I had a couple of days to myself before joining my tour group. I hired Kagera Safaris to take me to Ngambe Island on one day and to take me birding on the second. Miriam of Kagera Safaris did a great job. She accompanied me on both days. The chimpanzee sanctuary was a delight, not only for the opportunity to see the chimpanzees and learning about them from the staff, but also we were able to see several bird species up close. Miriam hired a phenomenal birding guide for my day of birding. The shoe-bill was the highlight. I saw more bird species that day than any other.
Miriam is a delight. My two days with her were among the highlights of my trip to Uganda. Everything ran smoothly under her care. I completely endorse her services.
15 Days Best Of Uganda… (trip)
15 Days Best Of Uganda Safari
- Uganda
- Culture & Nature
| from $4,153* per person | 15 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Kagera Safaris | 6 people max | |
This 15 days best of Uganda tour will give
you an overview of the pearl of Africa. Your journey will start in Murchison
falls NP with a stopover at the Rhino sanctuary. It will give you great
opportunities trekking both chimps and gorillas, the two great apes. You will
have time for boat cruises on Victoria Nile and Kazinga channel. Visit a local
home and spend two nights experiencing a typical homestead. You safari will end
with a visit of Lake Mburo before transferring back to Entebbe international
airport for your flight back home.
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Locations visited/nearby
wildlife tours , safaris , community experiences , africa , mountain gorillas, Uganda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Fortportal, Lake Bunyonyi, Africa
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3 testimonials about the provider, Kagera Safaris:
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Reviewer: Daniël LOUSBERGH
located in
Kortessem,
Belgium
Perfect, An experience once in a lifetime!
19 days Uganda and Rwanda. Perfect organisation, Alex was an exceptional competent guide and driver. Gamedrives and tracking the gorilla's, chimps and golden monkees were marvellous! The accomodation was comfortable and excellent price/quality. Only Mahabura hotel seems a little bit worn-out. But we enjoied the whole trip, especially the accompaniment by Miriame herself. Really highly recommended!
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Reviewer: Erik Cox
located in
Washington DC,
USA
My wife and I did a trip through Uganda via Kagera Safaris in late June/early July 2016. The three highlights were seeing chimpanzees, seeing gorillas, and a homestay.
Kagera put together an exciting itinerary, which we customized to include a 2-night homestay with a local Ugandan family. The homestay was the highlight of the trip; we got to know the family and see life through their eyes. We're actually Facebook friends with members of that family now! The chimpanzee and gorilla treks delivered as promised, too. We got to see them in the wild, up close and personal.
Kagera is a local Ugandan company, and my wife and I found that they are big into responsible tourism and giving back to local Ugandan communities. That made the trip even more meaningful. We did the mid-range price option trip; you can go less (or more) expensive, and Miriam will be happy to customize the adventure to your reasonable needs. I also suggest you ask that you have Meddy as your in-country guide. He's fantastic.
In sum, we'd highly recommend Kagera. -
Reviewer: Edie Barschi
located in
Berkeley,
Carlifornia
USA
Special information
- You need to form your own private group for this trip. It will be scheduled for a date you arrange with the provider. The itinerary here is just a sample.
- Family oriented trip.
- Centered around activities for grandparents and their grandchildren.
- Offers some solo-only/singles departures.
- Offers some women-only departures.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival
Today on your arrival at Entebbe
international airport, you will be transferred to your hotel.
The Boma
Day 2: Rhino Tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Today after breakfast, we leave for Murchison
falls national park with a stopover at Ziwa rhino sanctuary. You have an
opportunity to watch the Rhinos as they graze. Thereafter we have lunch and
proceed to the lodge for overnight.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fort Murchison
Day 3: Game
drive and Nile Boat Safari
The adventure of being in the wild will
continue right after your breakfast. We go for a game drive near the delta in
search of the animals remaining on the Big 5 list after ticking off the Rhino.
The afternoon we take a boat cruise on Victoria Nile for plenty of Hippos,
Crocodiles, Buffaloes and several bird species.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Fort Murchison
Day 4: Bunyoro Kingdom
Experience
Bunyoro is one of the oldest monarchies
in East Africa. Breaking the journey in Hoima will allow you to visit the
palace and explore the life of Kabalega – the king who resisted the British
colonial rule.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Hoima Cultural Village
Day 5: Drive to the Chimps in Kibale Forest NP
We resume drive to Kibale national park where we will track
Chimpanzees. The drive will take you through the countryside offering beautiful
sights of Uganda. We arrive at the lodge later that evening.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Primate lodge
Day 6: Chimpanzee
tracking in their natural habitat
Today we leave for briefing at the starting point of tracking
right after breakfast. The tracking experience is a unique experience that
brings you close to the chimps offering great opportunities for photography.
You are allowed to stay 1 hour with chimps once you locate them.
The afternoon will be spent exploring Bigodi wetland an initiative
by the local community on conservation of chimps and other primates. Your visit
gives back to this community and provides the much needed supplementary income.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Primate lodge
Day 7: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
The journey to Queen Elizabeth national park starts after a relaxed breakfast. You drive with the Rwenzori mountains in the backdrop offering great views. Lunch will be in Kasese or your lodge depending on time of arrival.
Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner
Park View safari lodge
Day 8: Game drive &Boat Safari - Kazinga Channel
WE take a game drive early morning after breakfast in search of
the different game found in Queen Elizabeth national park.
We have an early lunch in the same home and leave for the boat
cruise on Kazinga channel. Kazinga channel has a high concentration of Hippos,
several animals on the shore and a bird sanctuary.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Park View safari lodge
Day 9: Transfer to
Ishasha for the tree
climbing Lions
Ishasha sector in southern Queen Elizabeth national park has
several prides of lions that often climb the acacia trees. We leave for the
sector and search for these with a picnic lunch or have lunch at the lodge
depending on how fast we locate them.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Ishasha Jungle Lodge
Day 10: Expedition to the
Gorillas in Bwindi Forest
Ready to start journey to meet the gentle
giants of Bwindi. These wild animals are huge yet very gentle unless overly
provoked. Depending on the sector of Bwindi we will visit, we arrive in the
evening.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 11: Mountain Gorilla trekking
Gorilla tracking is a unique experience that we
highly recommend for everyone in position to take it. After a briefing from
your ranger guide, you will start this memorable experience deep in the jungle.
Once you locate the gorillas, you are allowed to stay 1 hour in their presence.
Remember flash photography is not allowed.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Buhoma Haven Lodge
Day 12: Transfer
to Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi is tucked
away in south western Uganda scattered with 29 small islands with some
developed for tourism and others not. The drive to Lake Bunyonyi is rewarding
with great scenery. We arrive at the lodge later that afternoon.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Heritage Lodge
Day 13: Lake Bunyonyi Islands Tour
Today after a relaxed afternoon we explore some of the Islands of
lake Bunyonyi learning from the local guide the stories connected to each of
them. Lunch will be at one of the Islands. You also have an opportunity to hike
up the hill.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Heritage Lodge
Day 14: Transfer to Entebbe
After breakfast and a restful night, we start journey to Kampala the
capital. We will have several stopovers
taking photos of the great scenery with lunch enroute. We will have a stopover
at the equator monument for more pictures and souvenir shopping.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
The Boma
Day 15: Departure
Indeed all good things come to an end.
Thank you for visiting Uganda with us, we enjoyed hosting you. You will be
transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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