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Destination Jungle in Kampala

 

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Straße/Plot Pan – Africa House
P.O.Box, Stadt: 2874 Kampala
Land: Uganda
Telefon: +256 (0) 312113863
+256 (0) 712 385446
Fax: +256 (0) 414 232749
E-Mail: d.jungle@safaritoeastafrica.com
Internet: http://www.safaritoeastafrica.com

Destination Jungle - Detail-Informationen

About us

Company profile

Destination Jungle: the team

Destination Jungle is a tour and travel operator, created with the objective to bring quality services, professionalism and creativity in the tourism industry. Our motto is "When service exceeds clients‘ expectations" and indeed our reputation has increased in this direction.

Destination Jungle in Kampala

Kimathi Avenue
Pan Africa House 5th Floor
P.O.Box 2874 Kampala
Tel: +256 (0) 414 232754 or + 256 (0) 312113863
E-Mail: d.jungle@safaritoeastafrica.com

Destination Jungle USA-Büro

Toll free in U.S.A. and Canada 1-800-349-9930, extension 2233
E-Mail: dj@ugandatravelnetwork.com

Our mission is

  1. To provide quality services to all our clients
  2. To value our clients‘ needs and ensure their satisfaction
  3. To promote / Support sustainable tourism and conservation
  4. To be an active/responsible operator of the tourism fraternity

Destination Jungle memberships

Association of Uganda Tour Operators (AUTO) The Uganda Association of Travel Agents (TUGATA)Nature UgandaTourism UgandaUganda Wildlife SocietyThe Association for the Promotion ot Tourism to Africa

Außerdem arbeiten wir eng mit dem ugandischen Tourismus-Ministerium, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Tourism Uganda and Burundi Tourism.

We also work closely with the Ministry of Tourism, Uganda Wildlife Authority, Tourism Uganda and Burundi Tourism.

Destination Jungle Volunteering

We offer volunteering programs at Masanafu Children Support and Kitanga Mission.

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Our Safaris

We specialize in photographic safaris and primates trekking with attention to ecotourism, protection and conservation of the environment and cultures in Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. We also provide travel and ticketing services.

We organize scheduled group departures to facilitate the tariffs as well as we provide tailor made private safari programs.

Our main programs

  • Best of Uganda 15 days
  • Nile Adventure Uganda 12 days
  • Panorama of Uganda 10 days
  • Thousand Hills Uganda and Rwanda 13 days
  • Eden Of Africa Congo Burundi Rwanda 13 days
  • Best of Rwanda 8/10 days.
  • Rwenzori Trekking 10 Days
  • Great Apes of Uganda and Rwanda 12 days
  • The Apes of Rwanda 10 days
  • Primates of Uganda 7 days

We offer flexible tariffs with options of Comfort or Economy according to the level of accommodation you choose for the program.

Destination Jungle Special Programs

Destination Jungle: Best cars for safarisAmongst our special tours are:

  • The honey moon packages with beach vacations in Zanzibar, Ssese Islands, Bulago Island, Mombasa and so on
  • Birding trips in Uganda and Rwanda
  • The primates tours between Uganda, Rwanda and Congo
  • The unique Nkuringo Walk
  • Rafting / bungee jumping at mighty the source of the Nile
  • Rwenzori trekking and climbing

Vehicles

Destination Jungle owns safari vehicles and guarantees the quality of the transportation for the safari programs. We use safari STANDARD land cruisers open roof Toyota, for groups of 1, 2 up to 5 passengers. For groups of 6 or 7 passengers we use the EXTENDED land cruiser. We have described three of our Safaris above in details below.

DJ UGANDA SAFARI 10 Days 9 Nights - Tour Code DJU03

Panorama of Uganda Safari

Day 1 - Entebbe

Elefanten im Queen-Elisabeth-NationalparkOn your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred for overnight in BB to the hotel, at Cassia Lodge - Hotel Le Bougainviller. BB

Day 2 - Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast your adventure begins by driving northwest towards Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park, the largest national park in Uganda, which offers beautiful sceneries of grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south.

You will stop over for a nature walk at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white and black rhinos. You can see them closely while walking freely in the reserve. Lunch. Proceed to the national park; you reach the river Nile where the beautiful Murchison Falls create a narrow canyon of thunderous water. You will have a view from the top of the falls. Check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight, Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (E). Full Board

Note: Today transfer is about 6 hours drive, part of it through dirt road within the park.

Day 3 - Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast you will embark on an early morning game drive, explore the savannah in the delta of the Nile on Lake Albert, Northern bank. As you view and take memorable photographs of the animals in the wild, you might find elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, very rarely, the leopards. Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you take the boat safari along the river Nile to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls. It is amazing the concentration of wildlife in the bank of the river Nile, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird‘s species, like African eagles, pelicans, kingfisher, Egyptian geese and much more. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (E). Full Board

Day 4 - Chimpanzee trekking in Budongo Forest - Hoima

Early morning after breakfast you drive to Budongo Forest, in Kaniyo-Pabidi, for the tropical forest trekking. This is the natural habitat of the chimpanzees and other primates such as black and white colobus monkey, red-tailed monkey, blue monkey, vervet monkey and baboons. Lunch. In the afternoon, we offer the opportunity to experience the local culture through a guided village walk organized by the eco tourist association Boomu Women Group. Dinner and overnight in Hoima, Kontiki Hotel. Full Board

Day 5 - Hoima to Queen Elizabeth National Park

After breakfast, you leave Hoima heading southwest along the Lake Albert and Rift Valley escarpment, with breathtaking panoramic sceneries as you drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Lunch. The road follows along the Rwenzori mountain range to Kasese town. As you enter the park, you have evening game drive. Dinner and overnight, Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge (C) or Hippo Hill Camp (E). Full Board

Note: Today transfer is about 7 / 8 hours drive, through dirt road and the conditions are variable according to the rains.

Day 6 - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Tree climbing lions in UgandaIn the early morning, take a game drive along the tracks of the national park, in the Northern sectors and towards Lake George and Kasenyi village. You might see lions, elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, perhaps the leopard which is a rare sight. Queen Elizabeth enjoys unique landscapes and views of crater lakes and the Albertine Rift Valley, which make this area special and unforgettable. Lunch from the lodge. In the afternoon, take the most exciting safari by boat from Mweya peninsula along Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife, bird‘s life and opportunities for good photographs. Moreover, you will see plenty of hippos, buffaloes and elephants while drinking from the channel. In the evening you go for another short game drive and try out your luck. Return at lush to your lodge for dinner and overnight, Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge (C) or Hippo Hill Camp (E). Full Board

Day 7 - Ishasha - Bwindi Forest National Park

After breakfast, leave the Northern sector of Queen Elizabeth and head southwards, where you find the rain tropical forests which are the natural habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas. Pass through the Ishasha sector, the southern region of Queen Elizabeth NP. Take a game drive in search for the "tree climbing lions" which are seen during the hot hours of the day, as they lie resting on top of Figs trees. See also herds of buffaloes, elephants, topi antelopes and more. Lunch en route. Reach Bwindi National Park or Kisoro by evening for dinner and overnight, Bwindi Engagi Lodge - Gorilla Safari Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp -Travellers Rest Hotel (E). Full Board

Note: Today transfer can be very long up to 9 hours and depends on roads conditions and place of allocation of gorilla permits. The choice of the area of the gorilla safari depends on the availability of permits.

Day 8 - Mountain gorilla safari

Mountain GorillasIn the morning you enter the rain tropical forest of Bwindi for the gorilla safari. The activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas, which was allocated according to the permits. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 370 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have one hour for observing the primates and their behaviors, while taking photographs. Ensure you take the packed lunch and water with you in the bag and for this you might need the support of available porters. Dinner and overnight, Bwindi Engagi Lodge - Gorilla Safari Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp - Travellers Rest Hotel (E). Full Board

Day 9 - Kampala

After breakfast, proceed back to Kampala, with stop over for lunch at the Igongo Cultural Museum in Mbarara. Stop over at the Equator and the local handicraft markets. Dinner and overnight in Kampala, Cassia Lodge - Hotel Bougainviller. Full Board

In alternative: Reserved for departure from Entebbe International Airport in the evening.

Note: Today transfer is about 8/ 9 hours drive, through tarmac road.

Day 10

Reserved to Kampala city tour and late transfer to Entebbe International Airport. BB

Possible extensions:

  • 3 days to Ssese Islands - Bugala Island
  • 1 day Ngamba Island and Entebbe (first or last day)
  • 1 day Semliki National Park (after day 4)
  • 4 to 7 days trekking in Rwenzori Mountains
  • 1 day trekking of Muhavura mountain - Virunga

The tariff includes:

  • Airport transfers
  • Full board accommodation excluding drinks
  • Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser
  • English speaking Driver/Guide
  • Gorilla permits at 500 USD each and chimpanzee permits
  • Entrance fees, taxes
  • Water on board

The tariff does not include:

  • Air ticket
  • Personal tourist insurance
  • Entrance visas to Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
  • Optional activities and changes to the program
  • Drinks and tips.

DJ MOUNTAINEERING 10 days 9 nights – Tour Code DJU30

Rwenzori Mountains Climbing

Introduction:

Safari in UgandaThe Rwenzori Mountains are the biggest mountain range in Africa, including six main mountains with peaks exceeding 4.500 m. of altitude: Mt. Stanley, Mt. Speke, Mt. Baker, Mt. Gessi (in the Congolese side), Mt. Emin Pasha. Mt. Luigi di Savoia. They are found along the border between Uganda and Congo for over 120 km. The highest peak is Margherita, 5.109 m. on Mt. Stanley. It is named after the Italian Queen Margherita, who sponsored the first climbing expedition of the Rwenzori in June 1906, led by Prince Luigi Amedeo of Savoy the Duke of Abruzzi. The name "Rwenzori" in the local language means "mountain of the rain", for its rainy nature.

The Central Circuit trekking

The best way to experience the Rwenzori is to take the so called "central circuit trail". This starts from the village of Nyakalengija, where the park quarters are found and follows the Mobuku river valley, then sloping around Mount Baker, where is found the final trail to climb Mount Stanley with Margherita Peak. This trekking passes through five different vegetation zones, from the mountain forest, the bamboo zone, the alpine zone, with difference in level of altitude from 2.800 m to 3.500 m when you climb the peak. The trail can take 6 days 5 nights and you consider adding an extra night for any peak you intend to climb. It is important to respect the gradual acclimatization process to avoid altitude sickness.

You find along the trail several huts, which are basic in comfort, however provided with mattresses and drinking water directly from the mountain.

Destination Jungle will organize this experience by providing you with our professional guides and cooks. Please be aware that the porters only carry up to 25 kg per person, including food, which means any extra kg is also extra tariff.

The best period to climb the Rwenzori

It is clear to all that the climatic seasons are changing characteristics in recent years, however it is still advisable to climb the Rwenzori especially during the dry seasons, between December and March, between June and July, between September and October.

Are you ready for the climbing?

The trekking and climbing of the Rwenzori, though technically not difficult for any trekker or alpinist, however has its great challenges. The trail is long and tiresome as it lasts up to 7 days. It requires endurance and physical fitness, at least some previous training. A part from this advice, the trekking does not require much of high tech equipment, just trekking boots and especially gumboots, since most of the trail is boggy (swampy areas). Only the last tract of the Margherita Peak climbing presents a glacier area and requires the use of rope and crampons. For the full list of the required equipment, please see the notes after the itinerary.

Itinerary

Day 1 - Kampala

On arrival at Entebbe International Airport we welcome you and transfer to Kampala for overnight BB at the hotel, Capitol Palace Hotel. BB

Day 2 – Rwenzori Mountains

In the morning after breakfast you depart Kampala and head Westwards in the direction of Fort Portal where you will arrive in time for lunch. Later on proceed through the Mubuku valley up to the village of Ibanda. While you relax in the montane atmosphere of the hotel, meet your guides and start arranging for the next day trekking. Dinner and overnight at Tours Holiday Camp Base. Full Board

Day 3 - Stage 1: From Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba Hut, 2.652 m.

After breakfast proceed to the Rwenzori Mountains National Park head quarter in Nyakalenjija, 1615 m. You receive the briefing from the officials; you can hire equipment for the trekking as you wait for the preparation of luggage and porters.

The hike starts through the plantations and homes of the Bakonjo, the people of the Rwenzori. Follow the Mobuku river inside the mountain forest up to the first hut, Nyabitaba, 2.652 m which is the arrival point for the day. During the day you might see the black and white colobus, the blue monkeys or hearing the chimpanzees. Typical is the colourful Rwenzori Turaco. From Nyabitaba, you are facing on the North the Portal Peaks, 4.627 m, and in front Mount Kyniangoma. Dinner and overnight at Nyabitaba Hut. This day hike can take up to 4/5 hours.

Hiking time: 5 hours - Habitat: montane forest – Altitude level: 1.037 m.

Day 4 - Stage 2: From Nyabitaba Hut to John Matte Hut, 3.505 m.

From Nyabitaba Hut take the trail that leads westwards to the Kurt Shaffer Bridge, which crosses the Mubuku river just below its confluence with Bujuku river. Here is where the proper "central circuit" starts, and you will take the right side (while you will descend from the left side). The vegetation zone is now the bamboo forest. You reach up to a steep rock which leads to Nyamuleju Hut, the beginning of the groundsel zone. Follow a swampy bog full of extraordinary plants and giant lobelias. The arrival point for the day is John Matte Hut, 3.505 m. where you have dinner and overnight. From this location you can enjoy for the first time the view of the snow capped peaks of Mount Stanley.

Hiking time: 6 hours - Habitat: bamboo forest and groundsel zone – Altitude level: 762m.

Day 5 - Stage 3: From John Matte Hut to Bujuku Hut, 3.962 m

From John Matte Hut you cross the Bujuku River and enter the lower "Bigo bog", a grassy bog where you experience how to jump from tussock to tussock. After a rocky climb you reach Bigo Hut and enter the upper "Bigo bog". From this extraordinary boggy valley you might have good view of the Mount Stanley. Finally you reach Lake Bujuku, then proceeding through a very muddy swampy area until Bujuku Hut, 3.962 m. This is where the alpine zone begins and the grass becomes scarce and smaller. This day hike can take up to 5 hours. The hut is well positioned down the Mount Speke and on the trail to Congo. In front of the hut you can enjoy the best view of Mount Baker and Mount Stanley.

Hiking time: 4 - 5 hours - Habitat: alpine zone – Altitude level: 457 m.

Day 6 - Stage 4: From Bujuku Hut to Elena Hut, 4.430 m.

From Bujuku Hut, after a muddy area, you start a steep climbing through a forest of giant groundsels up to the Groundsel Gully. A branch in the trail leads to Elena Hut, 4.430 m, arrival point for the ones who intend to climb Margherita Peak. If you are only taking the central circuit, then the trail proceeds directly to Kitandara Hut. You walk through Scott Elliot Pass, 4.372 m., the highest point during the central circuit, where you can enjoy stunning panoramic views down the Bujuku valley, of Mount Baker, Mount Luigi di Savoia and Stanley just above. This is a steep, rocky trail which when is wet or icy can be very slippery. After dinner, you rest at Elena Hut before ascending in the early morning before sunrise.

Hiking time: 3- 4 hours - Habitat: alpine zone – Altitude level: 468 m.

Day 7 - Stage 5 From Elena Hut to Kitandara Hut, 4.023 m.

From Elena Hut you ascend the last tract of rock and ice which leads to Margherita Peak on Mount Stanley, 5.109 m. You might take about 3 -4 hours to complete the climbing. You need crampons, ice axe and rope as you walk through what remains of the glacier area of Mount Stanley. The peak was first climbed by Prince Luigi Amedeo the Duke of Abruzzi at 9.30 am on 18th June 1906.

The trail descends down to Upper Kitandara Lake and Lower Kitandara Lake, where is located Kitandara Hut, 4.023 m. arrival point for the day. It can take approximately 3 hours walk. This is the best place for planning the ascent of Mount Luigi di Savoia and Mount Baker.

Hiking time: 6 hours - Habitat: glacier / alpine zone – Altitude level: - 1554 m.

Day 8- Stage 6: From Kitandara Hut to Guy Yeoman Hut, 3.261 m.

From Lake Kitandara you climb to Freshfield Pass, 4.282 m., a long flat of high alpine mossy glades, before descending the circuit among rocky and boggy areas. The panorama is dominated by the glaciers of Mount Stanley and Mount Baker. A rocky trail leads to Akendahi, Bujongolo and Kabamba rock shelters, where starts Kabamba valley before reaching Guy Yeoman Hut, 3.261 m. This can take up to 5 hours. The hut enjoys a good panoramic location, nearby the river Mubuku and with views of Mount Baker.

Hiking time: 5 hours - Habitat: alpine zone / groundsel zone – Altitude level: - 762 m.

Day 9- Stage 7: From Guy Yeoman Hut back to Nyakalengija

From Guy Yeoman final descent to Nyakalenjija, which might take about 7 hours walk. Otherwise, you can decide to spend another night in Nyabitaba Hut. The trekking follows the Mubuku and Kichuchu rivers, with all the plants of the heather zone before reaching the bamboo forest. Kabamba falls are seen on the way. From Nyabitaba Hut starts the short trekking to see Lake Mahoma.

As you arrive down in Nyakalenjija we shall transfer you back to the hotel in Ibanda or, according to the time, in Fort Portal.

Day 10 - Entebbe

After breakfast, return back to Kampala in time for connections with the international flights from Entebbe International Airport.

Possible extensions:

  • 3 days Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • 3-4 days gorilla safari Bwindi National Park
  • 3 days Murchison Falls National Park

The price includes:

  • Full board and meals during the hike
  • Accommodation in huts and hotels
  • Transfer with 4x4 land cruiser
  • Central circuit trekking with Margherita Peak
  • Guide, porters and cook
  • Luggage 25kg per person (including food)
  • Park Entrance fees
  • Rescue fees in case of emergency rescue on Rwenzori Mountains

The price excludes:

  • Flight and tourist insurance
  • Equipment for the hike
  • Extra Luggage (extra 25kg per person)
  • Changes in the program itinerary while in the Rwenzori.

Check list for the Rwenzori trekking

Required equipment for the central circuit: rucksack, sleeping bag for low temperature and sleeping mat, gumboots, water proof trousers, poncho or rain coat, heavy worm jacket, hand gloves, scarf and cup, one jumper, torch.

Required extra equipment for climbing the peak: crampons, snow gloves, snow goggles, climbing boots, rope and ice axe.

We provide: the food, cook, stove, cutleries and necessary cooking equipment. Consider that the average food weight per person is about 10kg.

What can you hire from Uganda: Most of the necessary equipment is rentable directly from the store at the base of the Rwenzori. However, we kindly request to communicate in advance what type of equipment you would like to rent in place or buy in Uganda, so that we will guarantee the availability. Enquire on the tariffs for hire.

 

DJ UGANDA SAFARI 12 Days 11 Nights – Tour Code DJU02

Nile Adventure Uganda Safari

Day 1 - Entebbe

Destination Jungle: Best cars for safarisOn your arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda you will be welcomed by our representative and transferred for overnight in BB to the hotel, at Cassia Lodge – Metropole Hotel (C) or Capitol Palace Hotel (E). BB

Optional: Depending on the arrival time, you could visit Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria in the afternoon to view the feeding of the chimpanzees and hear an informative talk by the sanctuary staff.

Day 2 – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast your adventure begins by driving northwest towards Masindi and Murchison Falls National Park, the largest national park in Uganda, which offers beautiful sceneries of grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south.

You will stop over for a nature walk at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white and black rhinos. You can see them closely while walking freely in the reserve. Lunch. Proceed to the national park; you reach the river Nile where the beautiful Murchison Falls create a narrow canyon of thunderous water. You will have a view from the top of the falls. Check in to your lodge for dinner and overnight, Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (E). FB

Note: Today transfer is about 6 hours drive, part of it through dirt road within the park.

Day 3 – Murchison Falls National Park

After breakfast you will embark on an early morning game drive, explore the savannah in the delta of the Nile on Lake Albert, Northern bank. As you view and take memorable photographs of the animals in the wild, you might find elephants, lions, buffalos, giraffes, waterbucks, bushbucks, spotted hyenas and, very rarely, the leopards. Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon, you take the boat safari along the river Nile to the base of the magnificent Murchison Falls. It is amazing the concentration of wildlife in the bank of the river Nile, including hippos, crocodiles, and a variety of bird’s species, like African eagles, pelicans, kingfisher, Egyptian geese and much more. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge / Nile Safari Lodge (C) or Red Chilli Rest Camp (E). FB

Day 4 – Albertine Rift Valley and Fort Portal

After breakfast you leave the National Park heading southwest along the Lake Albert and Rift Valley escarpment, with breathtaking panoramic sceneries. Pass via Hoima the capital town of Bunyoro kingdom, one of the oldest in Uganda. Stop over for a cup of coffee and lunch en route. Drive to Fort Portal the capital town of Tooro kingdom which lies on the shadow of Rwenzori Mountains, the biggest mountain range in Africa. Dinner and overnight at Nyinabulitwa Country Resort / Mountains of the Moon Hotel. FB

Note: Today transfer is about 7 / 8 hours drive, through dirt road and the conditions are variable according to the rains.

Day 5 - Kibale National Park – Bigodi – Kasenda Crater Lakes

After breakfast, today activity is the nature walk in Kibale National Park for experiencing the rain tropical forest, birding and especially to encounter the chimpanzees in their natural environment. Other primates you might see include black and white colobus, red tailed monkey and velvet monkey. After lunch, visit the ecotourism project in Bigodi, a small village close to Kibale forest. The local community organizes "village walks" to see the typical homestead, to hear storytellers, the local healer and get an idea of the traditional culture of the Batoro and Bakiga. In the evening you will have chance to see view points of the Kasenda Crater Lakes or to take the short trekking to Mahoma Falls from Rusoona village, a very unusual and remote destination. In the evening you go back to the lodge for dinner and overnight at Nyinabulitwa Country Resort / Primate Lodge. FB

Day 6 - Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lake in UgandaAfter breakfast, the journey through Uganda proceeds to the "pearl" of the national parks, Queen Elizabeth, which lies between Lake George on the East, Lake Edward on the West and the Rwenzori Mountains on the North. Have a game drive as you go for lunch to the lodge. In the afternoon, take the most exciting safari by boat from Mweya peninsula along Kazinga channel, one of the most popular sites in Uganda for its concentration of wildlife, bird’s life and opportunities for good photographs. Moreover, you will see plenty of hippos, buffaloes and elephants while drinking from the channel. In the evening you go for another short game drive and try out your luck. Return at lush to your lodge for dinner and overnight, Mweya Safari Lodge / Jacana Safari Lodge (C) or Hippo Hill Camp - Simba Safari Lodge (E). FB

Day 7 - Queen Elizabeth National Park

After a cup of coffee, at 6.30 am go for a game drive along the tracks of the national park, in the Northern side towards Lake George and Kasenyi village. You might see lions, elephants, buffaloes, spotted hyenas, waterbucks, Ugandan kobs, perhaps the leopard though is shy and rare to be seen. Reach up to the Baboon cliffs and the splendid crater lakes region. Lunch. In the afternoon the exploration of the park continues: it is possible to see the shore of Lake Edward at Katwe where the salt is produced or the Show Bill swamp on Lake George. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight, Mweya Safari Lodge / Jacana Safari Lodge (C) or Hippo Hill Camp - Simba Safari Lodge (E). FB

Day 8 – Ishasha in Queen Elizabeth

After breakfast, leave the Northern sector of Queen Elizabeth and proceed to the southern sector, Ishasha, a vast savannah between the rivers Ishasha and Ntungwe. After lunch, take a game drive in search for the "tree climbing lions" which are seen during the hot hours of the day, as they lie resting on top of Figs trees. See also herds of buffaloes, elephants, topi antelopes and more. Dinner and overnight at Ntungwe River Camp – Savannah Resort. FB

Day 9 - South West of Uganda – Bwindi Impenetrable

After breakfast, your journey heads southwards, where you find the rain tropical forests which are the natural habitat for the endangered mountain gorillas. You will reach an altitude of up to 2300 m above sea level in Bwindi. The choice of the area of the "gorilla safari" depends on the availability and allocation of the permits for this activity. Lunch. You arrive in Bwindi National Park for dinner and overnight, Bwindi Engagi Lodge – Nkuringo Safari Lodge (C) or Buhoma Community Rest Camp – Kisoro Travellers Hotel (E). FB

Note: Today transfer is variable, according to the location of the gorilla permits and road conditions. In case the tracking is planned in Rwanda Volcanoes National park, this will be communicated in advance.

Day 10 - Mountain gorilla safari

Gorilla-Trekking in UgandaEarly in the morning you enter the rain tropical forest of Bwindi for the gorilla safari. The activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 8 people as you search for the habituated family of mountain gorillas. Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of about 370 gorillas, which is half the world population according to 2007 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have one hour for observing the primates and their behaviors, while taking photographs. Ensure you take the packed lunch and water with you in the bag and you might engage for this the support of available porters. In the evening proceed to Lake Bunyonyi, wonderful scenery, for dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages – Heritage Lodge (C) or Panorama Jajama Lodge (E).

Day 11 - Lake Bunyonyi – Lake Mburo National Park

After breakfast, enjoy one of the most extraordinary wildlife and birding experience by boat as you cross the Lake Bunyonyi. The forested green islands on the lake are home to different species of endemic birds which the guide will help you to spot. Lunch in Kabale in the Kigezi region, the so called "Switzerland of Africa" characterized by terraced cultivated hills. The inhabitants are the Bakiga and you can visit the local Bakiga cultural museum. In the afternoon proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Ugandan National Parks. As you enter, go for game drive in search for the beautiful impalas, elands, topi and many antelopes, buffaloes, zebras. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Lodge (C) or budget accommodation in Masaka (E).FB

Note: the accommodation in Masaka is outside the park therefore it will not be possible an extra game drive in the morning.

Day 12 - Return

After breakfast, proceed back to Entebbe and reserved for departure from Entebbe International airport. If you are spending the night inside the park, in the morning you will have another game drive or nature walk. Lunch en route. HB

Possible extensions:

  • 1 extra day Source of the Nile and rafting, Jinja
  • 3 days to Ssese Islands - Bugala Island (Day 12 – 13 – 14)
  • 1 day Ngamba Island and Entebbe (first or last day)
  • 1 day Semliki National Park (after day 4 or 5)
  • 4 to 7 days trekking in Rwenzori Mountains
  • 1 day trekking Muhavura mountain Virunga

The tariff includes:

  • Airport transfers
  • Full board accommodation
  • Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
  • English speaking Driver/Guide
  • Gorilla and chimpanzee permits
  • Entrance fees, taxes
  • Water on board
  • Ferry crossing
  • Swamp walk and crater tour
  • All activities mentioned above in the 12 days Itinerary

The tariff does not include:

  • Air ticket
  • Tourist insurance/ local health insurance AIG / UAP
  • Entrance visas: Uganda 50 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport
  • Drinks and tips
  • Activities not mentioned in the itinerary

 

Our Team

Destination Jungle Team

Destination Jungle: the teamOur team is made of individuals with different experiences but with a passion for the tourism industry, with strong beliefs in customer care and from different countries.

Costantino Tessarin is the Founder, Managing Director of Destination Jungle with 8 years experience in the tourism industry in East Africa and in Marketing in International venues and exhibitions. Born in Italy, he holds a bachelor degree in History from the University of Bologna and Master in Social Sciences in Development Studies in London SOAS.

Peace Alesi is one of the tour and travel consultants, with many years experience in the tourism industry in East Africa and 3 years with us. Born in Kampala Uganda, she holds a bachelors degree in Education from Makerere University and further training in Office Management and Travel Management. Address: welcome@destinationjungle.com

Odera Agutu Phelix is in charge of accounting and administration. Born in Kenya, he has a degree in Business Administration from the University of Kampala and has CPAK Level 2. Address: accounts@destinationjungle.com

Natukunda Allen is another Spanish tour consultant and also a Spanish and Italian tour Guide. She holds a Bachelors degree in Humanities from the University of Pedagogical Sciences of Santa Clara, Cuba. Address: reservations@destinationjungle.com

Nakandi Imelda is also our tour consultant with 3 years of experience in the tourism industry with in East Africa. She holds a Bachelors degree in Tourism majoring in Tours and Travel from the Makerere University. Address: reservations@safaritoeastafrica.com

Destination Jungle is also made up by the field work of well selected Company‘s Tour Guides. These are a key to the success of our programs, thanks to their preparation, the capacity to handle clients and also to keep well maintained our safari vehicles. The team of Safari guides comprises of Charles Nsubuga, Kasule Hussein, Boaz Twinamatsiko and Ismail Kigganda.

Ecotourism

Destination Jungle: sustainable tourism and conservation

Ecotourism in UgandaDestination Jungle believes that tourism must be sustainable, in other words must be related to conservation of the environment and bringing social benefits. We all know that much of the beauty and biodiversity along the Albertine Rift Valley between Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda and Congo is due to the rich environment, the protected reserves and national parks. Most of tourism to this part of Africa is nature-based. However, a lot of new efforts should be put in place if we wish to keep this natural heritage for the future. The increasing levels of habitat loss and humans-wildlife conflicts, the levels of deforestation, the disappearance or decreasing of many species (like the lions, the elephants, the Ugandan kobs), all these aspects call for responsible stakeholders and responsible tour operators to take appropriate actions in the direction of conservation and eco-tourism.

As an effort to promote gorilla conservation, Destination Jungle decided in 2012 to launch the new web portal The Gorilla talks! (www.gorillatrekking.travel), where we give accurate information about the gorillas as well as we present conservation issues and challenges. We also encourage the clients to spend time after their gorilla trekking and have a "gorilla talk" with a representative of the gorilla conservation (from Uganda Wildlife Authority or Rwanda Development Board). Again, the otherside of the benefit from gorilla conservation is the benefits for the local communities, which have developed much from gorilla tourism.

Testimonials

  1. We did a Thousand Hills tour but customized and included Congo. It was a very nice organization, very professional and very flexible in a way that they met all our demands. The driver was very knowledgeable about the areas where to go and excelled in knowing all the animals including birds. He also chose different routes for us so that we do not go with the other crowd and managed to see all the animals we expected including the Leopard. Gorilla tracking was the most exciting activity. Thanks to Charles and Destination jungle Staff.
    Martina, Thomaz Ahborg - Sweden, July - August 2012
  2. The general organization was very good. The general information for the whole tour and especially for the Next day was given in time. The driver did a great job and was knowledgeable about the areas was more satisfying and every question was answered with many details. All Lodges and the hotel were good chosen and every where the services were good.
    Nicole Mützel / Roland Hofmann - Germany, July 2012
  3. All of our safari arrangements were very well done by Destination Jungle Staff. Ismail and Robert were superb guides. They were all charming, accurate and provided us with all the good information we needed since this was our first time in Uganda. I will definitely recommend this company to my friends and family members who wish to travel to Africa particularly Uganda.
    Schmitz Monika and Peters Josef - Germany- July 2012
  4. It was an excellent organization-Absolutely perfect. Charles was a very good driver, he knows a lot about the countries and animals. He took so much care of us and we are very every happy with him. Our vehicle was absolutely nice and clean every day. It was wonderful to discover both countries of Uganda and Rwanda.
    Mrs Christa and Mr.Hunshelm, Lothar - Germany, June-July 2012
  5. Special thanks to Charles our driver guide. He was outstanding in every respect. He kept the car in very good conditions. It was suitable and we were comfortable all the time. We trusted Charles from the start and he was awesome. We were very happy with the service we received from the whole staff of Destination Jungle. We will surely recommend this tour company to our friends.
    Ridderstad/Gunnar, Christina, Hermelin Ulf, Gertrud Rosenlow - Sweden- March 2012
  6. We had a wonderful experience. Charles and Ismail our guides were very nice and we were happy with their services. The vehicles were very nice and comfortable. Gorilla tracking was our most memorable experience. We had a great time, great experience and will do it again. "Over whelming"
    PODGORSEK Igor, Slovenia - February
  7. The general organization was very perfect. Nelson was a fantastic driver guide with knowledge about the areas and animals. The car was all the time in good condition and very comfortable.
    Zdenek HASEK, Alena HASKOVA- Czech Republic - February 2012
  8. We cannot stop thanking you for the excellent service you provided on our trip to Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi. We enjoyed the tour so much with great guides and clean vehicles.Big ups to Destination jungle Staff and guides. Uganda is such a beautiful country
    Bakowska, January - 2012

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