Classic Highlights Uganda

Entebbe, Kibale, Bwindi & Jinja

From: R 74,617

Classic Highlights Uganda

Entebbe, Kibale, Bwindi & Jinja

From: R 74,617

At a Glance

1 night - Boma Guest House, Entebbe
2 nights - Papaya Lake Lodge, Kibale Forest National Park
2 nights - Buhoma Lodge, Bwindi Forest National Park
2 nights - Wildwaters Lodge, Jinja

Highlights

Walking safari to meet the white Rhinos that have been re-introduced in Uganda
Spot various Bird species and butterflies on a Bwindi Forest Walk
Visit Crater Lakes that were formed during the past volcanic activity that took place over 10,000 years ago and enjoy a serene swim
Experience the thrill of a guided Chimpanzee Trek in the heart of the jungle
Encounter one of Africa’s most majestic and gentle creatures in the wild when Gorilla Trekking with a guide

Overview

Discover the Finest of East Africa - Uganda

Embark on a classic Ugandan journey with our enticing 8-day package, featuring the breathtaking Kibale Forest National Park, the remarkable Bwindi Forest National Park, and the vibrant city of Jinja.

Kibale Forest National Park

Kibale National Forest boasts one of the highest levels of primate diversity and density in Africa. As one of the best safari destinations in Africa for chimpanzee trekking, this forest is inhabited by a significant population of endangered chimpanzees, along with the endangered red colobus monkey and the vulnerable L'Hoest's monkey. In total, Kibale National Park is home to 13 distinct species of primates living within its 795km2 land cover with the most beautiful and diversified tracts of tropical forest in the whole of Uganda.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

The park serves as a refuge for colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, and a variety of avian species, including hornbills and turacos. It is particularly renowned for housing 400 Bwindi gorillas, which represent approximately fifty percent of the global population of the endangered mountain gorillas. Fourteen distinct groups of mountain gorillas inhabit four separate sectors: Buhoma, Ruhijja, Rushaga, and Nkuringo, located within the districts of Kanungu, Kabale, and Kisoro, all of which are managed by the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Jinja

The vibrant town of Jinja is located at one of the origins of Africa's longest and most famous rivers: the River Nile. This river has historically represented life and abundance for the nations it traverses, concluding its journey in Egypt, far to the north. Jinja has rapidly established itself as the adrenaline hub of East Africa, where adventure enthusiasts can indulge in activities such as white-water rafting, kayaking, quad biking, bungee jumping, or horseback riding amidst the remnants of colonial architecture.

Value Add

VIP Meet & Greet on arrival in Cape Town or Johannesburg
Africa Tailormade Gifting
Services of a professional and Experienced English-speaking Guide

Gallery

Classic Highlights Uganda African Safari Travel Package Deals (4)

Day 1

Upon your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after completing the necessary formalities, you will be greeted by a courteous guide who will assist you in your transfer to Boma Guest House (15-minute drive).
After check-in, you will spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 2

This morning after breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Papaya Lake Lodge, where you may pass by many picturesque tea plantations along the way (6-hour drive).
Depending on your arrival time, you can opt to explore the nearby crater lake or simply unwind and enjoy the rest of the day at the lodge.

Optional Activities at Papaya Lake Lodge include:

Chimpanzee Trekking
Community Tours
Birding
Crater Lakes Tour
Boda Boda Tour (Motorcycle Adventure)
Hiking
Swimming in the crater lake

Day 3

Today you will track the most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park, the chimpanzees!

With over 1,450 individuals protected within the park, Kibale forest is home to the largest number of the endangered chimpanzees in Uganda, as well as the threatened red colobus monkey and the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. The forest has one of the highest diversities and density of primates in Africa totalling 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos.

In the afternoon after tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi.

Day 4

Today, after breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Buhoma Lodge (6-7 hour drive).
After check-in, you can spend the day at leisure

Optional Activities at Buhoma Lodge include:

Adrenaline Activities
Animal Encounters
Bird Watching
Cultural Tours
Garden Tours
General Sightseeing
Gorilla Tracking
Helicopter Rides
Hiking
Massages
Safaris
Walks (Guided)

Day 5

Today is the day!

This morning, you will get up early. Trekking the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The adventure may span from 2 to 6 hours, but the rewards are truly remarkable. Your journey will be guided by an experienced ranger who will share fascinating insights about the flora, fauna and the captivating lifestyle of these incredible gorillas.

Day 6

After breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Kihihi Airstrip for your internal flight to Entebbe.
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be met by your guide who will drive you to the Eastern part of Uganda – Jinja.
If time allows, you will have the opportunity to visit the source of the Nile, the world's longest river.
Afterwards, head directly to Wildwaters Lodge (3-hour drive).

Day 7

Your days will be spent at leisure exploring Jinja

Optional activities at Wildwaters Lodge include:

White water rafting on the Nile
Kayaking
Horse riding through the villages and farm or along the Nile
Bungee jumping
Bike ride

Day 8

After breakfast, you will be collected by your guide and transferred to Entebbe Airport (3-hour drive).
Upon reaching Entebbe Airport, you will connect to your return flight home.

Gallery

Rates

Specials

Please chat to your Travel Specialist re any Special Offers that may be applicable to this package on specified dates!

Please note:

Specials cannot be combined
All rates quoted are per person sharing, unless otherwise stated
Please chat to one of our experts about the single accommodation & child rates
Our rates reflected are only an indication / guideline of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation

Value Add

VIP Meet & Greet on arrival in Cape Town or Johannesburg
Africa Tailormade Gifting
Services of a professional and Experienced English-speaking Guide

Rates Include

Inclusions at Boma Guest House

Accommodation
Breakfast

Inclusions at Papaya Lake Lodge

Accommodation
All meals

Inclusions at Buhoma Lodge

Accommodation
All meals
Selected local beverages
All hot beverages and bar snacks
One complimentary massage per stay (30 minutes)

Inclusions at Wildwaters Lodge

Accommodation
All meals

Routing with your Private Driver/Guide

Entebbe Airport - Boma Guest House
Boma Guest House - Papaya Lake Lodge
Papaya Lake Lodge - Buhoma Lodge
Entebbe Airport - Jinja
Jinja - Entebbe Airport

Light aircraft flights

Kihihi Airstrip - Entebbe Airport

Rates Exclude

Scheduled flights to / from Entebbe International Airport
Gratuities
Visa fees
Fully comprehensive personal travel insurance
All items not specifically mentioned as an inclusion
Drinks other than those mentioned above & premium brands
Gorilla Trekking permits must be organised in advance and will cost approximately $ 800 per person
A Golden Monkey Trekking individual permit will cost approximately $ 100 per person

*Please enquire with us for a comprehensive travel package inclusive of all flights and the guide to the Gorillas, Trekking & Uganda in general.

Location

PAPAYA LAKE LODGE, Fort Portal, Uganda

Get Directions
Buhoma Lodge - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, Buhoma, Uganda

Get Directions
Wildwaters Lodge, Kangulumira, Jinja, Uganda

Get Directions

Terms and Conditions

All rates quoted are per person sharing, unless otherwise stated
Please chat to one of our travel experts for single accommodation & child rates
All accommodation will be subject to availability
All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
Childminding is generally at an additional cost

Important Notes

Permits for Gorilla Trekking are subject to availability at the time of the booking. Flexibility in travel dates are helpful!

"*" indicates required fields

Phone

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Interested? Enquire Now

Your name

Name*

First Name Last Name

Email address*

Phone*

Date from*

Date to*

Number of Adults in your group?*

Leave us a message*

GCLID

FBCLID

UTM Source

UTM Medium

UTM Campaign

Joanne Fenner

We had a fantastic experience with Africa Tailormade. They handled all of our internal flights within South Africa seamlessly, making what could have been a complicated process feel completely stress free. The highlight of our trip was the safari they arranged fro us - it was absolutely incredible. Every detail was thoughtfully planned and the experience exceeded all of our expectations. It was not only unforgettable for us, but especially for our 13 year old daughter, who is still talking about it and will cherish those memories for years to come. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Africa Tailormade to anyone looking for a well organised, memorable and special travel experience. Their attention to detail is truly impressive. Thank you so much.

Tim North

We had a fabulous adventure in Namibia, expertly organised by Alison van Deventer of Africa Tailormade, who has in depth and first hand experience of the country. Everything ran smoothly during our 10 day trip, from being met at the airport, where we were provided with clear driving instructions and help with our car hire, to the hot air ballooning and guided nature and game drives. Great standard of accommodation too. We recommend highly Africa Tailormade.

Kelly Kirk

We were put in touch with Alison @ African Tailormade through our South African contact. This became an absolute blessing. Not only did she help plan the most incredible , life changing trip in Heaven ( this title is so appropriate) she was our lifeline while there on more than one occasion. We were so grateful to have her and thank her in person in beautiful Plett Our African adventure was 6 weeks long with many amazing hotels, cars and flights and every single plan went without incident Thank you Alison and African Tailormade for Bad Poppa and Bad Grandmas Extraordinaire African Adventure ❤️

Marco Markovich

Great people to work with! I was trying to book a Safari last minute during the weekend in Joburg, the lodges did not respond but Africa Tailor Made did! They arranged my lodge and driver (Gerry) who was great! I was able to pay via their link and was all easily arranged.

Maribel Ferrero

Great experience in SA due to good reccomendations and help from Africa Tailormade.

Gabor Olah

Robyn from Africa Tailormade helped us very kindly to find a perfect Safari lodge for our family. We had an amazing time, thank you Robyn for organizing!

Gabby DB

Africa Tailormade is the BEST IN THE BUSINESS, hands down. This was my dream trip and I went with my best friend of nearly 40 years. The team first listened to what we wanted out of the trip, a critical step missed by many travel agents, but this team listened, asked clarifying questions and proceeded to build the perfect itinerary for us. I’ve traveled a lot in my life, and this was the trip to beat all trips. I was expecting to see some animals and have nice accommodations, but wow, i wasn’t expecting the quantity and quality of our animals sightings - so many incredible moments. And the accommodations chosen for us were spectacular in every way, like glamming on steroids. Each camp was unique and beautiful (we literally dropped our jaws in awe) and the staff at the three camps we stayed at were warm and genuine, and I am at a loss for words to describe the breadth and depth of knowledge our guides had - the people really enriched our time at each camp. Every single experience from airports to transportation and accommodations was executed beautifully, and that enabled us to BE in every moment of the trip, because they removed all burdens and distractions. They are the best and if you are planning a trip to Africa, this is the company you want to trust to get it just right - for you. The sign of a life-changing trip is when you and your BFF say to each other multiple times a day “Pinch me, is this real? This is our life right now! Can you believe it?” We are so grateful to Alison and Africa Tailormade; they are dream makers.

Nancy Larson

We absolutely don’t know where to begin to describe our once-in-a-lifetime trip that was perfect at every turn. Africa Tailormade created an extraordinary itinerary for us that included our budget, dietary restrictions, and other requirements. Alison Rouse van Deventer and her entire team happily answered our many questions over months of planning our trip. We visited 3 safari camps in the Okavango Delta over a 10 day period- each one spectacular. Africa Tailormade checked in on us each step of the way to may sure there were no issues. One of the greatest tributes we can give to Alison and team is when a group of 4 travel agents were visiting our last lodge to be informed agents going forward in their own businesses. When they tried to solicit our business, we told them we went with Alison Rouse van Deventer, Africa Tailormade, and the agents said, “Stick with her-she’s the best in the business, and has a reputation for knowing her destinations first hand.“ Can’t get a better recommendation than that!! Words cannot describe how thoroughly amazing our trip was and Africa Tailormade made it happen. We would absolutely, without hesitation, recommend them to plan your trip to Africa. A travel agent can make or break a trip, so go with the best, go with Africa Tailormade!!!

Luc Jolicoeur

Les gens d'Africa Tailormade, Alison et Nadia, nous ont permis de réaliser un voyage extraordinaire et inoubliable avec une de nos filles: safaris au parc Kruger et visite de Cape Town et des environs. Je tiens à souligner leur gentillesse et la qualité du service. Les activités et "lodges" recommandés étaient parfaits! Linda et Luc Québec, Canada

Hannah Parkin

I cannot explain what an incredible job Alison did helping to organise our trip. From start to finish, the experience was magical and we really had the trip of a lifetime. She paid special attention to all of our asks and ensured each stage of our holiday was seamless. Thank you SO much for everything!

Explore Our Destinations

Botswana

(53)

South Africa

(61)

Namibia

(15)

Itineraries

Not sure where to start? Be inspired by these itineraries

Safari Experiences

Not sure where to start? Be inspired by these once-in-a-lifetime experiences.

Safari Accommodation

Explore our collection of Africa’s finest safari lodges, boutique hotels, and exclusive-use villas.

Classic Highlights Uganda

Entebbe, Kibale, Bwindi & Jinja

Classic Highlights Uganda

Entebbe, Kibale, Bwindi & Jinja

At a Glance

Highlights

Overview

Value Add

Gallery

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Gallery

Rates

Specials

Value Add

Rates Include

Rates Exclude

Location

Terms and Conditions

Important Notes

Interested? Enquire Now