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Uganda Eco-Explorer 14-Day 13 Nights Safari – Tour Code UG003

Embark on a 14-day Uganda Eco-Explorer safari that promises an immersive experience through Uganda’s most treasured landscapes, rich wildlife, and vibrant cultures. This journey takes you from the heart of Uganda’s bustling capital, Kampala, to the lush, untamed wilderness of national parks like Murchison Falls and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Over the course of two weeks, you will experience the awe-inspiring Murchison Falls, the thrill of chimpanzee and gorilla trekking, serene boat rides on Lake Bunyonyi and the Nile, and close encounters with a diverse range of wildlife.

This Eco-Explorer friendly safari is designed to offer not only adventure but also a deep appreciation for Uganda’s natural beauty and conservation efforts. With carefully selected accommodations ranging from luxury lodges to charming community-run camps, this itinerary ensures a sustainable and memorable journey. Below is a detailed day-by-day overview of what awaits you on this extraordinary Ugandan adventure.

Detailed Itinerary

Uganda Eco-Explorer, 14 Days 13 Nights Safari Highlights

Day 1 Arrival at Entebbe Airport and Check in the Hotel
Day 2 -The marvelous Murchison Falls
Day 3 – The boat cruise on the river Nile
Day 4 – Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
Day 5 – Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park
Day 6 -The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Day 7 – Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 8 – The tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector
Day 9 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 10 – The encounter with mountains gorillas
Day 11 – Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga
Day 12 – The Fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi
Day 13 – Lake Mburo National Park
Day 14 – Return to Entebbe

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Detailed Uganda Eco-Explorer, 14 Days 13 Nights Safari

Day 1 Arrival at Entebbe Airport and Check in the Hotel

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to Entebbe town. Bed Breakfast

Accommodation: Bed & Breakfast

Midrange: Papyrus Guesthouse

Day 2 -The marvelous Murchison Falls

Early morning, leave Kampala driving northwest to Murchison falls national park. Visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary for a nature walk to see the rare rhinos in the wild. Lunch in Masindi Hotel. Proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, the largest protected area in Uganda, with 3.840 Kms, named after the falls on the Victoria Nile. Relax a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the Nile’s perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven-meter canyon. The 43-meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray – the best of the Nile River. Dinner and overnight. Full Board

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Pakuba safari lodge

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Day 3 – The boat cruise on the river Nile

Embark on an early morning game drive on the Northern bank where your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild’s giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribis, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base of the falls just tens of meters from the “Devil’s Cauldron.” There you can marvel at toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also the habitat for many bird species including goliath herons, Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills, cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. After taking photographs of the Murchison Falls you will return for dinner and overnight as above.

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Pakuba safari lodge

Day 4 – Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon

After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley. You drive through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro kingdom, passing though verdant countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You reach the colorful and pretty town of Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, in the shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon,” the Rwenzori. Dinner and overnight. FB

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Kibale forest camp

Day 5 – Chimpanzee trekking in Kibale National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest National Park after an early break, for primate viewing. The activity starts at 8.00 am in the morning. A half day search for chimpanzees and other primates including phoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked mangabeys swinging through the dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora. After lunch a visit to Bigodi swamp eco -tourism site is amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and fauna. On the way back do not miss the beauty of the Kasenda Crater Lakes, which dominates all the surrounding areas with the possibility of amazing panoramic views. FB

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Kibale forest camp

Kibale Forest National Park

Day 6 -The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. A game drive enroute may be rewarded with view of waterbucks, elephants, leopards, buffaloes, spotted hyenas and a variety of antelope species. Arrive early for lunch on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water’s edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight FB

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Twin Lakes safari lodge

Day 7 – Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a cup of coffee embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. You will reach the Lake George. Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon drive to the splendid Crater Lakes region for sightseeing’s. Dinner and overnight. FB

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Twin Lakes safari lodge

Day 8 – The tree-climbing lions of the Ishasha sector

Early morning transfer to Ishasha sector of the park via Maramagambo Forest. Have a midday game drive on a search for the rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this area of Uganda. Here lives a population of lions which enjoy resting on the fig trees when the day is warm. The landscape is an open savannah with a variety of acacia trees. Lunch break then take on yet another game drive in search of tree climbing lions. Dinner and overnight stay

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Enjojo lodge

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Day 9 – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

Early breakfast then embark on a morning game drive in search of Ishasha’s early risers which include lions and other predators, later proceed to Bwindi where you will arrive in time for a late lunch. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home of the rare mountain gorillas. Apart from gorillas, there are a wide variety of primates to see including the blue and red tailed monkeys. The forest itself is lush and green and there are streams running through it. Dinner and overnight stay.

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Four Gorilla lodge

Day 10 – The encounter with mountains gorillas

Early morning transfer to the park headquarters for briefing before you enter into the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest . The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. This park is best known for the fascinating mountains gorillas, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. Dinner and overnight. FB

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Four Gorilla lodge

Day 11 – Golden Monkey tracking in Mgahinga

After breakfast, you will transfer to Mgahinga National Park headquarters for a half day golden monkey trekking experience. You will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while with golden monkeys and then proceed to the mountain/forest for your trek. You will be allowed only one hour to view the golden monkeys, and later return to the start point. After tracking, come back to the Homestead for lunch before making a scenic journey to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with terraced landscape. An area referred as the “Switzerland of Africa”, with its incredible view of Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight. FB

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Lake Mburo National Park

Day 12 – The Fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, embark on a boat ride on the lake around the various islands for bird viewing and sightseeing and you will also visit the Echuya pygmies. Dinner and overnight.

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Bunyonyi Rock Resort

Day 13 – Lake Mburo National park

Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest in Uganda in size. Take a game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands, oribi and topi. Along with the game drive, many visitors also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo. The park is a very good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus gonoleks, Brown-faced lapwings, Carruther’s cisticolas.

Accommodation: Full board

Midrange: Mpogo lodge

Day 14 – Return to Entebbe

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TARIFFS:

Uganda travel Explorer	MIDRANGE (M)
Per person when 6 sharing	$3936
Single room supplement	$835

The tariff includes:

-Airport transfer
– Full board accommodation excluding drinks
– Ground transportation by 4×4 Land Cruiser
-Gorilla and chimp permits
-English speaking Driver/Guide
– Entrance fees, taxes
-All activities that has been mentioned directly on the itinerary

The tariff does not include:

– Air ticket.
– Tourist insurance
– Entrance visas: 50 USD before arrival in Uganda
– Drinks and tips.
– Everything not directly mentioned in the programme itinerary.

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Inclusions & Exclusions

Uganda Eco-Explorer Safari Inclusions and Exclusions

Services Included

Airport transfers
Full board accommodation (excluding drinks)
Ground transportation by 4×4 Land Cruiser or minibus
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
English-speaking Driver/Guide
Entrance fees and taxes
All activities mentioned in the itinerary

Services Not Included

International flights
Visas (Visa for Uganda: USD 50)
Tips for hotels, drivers, guides, etc.
Drinks (other than mineral water provided with meals)
Personal expenses and extras in hotels
Optional activities not included in the itinerary

Visa Information

A visa is required for Uganda.
Passport validity: Minimum of 6 months.
Visa price: USD 50 (valid for one month and a single entry).
The visa can be issued on arrival at the airport.

Transport

Transportation by 4×4 Land Cruiser or minibus with a pop-up roof.
Each client will have window access.

Drinks

Mineral water will be provided with meals.
Other drinks are at the client’s expense.

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Transport

4X4 LUXURY SAFARI LANDCRUISER

We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. They have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. They come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while In the Vehicle).

They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed a window seat.

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Gorilla Tracking

This Pearl Uganda Safari Tour includes a day dedicated to tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The cost of the gorilla permit is included in the safari tariff. Due to the high demand for permits, it is advisable to book well in advance. Once the permit is issued and paid for, it is non-refundable in case of cancellation. Please communicate your interest as early as possible to secure your permit.

Visa Requirements

A visa is required to enter Uganda. Your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your return date. Visas can be obtained upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport or through the Uganda embassy in your country.

This Pearl Uganda Safari Tour offers a comprehensive and unforgettable exploration of Uganda’s most iconic landscapes and wildlife. Book now to embark on a journey that will leave you with lifelong memories.