Uganda - A True Private Wilderness Experience
Highlights
- Amazing Rustic and Elegant Camps
- Gorilla & Chimp Trekking
- White Rhino Sanctuary
Overview
Uganda for a true private wilderness experience
Uganda has become Adams & Butler’s most exciting safari destination, with a collection of rustic and elegant camps, and lodges in the most interesting, remote parts of Uganda, ensuring a full range of wildlife sightings from gorillas, to chimps, elephants, kobs, shoebills, lions, leopard, hyenas and white rhinos. Fishing on the Nile is also a must. The best thing about these properties is that they are very private and rarely do you see other vehicles.
Uganda - A land of contrasts
Uganda is a land of contrasts, a true celebration of nature's diversity and a land where contrast coexist in harmony. From mist-covered volcanic mountains to sun-drenched savannahs, this country offers an extraordinary range of landscapes. The peaceful tea plantations give way to untamed jungles alive with birds and wildlife, and the air hums with the sounds of nature—chirping sunbirds, elephants silently slipping away, and chimpanzees playfully swinging through the trees. Uganda’s rivers, like the mighty Nile, stretch across varied terrains, from lush greenery to arid deserts, all framed by towering peaks and tranquil beaches. It’s a land of unexpected beauty, filled with warmth, adventure, and the spirit of Africa at its best.
Arrival
Arrive at Entebbe International Airport where you will be greeted by a representative from The Uganda Safari Company. They will assist you with immigration and luggage identification. Following this, the representative will escort you outside the terminal building, where you will meet your guide for a private transfer to your accommodation. The drive will take approximately 15 minutes.
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No. 5 Boutique Hotel
Day at leisure
Day at leisure.
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No. 5 Boutique Hotel
Rhino Tracking and Sanctuary
After your morning breakfast, drive to Murchison Falls National park with stopover at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary where you go for Rhino tracking. After the trekking, you will have lunch at Amuka Safari Lodge before continue to Murchison. On the way to the lodge, visit the top of the falls to proceed with a short game drive towards the lodge.
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Papas Camp
Papa's Bush Camp
Have your morning breakfast to then enjoy a morning game drive and afternoon guided nature walk and sundowner.
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Papas Camp
Fishing on the Nile
Morning breakfast to enjoy the different activities at the lodge to include fishing, game drives and so on. In the afternoon enjoy an evening game drive with sundowner.
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Papas Camp
Semliki Safari Lodge
Have an early breakfast to embark on an early morning road transfer to Semliki Wildlife Reserve. The journey offers scenic views of the countryside and local communities. You will enjoy a lunch en route to arrive at the lodge in the late afternoon, check in and enjoy the rest of the evening at leisure. Conclude your day with a sundowner, taking in the beautiful surroundings.
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Semliki Safari Lodge
Boat Cruise
Start your day with a morning boat cruise on Lake Albert, where you’ll search for the elusive Shoebill. Afterward, return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, enjoy a guided nature walk in Mugiri Forest, followed by a visit to the chimpanzee research station. This visit offers a unique opportunity to discuss ongoing research and learn more about chimpanzee conservation efforts. Late in the afternoon, embark on a game drive, culminating in a sundowner to savor the scenic beauty. Return to the lodge for dinner.
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Semliki Safari Lodge
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Travel from Semliki Wildlife Reserve to Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you will pass through the scenic highlands, including a visit to a tea estate and Fort Portal. Make sure to stop by the Rwenzori Founders Gallery and the Rubona Women’s Basket Cooperative.
Upon arrival in Queen Elizabeth National Park, transfer to River Station’s private boat access point to reach the camp.
In Queen Elizabeth National Park: Kyambura Game Reserve, a low-use zone of the park, offers a variety of activities and sights. Explore the Crater Lakes, Kazinga Channel, and search for hippos, elephants, lions, and a variety of bird species. Enjoy game drives, boat trips on the Kazinga Channel, fishing, crater walks, lion tracking, and chimpanzee tracking in the gorge.
Accommodation: River Station is a luxury lodge where you can expect unique wildlife encounters, such as hippos grazing near your room at night and the distant sounds of hyenas.
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The Riverstation Lodge
Lion Game Drive
After breakfast and with your packed lunch, embark on a morning lion predator game drive with Dr. James or his team. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing dhow cruise on the Kazinga Channel, complete with drinks. The cruise will last around 1 hour and will be on a shared basis with other guests.
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The Riverstation Lodge
Chimpanzee tracking
Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge. You will then transfer to the starting point for your chimpanzee tracking adventure in the Kyambura Gorge. This tracking experience offers a unique opportunity to observe these fascinating primates in their natural habitat. After your tracking excursion, return to the lodge to relax and enjoy some leisure time. In the evening, visit a nearby crater lake within the local community. This scenic excursion provides a chance to appreciate the natural beauty and tranquil surroundings of the area.
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The Riverstation Lodge
Hike through the Bwindi Forest
Begin your day with an early breakfast before setting off to the Buhoma area in the northern section of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Meet your TUSC guide who will transfer you to the starting point for your hike. You will then commence a hike through the Bwindi Forest along the Ivy River Trail, traveling from Buhoma to Nteko. This hike will provide an immersive experience in the lush, diverse environment of the forest. Upon arrival in Nteko, a representative from your lodge will meet you and transfer you to your accommodation.
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Gorilla Habituation Experience
Full day Gorilla habituation experience. After the tracking, return to your accommodation for relaxation
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Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Departure
Following an early breakfast, you will be picked up by a lodge representative who will transfer you to Kisoro Airstrip where you will board your scheduled flight to Entebbe.
DAY 1
Arrival
DAY 2
Day at leisure
DAY 3
Rhino Tracking and Sanctuary
DAY 4
Papa's Bush Camp
DAY 5
Fishing on the Nile
DAY 6
Semliki Safari Lodge
DAY 7
Boat Cruise
DAY 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park
DAY 9
Lion Game Drive
DAY 10
Chimpanzee tracking
DAY 11
Hike through the Bwindi Forest
DAY 12
Gorilla Habituation Experience
DAY 13
Departure
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