13 Days Uganda Encompassed

13 Days Uganda Encompassed (All about Uganda)

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Arrival in Uganda

This day’s plans are entirely in your hands. You are expected to arrange your own flights to Uganda landing at Entebbe International Airport. We can assist arrange for an airport pick up, and also recommend a good place to stay within your budget range.

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Day 01: Transfer to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Today marks the actual start of your 16 Days Uganda Encompassed Safari. You’ll be met by the guide from Realm Africa Safaris™ for a 15 minutes briefing before setting off from your hotel in Entebbe. After the briefing, you will embark on a drive heading North towards Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary for check-in & lunch at the lodge.

In the late afternoon, you will be joined by a Rhino guide for a short briefing about Rhino tracking after which you’ll head out into the shrubs & bushes to search for the Rhinos On-foot. When you find them you will enjoy plenty of time photographing, filming or simply staring at the gorgeous creators that are on the verge of extinction. 

Journey time(s):  Entebbe to Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary – 4 hours. 

Accommodation: 

• Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary Guesthouse (Budget). 
• Amuka Safari Lodge (Midrange & Upmarket). 

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (BLD).

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Day 02: Transfer to Budongo Forest for Chimpanzee tracking, & continue to your Lodge.

You’ll start your day at 06:00 am (wake up & have breakfast) and be ready to leave for Budongo Forest at 06:45 am to drive to Budongo Forest arriving on time for your Chimpanzee tracking at 08:00 am. Tracking will take up most of the morning, and when you find the chimps, you will be allowed to spend up to an hour photographing, filming (non-commercial), or gazing at these amazing cousins of Man – remember they share up to 98.7% DNA with man.

Return to base camp, and meet up with your driver-guide who will transfer you to the Boomu Village Bandas for yet another exhilarating experience.

The Boomu Women’s Group Experience: You will stay in traditional African Bandas, and participate in the preparation of African foods for dinner and any other family chores.

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While at Boomu, “Focus on the EXPERIENCE, forget your Comfort – it’s only one Night” said  a traveller – Alex Bright 2013.

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Accommodation: 

• Boomu Women’s Village Bandas ( a true taste of the Village Experience)
• Budongo Eco-Lodge (For those not interested in roughing it tonight)

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (BLD).

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Day 03: Community walk, Visit the top of Falls & continue to your Lodge

Breakfast; thereafter you will Be guided on a walk through the community neighboring Boomu Women Group’s Banda’s to give you an in-depth understanding of the peoples’ way of life.

Return to your accommodation, for lunch, and thereafter we drive into Murchison Falls National park proceeding to the Top of  Murchison Falls – Nothing amazing like this. Take a guided walk Down Stream to the bottom where your Private Boat guide & captain will be waiting to take you Down Stream the Nile on a boat Safari that ends at your lodge.

Accommodation:

• Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget).
• Murchison River Lodge (Midrange).
• Pakuba Lodge (Upmarket).

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner.

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Day 04: Morning Game Drive, Afternoon boat Safari to the Falls 

Breakfast; thereafter go for a morning game safari inside the heart of Murchison Falls National Park in search of lions, leopards, giraffes, elephants, Kobs, oribis, and over 460 bird species roam this beautiful park. return to your Lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon,  you will go on a Murchison falls boat safari to the Falls. This trip on the River Nile can be very rewarding with numerous sights of hippos, Buffaloes, elephants, and of course the  Nile crocodile.

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OPTIONAL : (ADD US$15)

You might opt to hike up to the top of Murchison Falls on a well-built trail in the company of  Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guide. This 5 Km hike can, however, be strenuous so we recommend fair fitness levels for travelers Intending to do this hike.  

Read more about the Murchison Falls Hike.

Accommodation: 

• Fort Murchison Lodge (Budget).
• Murchison River Lodge (Midrange).
• Pakuba Lodge (Upmarket).

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner.

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Day 05: Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park

Breakfast; thereafter embark on the drive through the rift valley to Kibale Forest National Park. You’ll stop at a local cuisine restaurant in Fort Portal for lunch before continuing to your hotel near Kibale Forest National Park. The rest of the Afternoon is at leisure.

Accommodation:

• Kibale Forest Camp ( Budget Option).
• Turaco Tree Tops ( Midrange Option).
• Kyaninga Lodge (Upmarket).

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner.

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Day 06: Chimpanzee Trekking in Kibale Forest

Breakfast; thereafter your driver-guide will transfer you to the Parks Information center/briefing point for a pre-chimp trekking Brief from a Uganda wildlife Authority Ranger guide. You then will join a group of other trekkers, in the company of rangers, who will lead you on chimpanzee Tracking and trekking experience Inside Kibale forest – “the world’s primate Capital”. Return to your lodge for lunch.

In the afternoon,  your guide will then transfer you to Bigodi for a guide Nature walk in the popular Bigodi Swamp home to up to 08 primates – a good addition to your chimp trekking in the Kibale forest.

Accommodation:

• Kibale Forest Camp ( Budget Option).
• Turaco Tree Tops ( Midrange Option).
• Kyaninga Lodge (Upmarket).

Meals Included: Breakfast, lunch & Dinner.

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Day 07: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Breakfast; thereafter transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park crossing the equator line. Drive to Mweya Peninsular in time for the Kazinga Channel boat safari – a slow-moving boat that allows you both viewing and photographic moments capturing both birds and animals.

Accommodation: 

• Pumba Safari Cottages (Budget).
• Bush Lodge (Midrange).
• Kyambura Gorge (Upmarket).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 08: Transfer to Bwindi

Breakfast; then embark on a morning game drive through the Kasenyi plains of Queen Elizabeth National park. Return to the lodge for lunch, thereafter transfer to Ishasha Sector (Southern Queen Elizabeth) arriving in time for check-in & dinner at the lodge.

Accommodation: 

• Topi Lodge (Budget).
• Ishasha Jungle Lodge (Midrange).
• Ishasha Wilderness Camp (Upmarket).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 09: Morning safari in Ishasha, thereafter transfer to Bwindi

Breakfast; thereafter embark on a morning game drive through the Ishasha plains in search of wildlife with a chance of sighting the tree Climbing Lions that roam the plains of this park. Transfer to Buhoma arriving on time for lunch at your lodge.

Accommodation:

• Ride For A woman Guesthouse (Budget).
• Haven Lodge (Midrange).
• Buhoma Lodge (Upmarket).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (BLD).

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Day 10: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi.

Breakfast; thereafter you will join other trekkers for a Gorilla trekking experience through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. In the lead of an armed ranger and guide, you will trek through this impenetrable forest, and upon finding the gorillas you will be allowed up to 1-hour viewing and photography time. Gorilla trekking may at times last up to 5 hours requiring good physical health and or fitness is very important. Return to your lodge for dinner & overnight.

Accommodation: 

• Ride For A woman Guesthouse (Budget).
• Haven Lodge (Midrange).
• Buhoma Lodge (Upmarket).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (BLD).

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Day 11: Guide walk from Buhoma to Nkuringo

Breakfast; thereafter your Nkuringo Community guide will be waiting to lead you through the Forest trails of Bwindi Forest on the IVY’S trailhead. You will be picked up on the other end and transferred to your lodge

Accommodation:

• Travellers Rest Hotel (Budget).
• Lake Mutanda Lake Resort (Midrange).
• Mt.Gahinga Lodge (Upmarket).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 12: Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

Breakfast; thereafter drive to Mgahinga National Park for Golden Monkey trekking. Return to Lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Accommodation:

• Travellers Rest Hotel (Budget).
• Lake Mutanda Lake Resort (Midrange).
• Mt.Gahinga Lodge (Upmarket).

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

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Day 13: Fly to Entebbe

Breakfast; thereafter with all your bags packed, we embark on a transfer journey to Kisoro Airstrip for your Scheduled local flight to Entebbe where you’ll meet up with a Realm Africa Safaris representative who will transfer you to Jinja – the adventure capital of Uganda.

Accommodation:

Kalagala Camp

Wildwaters Lodge ( Upmarket)

Accommodation (Day Room): Karibu Guesthouse. (No Meals Included).

In the evening, your driver-guide will then transfer you to the airport – 15 minutes away – for your international flight back home.

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End of your 13 Days Uganda Encompassed Safari. 

STANDARD OFFER:

4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Super custom – Mini Van

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Our standard mode of transportation is Road transport with the use of 4×4 Safari Customized Vans as our standard offering.

Our Vans have an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.

Our Vans take a maximum of 06 passengers each with the privilege of having a personal window seat.

UPGRADE: 

4X4 Safari Customized Toyota Landcruiser – Superior off Road Driving.

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For our upmarket clients that wish to enjoy Superior comfort of traveling in our state of art Toyota land cruiser, we can upgrade you at an extra charge of US$190 per day

All our land cruisers come fully air-conditioned and with a cool box fully packed with complimentary en route drinks and snacks. The trucks all have large windows and an open roof that offers a 360° animal view allowing for photography while on safari.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:

• *01 Gorilla Permit Per Person.
• *01 Chimp Permit per Person.
• *01 Golden Monkey Permit per Person.
• *15 Nights’ Accommodation.
• *All Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• *All Park Fees.
• *Ground transportation.
• * Local Flights – where mentioned Incl.
• *English speaking driver-guide.
• *All fuel Costs for the tours as per the itinerary.
• *Bottled mineral water in the car NOT at the lodges.

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES:

• *Visa Fees.
• *Any government imposed increments on park fees/taxes.
• *Accommodation on the last day.
• *International flights (from/to home).
• *Tips (tipping guideline US$10 pp per day).
• *Personal items (souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
• *……..and or any other items not mentioned as inclusive.

ADD 05 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA & CHIMP TREKKING SAFARI

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Add to your 13 Days Uganda Encompassed Itinerary a 05 Days Rwanda Safari that Visits Nyungwe Forest National Park for the famous Canopy Walk & Chimpanzee trekking in Cyamudongo Forest, and Volcanoes National Park for the Popular Gorilla Trekking Experience in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• *Adding 05 Days Rwanda Gorilla & Chimpanzee Safari to your itinerary means your 13 Days Uganda Encompassed tour then becomes 18 Days Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla Safari.
• *In the event that you opt to Add 05 Days of Gorilla & Chimpanzee Trekking In Rwanda, we advise Flying-out from Kigali.

ADD 02 DAYS RWANDA GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

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Add to this Itinerary a SECOND gorilla trekking Experience in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park.

SPECIAL NOTE:

• Adding a Second Gorilla Trekking In Rwanda to your itinerary means this tour then becomes 14 Days Double Uganda – Rwanda Gorilla Safari instead of 13 Days Uganda Encompassed.
• In the event that you opt to Add 03 Days of Gorilla Trekking In Rwanda, we advise Flying-out from Kigali.