Ultimate Uganda

Duration
14 days
Price from
£7,670 pp.
Location
Uganda, Africa
Murchison  Falls  Lydia  Nandudu

Trip Highlights

  • Fascinating wildlife encounters
  • Murchison Falls cruise
  • Scenic Rwenzori Mountains

What's Included

  • Internal flights and transfers
  • Activities, excursions and boat trips
  • 13 nights accommodation

An adventure into the heart of Africa!

Discover Uganda's stunning wildlife and wild places

Craig's Ultimate Uganda Adventure offers a truly inspirational and transformative holiday experience, packed with unforgettable moments; some of Africa’s most exquisite scenery; abundant wildlife and warm, welcoming people. Spend time tracking and learning about the endangered rhinos, enjoy game drives in the beautifully scenic Murchison Falls NP, venture out on boat trips to Murchison Falls and the Lake Albert delta, and learn about the recent giraffe relocation in the park by one of the park wardens and meet the Uganda Youth Conservation Scouts.


Trip Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Uganda

Staying at Karibu Guesthouse

Fly to Entebbe, the leafy suburb of Uganda's capital. On arrival you will be welcomed and transferred to the Karibu Guesthouse near the airport for an overnight stay.

Day 2 Entebbe - Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary - Murchison Falls NP

After breakfast, you will be transferred by 4WD vehicle to the Murchison Falls National Park.

Roughly 3hrs into the journey, you will visit the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary which was established in 1997 by the Rhino Fund Uganda (RFU) to reintroduce White rhinoceros to Uganda. Its long-term aim is to build a sustainable rhino population and relocate rhinos back to their original habitat in Uganda’s protected areas.

After a couple of interesting hours, leave Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and travel to Murchison Falls National Park.

Check in to Murchison River Lodge where you will stay for 3-Nights in 1x Twin En-Suite Room on a Full-Board Basis.

Day 3 Game drive and Boat trip & hike to the top of the falls!

Day 4 Lake Albert delta boat trip!

Day 5 Murchison Falls NP - Kibale Forest NP

Day 6 Chimpanzee habituation!

Day 7 Kibale Forest NP - Rwenzori Mountains NP

Day 8 Rwenzori Mountains NP - Escarpment, Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 9 Game drive and Kazinga Channel boat trip!

Day 10 Escarpment, Queen Elizabeth NP - Ishasha, Southern Queen Elizabeth NP

Day 11 Ishasha, Southern Queen Elizabeth NP - Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Day 12 Gorilla tracking!

Day 13 Buhoma, Bwindi Impenetrable NP - Lake Mburo NP

Day 14 Lake Mburo NP - Entebbe (EBB)

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January

January is classed at the dry season in Uganda, it is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year is there is less vegetation to obstruct your view.

February

The dry season in February is one of the best times to visit. Wildlife spotting is good at this time of year as there is less vegetation to obstruct your view and a great time for trekking to see chimps, mountain gorillas and migratory birds.

March

The start of the wet season brings lush green foliage and animals giving birth to their young. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, with some causing issues with the roads so journeys can be longer and bumpier.

April

The wet season in April brings lush green foliage. Visitors should expect heavy rain showers, trekking mountain gorillas will be slower and slippery but they will still be lurking in the mist.

May

The wet season continues into May, with similar conditions to March and April.

June

June is the start of dry season, it is one of the best times to visit Uganda, with large mammals gathering around watering holes game is easily spotted.

July

The dry season continues into July and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with game is easily spotted and abundant.

August

The dry season continues into August and remains one of the best times to visit Uganda, with conditions similar to July.

September

September is a good time to visit, with excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.

October

October has excellent opportunities to observe gorillas as vegetation remains low. Although always expect some rainfall on your trip.

November

The wet season begins again, with national parks turning lush green as heavy rain showers fill the skies. For birders this is an excellent although wet time to visit Uganda to see migratory birds.

December

Expect some rainfall in December, but wildlife spotting is generally good at this time of year. It's a great time to trek to see chimpanzees, mountain gorillas as well as migratory birds.

Shirley Newman

What can I say….my son and myself had the most wonderful time in Kenya thanks to the first-class itinerary that Ben and Louise put together for us. We spoke with Ben many times to ensure he ‘got it right’. This was our 2nd visit to Kenya, and it certainly lived up to our expectations and memories. We stayed in four locations, firstly at the wonderful El Karama Lodge, Laikipia Wildlife Conservancy, where we even had a visit from Ruth from Far and Wild! Then, for a return visit, to Saruni Samburu, which is absolutely stunning and still one of our favourite places in the world. Next came Basecamp Mara Camp, where we saw our first Cheetah, the only animal we didn’t see on our first visit. After that, onto the wonderful Leopards Hill in the Naiboisho Conservancy, what a way to spend the last four days of this trip. Here we finally spent many hours with a beautiful leopard. Throughout our time in Kenya, we saw many lions, giraffes, elephants, ostriches, hyenas, cheetahs, and leopards, to name just a few. Nothing was too much trouble for all the staff; we cannot have been looked after any better. Since our return again Ben phoned to see how it went in addition to emails. I would highly recommend Far and Wild; they are so knowledgeable and have personally visited the lodges and areas. We are already planning another visit, and we cannot wait.

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Elizabeth Spells

I have just returned from the most amazing trip to Tanzania, booked with Far & Wild. Everything went so smoothly from the first time I spoke with them. The planning was great, the itinerary was perfect for us, and the lodges were amazing. We spent 10 nights with an amazing guide, travelling through Northern Tanzania and even got to see the migration, which was a lifetime ambition of mine. This wasn't our first safari, so we were nervous as to how it would compare, but it was spot on. We're particularly grateful that she suggested a private 'bush lunch' in the Ngorongoro Crater as the public picnic spot was very busy! I will certainly be using them again to book our next trip....we're thinking of a relaxing beach stay next time to get over the excitement of safari!

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Henri Papenfus

Back home again, basking in the joys of a superb safari. Every aspect you arranged for us, including linking up with Mack Air and Wild Horizons locally to transport us. The choice of camps, Camp Hwange in Zimbabwe and Muchenenje Safari Lodge in Botswana, was spot on and exactly what we had hoped for - ideally situated, comfortable, in good surroundings, and with excellent wildlife on the doorstep and throughout the wider country. The service staff in each looked after us very well, catering was excellent, and the game guides were professional, knowledgeable and helpful. The weather was, as usual for that part of the world, also good at the time of our visit. Blue skies and stunning sunsets. Warm but not too hot during the day, although quite cold at sunrise when viewing game. The viewing started. You made us happy, and we recommend you to similar safari enthusiasts with confidence.

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AC

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5 Jun 2024
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5 Jun 2024
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5 Jun 2024

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