Uganda
A perfect combination of nature, culture and wildlife, on this safari you spend your nights at the best mid-range accommodations in Uganda.
ENQUIREThis safari will take you from central to western Uganda, giving you an opportunity to see the diverse flora and fauna of Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks savannah and Kibale and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Parks rainforest, including chimpanzees, gorillas and much more. A perfect combination of nature, culture and wildlife, on this safari you spend your nights at the best mid-range accommodations in Uganda while listening to the amazing sounds of the wilderness around you.
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Full board accommodation
Hotel/airport Pick up and drop off
All Park entry fees
Chimpanzee tracking permit
Gorilla tracking permit
English speaking guide
Personal health/third party/travel insurance
Drinks during and after the meals
Visa processing
Flight tickets
Souvenirs
Tips for the guides
If you would like to stay in a single room please notify us well in advance and we will try to meet your request. Please bear in mind that single rooms are not common and it is more likely that you will be offered single occupancy of a double room. A single room supplement will apply.
Once you have confirmed the final itinerary with us, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 30%. Gorilla permits must be paid for in full at the time of booking. Note that availability of accommodation and permits is not guaranteed until officially confirmed by Dark Hills Uganda. Accommodation, permit and activity reservations will be made as soon as payment has been received on our account.
For your convenience, the balance payment of 70% should be settled before the start of your safari. We accept payment by VISA credit card (please include 5% service charge) and bank transfer in either dollars or Euros to our bank account in Uganda. Please note that all bank charges are at the expense of the client.
The minimum age for visiting the gorillas is 15 years. A certain level of fitness is required for the gorilla tracking, and you may not be allowed gorilla trekking if you fall sick.
When with the chimpanzees, the following have to be done
Chimpanzees can catch diseases, you must not enter the forest if you’re sick
Do not leave litter in the forest
If you need to urinate or defecate, do so off the trail, bury your waste in a hole (30cm deep) along with any toilet paper.
Keep as quite as possible in the forest, you will see more
Keep at least 8 meters (25ft) from the Chimpanzee at all times
Do not mimic Chimpanzees’ vocalization
Do not chase the Chimpanzees
Do not eat near the Chimpanzees
Water: Chimpanzee trekking can be very tiresome and you need to refill your tank as the trek goes on. It is advisable to park a few water filtrations tablets before you come for the trek.
Boots: You will need good waterproof comfortable shoes. Sometimes it rains during the trek, so skid proof shoes can come in handy.
Rain Jacket: You are advised to carry rain jacket because if rains very often in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Snack: You can carry a light snack to give you some energy during the walk in the forest
Trouser and Shirts, forest is covered with thick undergrowth, therefore light trousers and long sleeved shirts are advised.
Socks: You will have to tuck in the trousers into the socks to avoid insects crawling inside.
Gloves: You will need Gardening gloves because you will be grabbing tree branches, leaves, name it, and some can be thorny.
Camera: Carry a good camera (no flash ) to capture this lifetime experience
Pocket money
Sun screen
Rain coats
Closed shoes
Mosquito repellents
Yes, you can change the itinerary and let us know what you don't like, so that we can edit it for you.