The Republic of Uganda is a landlocked country in
East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". This
beauty is reflected in its natural resources like soils, water, wildlife and
biodiversity. The country covers a total land area of 241,038 sq. km. It is
bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the
Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south
by Tanzania. The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of
Lake Victoria, which is also shared by Kenya and Tanzania.
Meet the Batwa pygmies, go mountain gorilla trekking, go on a boat cruise and enjoy exciting game drives in Uganda!
Full Itinerary
Day
1: Kigali – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Our driver guide will pick you up from the airport and transfer you on a 3-hour car journey via the Gatuna Border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Proceed to Buhoma for your lunch, followed by a Batwa (Pygmies) community walk in the evening. Enjoy dinner and spend the night at your lodge. Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Gorilla Forest Camp
Day2:
Gorilla Trekking
Wake up very early in the morning for your
breakfast. Afterwards, you will proceed to the National Park headquarters to
meet your guides for the day. After completing the necessary formalities at the
park, we will embark on an unforgettable mountain gorilla tracking expedition.
Once you spot them, you will be able to spend an hour watching your long-lost
cousin in his natural habitat. Return to your hotel for lunch, dinner and
overnight. Overnight: Mahogany Springs Lodge / Gorilla Forest Camp
Day
3: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, we will drive to Queen Elizabeth
National Park and reach Mweya at midday, a place with a stunningly beautiful
view over the Kazinga Channel. You will check in at your accommodation and have
lunch. Late in the afternoon, we will go on a game drive. Overnight: Pumba
Safari Cottages
Day
4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
This day will be spent on a game drive on the plains
of Queen Elizabeth National Park, where thousands of Ugandan kobs, lions,
elephants, etc. will pose for the camera. Also in the program is a 2-hour
cruise on the Kazinga Channel where we will see all the animals from the
waterside. Overnight: Pumba Safari Cottages
Day
5: Queen Elizabeth National Park – Kigali Airport
Early in the morning, we depart with a game drive en
route to Kigali, and then cross the Gatuna Border for your home-bound flight.