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Luxury Uganda Family Adventure Safari

Inspirational safari family holiday to Uganda

A fly-in Uganda safari for families (ideally teens) visiting 3 of Uganda's most famous attractions; Kibale Forest National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park and Bwindi National Park.  First stop is Ndali Lodge which is near to Kibale Forest for your chimpanzee tracking. The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora.  At Kyambura Gorge Lodge, in Queen Elizabeth National Park you will primarily enjoy game drives keeping a watch out for lion, elephant, cape buffalo, leopard, hyena, Ugandan Kob, and many more.  There's the opportunity to view hippos, crocs and birdlife on a unique boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel.   

At Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, your next stop, you are brilliantly located to allow easy access into Bwindi Forest for your gorilla tracking (minimum age 15 years).  On the day of tracking, experienced wildlife guides, along with trackers and porters, will accompany you through the evergreen forest.  After finding the gorillas, you will have an opportunity to be within meters of these magnificent apes, sharing in their daily lives and experiencing their day-to-day activities. 

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Day by Day summary

  • Starts - Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Entebbe International
  • 2 nights - Ndali Lodge, Kibale, Uganda
  • 2 nights - Kyambura Gorge Lodge, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda
  • 2 nights - Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, Bwindi, Uganda
  • Ends - Transfer to Entebbe International for your international flight home

At a glance

  • Country Icon Uganda
  • Nights Icon 6 Nights
  • Safari Icon Safari

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Guide Price

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Includes flights from Chicago O'Hare International
Price per person based on a family of 4
Itinerary Details

Day-by-day

Catch your overnight flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Entebbe International

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Day 1 - 3

Arrive at Entebbe Airport and connect onto your light aircraft to Kasese Airstrip. Here the family will be met by your private driver who will drive you to your lodge.

  • 2 nights

Ndali Lodge
Full Board | 2 x Cottages
Uganda

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Day 3 - 5

Today the family will be driven to your lodge in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey.

  • 2 nights

Kyambura Gorge Lodge
All Inclusive | 2 x Standard Bandas
Uganda

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Day 5 - 7

Today you will head out to Bwindi via the Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park to your lodge.

  • 2 nights

Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
All Inclusive | 2 x Standard Bandas
Uganda

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Day 7

Today you will be taken to the Kihili airstrip for your light aircraft flight to Entebbe Airport. Here you will connect with your onward flight home.

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Our trips are unashamedly high-end but always deliver excellent value for money. Our guide price covers the majority of trip costs upfront, on a per person basis, including international flights and all transfers.

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Includes

  • Meals and accommodation as per itinerary
  • All road transfers as indicated in the itinerary
  • Game drives while on safari
  • National Parks and conservation entry fees
  • Light aircraft transfers as per itinerary
  • Private professional English speaking safari guide
  • Transportation with exclusive use of 4X4 safari vehicle as per itinerary
  • Complimentary bottled water while on safari
  • One chimpanzee tracking permit in Kibale National Park [age restriction: 15 years minimum] per person
  • One boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • One gorilla tracking permit in Bwindi Forest [age restriction: 15 years minimum] per person
  • Carbon-offsetting with One Tree Planted
  • Conservation donation to Save the Rhino
  • Community projects contribution with Uthando
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Excludes

  • Gratuities
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Visa fees
  • Beverages with the exception of all inclusive hotels
  • Premium brands whilst all inclusive
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ACTIVITIES

This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.

  • 4 WD Safari Icon 4WD Safari
  • Birdwatching Icon Birdwatching
  • Boat Trip Icon Boat Trip
  • Primate Trekking Icon Primate Trekking
  • Canoeing Kayaking Icon Canoeing/Kayaking
  • Wellness Spa Icon Wellness/Spa
  • Guided Walking Safari Icon Guided Walk
  • Cultural Experience Icon Cultural Excursion
Enriching encounters

ICONIC WILDLIFE

Whether you want to tick the Big Five off your bucket list or seek out specific safari species, our expert guides reveal the typical wildlife sightings to expect on this sample trip.

  • Lion
    Lion
  • Hippo
    Hippo
  • Gorilla
    Gorilla
  • Flamingo
    Flamingo
  • Elephant
    Elephant
  • Crocodile
    Crocodile
  • Chimpanzee
    Chimpanzee
  • Colobus Monkey
    Colobus Monkey
  • Bushbuck
    Bushbuck
  • Buffalo
    Buffalo
  • African Fish Eagle
    African Fish Eagle
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