Africa \ Uganda & Rwanda Inside information
Getting There There are various airlines which fly to Uganda. Kenya Airways provides good connections via Nairobi with a duration of about 10 hours.
Best Time to Visit The sun shines in Uganda for most of the year with ideal temperatures for travel. Heavy rain usually falls between March and May when travel can be trickier; during November light rain showers leave the air revitalised.
Your Perfect Honeymoon We’ve designed a fantastic itinerary, specifically for honeymooners. It combines an unforgettable experience tracking mountain gorillas with the best of Uganda and a relaxing stay on tropical Zanzibar to finish. Call one of our Africa Regional Specialists for more details.
Uganda’s Magnificent Primates Sample Itinerary:
One to get you started...
Days 1 & 2 Fly to Entebbe and travel to Kampala. Day 3 Scenic drive to Kibale National Park. Day 4 Guided walk through Kibale Forest in search of wild chimps. Day 5 Scenic drive past the crater lakes area to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Day 6 Morning game drive through the park in search of lions, elephants and buffaloes. Enjoy a boat safari along the Kazinga Channel. Travel to Bwindi Forest. Day 7 Optional chimpanzee trekking at Kyambura Wildlife Reserve. Day 8 Trek into Bwindi Forest to track magnificent mountain gorillas. Day 9 Canoe across Lake Bunyoni at sunset. Day 10 Relax on the shores of the lake; swimming or bird-watching. Day 11 Drive to Lake Mburo National Park. Day 12 Guided nature walk. Drive to
Accommodation: Here’s just a few of our favourites; contact us for more accommodation choices
Budongo Eco-Lodge, Budongo Forest Reserve COMFORT
These intimate eco-lodge cabins are dotted around the Budongo Forest Reserve. Savour the tranquillity of the forest from the comfort of a private verandah and enjoy delicious cuisine on the lodge terrace while absorbing the sounds of nature.
Bushara Island Camp, Lake Bunyoni COMFORT
the equator for photos. Days 13 & 14 Fly to the UK.
2013 AUTHENTIC £2,655 COMFORT £3,145
INDULGE £3,610 From price per person including flights
For more itinerary ideas, speak to a regional specialist
Rising from the middle of Lake Bunyonyi, Bushara Island is a secluded retreat reached only by boat. Safari tents and cottages are surrounded by eucalyptus trees and look out over the beautifully-calm waters.
Mahogany Springs, Bwindi National Park INDULGE
Mahogany Springs offers luxury accommodation; rooms have a private terrace with panoramic views of the forest. To relax, enjoy a gin and tonic in the bar or in front of the fireplace in the spacious lounge; perfect aſter a day’s trekking through the forest!
Our Travel Secrets
Chimpanzees Dedicated to the care of rescued chimpanzees, the Ngamba Island sanctuary does a wonderful job of rehabilitating the little creatures in a natural forest habitat. In this rare opportunity you can watch the chimps being fed.
Mountain Gorillas Seeing the shy, gentle and intelligent mountain gorillas in their natural environment is an exhilarating and unforgettable experience. With a guide, you will search out the incredible primates hiding deep in the Bwindi Forest.
Rwenzori Mountains Recognised as one of the world’s best hikes, the Mountains of the Moon sit on the equator, yet are still snow-covered! Take a guide and porters on a seven-day trek through the forest to the summit at 4327 m.
For more ideas visit
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