*Uganda Bucket List
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism Program Includes the Following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
Renowned for its incredible scenery including the largest freshwater lake in Africa, Lake Victoria, the volcanic Virunga Mountains, and the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, it’s no wonder Uganda is known as “The Pearl of Africa.”
The country is bordered by Kenya, South Sudan, Tanzania and The Democratic Republic of Congo. Several mountain ranges cut through the country and giant lakes snake through the valleys providing an abundance of fish and rich fertile soil for the local people. An excursion to Uganda should include a chimpanzee trek in Kibali National Park, safari to see the famous tree climbing lions in Queen Elizabeth National Park, a walking safari in Lake Mburo, a boat ride on Lake Mutanda, and of course, a gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You can see and do so many amazing things in this beautiful country.
Be sure to include a stop at Ride for a Woman to see a basket weaving demonstration, do a cooking class, take a bike ride through the village, or shop their fair-trade artisan shop. We encourage all of our groups to uplift and empower the communities around Bwindi and this is a great way to do so.
ITINERARY
Day 1 – Arrive to Entebbe International Airport. Meet your hotel representative and transfer to Guesthouse for the evening.
Day 2 – Meet your guide at the hotel. Morning drive to Kibale National Park. Afternoon Bigodi Community Swamp Walk to go in search of 7 different primates. Check into lodge located near Kibale National Park.
Day 3 – Embark on a Chimpanzee trek in the morning. Arrive to headquarters, meet your guide and ranger, and take off into the forest. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. Enjoy the bonfire in the evening.
Day 4 – Morning drive to your lodge near Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check in and enjoy the view!
Day 5 – Enjoy a game drive inside Queen Elizabeth National Park in the morning and a boat safari in the Kazinga Channel in the afternoon. This day will have you coming face to face with hippo, crocodile, buffalo, leopard, lion, and more. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 6 – Morning Safari in the Ishasha District of Queen Elizabeth National Park on the way to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Be on the lookout for free climbing lions! Stop at Ride 4 a Woman for lunch and artisan shopping. Check into lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 7 – Today is the day! Head to park headquarters in the morning for your briefing and gorilla family assignment. Take off with your guide, tracker and porter in search of your gorilla family. Once you find your gorilla family, you’ll be able to spend one hour observing them in the wild. Return to hotel and enjoy a free afternoon – highly suggest a massage today!
Day 8 – Morning drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Check into lodge and enjoy the sunset.
Day 9 – Morning walking safari in Lake Mburo National Park. Walk amongst the giraffe, gazelles, zebra, warthog, and more! Depart after breakfast to Entebbe. Check into Guesthouse for the evening.
Day 10 – Transfer to the airport to catch international flight home.
Flight Reservations
Arrival & Departure: Entebbe International Airport
Vaccinations
Visit the Center for Disease Control website for up-to-date requirements (www.cdc.gov) and/or speak with a local travel doctor regarding vaccinations.
We also advise that you speak with your doctor regarding a prescription for an antibiotic to combat food and water borne illnesses.
Recommendations for Uganda include:
Hepatitis A
Malaria
Typhoid
COVID-19 – Required
Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination
Required Documents
- Passport
- Visa – Apply for a Uganda visa here: https://visas.immigration.go.ug
- Travel insurance – The plan must include medical evacuation, repatriation, medical coverage, trip cancellation and trip interruption.