high level of privacy and magnificent views of African sunsets thanks to their location. All rooms blend perfectly into the landscape and feature solar-powered electricity, flush toilets and solar-heated showers. You can find the beauty of the surrounding nature in the design of the rooms. Furthermore, they offer true comfort and luxury without compromising nature.

Various activities
that certain extra
The Rwakobo Rock Lodge offers a wide range of activities: bicycle safaris, walking safaris, visits to the local villages and boat trips are just a small selection of the large offering.

Day 10

Mburo National Park - Entebbe

(approx. 6 hours drive)

Mburo National Park - Entebbe (approx. 6 hours drive) Before breakfast, you will go on a guided foot safari. You will experience the wildlife from a completely different perspective. Afterwards, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast in your accommodation. On the way to Entebbe, you will pass the equator. Here you can take a break with a relaxed picnic and stroll through a colorful market where numerous traders offer typical Ugandan handicrafts and souvenirs. In the evening, you will reach Entebbe and will be taken to the airport after an exciting safari. You will leave Uganda with unforgettable impressions and perhaps return at some point.

Inclusive package

Itinerary

Your inclusive package:

➥Airport transfers in Uganda (trips to and from Entebbe International Airport)
➥9 nights in lodges in a double room
➥In cases where a hot lunch

cannot be offered due to the program, you will receive packed lunches
➥Round trip in a safari vehicle (four-wheel drive vehicle) with an opening roof including petrol
➥All specified game drives in the national parks
➥All activities as described except those marked as optional
➥ ➥All national park fees
All taxes and fees
➥Mineral water while driving

Not included in the tour price:

International flight
Entry visa Uganda USD $50.00 (per person per entry) According to the current laws, citizens of Germany, Austria and Switzerland must purchase the visa online before entry.
Gorilla trekking (optional)
Souvenirs and personal expenses
Drinks
Tips
Activities that you book on your own responsibility in the accommodations that are not part of the tour as stated

Price per person $4,690 US Dollars

plus prices for Gorilla Trekking Permit (optional): 700 USD

Please note that exchange rate fluctuations may lead to price changes.