9 Day Safari in Uganda  Itinerary

Day  1: Arrival and rest

Airport Guesthouse

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel to rest.

Day  2: Shoe beak + Transfer to Kibale Forest

After breakfast, we will go to the Mabamba marsh in search of the shoebill. Lunch at Nkima lodge then continuation to Kibale forest. Dinner and night at the lodge.

Day  3: Chimpanzee trekking + Rest

Chimpanzee Forest Lodge

Early in the morning we will go to the park headquarters to have a ranger accompany us into the forest and assign us a family of chimpanzees to visit. The walk in search of chimpanzees lasts between 3 and 5 hours, depending on where they are. We normally have a packed lunch in the forest. We then return to the lodge to rest. Dinner and night at the lodge

Day  4: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bush lodge

After breakfast we head to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lunch in Mweya then boat cruise. We will then do a short safari before returning to our lodge. Dinner and night at the lodge

Day  5: Queen Elizabeth National Park

Bush lodge

We will do all-day safaris in the park to discover the diversity of animals and landscapes. Queen Elizabeth National Park is known to be home to the largest number of elephants and hippos. We will have more time to observe other animals and birds.

Day  6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Mutanda Lake Resort

After breakfast, we leave towards Bwindi. This trip is wonderful and beautiful, with many landscapes and some lakes. Lunch en route. Dinner and night in lodge

Day 7: Mountain Gorillas

Mutanda Lake Resort

We go to headquarters for a briefing and to get a gorilla family to visit, as well as a team of rangers to accompany us into the forest. The walk lasts between 3 and 7 hours, depending on the movements of the gorillas. We will also carry our packed lunches. We will then return to the lodge to relax. Dinner and night at the lodge

Day  8: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park

Rwakobo lodge

After breakfast, we will set off around 10am to head to Lake Mburo National Park. Lunch en route. Once we arrive at the lodge, we will relax before going on a game drive in the evening. Dinner and night at the lodge

Day 9: Walking Safari + Transfer to Entebbe

Early in the morning, we will go on a safari walk with the giraffes inside the park accompanied by a forest ranger. Then we will return to Entebbe. On the way we will stop at Ecuador for lunch and to take some photos.

Information & Documents

The included and the exclusive

The package price includes:

All accommodation
All ground transportation by 4×4 safari vehicle
French-speaking tour guide driver
One gorilla trekking permit and one chimpanzee per person – must be obtained in advance All entrance fees to national parks and activities
Taxes Drink
water in vehicles throughout a safari

All meals.

Safari price exclusions are: International flights
Domestic flights.
Uganda visa/entry permit Personal insurance Personal use items Tips, drinks and souvenirs.

Useful notes:

A negative PCR test for Covid-19 is no longer a requirement before boarding a flight to Uganda.

Apply for your Uganda visas online as there is no longer any issuance of visas on arrival.

Gorilla trekking depends on the availability of permits but the demand is so high. It is advisable to book the tour well in advance to avoid disappointment. The same goes for trekking with chimpanzees.

Gorilla trekking is an intense activity and therefore requires some mental and physical preparation before the visit.

With you we strongly recommend the following: Rain poncho (lightweight), long-sleeved shirt, waterproof pants, sturdy hiking boots, leather gardening gloves, sunscreen, insect repellent and all necessary medications should be brought by yourself from your hometown. Cameras and video cameras are permitted, but bring their respective accessories.

Although having the Gorilla Permit guarantees gorilla trekking and viewing, the time required to find them can never be predetermined. However, the maximum time spent on them is 1 hour and the trek is reserved for anyone under 15 years of age.

There are established park rules and regulations that must be followed at all times in national parks. You will obtain them thanks to a briefing by your driver-guide.

Cancellation and refund policy.

A booking is considered confirmed upon receipt of at least 50% or the full amount in our bank or office accounts, the remaining balance must always be paid 14 days before the start of the safari.

Refund Policy:

Zizou Tours And Travel will refund 100% of the deposit if we cancel your trip, and the following cancellation policies apply in the event of cancellation by a customer.

More than 60 days before arrival – 10%
30 days or less before arrival – 25%
14 days before arrival – 50%
7 days or less before arrival – 75%
48 hours or less before arrival -100%
NOTE:
Gorilla, Chimpanzee and Golden Monkey permits are 100% non-refundable. No refund will be made for any activity canceled and/or not carried out by a client.

Zizou Tours And Travel declines all responsibility for any modification, delay or cancellation caused by war or threat of civil war, civil unrest, natural disaster, terrorism, labor disputes, fire, bad weather, illness, act government or public authorities or other circumstances arising from force majeure and/or force majeure.

NOTE: In case of refund of your money after following the cancellation policy, Zizou Tours And Travel will deduct 50 USD from your money as bank charges used to return your money.

Payment methods.

We prefer wire transfers or bank to bank payments which take 3-4 business days for the money to arrive in our account. Bank account details must be provided on the invoice.

Disclaimer

If you request changes to this safari, the prices shown are subject to change.

The exact order, content and pricing of this tour is subject to availability at lodges, gorilla permits or chimpanzee permits.

If accommodation is full, Zizou Tours And Travel will offer a comparable alternative.