The Majestic Queen and Apes
per person
Accommodations: Sheraton Kampala Resort Location:Ā Ternan Avenue Kampala, Uganda Kampala’s only international hotel brand the Sheraton Kampala Hotel is ideally located in the heart of the city and welcomes travellers with a relaxed ambience and a dazzling array of upscale amenities. Just 45 minutes drive from…
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Destination
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Departure
Entebbe, Minimum 12 people -
Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Day 1: Welcome to Uganda!
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be met by a MyEscapades Representative and after clearing immigration/customs formalities, transfer to Kampala and check in at Sheraton Kampala. Overnight at Sheraton Kampala or similar
Accommodation: Sheraton Kampala Resort
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Day 2: Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Depart Kampala after breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest crossing the equator at Kayabwe where it is possible to stop to take photographs. You will have a Lunch stop at the Lake View Resort Hotel in Mbarara. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge or similar
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 3: Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, start gorilla tracking at 8:00 A.M. in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. We recommend that you wear good walking shoes and carry a rain jacket and a flask of water. Tracking can be tough and we trust you are in reasonably fit condition. You will carry a picnic lunch into the forest with you. You will be thrilled to have seen these rare primates (no guarantee) Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge or similar
Accommodation: Buhoma Lodge
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 4: Bwindi to Ishasha to Mweya
After early breakfast, drive to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, for a game drive then have picnic Lunch by the Ishasha River. In the afternoon you proceed to Mweya peninsula and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 5: Queen Elizabeth Park
Early wakeup call at 6.00 am and after a quick cup of coffee/tea you go for a game drive and then have breakfast. In the morning you go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest, and then return to the Lodge for Lunch. In the afternoon you go for a launch trip at 2:30 P.M. on the Kazinga Channel to view a variety of birds and wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge or similar
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Included Meals: BLD
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Day 6: Queen Elizabeth Park to Kampala
After breakfast you go for a game drive to the Craters and depart from Queen Elizabeth National Park and return to Kampala. Travel with packed lunch which will be eaten en route you will arrive in Kampala in the late afternoon. Proceed to Lweza and check in at the Lake Victoria Serena Resort. Overnight at Lake Victoria Serena Resort or similar
Accommodation: Lake Victoria Serena Resort
Included Meals: BL
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Day 7: Depart Kampala
After breakfast, you can drive to Kampala City and do some shopping and have lunch (own account) or rest and relax at the hotel. In the late afternoon, you will be transferred to Entebbe Airport for your onward flight.
Included Meals: B
Inclusions | Not Included |
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Bed & breakfast accommodation at Sheraton Hotel & Lake Victoria Serena Resort | International airfares and departure taxes |
Full board accommodation at Buhoma Lodge and Mweya Safari Lodge | Meals not indicated |
Park Entrance Fees to Queen Elizabeth National Park | Any tips or gratuities |
1 Gorilla Permit per person (subject to availability) | Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry or internet usage |
Launch trip on the Kazinga Channel | Optional tours or excursions not included |
Private Internal Transportation, inclusive of driver (allowances, fuel, mileage and taxes) | Entry visa fees |
Any travel insurance |