Uganda
[ OVERVIEW ]
Uganda is a land of extraordinary contrast and breathtaking beauty, famously described by Winston Churchill as the "Pearl of Africa." It is one of the few places on Earth where the vast East African savannah meets the deep, emerald rainforests of Central Africa. This unique intersection creates a haven for biodiversity that is simply unmatched. For many, the crown jewel of a Ugandan journey is Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where you can look into the eyes of the endangered Mountain Gorilla—a soulful encounter that remains the ultimate bucket-list experience for every traveler.
But Uganda’s magic extends far beyond the misty mountains. In Kibale National Park, the "Primate Capital of the World," you can hear the echoing hooting of chimpanzees, while the powerful Murchison Falls showcases the sheer force of the River Nile as it explodes through a narrow gorge. From the tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha plains to the remote, untouched wilderness of Kidepo Valley, Uganda offers a classic safari experience with a wild, intimate edge.
At Authentic Africa Safaris, we believe that the best way to experience the Pearl is through the eyes of those who call it home. Our expert local guides are not just drivers; they are passionate storytellers and conservationists who know every secret trail and hidden glade. Whether you are navigating the rapids of the Nile or tracking lions across the golden plains, our local expertise ensures a journey that is safe, seamless, and deeply connected to the heart of Uganda.
7 Days Safari Package
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Arrival at Entebbe airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.
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After breakfast we drive to Kibale Forest. Lunch in Fort portal town. Visit Bigodi centre on foot in the evening.
Kibale Forest is a spectacular jungle, with 15 primate species! Including chimps, baboons, black and with colobus, red colobus, grey cheeked mangabey and L’Hoest monkey.
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Chimpanzee tracking! In the morning go for Chimpanzee tracking and afternoon drive to Queen Elizabeth park through the crater lakes viewing point and later proceed to Queen Elizabeth park.
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Game drive in the morning. Community Boat trip on the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon.
The Kazinga Channel is one of the highlights of Uganda and has the highest concentration of hippos in the world.
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Game drive in the park later we drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park to the Ishasha sector in the South. Game drive in the afternoon in search of the tree climbing lions. And Proceed to Bwindi National park.
In Ishasha there are 3 prides of lions that climb the trees daily. Unique in the world! The other attraction of Ishasha is the Topis, not found anywhere else in Uganda.
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Gorilla tracking!!! Early morning departure with your ranger to search for one of the world’s most interesting and endangered animal, the Mountain Gorilla! You will spend one hour with one of our closest relatives. An experience you will never forget. Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi; the deepest and most beautiful lake in Uganda.
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Morning breakfast, drive to Kampala through the rolling hills of Kigezi region and later endless Savanah views of western Uganda occupied by large Banana plantations and Ankole cattle farms, a glimpse of lake Mburo National Park with chances of spotting Zebras and Impalas later proceed to Kampala with stopover at the equator. Dinner in Entebbe and transfer to the airport for your flight.
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Airport transfers
Accommodations with meals mentioned
Bottled drinking water
4x4 custom built safari vehicle with knowledgeable driver/guide and fuel
Entrance fees to the included National Parks
The following activities: bird watching, game drives, chimpanzee tracking in Kibale Forest, boat trip on the Kazinga Channel, boat trip Gorilla tracking permit and boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi.
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International flights
Visa for Uganda
All optional activities
Insurances
Meals not mentioned and beverages
Tips and personal expenses such as laundry and communication
Price from:
2 600 USD
discount 300 USD/pp if group of 6
13 Days Safari Package
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Arrival at Entebbe airport. Your guide will be there waiting for you. Pick up and proceed to your accommodation.
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Road transfer to Murchison Falls, (7 hours) visit the Ziwa Rhino reserve on the way and lunch stop, Visit the top of falls.
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Morning game drive, the game drive will start at 6:30 and come back at 10am relax have your lunch and go for a private boat cruise to the bottom of the falls, later return for a sun downer game drive.
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Breakfast at the Lodge, proceed to Kibale Forest (for about 6 hours). Relax at the lodge the whole afternoon, it’s possible to do a self-guided walk around the lodge in the afternoon go for a walk in the Bigodi wetland for bird viewing, primate viewing and later dinner
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Breakfast at the lodge at 6:45, later walk or drive to the Chimpanzee tracking starting point, the chimpanzee tracking will take about 4-5 hours, the walk is not as strenuous as Mountain hiking, Kibale Forest has a relative low altitude, for clients who are not able to walk to the Chimpanzee there is a team of support staff at extra cost to help you make it with ease! After driving back to the Lodge for a hot lunch and afternoon relax at the Lodge or visit the surrounding communities for a guided walk in the community.
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Relaxed breakfast and later drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, through the tea estate and crater lakes drive, you will reach the Lodge in time for lunch, relax at the lodge with perfect views of the park. If time allows do an evening safari Viewing drive in the park.
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Early Morning breakfast, check in at the park offices for game drive, the game drive will last for about 4-5 hours later come back to the lodge for hot lunch and proceed to Mweya Peninsular for a private boat cruise on the Kazinga channel, chances of seeing herds of elephants and other animals are higher when the afternoon is hot, later drive back to the Lodge for dinner and relaxation at the fire place.
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Morning breakfast, proceed to Bwindi National Park if time allows do a mid-morning gamed drive in Ishasha Sector for search for tree climbing lions and later you will have your hot lunch along the way.
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Gorilla tracking day! You will wake up early for breakfast later drive to the starting point of tracking, a group will be assigned to you, the general tracking will take between 4-8 hours depending on their locality and walking through up and down slopes, so we recommend some level of fitness.
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Breakfast at leisure, today you can visit the Buhoma Hospital or the Women interaction centre at ride 4 a woman to have an experience with the basket weaving and sewing women who have changed their lives through acquiring survival skills and craft making as a community based organization giving support to Elderly women and windows who have been left with families to support sometimes due to domestic based violence or HIV aids affected families. Later proceed to Lake Bunyonyi for your dinner and evening.
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Breakfast at Leisure, later drive to Lake Mburo arriving in time for hot lunch at the lodge, in the afternoon its possible to relax at the lodge or do one of the activities depending on the weather on that day, activities include: Bicycle riding, nature walk in the park, horseback riding, or game drive, all these activities can be booked on arrival and organized and paid for on spot. In the evening, we shall go for a scheduled night game drive Looking for Nocturnal animals like the Leopard, Hyenas and Bush babies.
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Possible activities, Game Walk, horseback riding, boat cruise, community experience.
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Relaxed breakfast, you will have a sad morning of saying bye to the African wilderness and embark on your journey back to Entebbe airport for your outbound flight, your lunch will be on the way and if time allows later in the evening go for a sun set boat cruise on Lake Victoria. Later dinner and transfer to the airport for your flight.
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Road transfers
Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino reserve
Visit top of falls at Murchison Park
Private boat cruise to the falls
Game drive in Murchison falls
Chimpanzee permit at Kibale Park
Private boat in Queen Elizabeth at Kazinga Channel
Experiential lion game drive in Queen Elizabeth Park
Gorilla tracking permit in Bwindi
Night and day game walks in Lake Mburo National Park
Customised 6-seater capacity 4X4 full time safari Jeep
Fuel and English-speaking guide
Drinking water and meals enroute
All soft drinks at the Lodges and on the road
All meals at all lodges, breakfast, lunch and dinner
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East African Tourist Visa
All activities mentioned as Optional
Tips and other allowances
Laundry services
Price from:
6 400 USD
discount 300 USD/pp if group of 6