8 Days Private Tour In Uganda’s Forests
8 Days Private Tour In Uganda’s Forests
8 Days Private Tour In Uganda’s Forests
8 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe International Airport
Visiting: Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary on lake victoria, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kampala Road
Tour operator:
Tour code:
kent-008
Group Type:
Private
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 14
Age range:
12-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Active, Adventure Tours, Camping, Safari Tours, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Kent Safaris brings to you a 8 days’ experience of game tours in the beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park, alongside Chimpanzee and Gorilla trekking in Kibale National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable national park respectively. Get ready to have one of the most intriguing wildlife experiences on earth. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is found in the South-western part of Uganda on the edge of the Albertine rift valley. The National park is preeminent for being home to almost half of the Worlds endangered Mountain Gorillas. Kibale National park adjoins Queen Elizabeth National Park to the south to create a 180km-long corridor for wildlife between Ishasha, the remote southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park and Sebitoli in the north of Kibale National Park. In Kibale Forest, you have a juncture to encounter the chimpanzees and other primates like the Columbus monkeys, red Tailed monkeys, grey cheeked mangabeys. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a home to over 95 mammal species and 500 bird species. Driving through the National Park brings you closer to the nature of wildlife and chances of maculation of the big five including, the leopards, elephants, buffalos and the lions in their territories.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival At Entebbe International Airport
Location: Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary on lake victoria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel or Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive at Entebbe Airport and you will be met by a Kent Safari tour guide and transferred to your hotel for a trip briefing and if time privileges take a boat trip to Ngamba Island. Chimpanzee Sanctuary, home to over 40 orphaned Chimpanzee. This worthy cause also bolsters the endangered wild chimpanzees throughout Uganda. You can also visit the wildlife education center in Entebbe and Entebbe Botanical gardens.
Day 2 : From Kampala-Kibale National Park
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kyaninga Lodge or Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After sunrise we drive from Kampala to Kibale National near the Rwenzori Block Mountains. On arrival, our guests delight the afternoon guided walk to view the crater lakes and educative cultural visits.
Day 3 : Chimpanzee Trekking In Kibale National Park
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Kyaninga Lodge or Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After sunrise, there will be briefing at Kibale headquarters before setting off for the forest walk in dredge of chimpanzees. This forest walk will be guided by experienced guides to provide more Information on chimpanzees and primates, the walk will be advantageous with other primates like the Columbus monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and grey cheeked mangabeys. After the sunrise tracking of chimpanzees, in the evenfall you will walk to the Bigodi swamp to see flora and fauna.
Day 4 : Kibale And Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Ihamba lakeside lodge or Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After sunrise breakfast, the guides will drive to Nyakasula falls in Fort Portal to have an impressive view of the blooming waterfalls and then drive to the south into Queen Elizabeth National Park where you get arbitrary of glimpse animals such as buffalos, antelopes, elephants along the way. Ihamba lakeside Lodge is right on the edge of a vast escapement overlooking the Great Lakes and Maramagambo forest.
Day 5 : Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Mweya Safari Lodge or Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After sunrise, an early morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National park, fastidious being the best time to see lions (The King of the Jungle) which is a very elegant experience. After lunch, there is a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects to Lake Edward and Lake George viewing many Hippos, Buffalo, plus 632 recorded bird species.
Day 6 : Queen Elizabeth National Park And Bwindi Impenetrable
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Buhoma Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, we drive through what is presumably Uganda’s spectacular sceneries to Bwindi Impenetrable forest. The rain forests and highlands which enriches the volcanoes in which the Bat Cave near the vast Maramagambo Forest and Kyambura Gorge is a must to be seen from the game drive at Ishasha on your way to Bwindi forest in search of climbing lions. Later we drive to Bwindi via the beautiful tea plantations.
Day 7 : Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Buhoma Lodge or Standard
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, get ready for Bwindi Gorilla trekking at 7:30 am with a briefing from the guides and an official from Uganda Wildlife Authority. Make sure you carry a Raincoat/jacket, a snack, jungle boots and water. Special guides will lead you inside the jungle to see a group of gorillas. Carry your lunch boxes and gears to track the mountain gorillas. It is the most intriguing wildlife in the jungle and tracking gorillas may take from 3-6 hours or more.
Day 8 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest-Kampala
Location: Kampala Road
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After sunrise, drive back to Kampala then Entebbe with a lunch en-route. We make a few stops at Igongo Cultural Center which gives you anomalous favorable circumstances to explore the Ankole Culture and after we proceed to the Equator before your evening departure at Entebbe International Airport.
What's Included
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Game Drives on Safari
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Gorilla permits
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Accommodation
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Sanitisers, Masks / per person
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Entrance Fees
Gorilla permit and park fees per person
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Travel Insurance
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International Travel
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Personal expenses
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Country Entry Visas
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Souvenirs
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Local Taxes
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Cigarettes and alcohol
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Train Tickets
Check out our Q&As
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
The standard of hotels on this tour is 5 star luxury accommodation (hotels and lodges)
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
The minimun number of passengers required is 1 so if he/she doesnt turn up, cancellation and refund will base on the conditons below; Customers will receive a full refund, less the cost of the non- refundable gorilla permit ($600), with 45 days’ notice of cancellation
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes, the local guides on the tour speak English
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What to carry?
• Rain Jacket /coat • Shoes with good traction • Binoculars • Travel plug adapter with USB port • Antibacterial hand cleaning gel • Good camera with fully charged battery and good memory card storage • First aid kit • Small back park • Sun block hat • Sun glasses • Hiking boots • Mosquito repellent • Light Backpack and our Guests are responsible to carry their Backpacks • ______
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
This is a private tour which is scheduled a particular client at a particular time
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes, you will have a representative from Kent safaris escort you on the trip.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes, children from 4 years are permitted to take part in the tour, however only those that are 15 years and above are allowed to take part in gorilla trekking as per the government regulation
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes, airport transfers from the airport to the accommodation facility, then to the destination and back to the airport for departure after the end of the trip
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
There is no limit, however its of advice for you to carry only what you will need during the tour
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Visas are not included on the price and are not part of the package
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What currencies are required for this tour?
The US dollar is required for this tour
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes, there is plenty of time to explore places besides those stupilated on the package
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
The yellow fever vaccine is required for this tour therefore you should carry your yellow book for the trip and also due to the covid -19 pandemic that hit the world, covid-19 vaccine is also essential for the tour.
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Company Instant Book
Yes there is instant Book
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What is the tipping policy?
There is no tipping policy, its out of your will and liking to tip
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes, you require a ugandan visit visa for this holiday got at the immigration office at Entebbe Airport
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available.
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes,the tour coach is air conditioned
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Are flights included in this tour?
Domestic flights where indicated in the package are included in the tour however international flights are not included.
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes, pre or post tour accommodation can be organised but at an extra cost
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
No, there is no supplement for solo travellers however there is a discount for group travellers
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes of course the names of the accommodation are on the itinerary and more details can be provided if required
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
A normal fitness level is required
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What is the maximum group size?
The maximum size group is 14 people. In order to observe Standard Operation Procedures to overcome Covid-19
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes, all park and entrance fees are included in the final price
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Kent Safari Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of kent safari tours charges.
Up to 46 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.