Our 7 days exclusive Uganda safari to Jinja, Murchison falls and Bwindi for gorilla trekking is purely a wildlife safari in Uganda giving you an opportunity to interact with almost 100 mammal species with elephant, a profusion of hippos, the elusive giant forest hog, and handsome Uganda Kobs all regularly sighted around the tourist village.
Overview
The 7-day tour starts and ends in Kampala Uganda, it involves gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, wildlife safari in the most visited park Queen Elizabeth National Park, and also to eastern Uganda Jinja city most known for The Source of River Nile. It involves viewing wildlife species such as Lions, Elephants, Buffalos, etc. Well, enjoy your safari with TripCare Adventures.
Highlights:
- Gorilla Trekking and Permit Included
- Source of the Nile (Jinja)
- Horse Riding
- Boat Cruise
- Murchison Falls
- Lake Bunyonyi
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.
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: Hillside Plaza
After a tasty breakfast shall drive to Jinja at the source of Nile after the boat cruise shall go for lunch. From lunch shall go for quad biking which is one of the most adventurous activities and gives a great experience. Dinner and overnight at a booked lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Paradise Hotel Jinja
After a good and healthy breakfast in Jinja, the company diver shall drive you to Murchison falls National Park with lunch en-route in Masindi, check-in the hotel freshen up, and relax as you wait for the evening game drive as you look out for herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, the Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species shall be able to view. Dinner and overnight at the booked hotel.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
On this day, there is a morning game drive towards the Albert and Victoria Nile and experience a great deal of wildlife and birds. Along the way, look out for herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, the Uganda Kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species. Later on in the day after lunch, embark on a launch cruise to the base of the falls. This 3-hour cruise from Paraa is a rewarding trip that will expose you to many various wildlife species like hippos, crocodiles, elephants (though quite occasional along this side), and a variety of birdlife that may include the African fish eagles and continue the hike to the top of falls. You will then cross with the ferry to the top of Murchison falls and spend some evening time viewing the strongest falls after return to the lodge for a wonderful dinner and peaceful overnight at the previous hotel as you prepare for tomorrow’s long journey to Bwindi.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Pakuba Safari Lodge
After an early breakfast shall check out of the hotel and begin a journey of about 11 hours to Bwindi National Park in the southwest of Uganda Kisoro, lunch en-route. After reaching shall check-in at the lodge and prepare for tomorrow’s gorilla tracking.
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
In the morning, you will have your breakfast, you will move to Buhoma briefing Centre for tracking rules and guidelines, following the briefing, a porter will be assigned to you, to help you carry your baggage for a convenient gorilla tracking. Gorilla tracking starts at exactly 8:00 trekking can take 2hours or more, once a complete gorilla family is found, you will spend a full hour with them observing. This is indeed an extraordinary feeling being with these beautiful yet endangered creatures. The afternoon is for traveling to Bunyonyi and visit the great islands during a boat cruise.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
In the morning after breakfast, you will drive back to Kampala with an en-route stopover in Mbarara town for lunch and a brief stop at equator line crossing area for a photo opportunity and a bit of souvenir shopping. The accommodation for tonight is not inclusive in the program.
Terms And Conditions
Included
- Transport in a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for excellent safari view
- All fuel for the tour
- English speaking Ugandan driver/guide;
- Accommodation as listed in the itinerary;
- Meals according to the itinerary;
- Park-entrance fees according to the itinerary;
- All activities described in the itinerary;
- 1 Gorilla permit per person (US$ 700)
Excluded
- International air fares
- Entry visa Uganda
- Meals that are not part of your accommodation;
- A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack);
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance;
- Government tax or park fees increase
- Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.;
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)
Absolutely. Just contact us to start the process. We’ll listen to your needs and give expert recommendations based on your interests, timeline, and budget. Leave the details to us!
We specialize in small group travel (about 14 people or less), but the exact size varies from safari to safari. One thing’s for sure: you’ll have plenty of elbow room, access to the pop-up roof hatch, and a guaranteed window seat.
All kinds! You will see the animals you’ve always dreamed of encountering on safari—zebra, elephant, hippo, giraffe, lion, warthog, wildebeest, and so much more.
We accept Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for your safari deposit. The remaining balance to be paid on your arrival.
