Undisturbed and Unspoilt Uganda Option A, Private Tour (On Request)

Undisturbed and Unspoilt Uganda Option A, Private Tour (On Request)

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Undisturbed and Unspoilt Uganda Option A, Private Tour (On Request)

12 Days Starting in Kampala and ending in Entebbe

Visiting: Kampala, Masindi, Kasese, Entebbe

Tour operator:

ARP Travel Group

Tour code:

644238

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

MODERATE

Age range:

15-

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Wildlife Tours

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Tour Overview

Join this comprehensive twelve-day private tour to discover Uganda, which features a diversity of ecosystems and offers a treasure trove of excitement to visitors. Home of the famous endangered mountain gorillas, with the highest population of mountain gorillas in the world. Hike to the top of the Murchison Falls, search for the chimps in the Kibale National Park, enjoy game drives along the Queen Elizabeth National Park and meet the gentle giants that live in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

Highlights

  • Queen Elizabeth National Park: With its adequate water supply from the two lakes in the park, tourists are assured of great wildlife sightings within Queen Elizabeth National Park

  • Among the animals that can be found at the park include the Ugandan kob, African bush elephants, crocodiles, the African buffalo, lion, leopard and chimpanzees

  • The park boasts of ‘tree-climbing lions’ whose males have black manes

  • Other features of attraction include volcanic structures such as lakes and craters

  • Bwindi Impenetrable National Park: The Park is most famous for its mountain gorillas and has subsequently been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • It has a conservancy to protect around 340 mountain gorillas which are half of the world’s total population of the species

  • Other animals inhabiting the mountainous park include Colobus monkeys, elephants, chimpanzees and hornbills

  • Kibale National Park: Kibale is a small park, measuring only 776 square kilometres

  • Its diverse elevations, ranging between 1,100 metres and 1,600 metres, means the park can become colder than expected in Africa

  • Being a rainforest, showers are possible at any time

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Entebbe – Kampala (45Km – 1Hr)

Location: Kampala


Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. If you arrive in the morning you may wish to opt for an optional visit to the Botanical Gardens and the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, both located in Entebbe (supplementary cost) before proceeding to your hotel in Kampala.

Overnight in Kampala.

Day 2 : Kampala – Murchison Falls N. Park (45Km – 1Hr)

Location: Masindi


Today you will depart early after breakfast to Murchison Falls National Park with lunch en-route. This afternoon you will hike to the top of the falls before crossing the Nile on a ferry.

Overnight in Murchison Falls.

Day 3 : Murchison Falls N. Park

Location: Masindi


This morning there will be an early morning game drive before returning to the lodge for lunch in the afternoon enjoy a scenic boat trip to the base of the falls.

Overnight in Murchison Falls.

Day 4 : Murchison Falls N. Park – Kibale Forest (325Km – 5Hrs)


After breakfast you will transfer to the Kibale Forest with lunch en route. This is a scenic day trip arriving at your lodge in the afternoon.

Overnight in Kibale Forest.

Day 5 : Kibale Forest


After breakfast you will enjoy a trek searching for the chimps and other primates. You will return to the lodge for lunch and then there will be a guided walk in the Bogodi Swamp in the afternoon.

Overnight in Kibale Forest.

Day 6 : Kibale Forest – Queen Elizabeth N. Park (60Km – 1.5Hr)

Location: Kasese


After breakfast you will transfer to the Queen Elizabeth National Park with a short game drive en route. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch. After lunch there will be an afternoon game drive.

Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 7 : Queen Elizabeth N. Park – Kazinga Channel – Queen Elizabeth N. Park (75Km – 1.5Hr)

Location: Kasese


After a morning game drive and lunch at the lodge you will spend the rest of the afternoon on the Kazinga Channel.

Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park.

Day 8 : Queen Elizabeth N. Park – Maramagambo Forest – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (160Km – 4Hrs)


Today you will leave early and transfer to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with a picnic lunch en route. You will also visit the Maramagambo Forest.

Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 9 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest


Following an early breakfast, you will depart for a gorilla trek returning to the resort in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 10 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest


Following an early breakfast, you will depart for a gorilla trek returning to the resort in the late afternoon.

Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Day 11 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Lake Mburo (270Km – 6Hrs)


This morning after an early breakfast you will depart for Lake Mburo with a game drive through the park en route to your camp.

Overnight in Lake Mburo.

Day 12 : Lake Mburo – Departure Entebbe (250Km – 2.5Hrs)

Location: Entebbe


Today you will transfer back to Entebbe where you will be dropped at a hotel or the airport for your onward arrangements. Upon arrival into Entebbe, you may wish to include the optional visit to the Botanical Gardens and the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, both located in Entebbe (supplementary cost) before proceeding to your hotel in Entebbe or the airport. Earliest arrival is by 01:00 pm.

What's Included

TOUR GUIDE: 

  • Operated with English-speaking driver-guide during the scheduled activities 

ACCOMMODATION:

  • 11 night’s accommodation

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Kampala:

Superior Hotel Category = Kampala Serena Hotel or similar 5*

Day 2, 3 Murchison Falls National Park:

Superior Hotel Category = Bakers Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4, 5 Kibale Forest:

Superior Hotel Category = Kyaninga Lodge or similar 3*

Day 6, 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park:

Superior Hotel Category = Mweya Lodge or similar 4*

Day 8-10 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:

Superior Hotel Category = Buhoma Lodge or similar 3.5*

Day 11 Lake Mburo:

Superior Hotel Category = Mihingo Luxury Lodge or similar 3*

MEALS:

  • 11 Breakfasts 
  • 10 Lunches 
  • 10 Dinners 

TRANSPORT:

  • Arrival private transfer from Entebbe International Airport (Day 1)
  • Private transportation as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Private 4x4 vehicle during game drives (maximum 6 persons per vehicle) 
  • Departure private transfer to Entebbe International Airport or Entebbe Hotel (Day 12)

ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:

  • All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Hike to the top of the Murchison Falls, Nile on a ferry (Day 2); scenic boat trip to the base of the Murchison Falls (Day 3); chimps and other primates trek, guided walk in the Bogodi Swamp (Day 5); Queen Elizabeth National Park game drives (Day 6); Maramagambo Forest visit (Day 8); gorilla trek (Day 9, 10); Lake Mburo game drive (Day 11)

OTHER:

  • Meet & Greet 
  • All park fees and government taxes

What's Not Included

  • Visa fees
  • Domestic flights 
  • International flights 
  • Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
  • Optional tours
  • City tax not included, payable on the spot
  • Any visit not mentioned in the program
  • Porterage and gratuities  
  • Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
  • Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

Requirements

Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris. All the passengers must have valid Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights. Travellers’ cheques generally are not accepted in East Africa. US bank notes cannot be older than 2008 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the presidents). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

Please Note

  • 1 pax booking is assigned to a single room. For 2 adults and more, prices are per person sharing a double room. Single room supplement is available for 2 adults and more, at additional cost (Single supplement optional extra)
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits once purchased cannot be cancelled, transferred or amended as the number of permits sold are restricted and have a very high demand for them
  • Optional visit to Botanical Gardens if arrival is early enough on Day 1 or time permitting on Day 12
  • All Passengers must do the same activity
  • Children under 15 years of age are not allowed to do the gorilla tracking 
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • In many hotels in Uganda, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed  

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Kampala:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Kampala Serena Hotel or similar 5*

Day 2, 3 Murchison Falls National Park:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Bakers Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4, 5 Kibale Forest:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Kyaninga Lodge or similar 3*

Day 6, 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Mweya Lodge or similar 4*

Day 8-10 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Buhoma Lodge or similar 3.5*

Day 11 Lake Mburo:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Mihingo Luxury Lodge or similar 3*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1 Kampala:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Kampala Serena Hotel or similar 5*

Day 2, 3 Murchison Falls National Park:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Bakers Lodge or similar 4*

Day 4, 5 Kibale Forest:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Kyaninga Lodge or similar 3*

Day 6, 7 Queen Elizabeth National Park:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Mweya Lodge or similar 4*

Day 8-10 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Buhoma Lodge or similar 3.5*

Day 11 Lake Mburo:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Mihingo Luxury Lodge or similar 3*

Check out our Q&As

  • What does the price include?

    What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

  • When are there specific hotel names confirmed?

    Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    ARP Travel Group requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of arp travel group charges.

    At 24 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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