PEOPLE • COMMUNITIES • WILDLIFE
UGANDA
GORILLAS & GAME PARKS
10 DAYS
UGANDA
Unforgettable Wildlife
Uganda is a country of magnificent mountains, expansive crater lakes, jungles and unique wildlife, cultures and communities. RAW Africa would like to take you on a journey to experience this hidden wildlife oasis of east Africa. Come with us to magnificent Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to lion, elephant, leopard and many antelope species. Cruise the Kazinga Channel only metres away from hippo and crocodile. Experience extraordinary encounters with the rare Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Chimpanzee in Queen Elizabeth National Park. Take part in community run conservation and tourism programs at the Kasiisi project at the base of the Rwenzori mountains, and visit Lake Mburo National Park home to the only zebra populations in Uganda. Experience the diversity of the people, wildlife and landscapes of Uganda. The Conservation Levy from this adventure will assist the work of the Kasiisi Project.
Conservation Project
The Kasiisi Projects conservation education program aims at instilling a sense of environmental stewardship in Uganda’s next generation. Projects include tree planting, litter collection from waterways, efficient agricultural methods and general environmental education.
Gorilla Families
There are just over 750 Mountain Gorillas left in the wild. This will be an unforgettable encounter! Meet the Gorilla Families of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Habinyanja - 17 individuals. Rushegura - 19 individuals. Mubare - 8 individuals. Bitukura - 14 individuals. Nshongi - 26 individuals. Nkuringo - 19 individuals. Mishaya - 12 individuals. Kahungye - 13 individuals. Busingye - 9 individuals. Oruzogo - 25 individuals. Bweza - 9 individuals.
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Day 1: Entebbe, Uganda
Day 3: Bigodi Swamp
On arrival, you will be greeted at Entebbe International Airport by a RAW Africa Ecotours staff member. You will have time to relax before the 8.00pm gettogether to chat about your fantastic adventure.
Before Continuing south to Queen Elizabeth National Park, spend the morning in the Bigodi Swamp, home to the beautiful Blue Turaco (bird) and several species of monkey. The Bigodi Swamp is a community owned and operated conservation and tourism initiative.
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Day 2: Kasisi Project BLD
Travel to Fort Portal at the base of the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains. Stay at the Conservation Guest House operated by the Kasiisi project, committed to working with communities to find solutions that enable people to live sustainably with wildlife.
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Day 4: Chimpanzee Trek BLD
Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of Uganda’s most diverse wildlife areas. Spend this morning experiencing an encounter with Kyambura Gorge’s Chimpanzee groups followed by a game drive on the expansive Kasenyi Plains.
TRIP EXTENSION Combines seamlessly with RAW Africa’s Nile Discovery- Uganda, Kenya Culture & Wildlife or Zanzibar Spices & Beaches
TRIP DETAILS Inclusions
Gorilla Trekking Permit Chimpanzee Trekking Permit All transfers, transport, activities, accommodation and meals as per itinerary. All tips/gratuities except for RAW Africa staff.
Accommodation
6 nights comfortable guest house; 3 nights eco lodge Meals All itinerary meals included. Group Size Maximum 10.
Private Groups To book this trip with your own private group, contact team@rawafricaecotours.com.au
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Continue roaming Queen Elizabeth National Park this morning. Enjoy a locally prepared lunch overlooking the beautiful Kazinga Channel. In the afternoon travel by boat along the channel which runs between lakes Edward and George. Here you will come within meters of hippo, crocodile and elephant, as well as an incredible array of bird species.
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest through the Ishasha section of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Keep an eye out for those famous tree climbing lions! Home to Uganda’s largest population of Mountain Gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest will surely be a highlight of your Ugandan journey.
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Day 7: Gorilla’s of Bwindi Forest BLD
Today will surely be a day that stays in your memory forever. Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to spend an unforgettable moment frozen in time with some of the last Mountain Gorillas on earth. Bwindi Forest is not only famous for its gorillas but also for its spectacular bird life and other forest monkeys.
Day 8: Lake Mburo National Park BLD
The gorilla trek was a huge achievement and we hope you enjoyed this life enriching experience. Travel to Lake Mburo National Park.
Day 9: Lake Mburo National Park BLD
Spend today game driving around beautiful Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only place in Uganda where you can see the stunning plains zebra.
Day 10: Return to Entebbe BL
Continue your journey to Entebbe and Lake Victoria, stopping at the equator as you drive south. RAW Africa will drop you at a central location in Entebbe so you may continue on with other adventures.
RAW Africa would like to thank you for supporting communities and wildlife in Uganda
RAW Africa Ecotours specialises in financially sustainable community and conservation based ecotourism. For all tour bookings and enquiries please contact RAW Africa Ecotours, Australia.
team@rawafricaecotours.com.au
General information and conditions. This itinerary is a guide only, as circumstances beyond the control of the operators will sometimes necessitate changes or modifications to the scheduled program. All travellers must have a valid passport for international travel with at least 6 months validity from the date of return. It is the responsibility of the trailer to ensure that they have all valid entry visas, including multi- entry, as required. These are available at some border crossings, please contact RAW Africa Ecotours for ore information. Tours do not include return flights from point of origin; internal international/domestic flights; travel insurance; alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, snacks and food outside the itinerary; additional activities beyond the scheduled itinerary; laundry; transport between locations other than those stated on the itinerary. Prices are a guide only, RAW Africa Ecotours reserves the right to adjust these at any time without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are inclusive of taxes and charges that apply as at 20th April 2014, but they do not include any fees for optional items which are payable directly to 3rd parties. Prices are in Australian dollars and may incur additional costs and international transfer fees if payment is made outside Australia. Please read RAW Africa Ecotours’ Bookings, Terms and Conditions carefully as they incorporate the basis upon which bookings are accepted by RAW Africa Ecotours. ABN 21 158 486 992 Copy write: B.Squires. Photos: K. Husher; T.O’Brien; P.Hines.