Shared service with other clients.
This program, accompanied by a Spanish-speaking guide during the safari, covers the most interesting places in western Uganda, through the Albertine Rift Valley. A tour that includes nature, ecotourism activities (chimpanzee and gorilla trekking), tourist attractions such as a visit to Murchison Falls, photo safaris in the famous parks, as well as cultural activities that bring us closer to the local population by visiting their villages and markets. Without a doubt, a very active program recommended for those clients who want to fully immerse themselves in nature and its beauty. Services in Spanish are guaranteed for a minimum of two people.
Arrival at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe or Kampala. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight stay.
Located on the shores of Lake Victoria, Entebbe was once a commercial and administrative center and is now a beautiful city near Kampala.
Breakfast and departure by road to the northwest of the country, heading to the city of Masindi and Murchison National Park, the largest and most majestic in the country. En route, we will visit the white rhino conservation project in Ziwa. Opened in 2003, this is a 70 square kilometer protected reserve whose purpose is to protect and reintroduce the white rhinoceroses into their natural habitat. Accompanied by rangers, we will have the opportunity to see them up close and learn about their habitat. After the hike, lunch will be served at a local restaurant. We will continue to Murchison Falls National Park, crossed by the Nile until it empties into Lake Albert. We will visit the top of Murchison Falls, where the Nile passes through a very narrow canyon, forming a spectacular and unforgettable waterfall. We will arrive at the Lodge at dusk after a nearly six-hour drive, 350 km, part of which will be on dirt roads within the park. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for a half-day 4x4 safari to explore the savannah in the northern region of the Nile Delta on Lake Albert. We may encounter elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, waterbuck, oribis, leopards, and spotted hyenas. The park has dense vegetation and offers spectacular views. Return to your lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, depart for another safari, this time by boat along the banks of the Nile, where we will see hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of birds such as the African goshawk-eagle, the common pelican, a variety of kingfishers, and the Nile goose. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure by road southwest through the Rift Valley enjoying excellent views, passing through the city of Hoima, the capital of the Bunyoro Kingdom. Lunch at a local restaurant. The road is lined with tea, coffee, banana, and cocoa plantations until arriving at Fort Portal, the capital of the Toro Kingdom in the shadow of the Ruwenzori, the largest mountain range in Africa. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note: The journey is almost 6 hours, 350 km through dirt roads. This day is practically a transfer day.
Breakfast. The day will begin with a guided walk in Kibale National Park, a rainforest and natural habitat for chimpanzees with the highest density of primates in all of Africa. Among the primates are the black-and-white colobus monkey, the red colobus monkey, and the blue colobus monkey. Covering 766 square kilometers, Kibale is one of Uganda's largest rainforests and home to a population of nearly 1,000 chimpanzees (20% of Uganda's total). After the walk, each traveler will plant a tree in a reforestation area in Bigodi, through a project run by the KAFRED organization. If we have some free time, we will also organize a guided walk in Bigodi village, offered by the Kafred organization, to learn about local customs and traditions. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant where you can sample local dishes. In the afternoon, we continue to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note:The trip is 2.5 hours, 120 km on dirt roads.
Breakfast and departure for a 4x4 game drive through the northern part of the park, heading to Lake George and the village of Kasenyi. Here you will have the opportunity to see lions, elephants, spotted hyenas, waterbuck, and antelopes. You may even see a leopard, although they are quite elusive. The park is an excellent place to see animals and enjoy panoramic views, including the crater lakes and the Rift Valley. Lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip around the Mweya Peninsula in the Kazinga Channel, one of Uganda's most beautiful sites for its concentration of jungle wildlife. During this excursion, you will see endemic bird species, as well as hippos, buffalo, and elephants. Then, depart by road to Ishasha. Dinner and overnight stay.
Breakfast and departure for a photographic safari in the southern area of Queen Elizabeth Park, in search of the "tree-climbing lions" that take refuge in the branches of the trees during the hottest hours of the day. You may also see buffalo, elephants, topi antelope, the lucky leopard, and many species of birds. Lunch at the Lodge. Afterwards, depart by road to Bwindi. Arrival at the lodge, dinner and overnight stay.
Note: The trip can be long, approximately 5 to 7 hours, depending on road conditions and the location of gorilla permits for the following day. The exact location of the gorilla safari depends on the availability of permits.
Very early breakfast and departure for the gorilla trek. The activity will begin at 8:00 a.m. with the ranger guide, who will accompany a group of up to 8 people to meet the gorillas. The Bwindi Forest in Uganda is home to a population of 450 gorillas, which is half of the world's mountain gorillas according to the 2018 census. Some families have become accustomed to human presence. You will have an hour to observe these animals with a touchingly human gaze and enjoy one of the most incredible experiences of your life. A picnic lunch will be delivered to your hotel. After this indescribable experience, return to the lodge. Dinner and overnight stay.
After breakfast, we will transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, a small national park located in the central region of Uganda, in Ankole. Arrival and check-in at the lodge. After lunch, depart for a game drive in search of the beautiful impalas, elands, topi, and many antelopes, buffaloes, and zebras. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note: Today's transfer is approximately 4.5 hours covering a distance of 270 km.
Breakfast and free time until lunch. In the early afternoon, transfer to Entebbe International Airport.Note:Today's transfer is approximately 4.5 hours, covering a distance of 250 km. We recommend booking flights departing from Entebbe in the late afternoon to ensure you don't miss your flight.
Flight from Entebbe International Airport to your hometown.
-Arrival and departure transfers in Entebbe with an English-speaking driver.
-Transportation in a 4x4 Land Cruiser vehicle with an English-speaking driver. Maximum 6 passengers per vehicle.
-7 nights' accommodation.
-6 lunches and 5 dinners (drinks not included).
-Entrance fees to National Parks and excursions as described in the itinerary.
-Mountain gorilla viewing permit in Bwindi.
-Chimpanzee viewing permit in Kibale.
-Spanish-speaking guide (from day 3 to 8).
-Mineral water in the vehicle.
-Travel assistance insurance Plus.
-Flights.
-Visa.
-Tips and personal expenses.
-Drinks during lunch and dinner.
-Optional activities.
-Any other service not specified as included.
-Optional insurance.
Ground Services:
-Guaranteed departures from 2 passengers.
-Hotels and camps do not guarantee room availability before 2 pm on the day of arrival.
-Room use is limited until 10 am on the day of departure.
-Free time: During free time, clients do not have transportation or a local guide.
-Possible route change: Our representative in Uganda has the full right to modify the program for the benefit of the client or for reasons of force majeure without losing any of the scheduled visits.
-Possible changes in accommodations: If it is not possible to confirm the planned hotels or lodges on any of the departures, an alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.
-Luggage: In the event of luggage being lost by the airlines, It will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to arrange delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing of lost or broken luggage.
-People with reduced mobility: some places, accommodations and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs, please check and notify before making the reservation. Any additional assistance costs that may be required throughout the tour will be the responsibility of the client.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc.) must be communicated before arrival in Uganda, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of special diet or menu.
-Withdrawal of the consumer: the circuit is sold as a closed package, so there will be no refund or discount for services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate due to personal, medical, flight schedule or other events.
-Behavior during the trip: in the event that the attitude of a passenger endangers the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group, he or she will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that he or she cannot enjoy.
-Credit card: for example, if the passenger's behavior is unfavorable to the group, he or she will be forced to leave the circuit without any type of discount or refund for the services that he or she cannot enjoy.
- In general, hotel establishments require the passenger to present a credit card or cash deposit as a guarantee in order to provide telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants, minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal documentation and entry requirements in Uganda: It is the client's responsibility to inform themselves about the current regulations regarding entry and exit of the country to which they are traveling, as well as to carry the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour assumes no responsibility in this regard. Please note that visa, transit, entry and vaccination regulations vary from one country to another and may also be modified at short notice and without prior notice.
This program does not have a discount for children.
Tracking mountain gorillas in Bwindi is one of the highlights of any trip to Africa. The euphoria that comes with seeing a mountain gorilla in the wild for the first time is hard to describe. They are enormous animals: up to three times larger than humans, their exaggerated size only increased by their lush fur. However, despite their fearsome appearance, gorillas are extraordinarily peaceful creatures, much less aggressive than monkeys or baboons. Despite this, it's important to remember that they are animals and that they react as such.
Even more impressive than the gorillas' size and demeanor is their curious attitude toward people, which is very different from that of any other wild animal. As cliché as it may seem, almost everyone who visits the gorillas experiences an almost mystical sense of recognition. Often, one of the gorillas will stop chewing bamboo to study its human visitor, its soft brown eyes staring at you as if searching for a connection, one of the most exciting life experiences you'll ever experience.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to half of the world's mountain gorilla population, with approximately 11 families habituated to human presence. Only 8 permits are issued per family each day, so it's important to book your trip well in advance, otherwise sightings are not possible.
The trekking begins at 8 a.m. Groups are limited to a maximum of 8 people. A park ranger will brief you on important aspects of the activity, including rules for behaving in their presence. We will have a strict time limit to stay with the gorillas once we have located them.
Each group is assigned a family of gorillas that are accustomed to human presence. The scouts have previously located the area where they are located, however, the walk time is unpredictable and can extend up to 6 or 7 hours.
Equipment: It is important to wear comfortable boots, a raincoat, and gardening gloves to remove nettles. The hotel provides a picnic and plenty of mineral water to consume during the walk.
Porters: In addition to the ranger and a group of park employees, we will be accompanied by porters who will carry our backpacks and walk alongside us to help us in the less accessible sections. Our contribution (15 USD) per person helps each of them and their families.
24-hour emergency telephone