"Encountering gorillas and Africa's wild landscapes".
11 days / 09 nights as per program
from €4,999.00 p.p. (incl. flight)
Travel No. HE87U6
In the heart of Africa - unknown Uganda
A journey to the heart of Africa's wildlife awaits you! Come and discover the varied and unique nature of Uganda. Sneak through the primeval forest and discover the original Africa.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Discover chimpanzees and gorillas in their natural habitat
- Cultural encounters with local people.
- Trekking in the Ziwa rhino reserve.
- Boat trips to Murchison Falls and Lake Mburo
IMPORTANT TO KNOW This tour is guaranteed for 2 people or more.
- Return flight with Brussel Airways (or equivalent) from Frankfurt in economy class with stopover in / Entebbe.
- 11-day tour in mid-range hotels/lodges with meals.
- Small groups : Max. 14 participants per date.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Return flight with Brussel Airways (or equivalent) from Frankfurt in economy class with stopover in / Entebbe.
- transfers and tour in air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle with pop-up roof according to itinerary, including entrance fees
- 11-day adventure trip to/from Entebbe in mid-range hotels/lodges, meals included.
- Includes trekking with chimpanzees, gorillas and rhinos.
- 1 x trekking with chimpanzees.
- 1 x gorilla trekking.
- rhino trekking in Ziwa rhino reserve
- Hiking in the Bigodi marshes and birdwatching tour
- Boat trip on the Kazinga Canal.
- Boat trips to Murchison Falls and Lake Mburo.
- Visit the Top of the Falls.
- Visit to the Kataara women's community project
- 9 overnight stays in mid-range hotels/lodges
- 9 x breakfast (day 2 - 10)
- 9 x lunch (day 2 - 10)
- 8 x dinner (day 2 - 9).
- French-speaking driver-guide
- French Travel Guide
- - Train to Frankfurt from the German border included.
"" À From €4,999 per person in a double room.
"" Single room supplement per person from €450.
Day 1: FLIGHT FROM FRANKFURT TO ENTEBBE
Stopover flight to Entebbe. On arrival, welcome by local guide and transfer to hotel in Entebbe.
Day 2: ENTEBBE - MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK (approx. 350 KM)
Your adventure begins with a drive to Murchison Falls National Park, including lunch and a visit to Ziwa Rhino Reserve, where you can see endangered rhinos up close. Accompanied by a ranger, you'll explore their natural habitat. Then it's on to Murchison Falls, Uganda's largest wildlife park, famous for its spectacular waterfall and diverse wildlife. After an exciting day, you'll be taken to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 3: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Are you ready for adventure? This morning, set off on the lookout for lions, giraffes, buffalo and other fascinating animals. See impala leaping through the grass and, who knows, maybe you'll spot a leopard. In the afternoon, embark on a boat trip to Murchison Falls, where the Nile plunges over 40 meters into the abyss. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery and, with a bit of luck, spot crocodiles, hippos and waterbucks. Overnight in your lodge.
Day 4: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK - KIBALE NATIONAL PARK (approx. 400 KM)
Today, we head for Kibale National Park, famous for its diversity of primates. As you pass through magnificent landscapes, get ready for the adventure ahead. Lunch is provided en route. Tomorrow, you'll have the chance to meet some chimpanzees! In the late afternoon, settle into your lodge for dinner and overnight, and relax before this exciting encounter with our closest relatives in the animal kingdom.
Day 5: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
Can you feel the excitement? Today, set off on a chimpanzee trek along a 3 to 5 km route, in small groups. Through the jungle, watch the monkeys frolic and squabble in the trees, captivating with their familiar gestures. In the afternoon, explore the Bigodi marshes on a two- to three-hour hike, where over 200 species of birds sing around you. Perhaps you'll be lucky enough to see a giant blue touraco, accompanied by multicolored butterflies. End the day with an invigorating dinner, reflecting on this incredible experience. Overnight at your lodge.
Day 6: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK (approx. 170 KM)
Today, you'll head for Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the majestic Rwenzori mountain range, known as the "Mountains of the Moon". The park, rich in biodiversity, is marked by glacial meltwater and is home to Lakes George and Edward, populated by hippos. Stop for lunch at a lodge before heading for the Kazinga Canal, a natural waterway between the two lakes. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat tour where you'll observe hippos, water birds and elephants on the banks. Don't miss the well-camouflaged crocodiles! Afterwards, visit the Katara women's group, which works to reduce conflict between humans and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at your lodge in the park.
Day 7: QUEEN-ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK (approx. 220 KM)
After an invigorating breakfast, head for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. In the Ishasha sector, look out for tree lions, which often rest in fig trees while watching for antelopes. Continue on to the park, home to around 400 mountain gorillas, or almost 50 % of the world's population. The park is nicknamed the "impenetrable forest" because of its dense vegetation. End the day with dinner and overnight at your lodge in the heart of the park.
Day 8: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
The big moment has finally arrived! Today, set off to meet the mountain gorillas in the national park. After instructions at park headquarters, you'll venture out into the dense rainforest in small groups, in search of a habituated group. Listen for jungle noises and find the group's nest. There, you can observe the silverback, the dominant male, from a few meters away. After an hour or so of observation, you'll return to your lodge. In the afternoon, explore village life on a tour of Rushaga and Rubuguri, where you can discover local products such as honey and gin, and even taste the latter. Don't miss the bird observatory! Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
Day 9: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK - MBURO LAKE NATIONAL PARK (approx. 250 KM)
Head for Lake Mburo National Park! In the afternoon, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo, the largest in the park. You'll also discover the impala, an African antelope whose name inspired that of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. End the day with dinner and an overnight stay at your lodge in Mburo National Park.
Day 10: LAC MBURO NATIONAL PARK - ENTEBBE (approx. 250 KM)
Make the most of your last day with a memorable souvenir hunt. Observe the footprints left on the clay paths to guess the animals nearby. Look up to spot the papyrus shrike or the famous shoebill among the more than 350 species of birds that inhabit the region. After a morning rich in discoveries, it's time to say goodbye. Return to Entebbe for a transfer to the airport and your flight home, shortly before or after midnight.
Day 11: RETURN TO FRANCFORT
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