Explore the “Pearl of Africa,” from the banks of the Nile to the deepest reaches of the rainforest, blazing a trail through the mists of Uganda’s waterfalls and evergreen rainforests, tracking chimpanzees, tree-climbing lions and endangered mountain gorillas along the way.
Journey Highlights
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, a nation of stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity. Transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.
Protea Hotel Entebbe
Depart Entebbe and fly to Murchison Falls National Park, one
of the most scenic spots along the Nile and the location of the classic
Humphrey Bogart film, The African Queen. After settling into your lodge on the
banks of the Victoria Nile, join your guide for a visit to Murchison Falls,
where invigorating spray — the collective force of the majestic Nile — pours
down on a narrow ravine.
Baker's Lodge | Meals: BLD
Today, set out on a game drive along the northern banks of the Nile in the heart of Murchison Falls National Park. You may see giraffes, buffalo, elephants, warthogs, leopards, lions and antelopes. This afternoon, embark on a boat cruise the base of the falls, watching for hippos, crocodiles, elephants and birds along the river’s banks.
Baker's Lodge | Meals: BLD
After breakfast, board a flight to Kibale and transfer to your lodge. Later, you may take an optional nature walk along the top of Bunyaruguru Crater.
Kyaninga Lodge | Meals: BLD
Kibale Forest is home to 11 species of primates, including
chimpanzees and mangabeys, as well as 300 species of birds and an array of
butterflies. Rise early this morning for the start of your chimpanzee trek.
Barks of baboons occasionally pierce the forest’s silence as you make your way
along the trail. This afternoon, you may go on a guided primate walk in the
Bigodi Forest swamp.
Kyaninga Lodge | Meals: BLD
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants,
lions, hippos, buffalo and baboons. Participate in game drives this afternoon
and the next day. While exploring, watch above for tree-climbing lions, a sight
seldom seen anywhere else in Africa. You may also sight some of Uganda’s
largest elephant herds.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp | Meals: BLD
Set out for a morning game drive through Queen Elizabeth
National Park. Make your way out of the Rift Valley through the Kigezi
Highlands and on to the mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a
UNESCO World Heritage Site. Later today, tour the Uganda Nursing School Bwindi,
a project supported by A&K Philanthropy, meeting the teachers who are
empowering the next generation of this remote region’s health care workers.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: BLD
Spend two days tracking endangered mountain gorillas,
spending up to an hour among them each day. See mothers keeping infants close
as they knucklewalk on three limbs. Watch scampering toddlers reined in by an
attentive father, whose job is to protect his family. When you encounter a
mountain gorilla in the wild, there is no mistaking the bond that exists
between primate and man — and no escaping the poignant fact these creatures lie
on the brink of extinction.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp | Meals: BLD
Fly to Entebbe and return to your hotel, where a dayroom awaits until your international flight home.
Protea Hotel Entebbe (dayroom) | Meals: B
Internal air included: Entebbe/Murchison Falls/Kibale; Bwindi/Entebbe
Gorilla and chimpanzee permits are included.
Minimum age is 15 years.
Each guest on this journey will receive an A&K Safari Duffel.
First group event: welcome briefing at 10:00 a.m. on Day 2.
Last group event: hotel transfer at 11:30 a.m. on Day 11.
Departures are guaranteed to operate with a minimum of 2 guests.
This journey entails active elements such as hiking through isolated jungle regions.
Please Note: Alternative accommodation may be used on Days 2-3. Please contact A&K for details.
This journey features the following Preferred Accommodations:
Set against a stunning backdrop of Lake Kyaninga and the legendary Mountains of the Moon in the distance, Kyaninga Lodge is the result of... Read more
Ishasha Wilderness Camp is an exclusive tented camp that offers quality accommodation in the unspoilt remote southern sector of Queen Eli... Read more
Located deep in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in western Uganda, this intimate lodge offers luxury in the midst of one of Africa's most ... Read more
Prices are per person, based on double occupancy
Aug 17, 2022 - Aug 27, 2022 |
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Price AU$19,385pp | Single Supplement AU$2,695 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Sep 1, 2022 - Sep 11, 2022 |
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Price AU$19,385pp | Single Supplement AU$2,695 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Oct 7, 2022 - Oct 17, 2022 |
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Price AU$19,385pp | Single Supplement AU$2,695 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |
Oct 11, 2022 - Oct 21, 2022 Special |
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Price AU$19,385pp | Single Supplement AU$1,348 was AU$2,695 | Internal Air (From) Included | Availability Call for Availability | Enquire |