5-Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari
Highlights
Kampala, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Entebbe
cultural, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife
Private Tour
5 Days
Medium
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Languages
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Description
Embark on a 5-Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari in Uganda. Conquer thrilling white water rapids, track gorillas in Bwindi Forest, and immerse in Batwa culture.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Airport Pick Up and Transfer to the Hotel in Kampala
- Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, the driver-guide will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Kampala for a Bed and Breakfast overnight stay. This will be a great opportunity for you to rest and relax after a long flight.
Destination: Kampala City
Accommodation options:
Luxury: Latitude 0 Degrees or Similar
Mid-Range: Kaazi Beach Resort or Similar
Budget: Acactus Hotel or Similar
Meals Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
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Day 2: Transfer to Jinja for a White Water Rafting on the Nile
- You will be up early for your breakfast; afterwards, you will be transferred to Jinja, a city located along the Nile River, the longest river in Africa, where you will have an exciting experience of white water rafting. Jinja is a popular destination for water sports, especially rafting, and it is known for its rapids that can challenge even the most experienced rafters.
- You will be given all the necessary safety gear, and an experienced guide will accompany you throughout the rafting experience. This activity is a must-try for anyone who loves adrenaline-pumping activities. After the white water rafting activity, you will then be returned back to Kampala, arriving in the evening for an overnight at your hotel.
Destination: Jinja – Kampala (City)
Accommodation options:
Luxury: Latitude 0 Degrees or Similar
Mid-Range: Kaazi Beach Resort or Similar
Budget: Acactus Hotel or Similar
Meals Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
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Day 3: Transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park
- Early departure to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda, with a stopover at the equator for some informative talk, photography and some experiments before proceeding to Mbarara town, arriving in time for Lunch. Drive through the rolling green hills of Banana and Tea plantations, arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Similar
Mid-Range: Bakiga Lodge or Similar
Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp or Similar
Meals Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
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Day 4: Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Cultural Experience
- This will be an eventful day, and you need to wake up at around 6 a.m. As you take breakfast, request the hotel to prepare for your parked lunch just in case the activity goes on past mid-day. The driver will take you to the park offices for registration and join other trackers in a briefing about the dos and don’ts during your Gorilla Tracking at 7:45 a.m.
- The Park guides will offer you a hiking stick, and you will also have a chance to hire porters to help you with any heavy luggage/cameras; you will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you half an hour to three-quarters of the day.
- The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access to tourists. Once you get to them (gorillas), you will be given only one hour of observation. Use this time to study the group and individual members. Do not forget to take some videos and photos or else no one will know that you ever took part in such a fascinating activity.
- After spending time with the primates, you will be led back to the starting point for your certificate of participation. You will find our office Guide waiting to take you back to the hotel for lunch and rest.
- Time allowing, late in the afternoon, you will be taken to visit the Batwa pygmies of Bwindi. The Batwa were the original inhabitants of the forests in Bwindi, Mgahinga, the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Virunga in Congo. Most were forced out of the forests but without compensation or proper adjustment to modern life. The nature walk will allow you to learn about their ancient ways of life and the struggles to adapt to modern life outside the forest.
Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Accommodation Options:
Luxury: Buhoma Lodge or Similar
Mid-Range: Bakiga Lodge or Similar
Budget: Broadbill Forest Camp or Similar
Meals Plan:Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
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Day 5: Transfer back to Entebbe Airport
- On this final day, after your early morning breakfast with your packed lunch, you will be transferred back to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight back home. This will be a great opportunity for you to reflect on your amazing adventure in Uganda and to make plans for your next trip.
Destination: Entebbe International Airport
Accommodation Option: No (End of tour)
Meals Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Drinking Water, Fruits and Wi-Fi throughout the journey
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 50 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 50 | /person |
This is a private tour |