10 Days Exclusive Ugandan Experience (Luxury)
10 DaysThe 10 Days Exclusive Ugandan Experience is the ultimate luxury safari, offering an unforgettable adventure through Uganda’s top wildlife destinations. Designed for discerning travelers, this journey features gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, spectacular savannah game drives, immersive chimpanzee tracking, and elegant stays in some of Uganda’s finest lodges. Expect personalized service and seamless travel as you discover the best of the Pearl of Africa.
Includes/Excludes
Inclusions
- 1. Transport in a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for excellent safari view.
- 2. All fuel for the tour.
- 3. English speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
- 4. Accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
- 5. Meals according to the itinerary.
- 6. Park-entrance fees according to the itinerary.
- 7. All activities described in the itinerary.
- 8. 1 Chimpanzee permit per person (US$ 250)
- 9. 1 Gorilla permit per person (US$ 800)
Exclusions
- 1. International air fares.
- 2. Entry visa Uganda.
- 3. Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
- 4. A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack)
- 5. Personal (medical/travel) insurance.
- 6. Government tax or park fees increase
- 7. Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
- 8. All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.).
Overview
The 10 days Ugandan gorillas experience safari takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Gorillas Forest well known for Gorillas trekking in Uganda.
Highlights
- Private Boat Safari on the Famous Kazinga Channel.
- Gorillas and Chimpanzee Permit Included.
- Hot Air Balloon safari.
- Tree climbing Lions.
- 2 game parks.
- Unforgettable Lodges with breathtaking views.
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by your TripCare Adventures
representative who will transfer you to your accommodation (Approximately 1.5hrs away) in Kampala
City. There will be an important group meeting at 6pm at your accommodation. Please endeavor to
attend the meeting.
If you arrive with time to spare, spend some time visiting and getting to know the city. You can visit the
nearby Museum
Meal Plan: Dinner
Accommodation: Humura Resorts
Early after your morning breakfast, you will meet a representative of TripCare Adventures who will be
your Guide/Driver for your stay in Uganda.
After a brief interaction and guidelines he will get you onto one of our 4*4 vehicles and drive you to
Kibale National Park, West of Uganda. This is a 5.5hrs journey on a good paved road crossing through
the rolling endless of hills of central Uganda to neat beautiful green hills of vast tea estates in Kibale and
Fort Portal districts.
Soon into the journey, you won’t fail to notice the beautiful picturesque environment the Pearl of Africa
has to offer its visitors and millions of sons and daughters.
Depending on the time of arrival you will have time to explore Fort Portal town and probably the Toro
Kingdom Royal Palace.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
Today after your breakfast get ready to experience some serious monkey business.
Kibale Forest boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including the chimpanzees.
Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to spot
them!
Here an experienced park ranger will take you Chimp Tracking in the morning and you might see other
monkeys that live within the vast forest. Once you spot them you will have 1 full hour eye to eye contact
with the primates.
Since they are wild animals we cannot guarantee you seeing them and might have to settle for their
hoots and hollers
After you can go for the swamp walk and on the way you might be able to spot other monkeys but the
real highlight is catching a glimpse of the great Blue Turaco.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lake Lodge
Early this morning after breakfast, you can stay and enjoy the beautiful lodge or have a crater hike. You
will have lunch here and there after head south to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Soon, on arrival, prepare for a game drives in the Mweya Sector North of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Watch out for the popular lionesses Bridget and Lena with their 4 boys roaming the savannah. The park
was recently designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity by UNESCO. It covers about 2000sq km in a
remarkable ecosystem comprising of savannah grasslands, semi tropical rain forest, swamps and rivers.
After the game drives you will head to the stunning Kasenyi Safari Camp tucked away in the African bush
for that magical unforgettable experience.
You will sleep to the roars of lions in the Savanah. This is truly Africa!
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kasenyi Safari Camp
Today early morning 5:30am just before sunrise you be readied for one of your true highlights of such a
wonderful safari. You will get to explore the park from the sky in a hot Balloon after which in keeping
with an old ballooning tradition, the pilot and passengers celebrate the flight with a glass of sparkling
wine. After the toast, passengers sit down to a delectable bush breakfast.
Soon after the morning game drives in Kasenyi plains will resume. Game drives in the morning hours are
truly rewarding as this is when animals are most active looking for a quick breakfast. Lions and leopards
are often on the move at this time. Watch out for the popular lionesses Bridget and Lena with their 4
boys roaming the savannah.
After your lunch you will take a private boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George
and Lake Albert.
Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine!), as well as a variety of other
animals which come to the water to drink or bathe. You can expect to see buffalo, crocodile, bathing
elephant, and a range of beautiful birds. This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kasenyi Safari Camp
Soon after you breakfast you will set out to Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park along the
banks of River Nyungwe.
The landscape in this section of the magnificent park is considerably different from that found in other
parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Ishasha Sector within QENP is habitat to the internationally
renowned tree-climbing lions which are actually unique to this very place. The males of these
exceptional lions have black manes.
The sector also home to plenty of other wild life such as the Uganda Kob and other antelopes, herds of
elephants and buffaloes, hippos, baboons, leopards and many more.
After lunch you will head out on game drives in search for Tree Climbing Lions sitting lazily in the
branches of the fig trees or carefully watching the jungle from an elevated view.
You will stay at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, a very luxurious lodge with wonderful views over the
savannah and a river packed with hippos! Each of the ten spacious framed canvas rooms, situated in the
wooded area besides the river, is comfortably furnished and has its own private en suite bathroom and
dressing area providing a hot water & bush shower and a flushing eco-friendly toilet.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Shortly after your breakfast, you will travel to the southern sector of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Kisoro District home to the mountain gorillas. This 4.5hr journey is a truly incredible journey as you will move from Dry Savannah to anvery thick rain forest almost neighboring each other.
There are not many places in the world where you can experience such untouched beauty natural
beauty. The Bwindi forest is home Uganda’s gentle giants. Today you will sleep in 2 of the 10 Luxury Mountain and Lake View chalets at the colorful and beautiful luxurious Chameleon Hill Lodge near the Lake Mutanda over-looking the Virunga Mountains in the Congo.
A variety of activities are available for you to experience such as massage, boat drives, mountain biking,
culture, Batwa trail etc.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Chameleon Hill Lodge
After your early morning breakfast, you will be driven to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
gate (Rushaga or Nkuringo areas) where you’ll be briefed on the Gorillas trek by the Uganda Wildlife Authorities. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was declared a World Heritage site in 1994 because of its
incredible biodiversity. This forest protects about half of the remaining 800 Mountain Gorillas.
Once a trekking group encounters one of the gorillas families, only one hour is granted in the presence of
the great apes before trekkers must leave, however reluctantly.
Be aware that the trek can be strenuous and may reach altitudes of almost 2,000 metres above sea
level. Depending on weather conditions, some of the paths can be slippery and these paths themselves
can change depending on the location of the gorillas. Therefore it is very hard to predict how long you
will need to walk for, but a very good level of fitness is recommended for this trek. You can usually get
very close to the mountain gorillas, and seeing their movements is like seeing a mirror image of yourself.
From a safe distance, watch them eat, sleep, groom and play – the giant silverback surveying and
guarding the scene. Enjoy a packed lunch in the wilderness.
Depending on the time you finish tracking the Gorillas, you can enjoy other short Optional Activities as
listed above.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Chameleon Hill Lodge
Shortly after you breakfast you will set off for a journey to Lake Mburo National Park. This is Uganda’s
smallest national park but with an abundance of Zebras, Uganda Kobs, Elands and many other species of
antelopes. The park also has a lake which is also teeming with hippos and crocodiles.
Recently in 2015 Uganda Wildlife Authority introduced 15 giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park.
Your accommodation tonight is Mihingo Lodge situated on a beautiful lodge with very private rooms
and a swimming pool over-looking a water hole where a number of animal report to quench their thirst .
The lodge was built on an elevated rock and offers great picturesque views of the park.
Tonight you will head out with a ranger on a night game drive which can take about 2hrs after or before
your dinner.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
This morning you will go for a bush walk.
Lake Mburo N.P. is one of two parks in Uganda where bush walks with an experienced ranger are
permitted. This opportunity should not be missed. From footprints and animal droppings the ranger will
be able to tell you which animal has left it and how long ago. It is exciting to approach wildlife at such
close range.
After brunch at the lodge, you will drive back to Kampala or Entebbe (Airport) stopping at the equator
for the requisite snapshot and a bit of souvenir shopping.
Please make sure your international flight is after 8pm
Meal Plan: Breakfast
If you choose stay longer, accommodation will be a private arrangement.
In case the mentioned lodges are not available during the requested period, we will do our best
to book a lodge in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you). It
is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits so we will buy them only after your
booking and down payment. Permits also depend on availability.
Since Gorillas are wild animals Gorilla trekking doesn’t 100% guarantee you seeing the gorillas although
chances of seeing them are about 98%





