13 Days Uganda Flying Magical Safari

Enjoy traveling in luxury to the Mountain gorilla haven, Chimps capital of the World continuing with an extension to the roaming Savannahs in the North all in Air!
Does A Uganda Adventure Safari From Escape To Africa Include Seeing Endangered Gorillas?
Yes, an Uganda Adventure Safari from Escape To Africa offers our clients an adventure safari that includes seeing endangered gorillas in their natural habitat. Find out how to make the most of your Uganda safari without worrying about time, money and hunger. Travel with a group of like-minded people on a small-group safari that suits your interests and budget with Uganda Adventure Safari.
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Will I Be Able To Take A Uganda Adventure Safari With A Uganda Safari Company?
Yes, you can go on a Uganda Adventure Safari with a Uganda Safari Company. Popular Uganda tours now take place in the most exotic and extreme environments imaginable, not just in the wilds of Africa. Get ready to experience the most exciting and fun Uganda Adventure Safari.
Are you planning a trip to Africa and want to do something different while you are there? If you are considering Uganda as your next adventure, you should know that the Uganda Safari Company is an experienced company with a track record of excellent tours and safaris. You can easily book and have a unique experience in Uganda. You’ll explore the region’s most exciting parks and reserves on a variety of safaris, two- or three-day treks, or even overnight camping adventures.
Can I Schedule Uganda Adventure Safaris With Escape To Africa Any Time Of The Year?
Yes, for the best Uganda Adventure Safaris of your life, now you can schedule your trip at any time of the year! Let Escape To Africa help you plan your next adventure in Uganda now! There’s nothing like an African safari to experience the thrill of Africa’s natural wildlife. If you are looking for the ultimate African adventure, you will enjoy a trip to Uganda with our expert safari team.
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Is Escape To Africa a Uganda Safari Company That Offers Uganda Adventure Safaris?
Yes, take the leap and go on an adventure with Escape To Africa which is a Uganda Safari Company that offers Uganda Adventure Safaris for your total enjoyment and fun!
Escape To Africa is a safari company that offers various safaris to Uganda, including Uganda Wildlife Adventures, Uganda African Animal Safaris, and more. Every safari experience begins with a personalized travel consultation and detailed itinerary, but we also offer competitive pricing, open communication, and all-inclusive pricing. You have the opportunity to embark on the adventure of your dreams, you never thought possible. Africa is a great option, with many African safaris available for you and your family.
Are Car Rides From The Airport Included On Uganda Adventure Safaris?
Yes, at Uganda Adventure Safaris we have planned to provide car rides from the airport to quality activities and tours in Uganda since we started offering services. At Uganda Adventure Safaris we offer trips that take travelers into the heart of the African wilderness. The services we provide are great for all types of travelers, including first-time travelers and those looking for a little excitement. If you want to make memories with your family or friends, Uganda Adventure Safaris is the team for you!
One of the most exciting things about our services is the opportunity to explore Uganda from the comfort and safety of your own luxury 4×4 safari vehicle. You’ll be driven by well-equipped, experienced drivers who know how to carry you comfortably across rugged terrain and summits over 18,000 feet. You won’t have to worry about anything!
Do Uganda Adventure Safaris Include A Trip To Ishasha Sector And Kasenyi Sector?
Yes, Uganda Adventure Safaris is the leading provider of African safari tours, offering trips to suit all tastes and budgets. Whether you are looking for a family safari, honeymoon or wild adventure, at Uganda Adventure Safaris we are your guide to finding your perfect Uganda safari experience and trips to Ishasha Sector and Kasenyi Sector.
At Uganda Adventure Safaris we offer the best Uganda safari experience of your life! With daily game drives, you will see the colorful savannah and it’s crazy animals. To make your trip more rewarding, we organize exciting safari activities such as night drives, guided walks and fishing trips to increase your chances of encountering a leopard, rhino or lion in the wild. Contact us now and we will help you schedule your next vacation.
- Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe
- Day 2: Aero Link Flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airstrip; Bigodi Wetland
- Day 3: Full Day Chimpanzee trekking (Kanyanchu)
- Day 4: Kibale drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Launch Cruise
- Day 5: Kasenyi Game drive – Ishasha Sector
- Day 6: Ishasha Sector; Game drive
- Day 7: Aero Link flight from Kasese Airstrip to Kisoro Airstrip; Bwindi Impenetrable forest
- Day 8: Gorilla Tracking
- Day 9: Nombe & Buniga Forests (encounter with the Batwa)
- Day 10 – A: Aero Link flight from Kisoro Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport
Northern Extension; – Kidepo Valley
- Day 10 – B: Aero Link Flight from Entebbe Airport to Kidepo Airstrip; Kidepo Valley
- Day 11: Kidepo; Game drive and Cultural Tour
- Day 12: Kidepo; Game drive and Nature walk
- Day 13: Aero Link Flight from Kidepo Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport.
Especially for:
- Perfect for a family
- Experienced and unexperienced travellers
- Adventurers
- All in all, it’s designed for all sorts of people
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival at Entebbe
Depending on the time of your flight, Escape To Africa representative will pick you up at the Airport with a placard and transfer you to the Hotel.
- Travel time: 10 Minutes
- Accommodation: Protea Marriot Hotel
- Meal Plan: Breakfast Only
Day 2: Aero Link Flight from Entebbe International Airport to Kasese Airstrip; Bigodi Wetland visit
After an early breakfast, drive with the guide to Entebbe International Airport for your Aero Link Flight to Kasese Airstrip. On arrival at Kasese Airstrip, meet the guide and transfer to the Lodge in Kibale Forest. This park is famous for its population of habituated chimpanzees and 12 other species of primates. Kibale forest is one of the loveliest forests in Uganda with so much to offer from different bird species, 13 species of primates, other species of mammals, numerous indigenous and exotic tree species. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Rwenzori ranges.A hot meal at the Lodge and after relaxation with your guide transfer to Bigodi wetland Sanctuary. This swamp is an extensive collection of biodiversity, including primate species; mangabey, vervet monkey, white & black colobus monkey, red colobus monkey, red tailed monkey baboon, blue monkey grey cheeked, and the L’Hoest monkey. This wetland is a great example of a community-based project in an effort to protect the forest and areas around it. And it’s also famously known as a birders paradise. (It’s about 2 hours’ drive from Kasese Airstrip to the Lodge).
- Accommodation: Primates Lodge Kibale / Crater Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Aero Link flight schedule from Entebbe – Kasese ( to be reconfirmed at the time of reservation):
- January to 14th June & 16th September to December – Depart at 0745 and arrive at 1005
- 15th June to 15th September – Depart at 0700 and arrive at 1005
Day 3: Full Day Chimpanzee trekking (Kanyanchu)
With the tracking permit transfer to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu for Morning Chimpanzee tracking. This activity starts at 8am and last the whole day accordingly.
- Accommodation: Primates Lodge Kibale / Crater Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Kibale drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Launch Cruise
With a leisurely breakfast transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park enjoying the breathtaking scenery of the craters. With a view of the Rwenzori Mountains, the park’s splendid panoramas cover dozens of breath-taking craters imprinted theatrically into rolling green hills, beautiful views of the Kazinga Channel and its outstanding main attraction are the big five. Either with a private or scheduled boat enjoy a 2 1/2 – 3 hours afternoon Launch cruise on Kazinga channel, just meters away from hundreds of huge hippos and herds of buffalos, while elephants, buffaloes, warthogs fool around the shoreline.
- Travel time: 3 Hours
- Accommodation: Katara Safari Lodge / Kyamburo Gorge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Kasenyi Game drive – Ishasha Sector
Enjoy yet again another game drive in the Kasenyi sectors and be on the lookout for; Rothschild giraffes, buffalos, elephants and different bird species as you head out for Ishasha Sector. The Ishasha sector is famously known as a haven for the tree climbing lions and its located in the Southern part of the park. It is the only other place in the entire world where you will find tree climbing lions apart from Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania.
- Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 6: Ishasha Sector; Game drive
After an early breakfast, enjoy yet another game drive in the Ishasha sector and if you weren’t lucky the previous night with sighting the tree climbing lions, now is your chance. Enjoy as much time as permitted on the game drive and later relax at the Lodge
- Accommodation: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 7: Aero Link flight from Kasese Airstrip to Kisoro Airstrip; Bwindi Impenetrable forest
After breakfast, transfer with the guide to Kasese Airstrip for your Aero Link flight to Kisoro Airstrip. On arrival at Kisoro Airstrip, transfer with the guide to the Lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable forest. This vast reserve offers arguably the most productive montane forest birding in Africa and supports 23 of Uganda’s 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species. Once part of a much larger forest that included the Virunga Volcanoes in neighboring Rwanda, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is now an ecological island within a sea of human cultivation and is of immense conservation importance. (It’s about 2 hours’ drive from Kisoro Airstrip to the Lodge).
Or opt for a Canoe on Lake Mutanda – 2 ½ Hours
This is a half day activity that takes about 2 ½ hours on the 7KM lake. Canoeing is done by local community experienced guides. Only 1 – 2 pax are allowed in the canoe with 1 guide. For those interested, canoe on your own for a few minutes.
- Accommodation in Nkuringo: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Accommodation in Rushaga: Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Aero Link flight schedule from Kasese – Kisoro (to be reconfirmed at the time of reservation):
- January to 14th June & 16th September to December – Depart at 0745 and arrive at 0855
- 15th June to 15th September – Depart at 0700 and arrive at 0810
Day 8: Gorilla Tracking
With an early breakfast transfer from the lodge with packed lunches. After gorilla briefing, continue to the forest for gorilla tracking. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular offering a dramatic, steeply forested landscape, incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous walk trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary as per the movements of the gorillas. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored, many find it to be a rare and moving. Tracking can take place at Nkuringo or at Rushaga (1hour drive from Nkuringo), as per the gorilla permits obtained. Upon return, relax at the lodge or opt for a stroll through the community center or drive up to the “Top of the World” – the name given to the football field, high up in Nkuringo which offers amazing views over the peaks and forest. A great way to stretch your legs after the gorilla tracking and to enjoy a sundowner.
- Accommodation in Nkuringo: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Accommodation in Rushaga: Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Nombe & Buniga Forests (encounter with the Batwa)
With a leisurely breakfast, transfer to Nombe Pocket Forest for a walk and a picnic. Depending on ones location, its 1 hour drive from Rushaga and 30 minutes’ drive from Nkuringo. This forest used to be part of Bwindi but was later given to the local community. It’s a beautiful forest for birding, as it hosts many different bird species. Later after relaxation at the Lodge, visit the Batwa trail that takes you through that part of Bwindi forest that used to be home to the Pygmies the Batwa; also known as “people of the forest”. This trail is run by the local community and it involves the Batwa acting out their pervious life in the forest inform of traditional dance and drama.
- Accommodation in Nkuringo: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Accommodation in Rushaga: Gorilla Safari Lodge
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 10 – A: Aero Link flight from Kisoro Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport
Very early in the morning, transfer with the guide to Kisoro Airstrip for your Aero Link flight. On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, connect to your next destination.
Aero Link flight schedule from Kisoro – Entebbe ( to be reconfirmed at the time of reservation):
- January to 14th June & 16th September to December – Depart at 0910 and arrive at 1125
- 15th June to 15th September – Depart at 0825 and arrive at 1125
Northern Extension; – Kidepo Valley
Day 10 – B: Aero Link Flight from Entebbe Airport to Kidepo Airstrip; Kidepo Valley National Park
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport from Kisoro Airstrip, connect to your Aero Link Flight to Kidepo Airstrip in Kidepo Valley National Park. his is the most magnificent park with Africa’s finest wildernesses. The park is gifted with over 77 mammals and almost 500 bird species recording, from Apoka in the core of the park. Enjoy the distant mountain ranges that create a backdrop of breath-taking scenery and wildlife viewing on the way to the Lodge. (The drive to the Lodge takes about 1 hour from Kidepo Airstrip)
- Accommodation: Apoka Safari Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Aero Link flight schedule from Entebbe – Kidepo ( to be reconfirmed at the time of reservation):
- 1st January to 31st December – Depart at 1230 and arrive at 1445
Day 11: Kidepo; Game drive and Cultural Tour
With an early wake up call, transfer to the park for a morning game drive. Be on the lookout for the different wildlife; Elephants, Zebras, Reedbucks and Bulbu. After a hot lunch and relaxation at the Lodge, transfer to the local community in the evening. Interact with the Karamajong and get to know their lifestyle, culture, dress cord and traditional performances. Overnight at the Lodge.
- Accommodation: Apoka Safari Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 12: Kidepo; Game drive and Nature walk
Enjoy a morning game drive before driving back to the Lodge for a leisurely breakfast. Relax at the lodge and after lunch transfer to the park for a nature walk. While on the walk, look out for the different wildlife which can be seen up-close; 50 – 70m. Later enjoy an evening game drive and take as many pictures as possible.
- Accommodation: Apoka Safari Camp
- Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 13: Aero Link Flight from Kidepo Airstrip to Entebbe International Airport.
After breakfast, with the guide transfer to Kidepo Airstrip for an Aero Link flight to Entebbe International Airport. On arrival at the Airport connect to your departure flight home.
- Meal Plan; Breakfast only
Aero Link flight schedule from Kidepo – Entebbe (to be reconfirmed at the time of reservation):
- 1st January to 31st December – Depart at 1500 and arrive at 1630
END OF ESCAPE TO AFRICA SERVICES
Included in the above quote:
- Our Quotes offered in USD
- Aerolink domestic flights (Entebbe – Kasese – Kisoro – Entebbe – Kidepo – Entebbe)
- Full Board meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) with Accommodation as listed in the itinerary.
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking Permit
- Drinking water in the vehicle (1 litre per person per day)
- Private 4×4 vehicle with experienced English-speaking driver-guide, from the morning of day 1 to the evening of day 13
- All the excursions and activities indicated in the itinerary under the supervision of an experienced English-speaking guide
- Wi-Fi (in main areas of all Lodges and Hotel)
- Government taxes
- 15KG of Luggage per person
Excluded from the above quote:
- All drinks
- Lunch & Dinner on (Day 1 &13)
- Uganda Entry Visa fee
- International air flights
- Any optional activity not indicated in above program
- Laundry Services
- Gratuities and Tips
Tsavo is an authentic, fascinating, endless and untouched wilderness that join the Tsavo West and East National Parks into one largest protected area in Kenya. This park offers an opportunity of viewing the Big 5 in a single day. Its famously known for its man-eating lions and humongous elephant populations to the outside world, which makes it one of the must visit parks in Kenya. Between the 2 parts, Tsavo East is much more accessible, though Tsavo West provides a unique added advantage point to get closer to hippos and crocodiles lazing around in the waters.
At nearly 22,000km2, this makes Tsavo the biggest National Park in Kenya. Both of these parks where once one single park but where later separated. Though among the two Tsavo west is considered the best park for photography, birding and game viewing.
Tsavo East is at 13,747 sq.KM and is generally flat, with dry plains across where are River flows.
And the Tsavo West covers an area of 9,065 sq.KM and is generally mountainous with swamps, a Lake and Springs. It is known for bird life and large game; elephants, leopards, hippos, black rhinos, Cape buffalos and Masai lions.
Activities in Tsavo National Park
There is so much that you can do in Tsavo National park from the primarily; game drives involving viewing of elephants, African lions, hippos, cheetahs, hartebeest and buffalo, birdwatching, hill hiking, to caving and boating.
Best Time to Visit Tsavo West
At Escape To Africa, we recommend visiting the park in the months of January and February as well as June through September. And we try as much as possible to avoid the March to May and sometimes November to December as the park roads tend to be muddy and inaccessible. For all birdwatchers, the must months of visit to see migratory birds are October to January.
Recommended Number of Days
We normally advise 2 days to enjoy Tsavo west National park and a day more for all photographers to capture as much as possible.
Accommodation in the Tsavo West
As big as the park is, it has numerous accommodation to choose from for all kinds of budgets. At Escape To Africa we offer the best from comfort to services.