Uganda has such a wealth of attractions that a single visit will not be enough to discover all the wonders that we have to offer. In Uganda there is magic in the mountains and an air of expectancy in the game parks. Uganda is back as the most thrilling of African safari destinations.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe - Kampala.
Arrival at the Airport where the company representative will meet you then transferred to Hotel where you will check in and depending on time of arrival you can familiarize around, go to change money with the help of your driver guide. For Luxury The Emin Pasha Hotel. For Budget Olympia Hotel.
Day 2: Kampala – Mbale.
After morning breakfast, drive to Mbale town where you will check in at Volcanoes Sipi Lodge – Luxury OR Sipi Camp – Budget for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: Mount Elgon.
Early morning breakfast, and then start hiking following the Kapkwata Trail head. A scenic hike through the Bamboo, heath and moorland gets you to the Piswa Camp 2850m. (Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 4: Mount Elgon.
Hike up to the rim of the Caldera through beautiful columns of Lobelia Elgonensis visiting the Hot springs and the Suam Gorge before descending to the Hunters Cave Camp. 3870m for overnight. (Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 5: Mount Elgon.
Morning breakfast, and then ascend to the top of the Caldera moving to the Wagagai Peak 4321. Descend thereafter through the Jackson’s Summit and the Jackson’s pool to overnight at the Mude Camp 3500m. (Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
Day 6: Elgon – Jinja.
Early morning, descend through the Sasa trail to Budadiri then travel to Mbale- Jinja. Dinner and overnight at King fisher safari resort for Luxury OR Adrift Camp for Budget.
Day 7: Jinja Rafting on the Nile and then to Kampala.
After an early morning breakfast, head straight for rafting at the falls, this is such an amazing full day experience and late you will see the young boys who dive with only plastic jerry cans in the waters, see the Source of River Nile, then later you drive to Kampala early evening check in for dinner and overnight at Emin Pasha Hotel for Luxury OR Olympia Hotel for Budget.
Day 8: Kampala – Kisoro - Bwindi.
After an early morning breakfast, depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Park with lunch at Mbarara then proceed to Kisoro through the rolling hills known as the “Little Switzerland” of Kabale. Dinner and overnight at Volcanoes Safari Lodge for Luxury OR Buhoma Community Bandas for Budget.
Day 9: Bwindi Gorilla Trekking.
After very early Break fast, go for Briefing at 08:00 hours before entrance to the Gorilla sanctuary. The gorilla excursion can take 4-8 hours expect to walk a long distance. For conservation purposes, time spent with the Gorillas is limited to one hour a ranger guide will brief you on how to behave with the Gorillas. Overnight and dinner at Volcanoes Safari Lodge for Luxury OR Buhoma Community Bandas for Budget.
Day 10: Bwindi– Kampala.
After morning breakfast transfer to Mbarara for lunch later depart for Kampala, with your usual stops at the equator for photos and craft shop for shopping then drive straight to your Hotel where the driver will drop you. Dinner and overnight at Emini Pasha Hotel for Luxury and Olympia Hotel for Budget.
Day 11: Kampala – Entebbe - FOR Return Flight Home.
After early breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight back home. You will be dropped off at the Airport by our company representative and wished a safe journey.
End of safari.
Vehicles:
The company owns Land Cruisers, Land Rovers, Pajeros and Omnibuses which are all outfitted with safety equipment. For client safety, the tour vans are serviced by GLS company mechanics after every trip. The company concentrates on providing efficient and cost-effective services for specialized small group and individual safaris.
Inclusive the costs above are the following services:
• Airport pickups and drop-offs
• Transportation in 4wd safari vehicles
• All park Entrance fees
• All Accommodation
• Hiking fees
• Boat launch
• Tour guide/driver
• All meals
• Ranger Fees
• All guided Nature walks
• Primate Walk
Excluded Services: -
• Gorilla Permit @ $375 per person
• All drinks
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
COSTS LUXURY:
• When 2 people: $2,985 per person
• When 4 people: $2,765 per person
• When 6 people: $2,545 per person
• SRS: $600 per person.
BUDGET:
• When 2 people: $1,845 per person
• When 4 people: $1,625 per person
• When 6 people: $1,405 per person
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