The safari will start from Kampala and end in Kampala taking you for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, west across the Albertine Rift Valley.
Here you will view the terrain of the forest, the plant, animal life and bird life plus some butterflies, then head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the launch trip on the Kazinga channel and game driving.
It is positioned between Lake Edward and Lake George in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley.
Diverse habitats include open Savannah, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes and rain forest– one of the highest species diversity in the world. You will also go for chimpanzee tracking and Maramagambo forest walk, then later head back to Kampala.
The safari will start from kampala and end in Kampala taking you for gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, west across the Albertine Rift Valley.
Here you will view the terrain of the forest, the plant, animal life and birdlife plus some butterflies, then head to Queen Elizabeth National Park for the launch trip on the Kazinga channel and game driving.
It is positioned between Lake Edward and Lake George in the western arm of the Great Rift Valley.
Diverse habitats include open Savannah, dense papyrus swamps, crater lakes and rainforest– one of the highest species diversity in the world. You will also go for chimpanzee tracking and Maramagambo forest walk, then later head back to Kampala.
Early morning breakfast in kampala you will be briefed about the safari, afterwards head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest while driving through the Switzerland of Uganda, Kabale.
The nature walk will lead you to the Munyaga Waterfall and a chance to see Primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue monkeys and others species.
Early morning, have a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed. Take with you packed lunch and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla. One of the most exciting wildlife experiences while heading to the ranger headquarters for the gorilla activity briefing. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours with the help of experienced guides. It’s amazing to listen and observe the gorillas in the forest while they marvel and grumble at each other.
Other mammals here include the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted diker’s, bush bucks, leopards, giant forest hogs.
Have a relaxed afternoon or an optional forest walk.
Morning breakfast enroute to Queen Elizabeth National Park, a 4 hours drive. On the route, you may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. On arrival in the park, enjoy the exclusive evening 2-hour launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Here you will view the abundant birdlife, hippos and many animals that may be seen drinking at the water’s shoreline.
An early morning chimpanzee and other primates tracking in the Kyambura gorge.
When chimp tracking, the walking activity is fascinating while the viewing may be unpredictable.
Have lunch and proceed to a forest walk in Maramagambo, while viewing a diversity of plant life.
Then visit the bat cave and the blue lake.
Return to Kampala having lunch en-route while stopping at the equator for photographs, afterwards head back to your Kampala hotel or head to Entebbe air port to meet your flight back home or join us at Gorettis beachside bar and restaurant.
The Trip Cost Includes
- Pick-up or Drop-off service from and to Airport(in our own vehicle)
- Transportation to and from!!
- Food all along the trip(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and a cup of coffee or tea) and accommodations during the trip in hotels with family environment
- Transportation, food, accommodation and insurance of Guide during the trip
- Down jacket, all-season sleeping bag, duffel bag and trekking map(in case if you don’t have your own. Down jacket, sleeping bag and duffel bag must be returned after completion of the trip)
- First Aid Medical Kit(Your guide will carry the Medical Kit but we also advise to bring yourself for your own use, as far as possible)
- All the required permits and paperwork
The Trip Cost Excludes
- International Airfare
- Visa Charges
- Hotel Expenses(In Kathmandu, some packages do include hotel expenses)
- Your travel and medical insurance
- Personal Expenses such as shopping, bar bills, hot shower, telephone, laundry, titbits etc
- Food and accommodations in Kathmandu
- Services not mentioned or not promised by the agent/agency
- Emergency expenses such as expenses on chartered helicopter.
Frequently asked Questions
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will to, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, hot water facility could be free at lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during off season.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
