8 DAYS EXPERIENCE UGANDA

HIGHLIGHTS (Luxury Safari)
• The most exclusive luxury Safari Camps
• Tree climbing lions and game
• Chimpanzee and Gorilla Permits are included
• Boat Safari
DETAILED ITININARY
DAY 1: WELCOME TO UGANDA (TUKUSANYUKIDE, JAMBO)
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by Jeb Holiday Safaris representative who will transfer you to your accommodation (approximately1.5hrs) to Kampala
Meal Plan: Dinner will be a Private Arrangement
Accommodation: Serena Hotel Kampala
DAY 2: TRANSFER TO BWIND IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
After your early morning breakfast, you will transfer to Kisoro via Mbarara-Masaka-Kabale road with an enroute lunch and stopover at the Uganda Equator
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner will be served at the accommodation
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
DAY 3: GORILLA TREKKING
After your early morning breakfast, you will walk down (5mins) to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park gate (Buhoma area) where you’ll be briefed on the Gorilla trek by the Uganda Wildlife Authorities. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest was declared a World Heritage site in 1994 because of its incredible biodiversity. This forest protects about half of the remaining 800 Mountain Gorillas.
Once a trekking group encounters one of the gorilla families, only one hour is granted in the presence of the great apes before trekkers must leave, however reluctantly.
Be aware that the trek can be strenuous and may reach altitudes of almost 2,000 meters above sea level. Depending on weather conditions, some of the paths can be slippery and these paths themselves can change depending on the location of the gorillas. Therefore it is very hard to predict how long you will need to walk for, but a very good level of fitness is recommended for this trek. You can usually get very close to the mountain gorillas, and seeing their movements is like seeing a mirror image of yourself.
From a safe distance, watch them eat, sleep, groom and play – the giant silverback surveying and guarding the scene. Enjoy a packed lunch in the wilderness.
Depending on the time you finish tracking the Gorillas, you can enjoy other 0ptional Activities which include: Batwa experience, Community Visit and Forest Walk
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
DAY 4: JOURNEY TO HOME OF TREE CLIMBING LIONS
After Breakfast your Tour Guide for the rest of the Safari will brief you on the next experience and journey. You will travel north to our camp situated in Queen Elizabeth National Park (Ishasha Sector) along the banks of the Nyungwe River. En route to the camp you will enjoy game drives in the southern parts of park. The landscape in this section of the magnificent park is considerably different from that found in other parts of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The Ishasha Sector within QENP is habitat to the internationally renowned tree-climbing lions which are actually unique to this very place. The males of these exceptional lions have black manes.
The sector also home to plenty of other wild life such as the Uganda Kobs and other antelopes, herds of elephants and buffaloes, hippos, baboons, leopards and many more.
After lunch you will head out on game drives in search for Tree Climbing Lions sitting lazily in the branches of the fig trees or carefully watching the jungle from an elevated view.
You will stay at Ishasha Wilderness Camp, a very luxurious lodge with wonderful views over the savannah and a river packed with hippos! Each of the ten spacious framed canvas rooms, situated in the wooded area besides the river, is comfortably furnished and has its own private en suite bathroom and dressing area providing a hot water ‘bush’ shower and a flushing eco-friendly toilet.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp or Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Optional Activities:
Ishasha Community Visits, Sundowner in the Bush, Drinks and Snacks, Bush Breakfast
DAY 5: GAME DRIVE TO THE MWEYA SECTOR
Early this morning after breakfast, prepare for a game drive to the Mweya Sector North of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drives in the morning hours are truly rewarding as this is when animals are most active looking for a quick breakfast. The park was recently designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity by UNESCO. It covers about 2000sq km in a remarkable ecosystem comprising of savannah grasslands, semi tropical rain forest. Swamps and Rivers
After lunch, you will have a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel which joins Lake George and Lake Albert. Here, you will see a lot of hippos (more than you can possibly imagine!), as well as a variety of other animals which come to the waterhole to drink or bathe. You can expect to see: buffalo, crocodile, bathing elephant, and a range of beautiful birds.
This will undoubtedly be one of the highlights of your tour.
Tonight you will sleep to the heavy roars of the lions in the savannah. This is truly Africa!! The lodge is a simple but luxurious owned by a Ugandan American gentleman.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kasenyi Safari Camp
Day 6: GAME DRIVES IN THE KASENYI PLAINS
Early this morning we shall set out for a game drive in the grasslands of Kasenyi Plains. Here you will see number Antelopes, Eland, Bushbuck and other wild life as they graze but looking out for the approximately 200 lions that call the Plains a food basket.
After lunch you will drive out of Queen Elizabeth National Park through Fort Portal town to probably the most luxurious lodge in the whole of Uganda
Meal Plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
DAY 7: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING
After your early morning breakfast you will head straight out to Kibale National Park in Fort Portal District. Have your permits ready for the tracking experience which could take you about 2 -3 hrs. After which you will transfer back to the lodge for some free time.
The most favorite of Kibale’s walks embarks on from the Kanyanchu Visitor center at 08.00 & 15.00 and lasts 2 to 3 hours. Chimpanzee are the most sought after primate by visitors, but you should look out for the black & white colobus, red tailed monkey or the grey cheeked manga bey. Your guides will be able to show you pittas & different bird species and will give details of the trait of the plant species within the forest.
The Kyaninga Lodge boasts stunning views over a volcanic crater lake, a swimming pool, lawn tennis and bad Minton facilities as well as private massage.
You can also choose to rim hike the crater or walk in the Forest.
Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Kyaninga Lodge
DAY 8: END OF SAFARI
Shortly after breakfast your driver/guide will drive you back to Entebbe. This is a 6hr long journey but the scenic beauty of Uganda is breathtaking.
You will drive through green tea plantations Fort Portal District en route Kampala through the rolling hills of central Uganda.
NOTE: Your flight should be 10:00pm or late to allow ample time for the check in process.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUSIONS
1. Transport in a 4WD Toyota Land Cruiser with pop-up roof for excellent safari view
2. All fuel for the tour
3. English speaking Ugandan driver/guide;
4. Water during the trip;
5. Accommodation as listed in the itinerary;
6. Meals according to the itinerary;
7. Park-entrance fees according to the itinerary;
8. All activities described in the itinerary;
9. 1 chimpanzee permit per person (US$ 200);
10. 1 gorilla permit per person (US$ 700)
EXCLUSIONS
1. International air fares
2. Entry visa Uganda
3. Insurance
4. Bank transfer fees
5. Meals that are not part of your accommodation;
6. A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack);
7. Personal (medical/travel) insurance;
8. Government tax or park fees increase;
9. Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc;
10. All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.).
PLEASE NOTE
In case the mentioned lodges are not available during the requested period, we will do our best to book a lodge in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you). It is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits so we will buy them only after your booking and down payment. Permits also depend on availability.
DISCLAIMER
Since Gorillas are wild animals Gorilla trekking doesn’t 100% guarantee you seeing the gorillas although chances of seeing them are about 98%