11 days Uganda safari takes package includes visiting four of the most popular game parks in Uganda and the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi for an amazing encounter with some of Africa’s most famous creatures. The safari starts with a visit to the Murchison falls national park for game drives, a boat cruise and seeing the mighty Murchison falls. You will then proceed to Kibale National Park for an amazing encounter with man’s closest relative – the chimpanzee. Kibale is known as the “primate’s capital of the world”. It is arguably the best place to track chimpanzees on earth. 13 primate species can be seen in Kibale National Park. You would then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park for 2 game drives, a launch cruise and spotting the rare tree climbing lions of Ishasha. The first game drive is done from the Kasenyi plains while the last game drive is at the Ishasha plains. In between, there is a launch cruise at the famous Kazinga channel for one of the best wildlife experiences in Africa. It’s worth mentioning that the scenery is beautiful in western Uganda. From the endless savanna grasslands in Queen Elizabeth National Park to the amazing views of the Rwenzori Mountains, tourists will be very impressed. From Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will proceed for gorilla trekking in the great Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The thick jungles of Bwindi are also home to chimpanzees, colobus monkeys, butterflies, forest hogs, forest elephants and an amazing collection of birds. Gorilla trekking remains the most popular activity in Bwindi. After an encounter with the gorillas and visiting the Batwa pygmies, the journey continues to Lake Bunyonyi. This lake is covered by about 20 small islands and provides one of the best sceneries in Uganda. Its natural beauty makes it a favorite for tourists who wish to relax after or in-between a long safari. After relaxing, island hopping and canoeing on Lake Bunyonyi, you will head for a final wildlife excursion in Lake Mburo National Park for more game drives and boat cruises.
The safari includes;
- Gorilla permits
- Chimpanzee permits
- Accommodation and meals throughout the trip
- Transportation in a tour van with a pop-up roof
- Fuel for the entire trip
- An experienced, knowledgeable and English-speaking Guide
- Park entry fees
- Guide/Ranger fees
- Game drives and boat cruises
- Cultural encounters
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
The Safari excludes personal expenses like;
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Cigars
- Laundry
- Tips to porters, hotel staff, rangers and Guides
- Phone expenses
- Health and personal insurance