Dust Absolut Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

To Kibale Forest National Park

To Kibale Forest National Park

Transfer to Kibale Forest – the home of over 13 primate species including the chimpanzees. You get to see these wonderful apes during your visit. Along the way are signature vegetable/fruit markets and tea estates. Optional on this day is the Bigodi Swamp walk.

Main Destination:
Kibale National Park (Chimps)
Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Least rain)

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
LionRare to None
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Chimpanzee Forest Lodge
  • Mid-range guest house located just outside Kibale NP (Chimps)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

To Queen Elizabeth National Park

To Queen Elizabeth National Park

Start your day with chimpanzee trekking deep in Kibale forest. You are most likely going to hear their call before seeing them.
In the afternoon transfer to Queen Elizabeth Park – a jumble of wonders. 72 extinct volcanic craters envelope the landscape here, their molten cores now filled with lakes, forests and savannah. Enjoy a game drive en-route your lodge.

Main Destination:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Best Time To Visit January to February and June to July (Dry seasons)
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June to July and January to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP

ChimpanzeeOccasional
ElephantCommon
LionCommon
BuffaloCommon
HippoAbundant
LeopardOccasional
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Buffalo Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy a boat ride on Kazinga Channel. This boat cruise is dubbed a must-do activity in Uganda. It is a completely different experience altogether. Different wildlife species can be seen while on the boat.

Then later transfer to Africa’s 3rd deepest lake where you will enjoy great views.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Sit back on a 2h road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable forest, surrounded by Virunga volcanoes that dominate the landscape. The park can be visited anytime throughout the year. As the name suggests, the forest is dense and impenetrable without help. This is home to over 500 mountain gorillas.
Arrive at your lodge, check in and break.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park/Gorilla Tracking time

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park/Gorilla Tracking time

Gorilla Trekking Day!

The previous days long drive is drenched in a magical hour in the company of endangered mountain gorillas. The gorilla trekking is preceded by a briefing usually at 7;30 am where you will be told of the do’s and don’ts and also allotted a ranger plus armed guards in addition to being divided into small groups of 8. It is at this point that you will be handed walking sticks and also asked if you might need to engage a porter.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 6

Transfer to Lake Mburo

Transfer to Lake Mburo

At leisure, transfer to Uganda’s smallest lake to break your journey with zebras, giraffes, impalas, elands and beautiful landscapes.

Watch wildlife on foot, bicycle, horseback, or even a boat as an optional activity.

Lake Mburo National Park is a compact gem, located conveniently close to the highway that connects Kampala to the parks of western Uganda. It is the smallest of Uganda’s savannah national parks and is underlain by ancient Precambrian metamorphic rocks that date back more than 500 million years. It’s home to 350 bird species as well including zebras, impalas, elands, buffalos, oribi, Defassa waterbuck, leopard, hippo, hyena, topi, and reedbuck.

Main Destination:
Lake Mburo National Park
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Peak time for Uganda)
Best Weather June, July and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP

BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
GiraffeOccasional
LeopardOccasional
HyenaOccasional
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LionRare
Accommodation:
Rwakobo Rock Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Lake Mburo NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 7

Final leg to Entebbe

Final leg to Entebbe

Full-day drive to Entebbe city, to an accommodation of your choice or straight to the airport for your flight back home or to the next destination.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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  • This tour is offered by Dust Absolut Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Dust Absolut Safaris.