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The Pearl of Africa

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Overview

Nicknamed “The Pearl of Africa” by Sir Winston Churchill, who visited and was struck by its natural beauty, Uganda remains one of the most stunning unspoiled frontiers of Africa. This tour will take you through the powerful and breathtaking cascade of Murchison Falls, then to see the chimpanzees of Kibale National Park. We will later proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park, home to tree-climbing lions and over 600 bird species, including the rare Shoebill Stork. Your tour will culminate in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, renowned for being one of the last remaining habitats of the endangered mountain gorillas. Here we will track and spend time with these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

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Uganda: Entebbe, Murchison Falls, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

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DURATION

14 Days

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TRIP PRICE

From $18,780 per person

Highlights

  • Visit Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth, and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks
  • Daily game drives
  • Forest trekking in Kibale National Park
  • Sundowners
  • Chimpanzee trekking experience
  • Boat safari in Murchison Falls National Park
  • Gorilla trekking experience

Itinerary

Day 1:

Travel Day

Catch your flight to your safari starting point in Entebbe, Uganda

Day 2:

Arrival in Entebbe, Uganda

Welcome to Uganda, “The Pearl of Africa.” A Camili safari guide will pick you up from Entebbe International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. Your accommodation will be at Kampala Serena Hotel.

Days 3, 4 & 5:

Murchison Falls National Park

We will check out after breakfast and drive to Murchison Falls National Park. You’ll spend the next three days exploring this park that is home to a wide array of wildlife. The Nile River, the longest river in the world, flows through the park. You will have the opportunity to venture onto the Nile and experience wildlife viewing via boat cruise, where you’ll also be mesmerized by the 40-meter Murchison Falls. You’ll spend your mornings and evenings on game drives searching for the Big Five. Accommodation will be at Bakers Lodge.

Days 6 & 7:

Kibale National Park

After breakfast, we will drive to Kibale National Park, arriving in time for lunch and some rest. Famous for its high concentration of primates, we will spend the next two days searching for Kibale’s chimpanzee families. We will also search for other primates including the black-and-white colobus monkeys, Olive baboons, red colobus monkeys, and vervet monkeys. The tracking will be on foot, led by experienced guides. Accommodation in Kibale will be at either Primate Lodge Kibale or Ndali Lodge.

Days 8, 9 & 10:

Queen Elizabeth National Park

This morning we will check out and drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for lunch and some rest. We will spend the next three days exploring this park that has one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve. Attractions include some of the largest hippo concentrations in the world, over 610 species of birds, and tree-climbing lions. Accommodation will be at Kyambura Gorge Lodge and Ishasha Wilderness Camp.

Days 11, 12 & 13:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This morning we make our way to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. We will arrive in time for lunch and some afternoon rest. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this park is home to more than half of the population of endangered mountain gorillas. We will embark on a gorilla trekking expedition, guided by experienced trackers, for a chance to observe and spend time with these incredible primates in their natural habitat. We will also have a chance to witness gorilla habituation. The habituation experience takes place in the Rushanga section of the park and allows only four participants every day. Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to spend four hours with the gorillas as they go about their daily activities of feeding, grooming, and bonding. Accommodation will be at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge.

Day 14:

Entebbe

You will check out after breakfast and take a flight from Kihihi Airstrip to Entebbe. In Entebbe you will connect with your flight home.

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Safari Snapshots

Hippos in a lake
chimpanzee holding baby chimp
Sailboat in front of sunset
Three lion cubs laying on the shore, in front of a forest
Baby gorilla
Chimpanzees in a forest
birds
Three lions
Gorillas in jungle
Submerged hippo in water
colorful bird
lion and cubs
kingfisher
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WHAT OUR guests SAY

We have always wanted to go on safari, but the timing or the price point was not always right. We had the most amazing family vacation…everyone still thinks it was the best vacation ever. Camili Safaris personalizes the safari to your previous safari experience and takes the time to make it a memorable experience. It was relaxing, truly amazing and breathtaking. For all you busy moms, you don’t need to cook or order food! The guides are extremely knowledgeable. We always felt safe. We felt transported to a different world! We hope to go back again soon! (PS. Photo taken with my really old iPhone 10!)
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The Ivester FamilyChapel Hill, NC
Our US family went on a safari in Kenya with Camili Safaris in the summer of 2023. This was our second safari and I have to say our experience with Camili far exceeded our expectations! The personalized customer service was phenomenal. From meeting us at the airport on arrival, to handling all the transportation, checking us into our hotels and lodges they made our trip so relaxing. We were allowed to just completely enjoy the safari experience. Couldn’t recommend them any more.
Keith
One of the highlights of our family trip to Kenya was, without a doubt, our visit to the Maasai Mara. Camili Safaris did a stellar job! Communication prior to the trip was clear and smooth and extra arrangements were made to ensure the best experience for everyone, including my nephew (one and half years old at the time). The game drives were wonderful and we learned a lot from our guides, both very knowledgeable about the park and its wildlife. An incredible experience that remains a very special memory to us all.
The Delahayes Family (France)April 2023
My experience organized by Camili Safaris (3 nights at Masai Mara) was OUTSTANDING and the experience of a lifetime! There's nothing like being immersed in nature while on safari. Nothing. The landscape, the animals, listening to hippos while falling asleep and more. It was all so special and unforgettable – a true adventure with surprise and wonder – but also with trust and comfort because of Camili’s planning and kind, helpful people like our guide and staff at our accommodations. I highly recommend it. Asante sana!
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