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Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness. Gorilla trekking on Day 18 can last up to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. All passengers must be able to hike unassisted at a steady pace through dense forests on uneven, often slippery slopes, at an altitude of up to 8553 feet. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section and the Trip Preparation tab for a list of equipment recommended for this excursion.

DAY 1, Saturday - Depart for Uganda
Depart for Uganda

DAY 2, Sunday - Flight to Entebbe
Welcome to Uganda, the rising star of East Africa, with its snow-peaked mountains and sprawling savannahs, rich with wildlife. Upon arrival in Entebbe, on the shores of Lake Victoria, you'll be warmly greeted and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free
Overnight: Entebbe

DAY 3, Monday - Explore Entebbe, Murchison Falls National Park
This morning, take a tour of Entebbe with your local guide. Visit markets, craft shops and the Botanical Gardens. After an early lunch at a local restaurant, transfer to the airport for your flight to Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival, meet your Tour Manager and proceed to the lodge. Time to settle in before attending an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager. This afternoon, visit the top of Murchison Falls for panoramic views of the landscape before returning to the lodge. Tonight, celebrate your arrival with dinner
Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 4, Tuesday - Game Drive, Boat Trip on the Nile
Begin the early morning game drive into the park, which hosts over 100 species of mammals and over 450 species of birds. Enjoy the natural surroundings and look for wildlife before returning to the lodge for lunch. Later, a cruise takes you down the Nile River to the base of dramatic Murchison Falls where the Victoria Nile River surges through a narrow gap over a massive drop. Dinner tonight is at the lodge
Overnight: Murchison Falls National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 5, Wednesday - Kibale National Park
An early departure to Kibale National Park, home to a great variety and concentration of primates, as well as a rich diversity of exotic birds. Passing through the countryside, admire expansive views of farmlands where the best fruits and vegetables in the country are grown. After stopping for a picnic lunch, continue your drive past tea plantations into the Kibale tropical forest. Your lodge is tucked deep in the forest, adjacent to the starting point for the chimpanzee tracking excursions. After a nature walk in the lush surroundings, savor dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Kibale National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 6, Thursday - Chimp Tracking in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth National Park
Begin your guided forest trek in search of chimpanzees. Although chimp sightings are not guaranteed, the odds are good that you'll encounter them today in the lush green forest. Perhaps you'll also see other types of primate, including the red-tailed monkey. The hike will last approximate 2-3 hours while your expert guide shares the secrets of the forest's flora and fauna. After lunch, a drive takes you past volcanic crater lakes to Queen Elizabeth National Park. After settling in at your hillside lodge overlooking the vast savannah plains of the park, take a late afternoon game drive, followed by dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 7, Friday - Game Drive, Kazinga Channel Cruise
Enjoy a morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, whose diverse ecosystems, make it the ideal habitat for classic big game, primates, and over 600 species of birds. Set against the backdrop of the Rwenzori Mountains, the park's vistas encompass dozens of enormous craters carved dramatically into rolling green hills. After lunch, take a cruise on the Kazinga Channel. As the boat drifts slowly along the shore, watch for hippos, crocodiles and colorful birds. This evening, dinner at the lodge
Overnight: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 8, Saturday - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Travel to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a biodiverse, mountainous area that is your base for gorilla tracking; arrive in time for a late lunch and leisure time for nature walks. Bwindi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a sanctuary for colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, and many birds such as hornbills and turacos. Undoubtedly it is best known for its 340 Bwindi gorillas, half of the world's population of the critically endangered mountain gorillas. Observing the gorillas may only be done on foot, and only a limited number of viewing permits are issued, which help to protect the endangered gorilla families. Dinner and overnight at the lodge, a peaceful and exclusive retreat on the shores of Lake Mutanda
Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 9, Sunday - The Gorilla Trek
After breakfast, assemble for an informative briefing by experienced rangers before embarking on the gorilla trek. Your group will be guided through the rough terrain of the rainforest in search of one of the park's gorilla families. The trek will last up to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. When a gorilla family is found, you'll be allowed an hour in their company to watch them eat, preen and play. At your dinner tonight, share stories of your journey in Uganda and bid a fond farewell to your guide
Overnight: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY 10, Monday - Depart Uganda
Morning transfer to the airstrip in Kisoro for a scheduled flight to Entebbe Airport; transfer to the international terminal for your departure flight. Passengers with late evening flights will have a day-use hotel room and be transferred to the airport later in the evening. Please select flights that depart no earlier than 3 PMDay Use: Entebbe
Meals: Breakfast

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Inclusions

Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.

Package Includes

  • Small groups of maximum 22 travelers guaranteed
  • Round trip flights New York-Entebbe, Entebbe-New York
    Other departure cities available.
  • Intra-flights: Entebbe-Murchison Falls National Park & Bwindi-Entebbe
  • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
  • 8 nights accommodations
  • 1 night Entebbe
  • 2 nights Murchison Falls National Park
  • 1 night Kibale National Park
  • 2 nights Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 2 nights Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
  • Hotel porterage
  • All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
  • 22 meals: 8 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern 4x4 vehicles
  • Services of English-speaking driver-guide throughout
  • Comprehensive, guided sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
  • National Park fees and gorilla trekking permit
  • This itinerary requires a high level of physical fitness. Gorilla trekking can last up to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. All passengers must be able to hike unassisted at a steady pace through dense forests on uneven, often slippery slopes, at an altitude of up to 8553 feet.

    Tour Highlights

    Thanks to our small group size, we can get to the heart of our destination, visit places that other tours miss, and get to know the locals.

  • Discover Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda's largest and oldest conservation area
  • Cruise down the Nile River to the base of dramatic Murchison Falls
  • At enchanting Kibale National Park, view the greatest variety of primates in East Africa
  • Enjoy a thrilling guided forest trek in search of chimpanzees in the tropical Kibale forest
  • View the spectacular Rwenzori, the "Mountains of the Moon", that lie in western Uganda
  • Game drives in the diverse ecosystems of Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, home to hippos, crocodiles and colorful exotic birds
  • Embark on an unforgettable gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
  • †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates

    Not Included:
    Gratuities.


    Additional Information:
    Land only price does not include arrival transfer, but does include departure transfer and flights Entebbe-Murchison Falls & Bwindi-Entebbe.

    Please note due to strict regulations on gorilla trekking permits, the cost of the permit is fully non-refundable at the time of booking. Any cancellations or amendments will incur a $700 per person fee.Please note children under 15 years of age are not permitted on this tour.

    Passengers should select flights on Day 10 from Entebbe that depart no earlier than 3 PM. The flight from Bwindi arrives to Entebbe at approximately 11:30 AM.

    A day-use room will be provided for clients with late evening flights. Passengers that would like to extend their stay, may do so in the provided airport hotel for an additional charge.

    Due to limited space in safari vehicles, please pack your belongings in a soft-sided duffel bag. Traditional suitcases with rigid frames or hard plastic sides should not be used.

    Passengers traveling to Uganda must carry proof of yellow fever vaccination.

    Health and Safety Protocols for Gate1 Tours

    At Gate 1 we take your safety and security very seriously. We have a strong network of tour managers, local offices, ground operators and colleagues which help us stay informed in all the destinations that we operate. We closely monitor local situations which enable us to make the operational decisions necessary to keep our tours running safely. Millions of people travel the world each year and experience enjoyable and safe trips but crimes against people and property are sadly a fact of life. It is very important to be aware of your surroundings and avoid drawing attention to yourself. Please remember that you have the same responsibility for your personal safety and possessions as you do at home. It is essential to prepare for a safe and healthy travel abroad. Therefore before you travel, we strongly recommend that you visit the website of the US Department of State at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel.html for up-to-date travel advice on the countries that you are visiting. The website provides useful information on subjects such as safety and security information, health precautions and medications, health insurance and additional tips for traveling abroad. If you do not reside in the United States, we recommend you check your government's travel advisory website for any country you will be visiting. We recommend that you review the safety guidance that may be provided by us, our agents or suppliers, either before you go or when you arrive in your destination. You can also find helpful tips on our website in the "Trip Preparation" tab of each of our tour packages. We do know that in-spite of careful planning, things can sometimes still go wrong, so rest assured, we will be there to help and support you.

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    Accommodations

    K Hotels
    This first class hotel is situated in the town of Entebbe.

    Pakuba Safari Lodge
    This tourist class lodge is located on the east bank of the Albert Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.

    Pakuba Safari Lodge
    This tourist class lodge is located on the east bank of the Albert Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.

    Pakuba Safari Lodge
    This tourist class lodge is located on the east bank of the Albert Nile in Murchison Falls National Park.

    Twiga Safari Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located nearby the River Nile on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park.

    Twiga Safari Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located nearby the River Nile on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park.

    Twiga Safari Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located nearby the River Nile on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park.

    Twiga Safari Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located nearby the River Nile on the outskirts of Murchison Falls National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Chimpundu Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Primate Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is located in the heart of Kibale National Park, which is home to over 13 different species of primates.

    Elephant Plains Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is set on the western escarpment of the Albertine Rift.

    Elephant Plains Lodge
    This superior tourist class lodge is set on the western escarpment of the Albertine Rift.

    Parkview Safari Lodge
    This tourist class lodge is located at the outskirts of Queen Elisabeth National Park.

    Four Gorillas Lodge
    This first class lodge is located in the southern part of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

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    Questions & Answers

    Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

    Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

    Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

    Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

    Gate1 Tours Customer Reviews

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    Itinerary
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    Professional Staff
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    Gate One did a great job. Excellent tour director and hotels. Everything very positive.

    This is my 2nd tour trip with Gate 1 and I only have praises for their completed outstanding services. Everything was planned for just to ensure our enjoyment and security. They even have the extra arrangements for any assistance in emergency medical conditions. My husband came down with the early stage of pneumonia and the tour guide helped us from going to the hospital and staying with us the whole time and also got the local medical staff provided by Gate 1 to assist every single steps along the way. They even drove us to the pharmacy at midnight after the hospital discharged.

    Our Tour Director was outstanding! He ensured everyone on the tour had an enjoyable experience! I Would definitely travel with Gate 1 again.

    Excellent value for the money paid. Excellent guide! Great accommodations!

    Absolutely the best trip I have ever taken. Gate one discovery tours more than covered everything I could expect. Will tour with them again.

    I had a wonderful time on the tour. The itinerary was busy but we were able to see so much of Spain. Our tour manager was wonderful. She kept us on schedule and took great care of us. She was very helpful with an issues that came up. She really made the experience great! The local tour guides were all excellent. We learned so much about the history and culture of the areas we visited.

    Well organised and well planned Tour with a knowledgeable Tour director. I highly recommend Gate-1 Travels. .

    Gate1 tours is the best. Our tour manager was exceptional and the us driver was outstanding

    Excellent itineraries and very well organized

    Gate1 one does a great job, this tour exceeded our expectations, mainly because of our tour manager who made sure everyone stayed happy, he truly loves his job!

    Wonderful trip and had so much fun

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