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7-Day Budget Gorilla Tracking and Wildlife Experience

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Overview

This Uganda safari tour takes you to meet the famous rare mountain gorilla in the Bwindi Forest, you will take on a challenging but worth-while trek to meet the friendly giants in their peaceful, green habitat.

The next adventure takes us to one of the best wildlife national parks in Africa, Queen Elizabeth National Park; the ‘birder’s paradise’. While staying in Mweya, looking onto the Democratic Republic of Congo, you will have a full day of exploring the park to discover the many animals that live there, from hippos lazing along the banks of the river, to elephant grazing in amongst the trees, you will be in awe at the sheer variety of species which dwell here.

The two parks are the most visited national parks in Uganda with lots of tourist activities and most rewarding game drives, Uganda is fill with little known natural wonders.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival in Uganda

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Arrival in Uganda

You will be met at the airport and transferred to Biraj International Hotel in Kampala. If you arrive early enough in the day, you will go on a Kampala City Tour in the afternoon, this is based on your own personal preferences. Your evening is free, so you can either dine at the hotel, or travel into the city for dinner where you will discover many enticing restaurants.

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    Accommodation

    Biraj International Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Uganda National MuseumOptional Activity

    Independence MonumentOptional Activity

    Kabaka's PalaceOptional Activity

    Baha'i House of Worship

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    Restaurants

    Biraj InternationalOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Entebbe International Airport to Méstil Hotel & Residences

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    Destinations

    Kampala

Day 2

Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will depart for the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The drive is around 500km and should take all day. Along the way, you will stop at the equator line and then later at the Agip Motel for lunch. Expect to arrive into Bwindi in the very late afternoon. You will check into the Buhoma community rest camp where you will enjoy dinner under the stars in the national park.

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    Accommodation

    Buhoma Community Rest Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Equator Line Kayabwe

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    Restaurants

    Biraj International

    Agip Motel

    Buhoma Community Rest Camp

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kampala

    Mpigi

    Mbarara

    Western Region

Day 3

Gorilla Tracking Experience

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Gorilla Tracking Experience

After breakfast you will depart for your gorilla tracking experience with packed lunch. You will spend the full day in the park, the trek through towards the gorilla's resting point is over rough terrain and is not for the faint-hearted, however, this unique once in a lifetime experience is not to be missed. You will return in the late afternoon. Dinner will be served at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.

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    Accommodation

    Buhoma Community Rest Camp4 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi

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    Restaurants

    Buhoma Community Rest Camp

    Buhoma Community Rest Camp

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Region

    Kisoro

Day 4

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you will be begin the journey from Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Along the way you will stop for a picnic lunch and have time to enjoy the beautiful mountain landscapes that stretch across Uganda. In the late afternoon you will check into Mweya Hostels in the Mweya region of Queen Elizabeth National Park where you can enjoy beautiful views of the lake across to Congo.

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    Accommodation

    Mweya Hostel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Restaurants

    Buhoma Community Rest Camp

    A Picnic

    Tembo Cafe

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Western Region

    Kasese

Day 5

Exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park

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Exploring Queen Elizabeth National Park

Enjoy breakfast at the hostel before departing on a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will be on the look out for several mammals, including some of the big five. In the afternoon, you will go on a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel for another chance to see some of the wildlife that roam freely in the park. Dinner will be served at the Mweya Hostel Tembo Cafe.

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    Accommodation

    Mweya Hostel

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive

    Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

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    Restaurants

    Tembo Cafe

    Tembo Cafe

    Tembo Cafe

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Kasese

Day 6

Forest Walk and Return to Kampala

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Forest Walk and Return to Kampala

In the morning you have a walk through the Maramagambo rain forest for some birding and a chance to see a great bat cave. If you prefer, you can opt to do a Chimp trek through Kyambura Gorge; a unique experience through one of the most beautiful parts of Uganda, this has a slight additional charge. You will then begin the journey back to Kampala. You'll have one final chance to explore the city in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Biraj International Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Chimpanzee Trekking in Kyambura GorgeOptional Activity: AU$ 101 per person

    Maramagambo Forest

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    Restaurants

    Tembo Cafe

    Agip Motel

    Biraj InternationalOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Queen Elizabeth National Park to Kampala

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Kasese

    Rubirizi

    Mbarara

    Kampala

Day 7

Airport Drop Off

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Airport Drop Off

This is the final day of your Uganda safari tour. Enjoy breakfast in the hotel restaurant. If you have free time in the morning there is an option to do the city tour, had you not had time on the first day. Once you are ready, you will check out of the hotel and will be transferred to the airport in good time to catch your departing flight. Thank you for traveling with us.

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    Restaurants

    Biraj International

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Biraj International Hotel to Entebbe International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kampala

Included in Price

  • 6 nights accommodation
  • 6 activities
  • 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

Included

- All meals and accommodation as per the itinerary
- All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle
- Services of a full time English speaking driver/safari guide
- Water, coffee or tea while on safari
- Gorilla permits ($600 per day/person)
- Game safari and boat launches in Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Necessary park fees involved

Excluded

- Bar bills
- Phone calls
- Personal insurance
- Laundry
- Air fare
- All other services of a personal nature
- Driver guide’s gratuity
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