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Uganda Great Apes

Nicknamed the “Pearl of Africa,” Uganda glows with stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains, and perhaps the greatest natural treasure of all – a third of the world’s last remaining mountain gorilla population. With our Uganda Gorilla Safari you travel deep into the heart of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to experience these elusive and endangered creatures first hand.

Silverback Lodge located in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is an intimate and charming forest lodge located with spectacular views over the valleys of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Daily guided gorilla treks afford first hand experiences to view these elusive and endangered creatures in their natural environment, a spine-tingling wildlife experience without peer. Take an opportunity to interact with the Batwa Pygmies who lived in the forest interiors, forest walks, the Gorilla Centre, local winemaking and coffee experiences all make great day excursions. 

Beyond the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, the tour takes you to Queen Elizabeth National Park to Mweya Safari Lodge which is located on the Mweya Peninsular. On a clear day, the Rwenzori Mountains provide an incomparable backdrop while the dining veranda enjoys a grandstand view of the opposite Kazinga Chanel, which routinely attracts large herds of buffalo and elephant. Queen Elizabeth National Park is renowned for its big cats, large mammals, and recognised for having the largest elephant population in Uganda. Experience plains game, including the rare Uganda kob, Cape buffalo and the famous tree-climbing lions. No stay is complete without a Kazinga Channel River Cruise where you come close to the abundant game along the river banks. Tree – climbing lions and over 600 bird species are found around the crater lakes and numerous game drive routes. A visit to Katwe Salt Pans is fascinating, Kyambura Gorge is home to the chimpanzees and these attractions make for great day excursions from the Lodge. 

Itinerary Summary

DAY 1
ARRIVE AT ENTEBBE | UGANDA
DAY 2
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST | CULTURAL AFTERNOON
DAY 3
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST | GORILLA ENCOUNTER
DAY 4
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK | MWEYA PENINSULAR, BOATS & GAME
DAY 5
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK | CHIMPANZEE FOREST & CRATER LAKES
DAY 6
KAMPALA – ENTEBBE | RELAX AT THE POOL AT A LUXURY HOTEL
DAY 7
DEPART ENTEBBE | FILLED WITH MEMORIES

Sales Price: 2024

ROOM CATEGORY PER PERSON SHARING (USD)
Value Season Safari Season
Per Person Per Stay Sharing$5,636 $5,728
Single Room Rate $8,320 $8,446
Further Person (From 12 Plus) Sharing with others $5,428 $5,500
Child Sharing With Adult $4,646 $4,692
Children 3-12 In Own Room $3,162 $3,162
 
Low Value Season: 16-31 Jan , Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, 1-15 Dec
Safari Season:1-15 Jan, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sept
DAY 1
ARRIVE ENTEBBE |
UGANDA
At Leisure
Arrive in Entebbe, Uganda, a nation of stunning greenery, deep lakes, soaring mountains and rich biodiversity. Transfer to your hotel for an evening at leisure.

Partner Hotel Selection – Entebbe

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DAY 2
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST |
CULTURAL AFTERNOON
Travel & Tour
Depart Entebbe after early morning breakfast and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forrest. Spend the afternoon on a cultural experience of local coffee, banana, wine, and gin-making with the Buhomo community. End your day with a cocktail on the decks of Silverback Lodge with views over the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

Marasa Africa – Silverback Lodge

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DAY 3
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST |
GORILLA ENCOUNTER
Gorilla Trek
Spend today tracking endangered mountain gorillas, spending up to an hour amongst them with local UWA guides. See mothers keeping infants close as they knucklewalk on three limbs. Watch scampering toddlers reined in by an attentive father, whose job is to protect his family. When you encounter a mountain gorilla in the wild, there is no mistaking the bond that exists between primate and man — and no escaping the poignant fact these creatures lie on the brink of extinction. Should time allow after your return from the forest and lunch, you will be taken to the Batwa community who is commonly known as pygmies, they are an endangered group of people living around the Bwindi Forest Reserves of South-Western Uganda. The Batwa are believed to have migrated from the Ituri Forest of the Democratic Republic of Congo in search of richer game-filled areas. In past times the Batwa live in small huts mainly made from sticks and grass and survived on the produce of the forest.

Marasa Africa – Silverback Lodge

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DAY 4
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK |
SPLENDID VIEWS, BOATS & GAME DRIVES
Travel & Game Viewing
Depart Bohomo and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to elephants, lions, hippos, buffalo, and baboons. Participate in game drives this afternoon and the next day. While exploring, watch above for tree-climbing lions, a sight rarely seen anywhere else in Africa. You may also spot some of Uganda’s largest elephant herds.

Marasa Africa – Mweya Safari Lodge

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DAY 5
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK |
CHIMPANZEES, SALT PANS & CRATER LAKES
Travel & Game Viewing
Set off early in the morning and head for the Kyambura Gorge (pronounced “Chambura” by the locals) where you hike in a deep opening in the ground that is about 100 meters deep and is home to Chimpanzees. Then head off to view the ancient volcanic lake known as the “ Katwe Salt Lake” see these beautiful salt pans and learn how the local community mines salt, a real asset to the community.

Marasa Africa – Mweya Safari Lodge

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DAY 6
KAMPALA – ENTEBBE |
RELAX AT THE POOL AT A LUXURY HOTEL
Travel & Game Viewing
Drive to Entebbe and spend tonight at one of our partner hotels, enabling you to relax and enjoy the city of Kampala before heading out on your return home.

Partner Hotel Selection – Entebbe

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DAY 7
DEPART ENTEBBE |
FILLED WITH MEMORIES
Travel & Game Viewing
Transfer to Entebbe international airport for your international flight home.

Partner Hotel Selection – Entebbe

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