Uganda in Depth

10 days getting under the skin of fabulous Uganda, with a range of wildlife experiences and luxury accommodation.

You will start your trip with a night in Entebbe and the chance to relax before your adventure begins. The following day, travel straight to Murchison Falls, visiting a rhino sanctuary for a walking safari en route. Spend the next day exploring the national park on a game drive , hopefully spotting lions, elephant, buffalo, antelopes, and giraffes and a boat cruise and a hike to get you up close and personal with Murchison Falls. Next, head to the town of Fort Portal, surrounded by grasslands, marshes, and lakes and, of course, beautiful, shady forests which are home to monkeys, chimps, forest elephant, bush pig and giant forest hog. Spend two nights here, taking part in an incredible chimpanzee tracking. Next, travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park for two nights. Experience game drives and a boat cruise making the most of the opportunities to spot wildlife such as antelopes, elephants, buffaloes and lions. Your trip will finish with two nights in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Spend a day trekking in search of the spectacular gorillas which make their home here, a fabulous end to your trip.

Trip highlights

  • 1 night in Entebbe at Protea Hotel by Marriott in a room with breakfast included

  • Visit to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

  • 2 nights in Murchison Falls National Park at Nile Safari Lodge in a Deluxe Banda with all meals included

  • Game Drive in Murchison Falls National Park

  • Murchison Falls hiking and boat trip

  • 2 nights in Fort Portal at Kyaninga Lodge in a Cottage with all meals included

  • Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Fort Portal

  • 2 nights in Queen Elizabeth National Park at Ishasha Wilderness Camp in a Regular Tent with all meals included

  • Game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Boat cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • 2 nights in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest camp in a Luxury Tent with all meals included

  • Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Map of your holiday

 

The price for this itinerary is GBP £8,720 (pricing also available in US Dollars)

This is a per person price, based on 2 people travelling and sharing a room.

What’s included

  • 9 nights in luxury accommodation as listed above

  • Private transfers and tours with an English speaking guide and driver

  • All internal flights in economy class seating

What’s not included

  • International flights (discuss your specific requirements with us)

  • Travel insurance

  • Any visas you may require

This is a guide price. Please enquire and we will provide a full personalised quote for you.  All our itineraries are tailor-made to your own requirements so can be modified however you wish.

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WHERE TO STAY

Our suggested luxury hotels for this trip

Protea Hotel by Marriott, Entebbe, Uganda

Protea Hotel by Marriott

Sitting on the shores of Lake Victoria, this hotel is ideally located for access to Entebbe city and the airport. The 73 rooms are bright and welcoming and most offer views of Lake Victoria. Guests can dine in the hotel’s restaurant on a range of local and international dishes. The outdoor terrace is the perfect spot to dine or relax with a drink and enjoy the views over the lake.

Nile Safari Lodge, Murchison Falls, Uganda

Nile Safari Lodge

Nile Safari Lodge is located on the southern banks of the Nile in Murchison Falls National Park, in the northern part of Uganda. The lodge is set within a stretch of papyrus forest and has excellent views over the river and surrounding savannah. Nile Safari Lodge has just eight thatched bandas all positioned to offer stunning views and to give a feeling of privacy and wilderness. Each banda has a spacious seating area, day bed, en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and a private viewing deck giving excellent views and the chance to see several species of birds.

Kyaninga Lodge, Kibale National Park, Uganda

Kyaninga Lodge

Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Kyaninga and the Rwenzori Mountains beyond, Kyaninga Lodge features nine exclusive cottages made from hand carved logs, superb dining, and a wealth of adventures. The cottages are set apart and raised on platforms. An indoor seating area leads out to a private deck where you can enjoy morning tea or coffee with views over the lake, while the pool is the perfect spot to relax. With amazing wildlife on your doorstep, take a guided walk around the beautiful Kyaninga Crater Lake and see how many species of primate you can spot.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda

Ishasha Wilderness Camp

Ishasha Wilderness Camp is situated within the Southern Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, an idyllic retreat for people who truly enjoy the wild. Set alongside the Ntungwe River, within the riverine forest, each of the camp’s tent stylised rooms has a private verandah overlooking the river. This exclusive camp blends the magic of a wilderness tented camp with superb service in this unspoilt and remote region of the National Park and the Ishasha savannahs are famous for its population of tree climbing lions while elephants can also be seen bathing in the river.

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp, Bwindi National Park, Uganda

Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp

Ecologically respectful, contemporary-yet-classic in style, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp blends in sensitively with the dramatic African mountain landscape and, situated uniquely inside the national park, you are only minutes away from the start of your gorilla trekking adventure. There are just eight luxury tents, ensuring and intimate, exclusive feel to the camp. Each is decorated with indigenous prints and furniture made from natural materials and features a spacious, stone-walled bathroom and a free-standing bath for a relaxing soak after a day’s trekking.