Overview:
Meet eye to eye with the amazing Mountain Gorillas of Uganda in their natural habitat of Bwindi Impenetrable/Mgahinga Gorilla NP which are some of Africa’s major highlights. This close encounter with these amazing apes is simply breathtaking. Queen Elizabeth NP features grassland savannah teeming with wildlife, shady, humid forest sparking lakes & fertile wetlands making it ideal habitant for classic big games, ten primates species including chimps & over 600 birds around Kazinga channel.
Price/Rates
Budget-level Safari – Price/Rates per person:
1 Person – $ 2,155
2 Persons – $ 1,720
3 Persons – $ 1,590
4 Persons – $ 1,515
5 Persons – $ 1,475
6 Persons – $ 1,445
Mid-level Safari – Price/Rates per person:
1 Person – $ 2,670
2 Persons – $ 2,005
3 Persons – $ 1,890
4 Persons – $ 1,750
5 Persons – $ 1,730
6 Persons – $ 1,670
High-level Safari – Price/Rates per person:
1 Person – $ 3,760
2 Persons – $ 2,845
3 Persons – $ 2,640
4 Persons – $ 2,460
5 Persons – $ 2,415
6 Persons – $ 2,335
Guaranteed visit to the world famous Mountain Gorillas (The price is included, at USD $800 per permit per person).
Domestic and International flights not included.
Accommodation before and after the safari tour not included (we can arrange it for you at additional cost)
Highlights:
- Participate in afternoon & morning game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will be able to view a number of wildlife species.
- Go for a 3 - hours boat safari on Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Track Tree Climbing Lions at Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Guaranteed visit to the world famous Mountain Gorillas (included in the price, at USD $800 per permit per person).
- Get a chance to visit the Batwa Community for them to take you through their cultural experiences like; traditional dances, fire setting among others or go for canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi.
- Stand in between two hemispheres at the same time at the equator monument & take enough fun photos at the 2 equator points in Uganda.
- Discover Africa's other primates, wildlife, colorful birds, rare plants and beautiful insects.
- Meet local people and learn about their traditional activities and lifestyles.
- Enjoy the Nature of Uganda while staying in the best budget-level or mid-level or high-level accommodations these places in Uganda has to offer.
- Among others.
Safari Itinenary:
After morning breakfast, you will embark on an exciting drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park situated in the shadows of Mt. Rwenzori with several stops along the way for lunch, equator & landscape viewing before reaching the Park.
You will arrive in the afternoon, have lunch & embark on afternoon game drive where you will expect to view animals like elephants, buffaloes, Lions, bush pigs, antelope’s families among others.
After your long journey & afternoon game drive, you will check in to Bush Lodge for your dinner & overnight stay.
The Bush Lodge forms an excellent base for your safari activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The lodge is built along ecological principals, the safari tents and bandas designed and spaced in such a way to maximize privacy and enhance the safari aspect of the lodge. Surrounded by Queen Elizabeth National Park and bordering the Kazinga channel, the lodge has a truly unique setting. Animals literary roam in and out the camp and sounds of hippo’s and hyena’s complement your star lit dinners.
Lunch, Dinner + bottled drinking water are included.
Early in the morning, you will set out for a game drive in the park. Queen Elizabeth diverse eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes & volcanic craters makes it home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzori Mountains as a backdrop, provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi & bushbuck.
You will return for lunch & later in the day when the sun is high in the sky & the animals make their way to the river for a drink, you will head to Kazinga Channel for an exciting boat safari. You will spot more hippos today than you can possibly imagine. Herds of elephants & buffalos will also be wandering down to the shoreline to bath in the cooling waters. It will be a wonderful experience.
You will go for a short sunset game drive & return to the lodge for dinner & overnight stay.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + bottled drinking water are included.
On this day, you will wake up early & have your breakfast then go for morning (sunrise) Game drive at Ishasha sector, Queen Elizabeth National Park. Instead of scanning your eyes across vast savannah grasslands, look up & you might find something lurking in the sycamore-fig trees.
After your Game drive, you will drive to the “Switzerland of Africa” area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside & winding roads. Along the way, you will enjoy spectacular views of the mountainous countryside & this comes with many incredible photography opportunities. More notably, this “impenetrable forest” protects over 400 population of Gorillas – approximately half of the population in the world, among which are a number of habituated groups, that can be tracked by visitors.
You will arrive in the late afternoon & check in to Gorilla Bluff Lodge for your dinner & overnight stay.
Gorilla Bluff Lodge stands proudly in the Buhoma Sector of the iconic Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered Mountain Gorillas. The lodge offers remarkable accommodations and serves as the ideal base for unforgettable Morilla tracking experiences in Buhoma sector. Built on an elevated site, the lodge features a bar and dining area with breathtaking views. Guests can unwind by organizing their safari photos, diving into a good book, or sharing stories about the day’s adventures with friends.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + bottled drinking water are included.
Today, you will enjoy Gorillas tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi has the biggest concentration of Gorillas, given its small size. The search for Gorillas goes through the thick untamed rainforest, where you’ll be scrambling over mossy rocks and through deep undergrowth. It isn't the easiest of activities and will be arduous, but the encounter is well worth the effort. Watching gorillas in their natural habitat is an experience that will last a lifetime. The experienced ranger guides will willingly share with you a lot of information about the history and lifestyle of the Gorillas (USD $800 included in the price).
After Gorillas tracking, you will choose to either go for canoe ride on Lake Bunyonyi or visit the Batwa community for them to take you through their traditions like traditional dance, beer making, setting fire before returning/checking in to Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope for your dinner & overnight stay.
Itambira Island, Seeds of Hope is a unique facility on Uganda's beautiful Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. This facility offer an opportunity to its guests to get closer to nature and experience true relaxation.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner + bottled drinking water are included.
You will enjoy your last sunrise and breakfast in this beautiful corner of Uganda before your guide drives you across the beautiful sceneries back to Entebbe. You will be dropped off at Entebbe International Airport 3 hours before your departure time with a stopover at the Equator Monument for an equator experience and photo moments.
Please make sure your flight departure is after 6 pm at the very earliest. For flights departing before 6 pm, you will need an extra night in Entebbe, which we can help arrange for you at an additional cost.
Please note: You can also choose an alternative departure route (at an additional cost), or fly to Entebbe.
Did we hit all the items on your travel bucket list for this safari? If not, don’t worry. We specialize in tailor-made tours and can customize this program to create your dream trip. Contact us to create your personalized program.
Breakfast, Lunch + bottled drinking water are included.
Please note: Kindly, get in touch for a more detailed itinerary/quote. You can write to us through info@ecovictours.com, ecovictours@gmail.com, reservations@ecovictours.com or +256783089658 (Phone + Whatsapp).
Inclusions & Exclusions:
Inclusive in this package are:
- All Park entrance fees.
- Mountain Gorilla Tracking permits at Bwindi Impenetrable (USD $800 per permit per person).
- Morning, Afternoon & Sunset Game drives at Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- Mountain Gorillas Tracking at Bwindi Impenetrable/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.
- Batwa Community Visit for them to take you through their traditional activities or Boat/Canoe ride on the beautiful scenic Lake Bunyonyi.
- Equator Experience & Photo moments.
- Park Ranger.
- All en-route meals.
- Vehicle Park entry fees.
- All relevant Government Taxes.
- Full Board Accommodation and en-route meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- Full-time English-speaking Driver/Guide.
- Ground Transportation by a 4×4 pop up safari Van or Land Cruiser vehicle fully fuelled.
- Bottled drinking water on all days en-route.
Exclusive in this package are:
- Airfares (International Air tickets and airport taxes).
- Visa Fees.
- Personal Insurance.
- Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages), tips, laundry, telephone, tips, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
- Any other items which are not included in the above itinerary.
- Accommodations on your first & last night in Uganda.
FAQs
If this is your first time in Uganda or your first time on a safari, this packaging list below can help to be well prepared and comfortable during your safari. If you do forget a few things, don’t worry, you can buy them from the city here before you start your safari.
Remember, it’s not a fashion show out there, so be a bit more practical when choosing your safari wardrobe. Try to stay away from bright colours – Khaki and other neutral colours tend to work well. It is probably best if you dress in layers since it can get cold, but also very hot.
- Rain poncho (lightweight).
- Sweater or fleece pullover to keep warm.
- Long-sleeved shirts (light weight).
- Shorts.
- Long trousers.
- Underwear.
- Socks.
- Sleepwear.
- Travel towel.
- Waterproof trousers.
- Sturdy hiking boots or sandals.
- Sun hat.
- Sun glasses.
- T-shirts or polo shirts (2-5 depending on how often you want to change).
- Thermal underwear, gloves and warm hat (during May – Sept).
- Rain coat and rain trousers (during rainy season Mar – May and Oct – Dec).
- Valid passport.
- Yellow fever vaccination records/certificate.
- Uganda visa.
- Copy of flight itinerary.
- Copy of travel and/or medical evacuation insurance.
- Personal medical/dental insurance cards.
- Credit card (Visa and Master cards are most widely accepted).
- Cash in U.S. Dollars (bills MUST have been issued in 2009 or later)
- Cameras & memory cards.
- Binoculars.
- Sunscreen.
- Hand sanitizers and wet wipes.
- Insect repellent and any necessary medications must be brought by you either from your home town or Kampala.
- Personal toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, eye drops etc).
- Malaria tablets.
- Basic first aid kit and prescription medicines.
- Flashlight or headlamp.
- Chargers and extra batteries for your camera, phone etc.
- Power adapter to fit the UK style electrical socket.
- Porters are available to hire if needed when going for Mountain Gorillas & Chimpanzees tracking.
- Walking sticks will also be provided when going for Mountain Gorillas & Chimpanzees to those who may need them
- Bring soft luggage such as a duffel bag, hiking pack or sports bag. These are ideal for packaging into a safari vehicle. Hard suitcases can often be difficult to fit into vehicles.
- Bring a backpack to carry all of your important items including travel documents, money, camera, medication etc. You should keep this backpack with you at all times.
- Keep luxury items such as hair dryers/straighteners, expensive jewelry, make up and bulky toiletries to an absolute minimum. If in doubt, leave them out.
- If you plan to bring cash, divide it into different areas of your carry – on luggage, wallet and money belt just in case something happens to one of those carried items.
- Leave some space in your luggage for all the important souvenirs that you will probably buy. There are places where you can send packages home via DHL etc, however this can sometimes be an expensive option.
- Keep your voice down or be quiet & do not mimic.
- Don’t point or wave your arms because it can be a threat.
- If approached by gorillas, move backwards slowly to keep a 5m distance.
- Do not use the flash on the camera as this can cause gorillas to charge.
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The following terms & conditions, which are subject to change without notice, apply to safari packages & touristic activities offered by & rates issued by Ecovic Tours & Travel Uganda. The given terms and accepted in full while making a reservation with the company.
Rates are;
Subject to change without prior notice.
Quoted in US dollars ($).
Subject to availability.
Quoted per person on double room or single room basis.
Inclusive of accommodation, stated activities, full board meal plan & all levies.
- Cancellations more than 91 days and above to the safari date:
75% of the deposit will be refunded to the client & 25% retained by the company.
- Cancellations 46-90 days to the safari date:
50% of the deposit will be refunded to the client & 50% retained by the company.
- Cancellations between 8-45 days to the safari date:
25% of the deposit will be refunded to the client & 75% retained by the company.
- Cancellations between 0 – 8 days to the safari date:
No-Refund will be made to the client & 100% of the deposit retained by the company.
- Mountain Gorillas, Chimpanzees & Golden Monkeys Tracking Permits are refunded according to Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) terms and conditions.
To reserve this wonderful safari with us, we kindly request you to make a deposit payment of only 20% of your total safari amount through bank wire transfer. The remaining balance of 80% is paid through bank wire transfer within 03 working days prior to arrival to Uganda to start your safari so that by the time you arrive, the money will already be credited to the bank account. OR alternatively, you can carry the remaining balance and pay in cash on arrival or on the day you will start your safari.
