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Set Out on an Inspiring Tailor Made Journey...
Uganda Journeys
Abercrombie & Kent
Signature Uganda
9 Days from $7,495 - Luxury Tailor Made Travel
"Venture forth on an independent journey to see habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park, glimpse tree-climbing lions at Queen Elizabeth National Park and track endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park." - A & K
A&K Advantages
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Enjoy scenic drives with game-viewing opportunities in the varied landscapes of Uganda
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Set out on a forest trek to view habituated chimpanzees at Kibale National Park
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Choose your activities in Queen Elizabeth National Park, from game drives to launch trips to forest and crater walks
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Track the endangered mountain gorilla, an amazing experience offered at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Itinerary
DAY 1
ARRIVE ENTEBBE, UGANDA
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to your hotel. Nicknamed the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda shines with stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all — half of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population.
Laico Lake Victoria Hotel
Image by Francesco Ungaro
DAY 2
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK | INTO THE FOREST
Take a scenic drive through rolling hills dotted with tea estates to Kibale National Park, one of the most varied tracts of tropical forest in Uganda. Known for its 300 bird species and population of chimpanzees, Kibale is home to 11 primate species. You may also spot mangabeys and a vast array of butterflies. Arrive at your lodge amid Lake Kyaninga and the Mountains of the Moon.
Kyaninga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK | DOMAIN OF THE CHIMPANZEE
Rise early this morning and make the short drive to the start of your chimpanzee trek. The chimpanzees feed high in the trees, so binoculars are a must. Barks of baboons occasionally pierce the forest silence as you make your way along the trail. Take a guided walk in the wildlife-rich Bigodi Forest swamp, an excellent chance to view birds, sitatunga, mongooses, bush pigs, otters and bushbucks.
Kyaninga Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK | UGANDAN VIEWS
Travel from Kibale to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, hippos, buffalo and baboons. Offering magnificent views of the rift valley, it is also known for its tree-climbing lions. En route to your camp, you may opt to take a boat cruise on the Kazina Channel. Upon arrival at your camp, take in fantastic park vistas and views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK | ELEPHANTS & MORE
Set out on morning and evening game drives in this majestic national park. Because the region occupies the main migration corridor between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, prolific plains game resides here, including topi and Uganda kob, as well as buffalo, hippos and some of the largest herds of elephants in the country. Spotted hyenas are common, and leopards occasionally glimpsed.
Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK | LUSH HILLS
Take a game drive as you leave the park, with views of farmlands and local villages. Check in to your camp, the only one located within Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From this luxurious home base, set off on gorilla treks to track down these magnificent mammals at their most natural, a rare sight experienced by only the most fortunate. An even luckier few might see these placid creatures passing through the Gorilla Forest Camp, as there are no barriers, redefining any close encounter you have ever had with wildlife.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 7
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK | GORILLA ENCOUNTERS
Spend the day tracking endangered mountain gorillas, spending up to an hour with these fascinating creatures and observing their surprisingly human-like interactions. Return to the lodge with time to relax, or set out on another guided forest hike.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 8
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK | JUNGLE ADVENTURE
Continue tracking mountain gorillas by day and enjoying the amenities of your luxurious lodge in the evening.
Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 9
DEPART ENTEBBE
Fly to Entebbe, with use of a dayroom until your connecting flight.
Laico Lake Victoria Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
Image by Lisette Verwoerd
Included With Every Luxury Tailor Made Journey
One-of-a-kind Itinerary Designed for You
Hand-Selected Luxury Accommodations
Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities
English-Speaking Local Guides
Inspiring Sightseeing
Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
Full Breakfast Daily
Entrance Fees and Taxes
Deposit & Cancellation
Payment Schedule
Deposit per person required at time of booking: A deposit of $1,000 per person for Signature Series and 25% of the program price for Tailor Made is required at the time of booking. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. If your reservation is made within 120 days of departure, the entire cost of the trip must be paid at the time of the request in order to secure confirmation. Additional deposits may be required for planes, vessels and trains, including private charters; select accommodations as noted in your proposal; exclusive private use of accommodations or venues; groups of 15 or more; or itineraries that fall over holiday or festival seasons. An additional nonrefundable permit fee is required at the time of booking for primate tracking in Rwanda and Uganda.
Cancellation Fees Per Person – Main Group Journeys and related Group Pre/Post Tour Extensions
121 days prior to departure (or more): Signature Series: $500. Tailor Made: 10% of the program price up to a maximum of $2,500 per person. Additional cancellation penalties may apply to planes, vessels and trains including private charters; select accommodations as noted in your proposal; exclusive private use of accommodations or venues; groups of 15 or more; or itineraries that fall over holiday or festival seasons.
120-91 days prior to departure: 20% of program price (Signature Series and Tailor Made)
90-61 days prior to departure: 50% of program price (Signature Series and Tailor Made)
60 days prior to departure (or less): 100% of the program price (Signature Series and Tailor Made)
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