UGANDA FLYING SAFARI
Uncover cultural gems, savor culinary delights, and embark on adventures tailored to create unforgettable travel experiences.
Uncover cultural gems, savor culinary delights, and embark on adventures tailored to create unforgettable travel experiences.
This itinerary captures Uganda’s top three national parks, allowing you to explore the country’s
highlights without enduring lengthy drives. Begin with a night in Entebbe before flying to Queen
Elizabeth National Park, where you’ll enjoy thrilling game drives and boat safaris.
After two nights, drive to Ishasha to witness the renowned tree-climbing lions, then continue to
Bwindi National Park for an unforgettable two-night stay with the mountain gorillas. Finally,
fly to Murchison Falls National Park for a one-of-a-kind safari adventure, then return to
Entebbe for your international departure.
Upon your arrival in Entebbe, your guide will welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for the night. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to explore nearby sights in Kampala. Enjoy scenic views of Lake Victoria from your hotel. You can opt for dinner at the hotel or let us recommend some great local spots for dining and drinks around town.
Meals: LDBB
Activities include traditional game drives as well as boat safaris into the Kazinga Channel. This stretch of water joining Lake Albert and Lake George is home to hippos, crocodiles, buffalo and beautiful bird species endemic to the region.
Optional Activity: a hot air balloon ride over the area.
Meals: LDBB
This morning you prepare for another action-packed day as you drive to the base of the Kyambura Gorge; home to chimpanzees, red-tailed monkeys, colobus monkeys, baboons, and vervet monkeys. You then drive on to Ishasha, near the Congo border, renowned for its population of tree-climbing lions. You’ll arrive in time to relax at the lodge or enjoy a game drive. The lodge is surrounded by wildlife and offers stunning views of the lush forest.
Meals: LDBB
Today you drive for 3 hours into the Virunga Mountains. You will be staying in Bwindi National Park, the only park in Africa that is home to both gorillas and chimpanzees. There are also a further 110 species of mammal and 360 birds.
Meals: LDBB
This morning you will wake early and prepare for your gorilla trek. This is a humbling experience and you will be allocated to one of nine habituated groups that call the mountains of Bwindi home. The allocation of which group you track is based upon fitness levels, preferences and size of parties. The groups are located at varying distances from the base, they can be less than an hours trek away or up to 8 hours. Following your incredible day in the forest with the gorillas you will return to the lodge and relax.
Optional Activities:
Balloon Safari: Embark on a magical early morning balloon ride over the Mara plains, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush. The serene flight offers a unique perspective of the wildlife below. The day concludes with a game drive back to camp.
Visit the local community: Explore a traditional village and learn about the fascinating culture, customs, and lifestyle of this iconic community.
Meals: LDBB
This morning you will enjoy breakfast at the lodge before flying from the nearby Kihihi airstrip to Murchison Falls, via a short stopover in Entebbe. You will arrive in time to enjoy a late lunch at the lodge, relax in your comfortable room and go on an afternoon game drive in the park. Murchison Falls is home to all of the big game and unique in its variety of different landscapes.
Meals: BL
We recommend a game drive first thing in the morning followed by a boat safari in the afternoon. This national park is full of big game and its diverse terrain offers brilliant experiences. The Falls themselves are accessible by boat or you can hike to the top with your guide.
Meals: BL
Following a morning safari activity or time spent relaxing at the lodge you will fly back to Entebbe in time for your international flight home.
Meals: BL