The Pearl of Africa Safari

14 days
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The 14 Days The Pearl of Africa tour clearly shows you why indeed Uganda is called 'The Pearl of Africa' You will have different activities that is start with the Rhinos, to the largest park, the longest river in the world, the tree climbing lions, chimpanzee tracking, game walks, and gorilla tracking all within this tour along many other adventurous activ...

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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Gorillas & Chimps
    • Rhino tracking
    • Visit to Murchison Falls
    • Boat trip on R. Nile
    • Boat trip on Kazinga Channel
    • Many Game drives
    • Big Five animals
    • Game Walks
    • Community Walks
    • Nature Walks

What's this trip about?

    The 14 Days The Pearl of Africa tour clearly shows you why indeed Uganda is called 'The Pearl of Africa' You will have different activities that is start with the Rhinos, to the largest park, the longest river in the world, the tree climbing lions, chimpanzee tracking, game walks, and gorilla tracking all within this tour along many other adventurous activities,

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityEntebbe
End CityEntebbe

Travel Themes

  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Safari

Destinations

Activities

  • Bird Watching
  • Game Drive
  • History
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Safari
  • Guided Group
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Adventure & Adrenaline

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 6

Trip includes

    • Park fees
    • Government taxes
    • All meals
    • Drinking water on safari
    • Guide fees
    • Midrange accommodation
    • All activities mentioned

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival At Entebbe

You will be picked up by our driver/guide who will transfer you to hotel for overnight stay. He will brief you about the tour and what time to pick you up on the second day.

Day 2 To Murchison Falls NP

Early morning we will depart for Murcnison Falls NP. We will stop at ziwa Rhino sanctuary for tracking the rhinos and also have lunch here before continuing.

Day 3 In Murchison Falls NP

The day will be spent on a game drive. We will leave early morning and go on a game drive from 8am to 12 noon, seeing several animals including lions and giraffes. In the afternoon (2pm to 5pm) we will go on the impressive launch trip on the Nile, up to the falls, giving you a chance to see hippos, crocodiles, buffaloes, elephants and different birds.

Day 4 In Murchison Falls NP

Early ln the morning the boat will take us downstream to the delta, where the Nile Enters Lake Albert. This trip of 5-6 hours will show us al I the beauty of this national park especially the delta with all the different birds. This is a good chance to see the elusive shoebill stork. In the afternoon you can relax.

Day 5 To Kibaale Forest NP

Early in the morning we will leave for Kibaale Forest NP. We will pass close to Lake Albert on a clear day the view from the top of the Albert rift is spectacular. In the afternoon we will arrive at Kibaale Forest, where we will stay sleeping with the noises of the tropical rain forest.

Day 6 Chimp Walk And Swamp Walk

At 8am, we will start with the 4-hour chimp walk during which you may also get to see 10 other primates. Kibaale Forest NP is also known for all the butterflies and birds. In the afternoon we will walk through Bigodi Swam.

Day 7 To Queen Elizabeth NP

Early morning we will leave for Queen Elizabeth NP. We will travel through Fort Portal and reach Mweya in Queen Elizabeth NP at midday, with a stunningly beautiful view over Kazinga Channel. In the late afternoon(4pm to 7pm) we will go on a game drive.

Day 8 In Queen Elizabeth NP

This day is for a game drive on the plains of Queen Elizabeth NP, with thousands of Uganda Kobs, Lions, Elephants etc. Also on the programme is a two hours launch trip on the kazinga channel where we will see all the animals from the waterside.

Day 9 In Queen Elizabeth NP

Our second day in this beautiful park, very early in the morning after breakfast we go to Kyambura Gorge. Here you can go for 3 hour walk in to the gorge for meeting the chimpanzees. After the gorge will drive to Ishasha sector and have an evening game drive in search of the tree climbing lions.

Day 10 To Bwindi Impenetrable NP

In the morning, we leave for Bwindi. The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.

Day 11 Gorilla Tracking

In the morning, we leave for Bwindi. The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads and farms.

Day 12 To Lake Mburo NP

Early in the morning we will leave for Lake Mburo National Park. You will have lunch in Mbarara before you continue to Lake Mburo, a smaller but unique park, and the only one in the western part of Uganda with impalas and zebras.

Day 13 In Lake Mburo

Early morning we will go for a game walk. In the afternoon a boat trip on lake mburo followed by another game drive in the afternoon/early evening. This little park hosts a variety of mammal species, including a large number of impalas (the antelope from which “Kampal...

Day 14 To Entebbe Airport

Early morning the last part of the journey will bring us to Entebbe Airport. On the way back after Masako there will be an opportunity t9 stop at the equator for photo shoots, buying souvenirs and have lunch. We will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for an onwards flights.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $4,011
Price per day$287
Last Updated: 11/5/2024

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The tour guides and drivers were very professional and informative.

The tour guides and drivers were very professional and informative. My trip of 7 days was more than what I expected. All that was quoted in the itinerary was provid...

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organized, efficient, professional, experienced and responsive to your personal interests.

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Wow, we saw all the highlights, group was so much fun and the included meals were delicious.

Wow, we saw all the highlights, group was so much fun and the included meals were delicious.

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    • Personal items
    • Tips
    • Alcoholic drinks

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Age Requirements
18 years and up
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