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Wildlife safaris are some of the most popular experiences for tourists in Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These countries are home to some of the most diverse and exotic wildlife on the planet and a safari is the perfect way to experience it all up close and personal. From gorillas and chimpanzees to lions and elephants, the animals you’ll see on these safaris will leave you in awe.

One of the most popular activities to do during a wildlife safari is a game drive. Game drives are typically conducted in a 4×4 vehicle and take place early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the animals are most active.

During a game drive, you’ll have the opportunity to see a wide variety of wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and more. Some of the best places to go on a game drive in Uganda include Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Kidepo Valley National Park. In Rwanda, Akagera National Park is a great option, while the Virunga National Park in the DRC is home to some of the last remaining mountain gorillas in the world.

Another popular activity during a wildlife safari is a boat cruise. Boat cruises offer a unique perspective on the wildlife and landscapes of the area. They can be particularly rewarding for birdwatchers, as many species of birds can only be seen from the water. Some of the best places to go on a boat cruise in Uganda include the Kazinga Channel in Queen Elizabeth National Park and River Nile in Murchison Falls National Park. In Rwanda, a boat cruise on Lake Ihema in Akagera National Park is a must-do, while in the DRC, a boat cruise on Lake Kivu is a popular activity.

If you’re interested in primates, then gorilla trekking should be at the top of your list. Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC are home to the last remaining population of mountain gorillas in the world, and seeing them in their natural habitat is an unforgettable experience. Gorilla trekking involves hiking through the forest to find a group of gorillas, and then spending an hour observing them from a safe distance.

Permits for gorilla trekking can be expensive and hard to come by, so it’s important to book well in advance. Some of the best places to go gorilla trekking in Uganda include Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, while in Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park is the most popular destination. In the DRC, gorilla trekking can be done in the Virunga National Park.

If you’re interested in primates but don’t want to trek for gorillas, then golden monkey trekking is a great alternative. Golden monkeys are a rare species of monkey that can only be found in the Virunga Mountains of Uganda, Rwanda, and the D.R. Congo.

Trekking to see these monkeys involves hiking through the forest, and once you find them, you’ll be able to spend an hour observing them in their natural habitat. Golden monkey trekking is a great option for those who want to see primates but don’t want to trek for hours to see gorillas.

For those who want to experience the thrill of camping in the wild but don’t want to sacrifice luxury, then luxury camping is a great option. Luxury camping involves staying in a comfortable tent or lodge that’s equipped with all the amenities you need, including a comfortable bed, hot shower and gourmet meals.

Some of the best luxury camping options in Uganda include Murchison River Lodge and Buhoma Lodge, while in Rwanda, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge and Bisate Lodge are popular options. In the DRC, Mikeno Lodge in the Virunga National Park offers luxury accommodation and spectacular views of the surrounding landscape.

In addition to the activities mentioned above, there are many other experiences to enjoy during a wildlife safari. For example, you could take a guided nature walk to learn more about the plants and animals in the area, or go on a night game drive to see nocturnal animals such as leopards and hyenas. You could also visit a local community to learn about their way of life and participate in cultural activities such as dancing and drumming.

It’s worth noting that wildlife safaris can be physically demanding, especially if you’re going gorilla trekking or hiking through the forest. It’s important to be prepared for long hikes, and to bring appropriate clothing and footwear. It’s also important to follow the guidance of your guides and to respect the animals and their habitats.

In terms of accommodation, there are a variety of options available depending on your budget and preferences. In addition to luxury camping, there are also budget-friendly camping options and mid-range lodges. Some lodges are located within the national parks themselves, while others are located just outside the parks.

Overall, a wildlife safari in Uganda, Rwanda, or D.R. Congo is an experience of lifetime. Whether you’re interested in gorillas, big game, or bird watching, there’s something for everyone. With the help of experienced guides and comfortable accommodation, you can explore the stunning landscapes and exotic wildlife of these beautiful countries in a safe and sustainable way.

 

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

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It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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Primates are relished world wide due to their resemblance to humans, but the 800-pound gorilla only loams in the thick forests and hilly areas of East Africa. A close encounter to these shy and endemic gems can be sighted from the prestigious mountains and thick forests of Africa. It is the only place around the world where one can achieve this dream. People who wish to quench the wanderlust should visit any of the three rich countries – Uganda, Rwanda and D.R. Congo.

Uganda

The Pearl of Africa always protects this title vividly with various gems that it hosts, including being home to half of the population of mountain gorillas found in the world. Unlike other countries with these rare gems, Uganda has two beautifully unique national parks where these magnificent apes can be caught sight of.

Bwindi impenetrable national park

This impenetrable forest is sacred to the lives of majority of mountain gorillas that breath on earth because it is estimated over 400 that are divided into several habituated groups in different sectors.

The first gorilla region in Bwindi national park is Buhoma but visitors have alternatives to three other gorilla sectors that offer equal excitement; Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo with a lot of history resting in the different premises concerning evolution of gorilla families and the sectors at large.

Mgahinga gorilla national park

Historically, this was used to curb the excess bookings that were offered to Bwindi impenetrable national park and currently it accounts for 10% of gorilla trekking activities undertaken in the country.

The only gorilla family in this park was known for crossing boundaries since this national park is in Virunga massif near D.R. Congo – Rwanda borders. While in this park, tourists are sure at admiring one gorilla family called Nyakagezi that has five silverbacks which is a unique feature.

Rwanda

Being part of the Virunga massif gives this country a chance to house the rarely seen mountain gorillas as they take refuge in some of the mountains that make up Virunga ranges. Volcanoes national park, adopting its name from the five peaks of Virunga ranges that are spotted from the park, has about 12 gorilla families that are well habituated.

Each country has a unique way of handling these rare gems, so visitors to this national park get to enjoy baby gorilla naming ceremony called Kwita Izina and also appreciate intensive research that was done by the greatest primatologist of all times Dr. Dian Fossey in protecting lives of these human cousins.

Democratic Republic of Congo

This country is home to three gorilla species hence a visitor can spot the western lowland gorillas, eastern lowland and mountain gorillas while in D.R. Congo. Mountain gorillas are caught sight of in Virunga national park, which is found within the Virunga Massif.

Trekking gorillas in this country comes with a lot of uniqueness; e.g., it’s the only place in the world where orphaned gorillas are well comforted, picking a leaf from fighting human depression and better yet tourists get to kill two birds with one stone as they get to sight both mountain gorillas and lowland gorillas in the same country.

The cost of gorilla permits in each country

Uganda

The cost of gorilla trekking in Uganda is relatively fair compared to her neighbor Rwanda since a single gorilla trekking permit goes for $700 per person. Gorilla habituation is exceptionally done in Uganda and it costs $ 1500 per person for four hours that tourists get to spend with a semi-habituated family of gorillas.

Rwanda

This is a high-end destination since it is the most expensive of all the gorilla trekking countries in Africa. A gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda goes for $1500.

R. Congo

This is the cheapest of all gorilla destinations and any tourist interested in a budget gorilla safari should only save $400 for this permit, valid per person for a particular date.

When to do gorilla trekking tours?

Trekking over dust is much easier to hiking over mud hence the dry season that runs between June to October and December to February are the best for trekking mountain gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda.  In D. R. Congo, May to September and December to February give a proficient treatment to gorilla trekkers.

Other activities to do in these National parks apart from gorillas trekking

Hiking the volcanoes

Three of the four mountian gorilla national parks are in the Virunga Massif which gives tourists the chance to spot on the wonders of the volcanoes. Some of the volcanoes are extinct and the dark smoke given off by the active volcanoes like Nyiragongo offer amazement to tourists who spot it from a far.

Mount. Karisimbi offers the most challenging hike of all the hikes but tourists can also aim for the active Nyiragongo so that they spot on the res hot magma whirling in the mountian and also glimpse on the lava Lake found at the top of the mountain.

Viewing other wildlife

The parks are best known for the mountian gorillas they inhabit however they protect lives of other unique features that can be eyed on while in the park like the gigantic forest elephants, buffaloes, giant forest hogs, bush backs, spotted hyenas among others. Golden monkeys can uniquely be caught sight of by visitors while in Mgahinga and Volcanoes National Park.

Cultural encounters

The Batwa pygmies who once lived in the Virunga can still be seen on the fringes of Mgahinga and Bwindi national parks. Even after being displaced from these forests, their lives still depend on the national parks.

They still stay around the parks hence tourists can learn a lot from their traditions and history like how they hunted, protected their premises and spent their day-to-day life while on a walk through the forest.

Nature walks

There is nothing as good and as refreshing as green, therefore visitors who engage in achieving physical fitness as they unleash the unseen treasures found in the forests hit two birds with one stone. While on a nature walk, visitors get to enjoy the sounds given off by nature’s residents, like birds, elephants goring, butterflies, primates etc. Cool breezes are given off on the shores of lakes, rivers and springs hence no one should miss out on chancing them.

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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The trip takes three days, to the Dream Jungle where your cousins, Mountain Gorillas seek refuge. The Mountain Gorillas are largest species of primates in the world. These can only be found in high altitude regions of the vast Virunga chain of mountains, which extends through Uganda, Rwanda, and Democratic Republic of Congo.

Most popular wildlife park in Rwanda, Volcanoes National Park features luxuriant flora, primates, and more. You may look forward to punctual meals, a wonderful road trip to the park, and more. The airport in Kigali, or any other location of your choosing, is where you will be picked up and dropped off. Being physically fit is advised because trekking requires walking.

Safari Details

Day 1: Pick-up and Transfer to Volcanoes NP

You’ll meet our driver guide for the trip to Volcanoes National Park when you arrive at Kigali International Airport. In order to advocate for an end to genocide activities, where approximately 25000 victims of the Tutsi and Hutu conflict were buried in 1994 and honored at Genocide Museum. You will visit as part of your city tour of Kigali, national Museum and the regional markets.

After lunch, we’ll explore the area around Kigali city before beginning the 2-4 hours’ stunning trip to Volcanoes National Park. The park’s access path is secure and features beautiful scenery, abundant greenery, and more. When you get there, have a relaxing meal at the lodge dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking

You will pick up your packed lunch, travel bags, and trekking documents at the lodge after an early breakfast before traveling to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. During the briefing, the ranger guide will discuss the forest, the Gorillas that are unique to Africa, and other things that can be seen in the forest in addition to explaining the trekking dos and don’ts. Only those who are 15 years of age or older who are willing to walk for 1 to 6 hours, depending on how far the apes have traveled, are allowed to participate in the trekking exercise. Also, you will get the chance to see a variety of monkeys, birds, forest creatures, and other animals.

After finding the apes, you will spend an hour with the gorillas where you may take pictures and see how they interact, including the enormous silverback’s stance and the juvenile gorillas’ mutual admiration.

After one hour is up, you’ll head back to the resort for some refreshments, optional entertainment, dinner, and a restful snooze. In the forest, we have lunch.

Day 3: Return to Kigali. End of safari

After a restful night’s sleep and a delectable breakfast, you will check out of the lodge in order to take a transfer to Kigali City. It takes about two to three hours, during which time you will see stunning scenery, rich vegetation, and excited locals.

Have lunch in Kigali city, depending on the time of your flight, and purchase a few trinkets to take back home.

End of safari

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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The long-awaited safari by any traveler is actualized with leaving them in cloud nine when led into the African wilderness by Kigezi Mbogo Tours. The company offers both tailor-made trips to suit tastes and preferences of every visitor as well as group scheduled tours into the sights and sounds of everlasting nature of East Africa.

Kigezi Mbogo Tours has a permanent relationship with all service providers, offering unequaled services like accommodation into the best hotels that are just a home away from home, delicious food that gets visitors’ taste buds singing, rewarding excursions, perfect transport into the wild and back to the airport.

Services offered by Kigezi Mbogo Tours

Gorilla trekking adventures

A gorilla trekking safari is the “sweet heart” for almost all visitors that come into the pearl of Africa. Therefore, Kigezi Mbogo Tours has a team of tour guides that are friendly, warm and highly experienced to lead all gorilla enthusiasts into galloping over the rough terrain in quest of mountain gorillas living in the thick jungles of Mgahinga and Bwindi National Parks.

Gorilla trekking in D. R. Congo

In Democratic Republic of Congo, visitors have an equal chance of visiting mountain gorillas with us, only in Virunga National Park located in Goma near the border with Uganda and Rwanda.

Gorilla trekking in Rwanda

Visitors interested in visiting mountain gorillas that reside in Rwanda should also make reservations with Kigezi Mbogo Tours to visit the Volcanoes National Park.

Wildlife safaris

Kigezi Mbogo Tours is delighted to lead everyone into the beauty of Uganda’s wilderness while they are sloughing at the back of our company safari vehicles.

Chimpanzee trekking safaris

Whether is it Kibaale forest the mother home of almost all chimpanzees in the country, Murchison falls or Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kigezi Mbogo Tours leads chimpanzee enthusiasts into sighting the great primates happily grab on tree branches. All that there is required from tourists is to make their reservations with us early enough and acquire chimpanzee permits so as to avoid last minute disappointments.

Gorilla permit bookings

Visitors who wish to follow mountain gorillas into the thick forests of D.R. Congo, Rwanda and Uganda should consult with us and make the necessary bookings in advance – usually three months prior to the date of trekking.

To make necessary reservations for gorilla permits, tourists should provide their full names as they appear on their passports, passport numbers, date of birth and nationality.

Hotel bookings

Kigezi Mbogo Tours is courteously available to help clients book their favorite hotels, camps and resort seamlessly. Whether it is a luxurious hotel, mid-range or budget hotel, Kigezi Mbogo Tours has a good understanding with the best hotel service providers to quench the lust of resting and peace for her clients.

Car hire / rental services

Those who would love to do self-drives into the wilderness are highly welcome to Kigezi Mbogo Tours with a wide range of well-maintained vehicles. Clients can select from the wide choice that the company offers, ranging from saloon cars, 4×4, safari vans, buses which can all be offered at affordable rates for every occasion.

baby gorilla

UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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8 Days Uganda Safari https://gorillastouruganda.com/8-days-uganda-safari/ https://gorillastouruganda.com/8-days-uganda-safari/#respond Sun, 19 Mar 2023 09:03:49 +0000 https://gorillastouruganda.com/?p=27 See the splendor of a place once called "the pearl of Africa" by the former British prime minister and wartime leader Winston Churchill during your 8-day safari in Uganda. Six activities will be completed, along with three destinations. The following national parks are recommended: Lake Mburo for a boat cruise and game drive; Bwindi Impenetrable for gorilla trekking and a Batwa cultural experience; Queen Elizabeth for a boat cruise, tree climbing, lion trekking, and game drive; and Nyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking. You will stay in amazing lodges, take part in photography, and travel in the finest safari vans under the direction of an expert driver-guide. Entebbe/Kampala is where the safari begins and ends.

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8 Days Uganda Safari

See the splendor of a place once called “the pearl of Africa” by the former British prime minister and wartime leader Winston Churchill during your 8-day safari in Uganda. Six activities will be completed, along with three destinations. The following national parks are recommended: Lake Mburo for a boat cruise and game drive; Bwindi Impenetrable for gorilla trekking and a Batwa cultural experience; Queen Elizabeth for a boat cruise, tree climbing, lion trekking, and game drive; and Nyambura Gorge for chimpanzee trekking. You will stay in amazing lodges, take part in photography, and travel in the finest safari vans under the direction of an expert driver-guide. Entebbe/Kampala is where the safari begins and ends.

Detailed Trip

Day 1: pickup and Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Our driver guide will greet and give you a warm welcome to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, where you will spend your upcoming eight-day vacation. After receiving a briefing on what to expect during the journey, you will set out for Lake Mburo National Park. It takes about four to five hours to get there, during which time there will be some traffic jams and bustling vendors selling roasted meat and other regional foods. The driver’s guide’s narratives will make  the distance in half. Following your arrival, you will check into your lodge where you can rest and have lunch. You will spend the evening visiting the Igongo Cultural Center, where you will learn about Western Ugandan culture.

Day 2: Game drive and boat cruise at Lake Mburo

At the lodge, you can fuel up for the day with a hearty breakfast. Take a 3–4-hour game drive around the savannah park after that. Zebras, Impalas, warthogs, elephants, cape Buffaloes, and other animals rule Lake Mburo. For bird enthusiasts, this will be the ideal opportunity to identify the various species of birds in the park, including eagles, crested cranes, geese, turacos, and more, before lunch. After lunch, you’ll go on a boat ride that lasts for around two to three hours, during which you can observe animals like crocodiles, hippos, and, on a lucky day, shoebill stock. The remaining two events on the schedule are dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Lake Mburo NP to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park 

Wakeup relaxed for breakfast and thereafter, you will hit the road to Bwindi Impenetrable national park; a 5–7-hour drive with an enroute stopover for Lunch and site seeing. The smooth ride offers great view of the rolling hills, plantations, Ankole long horned cattle, and the busy towns. You will arrive, check-in to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Gorilla trekking

As you meet your cousins the gorillas in their natural home, greet today with a big smile. The course of the activity is as follows. For the body’s energy, start with a hearty meal. A pre-trek briefing will follow at the park headquarters. The ranger guides will verify the travel documents, go over the dos and don’ts of trekking, then assign a gorilla group to trek. This takes around 30 minutes. The hunt for the apes comes next. Depending on how far the apes have traveled, this might last anywhere from one to seven hours. At that time, you can spend an hour watching the calm silverback, the moms nursing their infants, the young stars playing, skipping from one tree branch to another, and other things. After taking a lunch break, you’ll head back to the lodge for some refreshments.

The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing in the hotel gardens or meeting the Batwa pygmies, who are among the shortest people on earth. Take in the traditional tales of their life as hunters and wonders, sense the atmosphere of the culture, and gain more knowledge. Dinner and bedtime bring an end to this day.

Day 5: Bwindi impenetrable National Park to Queen Elizabeth NP-tree climbing Lion Trekking

You will check out of the lodge following a delectable breakfast meal there and travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park through the Ishasha area. You will have lunch and go on a one-hour tree-climbing lion trek in the Ishasha region. You might run into a lion resting around at a tree branch while watching this game. But it will only be Luck Day. Yet, there are still some additional animals and birds to see. After dinner, you will head to the lodge to check in, unwind, and turn in for the night.

Day 6: Game drive and Boat cruise

Start your day off properly at the lodge with a delicious breakfast dish. Today’s first task is a game drive. This lasts for roughly 3–4 species, after which you should be aware that, despite the presence of the animals, birds, and plants, crossing them off your wish list requires luck because the wilderness is unfenced and the creatures are free to move. A few of the animals mentioned are lions, African elephants, cape buffaloes, warthogs, Ugandan Kobs, cranes, and waterbuck. Lunch will be served after the game drive.

A 2- to 3-hour boat tour along the Kazinga waterway will be the final activity of the day. While you observe the hippos, crocodiles, and aquatic birds and take in the tranquil Lake Breeze, this helps to quiet your mind. The day ends with dinner and a peaceful nap.

Day 7: chimpanzee trekking At Kyambura gorge

After a hearty breakfast at the lodge at dawn, you’ll proceed to the park headquarters for a briefing on the next walk that lasts for around 30 minutes. Following that, the following hours are spent hiking your meals with the chimpanzees. The workout lasts between one and four hours and takes place in a lush underground forest with the possibility of seeing other primates. Baboons, olive monkeys, white-and-black Columbus monkeys, and other animals are just a few of the numerous species. You will spend an additional hour learning about chimpanzee life and why they are regarded as Man’s ancestors after finding the apes. After that is over, you will return to the lodge for lunch, then go on a 3-hour game drive at dusk in the hopes of seeing some of the park’s nocturnal inhabitants. The final activities of the day are dinner and bedtime.

Day 8: Queen to Kampala

You will check out of the lodge following a morning breakfast and go for a transfer to Entebbe International Airport or Kampala City. You will stop for lunch en route to the equator, where you can also take in some exhibits that show where the line between the northern and southern hemispheres is located.

End of Safari

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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6 Days Uganda Safari

Enjoy every moment of your vacation with this thoughtfully organized day-by-day safari experience. Great start. Great End. You will go on a city tour of Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and see places like the Kasubi tombs, the Independence Monument, and the Uganda Museum, which houses many of the nation’s historical and cultural artifacts. Visit Lake Mburo National Park in the west to see impalas, zebras, and hippos. Your final stop will be Queen Elizabeth National Park, where a boat tour and game drive will let you to discover the magnificent scenery, Lions, and the lovely Kazinga channel. Other activities are guided nature walk, and the experience at Kazinga channel where spot the imaginary line which divides the earth between the northern and southern hemisphere.

Detailed Trip

Day 1: Pickup and Kampala city tour

Upon landing at Entebbe international airport, our company driver guide will meet and greet you, ushering you to the pearl of Africa; the land with beauty and variety of flora and fauna. You will be driven to the lodge to check-in and have some rest. At about 11:00 am, you will be picked for a visit to the Independence Monument, followed by Kasubi Tombs. Later there will be Lunch at Ndere cultural center, followed by an evening drive to Uganda Museum where you will uncover Uganda’s historical and cultural attractions. The last place to tour will be the busy markets to see how Uganda’s city dwellers trade. Afterword’s, you will drive to the lodge for dinner and a peaceful nap.

Day 2: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Today, you will have a relaxed breakfast meal at the lodge, and then checkout for a scenic 4–5-hour drive to Lake Mburo national Park. Lake Mburo national park is the nearest national park In Uganda, with the largest concentration of Antelope species. You will arrive and check-in the lodge for Lunch, and a relaxed evening at Igongo cultural center where you will enjoy the cultural entertainment by the westerners and also explore the Museum. End this day with dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Game Drive and boat cruise

At day break, you will have a hefty breakfast meal at the lodge, and then go for a 3–4-hour game drive around the open savannah park. You will spot among others; the elephants, warthogs, zebras, buffalos, elephants, the impalas-the worlds largest Antelope species and more. After the game drive, you will have a refreshment and Lunch break. That will be followed by an afternoon boat cruise, where you will get to enjoy serene environment around the Lake, and the view of the hippos, crocodiles, and more. Dinner and a peaceful nap close up this day’s call.

Day 4: Lake Mburo National Park to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your day with a delicious breakfast meal at the lodge, and thereafter checkout for a Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park-a medley of wonders. For about 5-6 hours, you will be enjoying the stunning landscape views, plantations, and more. You will have an enroute stopover for refreshment, Lunch and at the place the driver guide deems magnificent. Arrive and check-in at the lodge for refreshment. The evening optional activities are; a guided nature walk, visit to the salt mines and more. Dinner and overnight zeal off the day.

Day 5: Game drive and Boat cruise

After breakfast, you will go for a rewarding 3–4-hour game viewing experience around the kisenyi and other parts of the park. Queen Elizabeth national park is of the most visited national parks in Uganda. It is the second largest, and with the rare tree climbing Lions.  It is not guaranteed to encounter an animal in your checklist since they are at large and no appointments are made with them. The notable residents are among others; the lions, leopards, the cape Buffaloes, African Elephants, warthogs, Uganda Kobs, crested crane, eagles and more. This savannah park is magnificent, and you will enjoy viewing the stunning landscape.

After the game drive session, you will have a Lunch break, followed by a rewarding boat cruise experience at kazinga channel. The boat cruise lasts for 2-3 hours, and you get to identify several aquatic birds, the school of hippo, crocodiles and more. The sail on the water is safe and very enjoyable, with the sweet lake breeze. The day ends with dinner and a sweet slumber.

Day 6: Lion trekking and Deperture

Very early in the morning, you will wake up for the first catchup with the Lions. The guides will help you search and find the Lions, uncover their lifestyle and habitat. The lions tracked are in surveillance thus there is no of missing. After watching and photo moments, you will return to the lodge for Late breakfast, and then checkout for a transfer to Entebbe international airport for a Deperture flight. On reaching Mbarara, you will have a stopover at the equator for Lunch and to watch the demonstration of the marginal line which divides the earth into two; the northern and southern hemisphere.

End of safari

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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3 Days Nyungwe Chimps Tour

In this 3-day tour of Nyungwe National Park, one of Rwanda’s four national parks, you’ll go on an incredible safari adventure. From the beginning to the end of your safari adventure, our driver guide will be available to you. More than 13 primate species can be found in Nyungwe National Park, but chimpanzees, which share 98% of our DNA, are the dominant species. Other primates include olive baboons, greychecked monkeys, and white-and-black Columbus monkeys. You will also experience a spectacular canopy walk, one of its type in the eastern part of Africa. In the forest, the canopy is unrestrainedly suspended around 8 meters above the ground. You may view the spectacular scenery, the luxuriant forest cover, and more from the canopy. Time pickup, activities, and drop-off are handled by us.

Detailed Trip

Day1: Kigali Rwanda to Nyungwe National Park

Our safari guide will meet you at the pickup location and lead you to Rwanda, the “country of a thousand hills.” You will leave for Nyungwe National Park after receiving a briefing and drinking a glass of juice. En route, you will stop for lunch and at a few noteworthy sites. When you get there in the evening, you can check in and reenergize. You’ll finish the day with dinner and a restful nap around dusk.

Day2: chimpanzee trekking and canopy walk

Following a delicious breakfast at the lodge, you will go to the park’s administrative center for a pre-tour briefing. The ranger guides go over the dos and don’ts of trekking during the lesson, which lasts about 30 minutes. After that, the ranger guides will lead you to the Apes, which many people describe to as Man’s relatives because they share over 98% of our DNA. On good days, you can spot various plants, chimpanzee nests, birds, and forest creatures during this trek in the forest.

Depending on how far the apes have traveled, chimpanzee trekking lasts anywhere from one to four hours. When you find them, enjoy the chimpanzees’ sounds and social interactions. Chimpanzees make over 25 unique sounds, with each a forgettable. They also have some rare attics, and human like behaviors such as feeding using sticks as folks. After spending an hour with them, you’ll have lunch and then go on a 2- to 3-hour canopy walk in the evening. After dinner, retire for the night.

Day3: Deperture

After savoring a delectable breakfast meal at the lodge, you check out and leave for Kigali, Rwanda. You’ll make a stop at the palace of the Nyanza king for a traditional experience. After that, you’ll pay a visit to the Genocide Memorial to learn more about the more than 25000 Hutu and Tutsi who perished as a result of intercultural violence. After having lunch in the city, you will be driven to the airport to catch your flight to the next location.

End of safari

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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5 Days Uganda Safari

This 5 Days Uganda safari takes you to Uganda’s premier safari destinations for a once in a life-time experience. You will go for a game drive and boat cruise at Murchison Fall National park -in the north southern part of Uganda. Murchison fall national park is the largest and oldest park in the country, with the world’s most powerful waterfall. Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp walk will be  at Kibale forest national park which is situated in the southern part of Uganda, and is a primate capital, with over 13 unique primate species and over 500 plant species. The safari is on a comfortable safari van, and nights spent on cozy beddings. Pickup and drop-off at the agreed place and time.

Detailed Trip

1: Kampala to Murchison Fall NP

First thing today, you will greet your intestines with a heavy breakfast meal at the lodge, and thereafter hit the road to Murchison Falls-Uganda oldest and largest national park, with the world’s most powerful water fall. The road drive to Murchison fall national park lasts for approximately 5-6 hours, with an enroute stopover at the Nakasongola district for a one-hour Rhino tracking experience. Lunch will follow the one-hour experience, and then you will check-in to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

2: Game drive and boat cruise

After an early morning breakfast meal, you will go for a game drive in the northern sector. There flora and fauna can be identified within 3-4 hours, in the guidance of an experienced driver guide who will explain about the different attractions by name and characteristics. Among the spotlights are heard of elephants, Buffaloes, the forgetful Jackson heart beast, the oribis, Uganda Kobs, the giraffes, warthogs and more.  After, you will return to the lodge for refreshment and Lunch.

From 14:00 hours, you will have a Boat cruise Launch, to the bottom of the world’s most powerful waterfalls-Murchison Falls.  The boat cruise takes about 2-3 hours as you enjoy the refreshing, river Breeze; the hippos, Nile crocodiles, water ducks, and more, not forgetting the animals quenching their thirst at the lake shore. You will be taken to the foot of Murchison Falls-the world’s most powerful waterfall. There you will take photos while listening to the deafening sound of the falls squeezing on about a 7 mtrs gorge to the Nile. After the great experience, you will return to the lodge for refreshment, followed by dinner and a nap.

Day3: Transfer to Kibale forest National Park

You will check out of the hotel after breakfast and be driven to the primate stronghold of Kibale Forest National Park. The 7-8-hour drive to Kibale Forest National Park offers breathtaking vistas of the lush foliage, undulating hills, and scattered homesteads. You will have a break for lunch and at any other interesting location the driver guide suggests you visit. You will arrive to the park in the evening, check in, rest, then have dinner and take a quiet nap.

Day4: Chimpanzee trekking

Following a sumptuous breakfast at the lodge, the ranger guides will lead you to the park’s administrative building for a pre-tour briefing. The ranger guides will greet you, give you a briefing on the dos and don’ts of trekking, address your queries, and then you will begin the exercise. The trekking exercise lasts for roughly 1-4hours; plus, an extra hour for watching the Apes play, feed and interact. It is an entertaining experience identifying the birds, the chimp nests, plants and more. Listen to the sound of the chimp echoes, the chimp eating technique employing sticks for choosing Ants, and more. You will return to the resort for lunch and refreshments after spending an hour with your chimpanzee cousins.

You will spend the afternoon and evening at Bigodi Forest, one of Uganda’s Ramsar sites, taking a guided nature walk. There are many birds and primates, including baboons, in the Bigodi marsh. Dinner and overnight will be the day’s final activities.

Day5: Deperture

Following a sumptuous breakfast at the resort, you will check out and leave with your bags for Entebbe International Airport. A rest stop and lunch stop will be made along the way at one of the lovely sights.

End of safari

 

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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3 Days Gorilla Tour In Uganda

Happy beginnings and unforgettable conclusions. It’s time to leave for a trip, so get in the car. The Haven of one of the largest ape species in the world is where this 3-day gorilla trip takes you. You will go by car to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the south-western region of Uganda, where mountain gorillas are found in the misty jungle. There are four regions in Bwindi—Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga, and Nkuringo—but you will only use one for your activities. The vast Virunga ranges, which encircle the East African region and extend across Uganda, Rwanda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, are the only place where mountain gorillas may be found. Pick Up and drop off will be at the agreed point, and time management is emphasized. Experience and enjoy the best local foods. A cultural contact with the Batwa Pygmies is an additional activity.

Detailed Trip

Day1: Pick-Up and Transfer to Bwindi

After a safe landing at Entebbe international airport, our company driver guide will welcome and brief on the safari offers, Uganda, and response to your quarries. A drive from Kampala-the capital city of Uganda, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is about 9-11 hours. But there will be a pause for Lunch, with fantastic views of the stunning countryside, waterbodies, rolling hills and the locals of the location trading. It is advised you help the local indigenous by purchasing a few goods enroute. In one of the four areas, you will arrive to the Lodge for dinner and a sweet night’s sleep.

Day2: Gorilla trekking and optional Batwa encounter

After a great night, this is the day when you will come face-to-face with your relatives the endangered mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat. It all begins early morning with a lip-smacking breakfast meal at day break. Following that, bring your packed lunch, hiking gear, and other items. You will visit the park headquarters to register and receive a pre-tour briefing from knowledgeable ranger guides and porters who will assist you with your luggage. A 30-minute pre-trek briefing is followed by 2–8 hours of actual hiking, plus an additional hour spent shooting pictures and watching the gorillas. Watch the amiable silver backs run their household, the women deal with the kids, and more.

It is a great walk through the lush forest, with identifying birds, the primate Apes, and more. After spending an hour with the Apes, you will have a forest Lunch experience, followed by a return to the lodge for refreshment. The time spent trekking depends on how far the Gorillas have moved and your hiking speed.

Later in the evening, you will refresh, and then have an optional Batwa pygmies encounter, where you spend time with one of the world’s shortest people and former hunters and gatherers in the forest. The sessions last for about 1-2 hours, and then you call it a day. Dinner and an overnight stay at the inn will round up this day.

Day3: Bwindi to Kampala

After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, check out and take a transfer to Kampala or Entebbe International Airport for your trip to the next location. You will make a pit stop at the equator to eat lunch and view a demonstration that demonstrates how the equator line separates the earth’s northern and southern hemispheres. the trip continues till it arrives at your destination.

End of Safaris

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UGANDA SAFARI F.A.Qs

There are various destinations all over Uganda that are unique and home to world-class activities like gorilla trekking only done in Bwindi and Mgahinga national parks. The prestigious Queen Elizabeth National Park owns rare species lions, the tree climbing lions which rest on top of tree branches while Murchison Falls National Park has the most powerful waterfalls in the world.

Other unique features that visitors can spot while in Uganda include the source of the Nile among another place.

Payment of most services in the country is preferably by cash and better if in local currency. Foreign currency and credit / debit cards are only accepted by big supermarkets and hotels.

English is the official language used in the country and vastly spoken by almost everyone in the major cities however, there are over 65 ethnic groups that own distinct languages in the country.

Generally, Uganda offers a safe space for tourism to flourish with secure borders and various internal security agencies. Visitors who are going to engage in activities like gorilla trekking are escorted by armed soldiers to offer extra protection against any risk that might befall them during the tour.

Travel agencies are best preferred for providing epic safari packages than those organized individually since they have experience and know the hotels and destinations that offer great services at affordable costs.

Better yet, most times tour agencies have relationships with accommodation owners and service providers in the area which can all be a challenge to visitors who arrange their trips personally.

There are a variety of activities that visitors can engage in while in Uganda including golden monkey tracking, chimpanzee trekking, white water rafting, wildlife viewing and other outstanding activities like bird viewing, mountain climbing, etc.

Uganda generally has a tropical type of climate with wet and dry season that occurs interchangeably. All the activities that require trekking and game drives are best done during the dry season hence visitors should book their safaris in the months stretching from June to October and December to February?

Apes charge easily even though those that are exposed to visitors are habituated that is why gorillas and chimpanzees are only trekked by individuals that are 15 years and above.

Some of the destinations like Murchison Falls National Park, Queen Elizabeth, Kidepo national park have airfields close to them, therefore tourists can fly to the nearest airstrip and access the national parks closely via road transport.

This can be through scheduled flights or chartered flights from Entebbe international airport or Kajjansi airfield to any landing site close to the destination.

Most hotels in national parks have power and free Wi-Fi, therefore visitors can connect to their people back home. Some tented camps use lanterns, candles and it is advised that tourists come along with their flashlights while on Uganda safaris.

adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo.

It is absolutely okay for tourists to tip off any service providers in Uganda that serve them to their satisfaction like tour drivers, waiters, security personnel, bar tenders porters, rangers, etc. 10$-20$ is ideal.

Tracking chimpanzees from Kibale forest national park simplifies life for a parent as they have a variety of children activities that can occupy the young ones as their parents are engaging in chimpanzee trekking.

Kids can engage in viewing wildlife, butterflies, take part in simple guided walks, painting, among other activities.

The cost of gorilla trekking permit in Uganda is $700 per person, either during peak season when it shines proficiently and during wet / off season. However, tourists who would love to minimize on their cost of their safari should consider traveling during wet season because the cost of hotels and other services reduces to attract many visitors.

There are different types of delicious food in the country since it is blessed with over 64 ethnic groups. There are international cuisines in the country like Chinese food, Indian foods, English foods, Italian foods, sea food among others. Tourists can also try and enjoy different local foods that are served in hotels like matooke, yams, meat stew, Rolex among others.

The occurrence of Covid-19 pandemic throughout the world in 2020 made it compulsory for most countries to only receive visitors who have covid- 19 vaccination certificates and hence this rule applies even in Uganda.

Other vaccination that tourists should get before coming to the country include the yellow fever vaccine (mandatory), malaria vaccine, and Hepatitis B.

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