Signature Uganda

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Embark on an independent journey to see habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park, glimpse tree-climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park and track endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Enjoy scenic drives with game viewing opportunities in the varied landscapes of Uganda
    • Embark on a forest trek to view habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park
    • Choose your activity in Queen Elizabeth National Park, from game drives to launch trips to forest and crater walks
    • Track the endangered mountain gorilla, an amazing experience offered at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

What's this trip about?

    Embark on an independent journey to see habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park, glimpse tree-climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park and track endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range15 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Uganda

Attractions

  • Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
  • Entebbe
  • Kibale National Park
  • Queen Elizabeth National Park

Activities

  • Bird watching
  • Culture
  • Game drive
  • Mountaineering
  • Nature
  • Trekking
  • Wildlife viewing

Trip includes

    • All accommodations
    • All meals
    • English-speaking guides and private sightseeing as noted in the itinerary except for shared excursions from safari camps/lodges, cruise vessels and trains
    • Park and entrance fees
    • Arrival and departure transfers
    • Coffee/tea/soft drinks/water at included meals
    • Local bottled water during sightseeing
    • Porterage of two (2) pieces of baggage
    • Hotel taxes.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe, Uganda

Accommodation: Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa

Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel. Nicknamed the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda shines with stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all — half of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population.

Day 2: Kibale National Park | Into the Forest

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge

Take a scenic drive through rolling hills dotted with tea estates to Kibale National Park, one of the most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Known for its 300 bird species and pop...

Day 3: Kibale National Park | Domain of the Chimpanzee

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge

Rise early this morning and make the short drive to the start of your chimpanzee trek. The chimpanzees feed high in the trees, so binoculars are a must. Barks of baboons occasionally pierce...

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park | Ugandan Views

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalo and baboons. Offering magnificent views of the rift vall...

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park | Elephants & More

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Set out on morning and evening game drives in this majestic national park. Because the region occupies the main migration corridor between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the...

Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park | Lush Hills

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Take a game drive as you leave the park, with views of farmlands and local villages. Check in to your camp, the only one located within Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Pa...

Days 7-8: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park | Gorilla Encounters

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accommodation: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Spend the next two days tracking endangered mountain gorillas and spending up to an hour with these fascinating creatures each day. Return to the lodge with time to relax, or set out on another guided forest hike.

Day 9: Depart Entebbe

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Lake Victoria Serena Resort & Spa (dayroom)   | 

Fly to Entebbe, with use of a dayroom until your connecting flight.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,995
Price per day$777
Single supplement (single occupancy)$8,590
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • A&K's Guest Protection Program
    • International and internal airfares, unless otherwise noted
    • Costs associated with obtaining passports or entry visas
    • Reciprocity and other border fees
    • Airport departure taxes, unless otherwise noted
    • Excess baggage charges
    • All gratuities
    • Meals other than those specified in the itinerary
    • Beverages other than those noted in inclusions above or specified in the itinerary
    • Meals for your guide if you invite him/her to dine with you
    • Sightseeing not included in the itinerary
    • Personal expenses such as laundry, communication charges, Internet access
    • Optional activities (which are subject to availability).
Cancellation policy

Cancellation Charges

Cancellations must be received in writing and will become effective on the date of receipt, fax or email. Cancellations received by A&K are subject to the following:

Cancellation Fees Per Person

121 days prior to departure (or more):  Signature Series: $500. Tailor Made: 10% of the program price up to a maximum of $2,500 per person.

Additional cancellation penalties may apply to planes, vessels and trains including private charters; exclusive private use of accommodations or venues; and groups of 15 or more.

120-91 days prior to departure: 20% of program price (Signature Series and Tailor Made)

90-61 days prior to departure: 50% of program price (Signature Series and Tailor Made)

60 days prior to departure (or less):  100% of the program price (Signature Series and Tailor Made)

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Meals Included

8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 7 Dinners

Age Requirements
15 years and up
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Uganda’s signature safaris are all about tracking rare mountain gorillas, something few travelers will ever experience, and this one delivers with two days in mountainous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Tracking may take up to six hours per day (but often less), with an hour allowed for often close-up observation. This trip also includes chimpanzee tracking in Kibale National Park, home to the world’s highest density of primates, as well as more traditional game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park.  Lodging is in luxurious jungle camps, including the only camp in Bwindi.
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