6 Day Uganda Safari

per person

6 Days / 5 Nights

Safari Overview

This is the fast but fun way to spend time in Uganda the Pearl of Africa. It is best suited for travellers who want to see a lot but have limited time. Explore the stunning wildlife of Lake Mburo National Park in addition the superb boat cruise. The salt lick in lake Mburo is a must see. Proceed to Bwindi & visit the rare mountain gorillas together with the Batwa people, spiced up with the unique Kigali City Tour prior to your departure.

Tour highlights

 Game drives
 Boat cruise
 Cultural encounter
 Bird watching
 Scenic road trips
 Photos moment at the Equator
 Gorilla tracking
 Horseback rides & walking safari
 Kigali city tour

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Tour Plan

Day 1: Arrival & Transfer to the Hotel in Kampala

Journey time: 45mins - 1 Hr Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be received by a member of our team who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. Arrive at the hotel & stay at leisure. Overnight : Speke Hotel Kampala / Fairway Hotel & Spa / Speke Resort Munyonyo Meal Plan Bed and Breakfast

DAY 2 : Road trip to lake Mburo National Park

Journey time: 4 - 5 Hrs Early in the morning (07:30 am) after breakfast you will be picked from your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala to embark on your journey to Lake Mburo National Park. Make a stopover at the Equator for a photo moment and some demonstrations by a specialized tour guide. Lake Mburo National Park is conveniently located close to the Kampala– Mbarara highway, with a gem of wildlife in the middle of extensive rich acacia woodland. The park is home to 332 bird species including the rare African fin foot, shoebill, papyrus gonolek, yellow warbler, saddle billed stork, brown chested wattle, plover among others. Upon arrival you will have your lunch at your lodge. Optional activities in the afternoon. Optional Afternoon - Horseback rides, walking safari, guided nature walk & bike tours Overnight: Mpogo Lodge/ Rwakobo Rock /Mihingo Lodge Meal Plan Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 3 : The Mburo Wildlife Experience & Boat Cruise

Early in the morning after breakfast, depart for a game drive in the woodland acacia. Expect a variety of flora and fauna comprised of Zebras, Roth’s child giraffe, Elephants, Elands, Wart Hogs, Topi, Kobs and by chance some Leopards. Spot some rare bird species mainly water and swamp birds like; Papyrus Gonolek, Yellow Warbler, Saddle-billed Stork, Cisticola, White-winged Warbler and many more. Proceed to the Salt licks and get onto the viewing platform where you will be able to watch animals licking salt to supplement their diet. After your game drive you will return to your lodge and enjoy your lunch. Later on, go for an afternoon boat cruise. During your boat cruise, watch more animals together with water birds as many come down the lake during afternoon hours for water & cooling off. Here you will spot the African fin foot, king fishers, fish eagle among others including reptiles like crocodiles and some snakes. Spend the rest of the evening at leisure. Overnight : Mpogo Lodge / Rwakobo Rock / Mihingo Lodge Meal Plan. Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 4 : Scenic trip to Bwindi Impenetrable National park

Journey time: 5 - 6 Hrs Early in the morning after breakfast check out of your lodge, enjoy your scenic drive through the rolling hills of Ntungamo and Kabale to Bwindi. Upon arrival you will check into your lodge and spend the rest of the day at leisure or explore optional activities. Optional excursions/activities include;

Village walks
Story telling by the bonfire
Cultural dance
Batwa cultural experience
Birding

Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/ Mahogany Springs/ Trackers Safari Lodge Meal Plan. Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 5 : Gorilla Tracking Day | Cultural Encounter

Early in the morning after breakfast, take part in the days main activity; Gorilla tracking comprised of over 346 bird species, 400 plant species, 202 butterfly species, 163 tree species and the most astonishing scenic views. Gorilla tracking is a captivating and unforgettable experience which gives you a chance visit one of the habituated gorilla families; Kindly note that Gorilla tracking can be challenging and one needs to be reasonably fit before venturing into the activity. Briefing starts at 08:00 am with the main activity starting exactly 08:30 am lasting for an hour or more depending on where the gorillas were left previously. Later on after tracking, you will return to the lodge and have your lunch at leisure. Overnight: Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Mahogany Springs/ Trackers Safari Lodge Meal Plan Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Day 6 : End of Itinerary

Day Itinerary BWINDI TO KIGALI, CITY TOUR & DEPARTURE Journey time: 5 - 6 Hrs After your breakfast, check out and leave Bwindi taking the most scenic route to Kigali. Upon arrival, you will have a city tour of Kigali, with visits to Kigali genocide memorial site. The site provided an opportunity to offer a place in which the bereaved could bury their families and friends, and over 250,000 victims are now buried at the site. This site also includes three permanent exhibitions, the largest of which documents the genocide in 1994. There is also a children's memorial, and an exhibition on the history of genocidal violence around the world; the Education Centre, Memorial Gardens and National Documentation Centre of the Genocide all contribute to a meaningful tribute to those who perished, and form a powerful educational tool for the next generation. After the tour, you will have some rest and then, be transferred to the airport so as to check in for your next home departure flight. END OF SAFARI DISCLAIMER : 1. The journey time(s) stated in the itinerary is an estimation and it is subject to variation depending on traffic and road conditions. 2. Listed accommodation options are subject to availability at the time of booking. If not available, similar properties will be considered.

Key B&B : Bed and Breakfast FB : Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch SRS : Single Room Supplement

PRICE PER PERSON SHARING
No. of Pax	Budget	Midrange	Luxury
01	5849	6189	7849
02	4009	4799	5659
03	3689	4559	5609
04	3389	4059	5049
05	3359	4009	3999
06	2459	3839	3809
SRS	336	839	1009

Inclusions:

Meals on full board
Daily mineral water on safari
Accommodation
Transportation in a 4X4 land cruiser (Window seat guaranteed)
AMREF health evacuation cover
All park entry fees
Gorilla permits & game drives
All ground transfers up to the airport
Services of an English – speaking tour guide
Fuel for the round trip

Excluded:

Other meals and snacks
En Route-lunches
Medical / travel insurance
All drinks alcoholic & non-alcoholic
Personal expenses & optional activities
Tips & gratuities

1) Booking Your Holiday

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You may cancel your holiday at any time providing you notify the Company in writing. The following charges will be levied on any cancellation:
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- 15 – 30 days 100% of Deposit
- 8 – 15 days 80% of Tour Cost
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1. the acts and/or omissions of any member of the party, or
2. those of a third party not connected with the provision of your holiday, or
3. an event which neither the Company or the service provider could have foreseen or prevented even with due care.
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7) Smoking

The Company forbids smoking in any vehicle operated by the Company. Frequent stops can be arranged for those who desire to smoke. All accommodation will be reserved with non-smoking rooms, unless the client specifically requires a smoking room. Confirmation is depending on hotel availability.

8) Waiver

The Company will undertake to ensure the safety of the client throughout the tour, however aspects of each particular tour may not be without an element of danger. Clients should be prepared to sign a ‘Waiver of Responsibility’ form before they begin their tour. This form is an understanding that all clients need to exercise judgement and care at all times to ensure their own safety and that of their fellow tourists.

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