Gatsio Safariz

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$1,540 to $1,634 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth and Game drive

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth and Game drive

In the morning your guide will be at your lodge reception for pick up and begin with a scenic drive from Kampala to Queen Eliabeth National Park, passing through tea plantations, rolling hills, and rural villages. Upon arrival, check into a lodge overlooking the Kazinga Channel. In the afternoon through out the evening, enjoy a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, where you can spot elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, warthogs, and lions. The open savannah provides excellent wildlife viewing opportunities during the golden hours as predators prepare for hunting.

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:
Songbird Safari Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Queen Elizabeth NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Non-alcoholic drinks

Day 2

Game drive, Boat ruise and transfer to Kibale National park

Game drive, Boat ruise and transfer to Kibale National park

You start your day early with a game drive in the Kasenyi Plains, one of the best spots for wildlife viewing. Expect to see Lions and leopards hunting in the morning hours, large herds of elephants, buffaloes, and Uganda Kobs grazing in the savannah and Various bird species, including grey crowned cranes.
After the 4hrs game drive, head to the Kazinga Channel for a boat safari for 2 hrs. This waterway connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is home to hippos and crocodiles basking along the shores, elephants and buffaloes cooling off in the water and a variety of water birds, including kingfishers and pelicans. Then later transfer to Fort Portal check in and overnight at your lodge.

Main Destination:
Fort Portal (Town)
Accommodation:
Lodge Bella Vista
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Fort Portal (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp visit

Chimpanzee trekking and Bigodi swamp visit

At 6am you have breakfast, and we drive to the briefing center t know the Dos and Don'ts during the trek by park rangers. Kibale National Park is home to over 1,500 chimpanzees, making it one of the best places in Africa to track these fascinating primates. The trek takes you deep into the lush rainforest, where you may also encounter black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, and L’Hoest’s monkeys. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you’ll spend an hour observing their behavior, including grooming, feeding, and social interactions after the trek you go for lunch and later Bigodi community swamp visit.

Bigodi Swamp Sanctuary located near Kibale is a community-run conservation area known for its rich biodiversity. The swamp is home to over 200 bird species, including the Great Blue Turaco, eight primate species, such as red colobus monkeys and grey-cheeked mangabeys and other wildlife like bushbucks, mongooses, and sitatungas.

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

Wildlife in Kibale NP

ElephantOccasional
BuffaloOccasional
LionVery Rare
LeopardVery Rare
HippoRare
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ZebraNone
Accommodation:
Lodge Bella Vista
  • Mid-range lodge located less than 1hr drive from Kibale NP
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Entebbe or Kampala

Transfer to Entebbe or Kampala

In the morning after breakfast, you check out of the room, and we start driving back to Entebbe or Kampala to your lodge, we will have a few stops for lunch and bathroom breaks.
On arrival to your lodge will be the end of your safari with us and we wish you an amazing journey back home.

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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Gatsio Safariz, not SafariBookings.
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