2 spots left! Uganda tour - August 10th to 19th 2025 - The ultimate African Adventure
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- May 27
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Updated: May 28
Day 1Aug 10th: Arrival & Kampala City Tour Welcome to Uganda! After checking into our hotel, we’ll head out for a Kampala city tour. We’ll visit the Mengo King’s Palace, explore the Gaddafi Mosque for some of the best views in the city, and experience the local vibe by hopping on Boda Bodas (motorbike taxis).
Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Day 2 Aug 11th: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park Today, we set off for Murchison Falls, National Park, Uganda’s largest wildlife reserve. Along the way, we’ll stop at Ziwa Rhino, Sanctuary for an hour of rhino trackingca key part of the Big 5 safari experience! After lunch, we’ll continue to our lodge in Murchison Falls.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 3 Aug 12th: Game Drive & Nile Boat Safari Early morning game drive in Murchison’s northern
savannah, home to elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, hippos, and (if we’re lucky) leopards!
After lunch, we’ll take a boat safari on the Nile to witness the powerful Murchison Falls up
close. Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 4 Aug 13th: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast, we’ll drive to Queen
Elizabeth National Park, passing through the stunning Rwenzori Mountains. We’ll stop for
lunch in Fort Portal, then check in at our lodge for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 5 Aug 14th : Chimpanzee Trekking & Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel Today starts with chimpanzee
trekking in Kyambura Gorge—an unforgettable hour spent with these amazing primates. After
lunch, we’ll enjoy a boat safari on the Kazinga Channel, famous for its high concentration of
hippos and other wildlife.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 6 Aug 15th: Game Drive & Transfer to Ishasha Sector Morning game drive (optional for those who
want extra rest) before heading to Ishasha Sector, home to tree-climbing lions! We’ll have an
extensive game drive in search of these unique predators.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 7 Aug 16th: Game Drive & Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest After another game drive in
Ishasha, we’ll journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to Uganda’s famous mountain
gorillas. Lunch stop in Kabale Town before reaching our lodge for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 8 Aug 17th: Gorilla Trekking & Batwa Community Visit The highlight of the trip—gorilla trekking in
Bwindi! Depending on their location, the trek could last 2–6 hours, but the experience of
spending one hour with the gorillas is beyond words. In the afternoon, we’ll visit the Batwa
community to learn about their culture.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Day 9 Aug 18th: Transfer to Entebbe. After breakfast, we’ll begin our journey back to Entebbe, stopping
for lunch in Kayabwe and taking photos at the Equator before arriving in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast and lunch
Day 10 Aug 19th: Relaxation in Entebbe & Departure A chill day to relax by the pool or explore Entebbe
before catching our flights home.
Meals: Breakfast
Total cost per person €3350
Included:
✅ 1 Gorilla Trekking Permit 🦍
✅ 1 Chimpanzee Trekking Permit 🐒
✅ 1 Rhino Tracking Permit 🦏
✅ 9 Nights’ Accommodation
✅ All Meals (as per itinerary)
✅ Bottled Water in the Car 💧
✅ English-Speaking Guide & Irish Tour leader
✅ Park Entry Fees
✅ Boat Safaris & Game Drives
✅ All Activities Listed
NOT included:
❌ International Flights & Visa (As an Irish citizen, you do not need a visa)
❌ Laundry Services
❌ Tips & Souvenirs
❌ Alcoholic Beverages
❌ Additional Accommodation Before/After the Tour
Gorilla & Chimp Trekking Guidelines
• Do NOT trek if you have a cough, flu, or illness (to protect the primates).
• Maintain a 7-meter distance from the animals.
• You get 1 hour with the gorillas or chimps.
• No loud noise or flash photography.
• Do not litter in the park.
Terms and conditions & fine print:
Please not: This tour may be subject to small changes due to any unforeseen circumstances that may arise. All rooms on our trips are shared, with two people per room. We’ll match you with an adventure buddy, giving you the perfect chance to make new friends! To keep things fresh, you’ll switch roommates every couple of nights and connect with someone new.
If you are satisfied with the proposed itinerary and wish to proceed, a deposit of €650 will be necessary to confirm your reservation. Please note that this deposit is non-refundable for various reasons. By making the deposit, you are agreeing to these terms. The non-refundable nature of the deposit is essential due to the immediate planning and costs associated with securing your spot on the tour. This policy also helps ensure that all participants are fully committed to the trip.
The balance of €2700 will be due 7weeks before trip start date. (22nd of June 2025) You can make the payments in instalments after the deposit is paid if that suits you.
With regards to getting a refund: The deposit is non-refundable. For the balance of your payment, I may be able to refund this up 7 weeks before the trip should you have already paid and have an emergency and need to cancel. Anything closer than 7 weeks, and I cannot refund you.
I suggest you take out fully comprehensive travel-insurance that covers trip cancellations, that way should something happen, you will get a full pay out from your insurance company. Keep an eye on the excess required.
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