13-Day Vacation to Uganda – Murchison Falls, Gorilla & Ssese Island.

13-Day Vacation to Uganda – Murchison Falls, Gorilla & Ssese Island.

Day 1: Arrive Entebbe Airport, pick up and transfer to the booked hotel/13-Day Vacation to Uganda

13-Day Vacation to Uganda: Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, aprofessional driver-guide will receive and welcome you to Uganda – the Pearl of Africa for the 13-Day Vacation to Uganda . Thereafter, you will transfer to the booked accommodation (Kampala). Optional: In case, you have had an early landing in Uganda, you may opt for an afternoon (evening) ride around the city. This excursion may include; a drive along the Buganda Royal Mile, a visit to the Gaddafi Mosque, the Bahai temple and time permitting, the Uganda National Museum.

Accommodation:

Meals: Dinner

Day 2: Pick up (7am) from the hotel and transfer to Murchison Falls NP.

After breakfast, the assigned driver-guide will pick you and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely, the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here will fascinate you. There will be a stop for lunch en route. Continue to the park and check in to your accommodation to relax for the Evening. Optional: If interested and time allows, you can proceed for a late afternoon-evening game drive.

Accommodation:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3: Morning game drive, afternoon boat trip and top of the falls’ hiking.

Have your breakfast, depart for an early morning game drive across the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest National Park and be on the look for wildlife including: lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others.13-Day Vacation to Uganda: For any birder, there are quite a number of birds to sight too during the drive. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch. Optional: If interested, you may opt for the hot air balloon safari (instead) at an extra cost (on ground).

After lunch, you will head out for the boat trip to the base of Murchison Falls where you will also be able to catch sight of more animals including Hippos and Crocodiles and several water birds. Continue with a hike (if you like) to the top of the falls. The hike may be a strenuous one but the thrill on reaching the top is unforgettable. Miss the 13-Day Vacation to Uganda only if you must. Return to your accommodation and have a relaxed evening.

Accommodation:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Exit Murchison Falls National Park and transfer to Kibale Forest National Park.

After breakfast at your accommodation, depart right away for Kibale Forest National Park – popular for its primates like the chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkey, Uganda mangabey (Lophocebus ugandae). The drive is quite long but incredibly scenic – passing through villages, lush green countryside and hills dotted with tea plantations that characterize this part of Uganda. The beautiful scenery will amaze you all the way. Upon arrival at the accommodation, check in and relax. Optional (at extra cost): If interested and time allows, you may go for; Bigodi swamp walk, crater lakes excursion, or visit The Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves for some cultural/historical insights.

Accommodation:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Chimp tracking Kibale Forest and (afternoon) explore the Kibale crater lakes.

Have breakfast and head to the rangers’ post where you will receive some briefing on the dos and don’ts during chimp trekking. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the chimps in the Kibale Forest. An experienced ranger guide will take you chimp tracking (Kibale Forest) and the presence of primates here will surely amaze you. 13-Day Vacation to Uganda: Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour in their presence. Later (after lunch), proceed to explore the crater lakes, crowned with a hike to the “top of the world”. You will enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle hills, and the stunning views. Take a hike to Lake Nkuruba where you will encounter different species of primates and birds. Meet and interact with the local people as you walk through their villages and enjoy the panoramic views of the Kibale area.

Accommodation:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, relax and proceed for the afternoon (evening) game drive/13-Day Vacation to Uganda

Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation and drive off to Queen Elizabeth NP. You will reach Queen early enough to relax, have lunch and in the afternoon proceed out for game viewing. During the game drive, look out for wild animals like reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthogs, elephants, lions and buffaloes to mention but a few. Alternatively, you could choose to go for the Queen’s breathtaking explosion crater drive (instead). 13-Day Vacation to Uganda: The drive is sightseeing with very spectacular view of the breathtaking scenery in and around Queen. There is also some wildlife to see along the drive although commonest are sights of Cape Buffaloes plus Elephants. Return to the accommodation for relaxation, dinner and the overnight stay.

Accommodation:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinking water and fruits throughout the journey

Day 7: Queen’s Morning game drive and afternoon boat trip along the Kazinga Channel.

Be up early and have your breakfast. Proceed for a morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains and be on the look for Cape buffalos, herds of elephants plus lions, leopards (though hard to spot) among others. Return to the accommodation for some rest time and lunch.

After lunch, you will go for a 2-hour boat trip on the Kazinga Channel that connects Lakes George and Edward. During the trip, the sight of wildlife including giant hippos, elephants and crocodiles among others will fascinate you. 13-Day Vacation to Uganda: You will also see many varieties of birds at the water shores. You will have dinner and overnight at your accommodation. Optional (extra cost): If interested, you may go for twin lakes hike after the boat trip.

Accommodation:

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Drinking water and fruits throughout the journey

Day 8: Transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha sector in search of tree-climbing lions/13-Day Vacation to Uganda

Have breakfast then set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park – famously known for its resident tree-climbing lions. The chance of spotting these lions is about 70% though sometimes they are hard to spot (most especially when they are down in the grassland looking for prey). Hoping you get the chance to spot them, the sight will be spectacular!

Continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda (harboring an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population) including several habituated groups, which you will trek. With a strenuous day ahead, you will do less on arrival but just check in your accommodation, relax as you prepare for the Bwindi gorilla trekking experience the following day.

Accommodation:

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout.

Day 9: Gorilla trekking Bwindi Forest, return and transfer to the booked accommodation in Kisoro.

Have breakfast and move to the rangers’ post. You will receive some briefing (from a ranger guide) on the dos and don’ts during trekking. Thereafter, you will enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular! 13-Day Vacation to Uganda: The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, check out and embark on a transfer to Kisoro.

Accommodation:

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout.

Day 10: Hiking Mount Sabinyo to the summit and return for rest at the accommodation/13-Day Vacation to Uganda

Have breakfast then set off to hike Mount Sabinyo. At 3669m, Mt Sabinyo is one of the numerous rolling volcanoes that make up the magnificent Virunga mountain range that spans along the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. While the other volcanoes either lie in one of the countries or are shared between two countries, Mt. Sabinyo lies at the meeting point of all the three borders.

It is more like the axis of the Virunga range and offers the best views across the Virunga, you could call it a 360-degree experience! It takes approximately eight hours to cover the 14km round trip, following a steep ridge up to the peak. You will get the rare opportunity to stand in three countries (Uganda, Rwanda, and DR Congo) at the same time. Return from the hiking and take your rest at the accommodation after a strenuous day.

Accommodation:

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout.

Day 11: Exit Kisoro early. Drive to Bukakata and connect to Ssese Island.

Enjoy your breakfast and thereafter, embark on a drive (about 6hrs) to Bukakata Landing Site, Masaka. From there, you will catch a ferry headed for Ssese Islands, Kalangala District. From the ferry, you will be driven to the booked accommodation and begin enjoying the beauty of Ssese Island. You may move out and stroll along the sandy beach of Lake Victoria and then return for dinner.

Accommodation:

Meal plan: Full board

Drinking water and fruits throughout the journey

Day 12: Full day at your disposal – chilling and enjoying the Ssese Island’s beauty.

This day is at your disposal. 13-Day Vacation to Uganda: You may choose to just relax at the comfort of your accommodation or go out for some activities. If intending to move out, you may consider any of the following activities (offered by the lodge). For instance fishing, swimming, boat ride, forest walk, quad biking among others depending on interest. Enjoy Ssese Island and Brovad Sands Lodge.

Accommodation:

Meal plan: Full board

Drinking water and fruits throughout the journey

Day 13: Catch a ferry (8am) to Nakiwogo – Entebbe, and connect to the Airport/13-Day Vacation to Uganda

e up early, have breakfast and move out to catch a ferry destined for Nakiwogo – Entebbe. The ferry arrives at Nakiwogo between 11:30am and 12 noon. From there you will connect to the Entebbe Int’l Airport to catch flight out (16:00 onwards). 13-Day Vacation to Uganda: Optional (extra cost): Just in case you have a late flight and you would like to do some activity before going to the airport, then you may consider any of the following; tour to Entebbe Botanical Gardens (if interested in birds and primates), excursion to Mabamba swamp in search of shoebill stork, the Lake Victoria sunset boat cruise. Thus the end of our safari.

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Location: Entebbe International Airport

Accommodation: On Accommodation

Meals Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Drinking Water and Fruits Throughout

Tour Includes:

• Airport transfers
• 4×4 transport with English speaking local guide/driver for all road transport
• Accommodation & all meals above
• All park entrances fees
• Drinking water in the vehicle
• Mentioned activities
• Gorilla permits

Tour Excludes:

• International visas
• Accommodation facilities while in Kampala
• All expenses of personal nature such as tips and drinks

Health:

Yellow fever and malaria prophylactics are required

COVID19 certificate

Visas:

Most nationalities require a visa to enter Uganda which can be obtained on arrival at USD 50 per person, single entry. Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months

Flights:

It is imperative that you confirm your onward /return flights.

Special Deals on African Safari 2023-2024 (Rates Per Person in USD)

Our Safari Vehicles Seating Plan - 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser Extended

All our Safari vehicles are Toyota Land-cruiser 4×4 with pop-up roofs. The vehicles are serviced and maintained to a very high standard before, during and after every safari. Paradise Adventure Vacations Ltd offering all-wheel drive safari vehicles suitable for off-road driving, which enable travelers to discover the magical areas of East Africa in a pleasant and reliable manner.

Our fleet consists of 4×4 Toyota Land cruisers with a hinged roof and skylights above the front seats. The hinged roof offers two main advantages: it provides shade without restricting the view, so that you can enjoy your safari even in the very sunny hours of the day. It also allows a 360-degree all-round view.

Our Vehicles Are Equipped With:

• Adjustable comfortable seats
• Electric refrigerator for drinks
• High-performance shock absorbers
• Tool & first aid kit
• Adapters and battery chargers

Due to the difficult ground and road conditions inside and outside the national parks and wildlife reserves, a four-wheel drive vehicle is not only recommended, but also crucial for an eventful safari.

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