DURATION: 10 days Uganda

Highlights of Uganda

Name: Best of Uganda Small Group Tour
Brand: Discover Africa
SKU: best-of-uganda-small-group-tour
Price: 6920 USD
Availability: InStock

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Is the Highlights of Uganda Trip for Me?

Uganda is a fantastic country filled with beautiful experiences. The smell of rain on dry grass, the sound of the birds chirping in the forest, the taste of chicken mchomo and sweet potato hot off a roadside grill, the smile on your face as you walk through a village and talk to the locals, the wonder you feel at the sight of a group of Gorillas tumbling through the undergrowth. It’s the thrill as you walk through the forest, the amazement as you spot yet another incredibly decorative bird through the binoculars, or the sense of accomplishment when hiking the misty mountains. Uganda is a land of contrasts. Come and feel them all.

Visiting:

East Africa › Uganda › Queen Elizabeth National Park › Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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From $20490 USD

$26640 USD

per person sharing per tour

TRANSPORT

Local flights and Transfers included

MEALS

Meals + drinks (Premium drinks excl.) included

ACTIVITIES

Lodge Game Activities

Only excludes: International flights, visas, travel insurance, and gratuities

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An Unforgettable Adventure

Experience the highlights - here's everything your tour includes

Elephants in the water at The River Station. Photo: The River Station

Addo is famous for its massive elephant population and diverse ecosystems | Photo: Getty

Dining al fresco at the River Station, Uganda | Photo: The River Station

Your 10-Day Itinerary

Welcome to Uganda!

Depending on your arrival time, you might require a night in Entebbe or stay at the airport to connect to your scheduled flight to Kasese (Flight time: 13h00/15h30).

When you arrive at the airstrip, please meet with your guide to transfer to Semliki Wildlife Reserve. The drive takes about 2 hours. This is a scenic drive with beautiful views of the Rift Valley. Check-in and enjoy some leisure time and dinner.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Morning breakfast followed by a boat cruise on Lake Albert to search for the famous Shoebill.

Return to the lodge for lunch and siesta. Late afternoon, enjoy a game drive with a stop for a sundowner in the forest.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

This morning you will feast on a bush breakfast, followed by a guided primate walk with chances to spot forest elephants, chimps, and other monkey species.

We will return to the lodge for lunch and spend some time at leisure, read a book and reconnect with nature. We will find a scenic spot for a sundowner and enjoy dinner back at the lodge.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

After breakfast, your guide will drive you from Semliki to Queen Elizabeth.

The scenic drive takes approx. 3 hours through tea estates and Fort Portal, with visits to the Rwenzori Founders Gallery and Rubona Women’s Basket Cooperative. You are then transferred to The River Station with a private boat access to the lodge. Lunch is served and you can relax before the evening dhow cruise for wildlife viewing. Back at the lodge for a hearty dinner.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Early morning breakfast followed by a game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch and enjoy a walk on the Crater rim and sundowner.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Early morning breakfast, then transfer by boat to meet your guide for morning chimp tracking.

Return to the lodge for lunch and balance of the day at leisure to soak up the quiet wilderness. Dinner is served at the lodge.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Begin your day with an early breakfast before transferring by road to the northern part of Bwindi. The journey will take approximately 4 hours, bringing you to the start of your walking safari across Bwindi's famous forest. On this same day, you will say bye to your guide to be handed over to your local guide and Clouds Lodge.

Embark on an unforgettable hike through the forest, heading from the park's northern to the southern part. The trail is approximately 13 km and will take 2-3 hours to complete.

Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a vast, pristine natural reserve home to diverse wildlife. Look for monkeys, duikers, bush pigs, some of Bwindi's world-renowned bird species, and numerous butterflies.

After your exciting hike, proceed to Nteko, where you will meet with the lodge vehicle for a short 7 km transfer to your lodge. Once you arrive, check-in and enjoy some well-deserved leisure time at the lodge. Relax and unwind in the beautiful surroundings. Dinner is served at the lodge.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Today, experience your gorilla trekking excursion - your guide will transfer you to the headquarters for the briefing and the start of your hike in Bwindi to find the gorilla family. Once you have seen them, you will spend about 1 hour before returning to the lodge for a well-deserved meal.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

Today is a leisure day, which you can fill with optional excursions or book a spa treatment and reflect on your spectacular few days in this beautiful country. Before travelling back home, you can resource in the fresh air and meditate with a few of the mountains surrounding you.

Includes & excludes

Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included

Drinks: All Drinks (Local Brands) Included

Activities: Included

Transport: Included

After an early breakfast, transfer to Kisoro Airstrip (approx. 2-hour shared transfer) for your scheduled flight to Entebbe (Flight time: 08h25/11h25). Meet and greet by our representative to take you through immigration and lead you to your connecting international outbound flight.

Handpicked Stays Along Your Journey

Each lodge has been chosen for its sense of place, privacy, and quiet luxury –
where service is seamless and the views are unforgettable.

Semliki Safari Lodge

Semliki Safari Lodge is situated in the Semliki Wildlife Reserve in the heart of the Albertine Rift Valley.

The reserve is bordered by the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains and Lake Albert. Previously known as the Toro-Semliki Game Reserve, Semliki Wildlife Reserve is the oldest protected area in Uganda. It is unique, gifted with geographic barriers that have formed a natural haven for wildlife.

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The River Station

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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is situated in Nkuringo, bordering the south western corner of the Bwindi National Park and is situated at 2100m with a sweeping panoramic view of the magnificent Virungan Volcanoes and the Great Rift Valley. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is open throughout the year! Weather is generally warm and tropical, but a light cardigan maybe needed. Nkuringo can be a little cooler than most areas, especially at night, so a sweatshirt, fleece or wrap is needed. It can also be quite rainy, so a rain jacket is highly recommended. Seasons are changing throughout the world and are no longer predictable!

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