OVER VIEW
Immerse yourself in the beauty of Uganda while promoting conservation and sustainability with our 12 Day Ecotourism Experience. This journey offers unique insights into responsible, conservation practices and community-driven projects.
SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
- Clarke Coffee Farm & the Coffee Lodge
- Rubalika Farm Estate & Community Walk
- Nature Walk & Tree Planting at Rubalika
- Kyambura Gorge Walk
- Omumashaka Beekeepers Cooperative and & Women’s Coffee Cooperative
- Fishing Village of Ruragara at Lake Mburo Park
- Nature Walk in Lake Mburo & Uganda Wildlife Education Center
Upon your arrival in Entebbe, a company representative will warmly welcome you and transfer you to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meal Plan: Dinner depending on time of arrival.
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Set off today for an inspiring visit to Clarke’s Farm and Coffee Estate, an expansive property stretching across 1,500 acres of fertile land. The estate boasts 700 acres dedicated to coffee cultivation, primarily Robusta with a few hectares of Arabica. Clarke’s Farm was established to impart expert agronomy practices to both smallholder and large-scale farmers.
It serves as a vital educational tool, offering insights into the production of Ugandan food and Robusta coffee. The estate also welcomes non-farmers and school children, providing a hands-on learning experience about the agricultural processes and the importance of sustainable farming. You will arrive in the evening for relaxation at the lodge.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
After breakfast, set off for an enriching coffee tour that will immerse you in the fascinating world of coffee production. Led by experienced farm staff, this tour will drive you through lush coffee forests and guide you through the nursery and coffee factory, offering an in-depth look at coffee processing from start to finish.
Discover how coffee is meticulously grown and prepared for the market. Engage in hands-on activities such as picking ripe coffee cherries and potting young coffee trees, gaining a true appreciation for the craftsmanship involved. The session culminates in a unique coffee-tasting and cupping experience in the coffee lab, where you can savor and identify the rich and varied flavors of freshly brewed coffee.
End your day with a relaxing evening, reflecting on your newfound knowledge and appreciation for the art of coffee-making.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before immersing yourself in a day filled with nature activities at the farm. You can embark on scenic walks with breathtaking hilltop views, take nature river walks, go jogging, or explore mountain biking trails that cater to various skill levels. Additionally, you can try bouldering or rock climbing for a more adventurous experience. The farm offers a diverse range of outdoor activities to suit all interests and fitness levels.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: The Coffee Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
After enjoying breakfast, you will depart for Rubalika Farm, arriving just in time for lunch and a bit of relaxation. Later in the afternoon, you will embark on a guided tour of the farm. During the tour, you'll have the chance to try your hand at milking the cows. Additionally, you can look forward to seeing the goats, rabbits, turkeys, and chickens. This farm visit offers a wonderful opportunity to engage with various farm animals and learn about their care and management.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Rubalika Safari Lodge.
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Have a Rubalika jungle breakfast and thereafter head out for a 2 hrs community walk to experience and learn more about their village, home, and way of life. After lunch, you will head out for the Vanilla chain value experience to learn about the processing of Vanilla and thereafter you will experience the processing of brewing Bananas into Uganda waragi -local gin or make banana juice.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Rubalika Safari Lodge.
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Today you will take a nature walk along Rubalika Rapids which runs along the border of the lodge’s property. The riverbanks provide a sanctuary for a variety of fauna and flora such as the agama lizards, the monitor lizards, and many different bird species.
You may head back to for relaxation and lunch at the farm. Thereafter head out for the indigenous tree planting experience. This is an opportunity to reduce your carbon footprint and contribute to sustainable, responsible tourism.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Rubalika Safari Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Today, embark on a scenic journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, arriving in time for a delightful lunch. In the afternoon, set out for an exciting 3-hour guided walk through the breathtaking Kyambura Gorge. Marvel at the stunning panoramic views of the gorge, parklands, and Kyambura Reserve. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the landscape and experience authentic encounters with local homesteads.
Look out for vibrant bird species and playful primates, including chimpanzees, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys. This nature walk promises unforgettable moments and rich wildlife encounters.
Optional: Evening game drive in the park before you return to the camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Today you will have a community and conservation experience in Kyambura. You will visit the Omumashaka Bee Keepers who have been producing honey in Kyambura since 2006 to improve their community livelihoods. The sales of honey and fees paid by visitors help make the project sustainable and increase the livelihoods of local people.
Head back for lunch and thereafter visit the Omwani Women’s Coffee Cooperative set up to provide vocational training to women and an alternative, but sustainable, source of income. The community tends to over 1,500 Arabica and Robusta coffee plants on 100 acres of land and processes the coffee by hand at a communal processing plant. Head back to camp for relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Elephant Hab Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Today set off to Lake Mburo National Park arriving in the early afternoon. You will head out to the fishing village of Ruragara situated on the peninsula village of Nyanga where you get a clear insight into rural life and an understanding of just how close humans and wildlife co-exist.
After lunch, have an evening game drive in the park. Look out for waterbucks, giraffes, zebras, elands and impalas among others.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Mpogo Safari Lodge
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Today you will have an immersive nature walk experience in the park. The walk takes you through diverse landscapes, including rolling hills, savannah grasslands, and acacia-dotted woodlands. Get a close encounter with zebras, impalas, elands, and warthogs among others. The park is a bird-watcher’s paradise with over 350 bird species as well. Later check out and proceed back to Entebbe with lunch en route arriving in the evening for relaxation.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Accommodation: Papyrus Guest House
Comfort Level: Mid-range
Depending on your flight details, you will visit the Uganda Wildlife Education Center to participate in the Behind the Scenes Tour. The two-hour educative adventure offers a special close-up session and interesting information about the resident animals and bird species. You will have a close-up and personal encounter with the lions, elephants plus many more wonders you have perhaps never imagined meeting. Later you will transfer to the airport for your onward flight back home at the end of your East Africa Experience.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch.
• Comfortable hiking boots and lightweight clothing.
• Rain jacket and a warm sweater for cooler evenings.
• Insect repellent and sunscreen.
• Reusable water bottle.
• Binoculars and a good camera.
• Personal medications and a small first-aid kit.
• Nature blending clothes
Included in the Itinerary
- Ground transportation in a safari customized 4WD Toyota Landcruiser with gasoline/fuel
- Rafting / Quad Biking
- All Nature walks
- All Community Visits
- All Boat Cruises
- All Game Drives
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
- Drinking water / refillable water bottle
- English-speaking Birding Guide
- Accommodation and Meals
- All Park Entrance Fees.
Excluded in the Itinerary
- International Airfares;
- Visa Fees;
- Drinks and Beverages
- Tips, and Gratuities for your Driver/guide and hotel staff
- Optional activities unless specified as included
- Any other services not expressly shown in the itinerary or indicated as included.
Uganda – The Pearl of Africa’s Untamed Beauty
Uganda, aptly named the Pearl of Africa, is a land Gifted by Nature. It is located in the Great Lakes Region with breathtaking landscapes, extraordinary biodiversity, and unforgettable adventures. This remarkably diverse country is where the East African savannah meets the lush West African jungle, creating an ecological paradise unlike any other.
Towering over Uganda’s landscapes are the majestic Rwenzori Mountains, Africa’s third-highest range, and the dramatic Virunga Volcanoes, while the shimmering waters of Lake Victoria, Africa’s largest lake, cradle its southern border. Lying in a basin between the eastern and western branches of the Rift Valley, Uganda’s elevated position gives it a more temperate climate than its equatorial location might suggest. Most of the country sits over 1,000 meters above sea level, with a landscape that is largely flat apart from the forested mountain ranges that often define its borders.
One of Africa’s most water-rich nations, Uganda’s lakes, rivers, and wetlands cover 25% of its surface, keeping the landscape lush and green for most of the year—though the northern region gradually transitions into semi-desert.
Nowhere else on the continent can travelers witness such a rich variety of primates with such ease. From great apes—mountain gorillas and chimpanzees—to over a dozen monkey species, Uganda is a primate lover’s paradise. But it’s not just primates that thrive here. With over 1,000 bird species, Uganda is a birder’s wonderland, home to rare rainforest specialists and some of Africa’s most sought-after birds.
We invite you to explore Uganda, a diverse landscape with abundant wildlife, plenty to discover, and unique experiences. When recounting your time in this jewel of a country, you'll struggle to find the words that do justice to it.
Entry Requirements:
Your passport must have a minimum of at least two full clear pages for visas and stamps and be valid for more than 6 months from the date of entry into Uganda.
Please check visa requirements prior to travel with your booking agent or Bush Wander, as requirements are regularly changed with little notice.
Most passports require a single-entry visa (US$50). Visas cannot be obtained on arrival. You must apply and pay for them online at least two weeks before your arrival. You must upload clear copies of your current passport, a yellow fever certificate, and a passport photo.
Only Visa and Mastercard cards are accepted for visa payments. Once payment is made, the system will process your application and send you a barcoded email. Print out this email and bring it with you to Uganda. Upon arrival, you should present the barcoded email to the immigration officer, who will scan the barcode, take your fingerprints and photo, and place a visa in your passport.
Alternatively, the Ugandan High Commissions may issue visas where such commissions are located.
Visa Exempt Countries:
The following nationalities do not require a visa to enter Uganda: all nationalities from East African countries (Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Burundi), all nationalities from COMESA countries (Angola, Eritrea, Malawi, Madagascar, Seychelles, Swaziland, Zambia, Comoros, Kenya, Mauritius, Zimbabwe), and passport holders from OTHERS (Antigua, Barbados, Fiji, Grenada, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, The Grenadines, Vanuatu, Cyprus, Bahamas, Belize, Gambia, Jamaica, Malta, Singapore, St. Vincent-Tonga and Ireland).
East Africa Tourist Visa:
If you are planning an East Africa trip to Uganda, Rwanda, and/or Kenya, it may be better to apply for a multiple-entry visa, valid for 90 days at USD 100 per visa. For more information go through the Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration if you are entering Uganda first, or alternatively, the Government visa site for the East Africa country you will be first entering.
Money and Currency:
Before you travel, call your credit card companies to let them know you will be traveling. This will help to ensure the credit card company won’t flag any of your vacation expenses. ATMs are available in major towns or cities though at times may not be reliable due to a limited amount of money to be withdrawn.
- Credit cards are widely accepted within Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Major hotels and restaurants accept VISA and MasterCard. AMEX and others are not recommended as establishments usually don’t support them. Note that a surcharge of 5% is attached to their usage.
- Local Currencies are recommended to use while on safari. There are many forex bureaus and banks in the capital cities and the main towns. Smaller denominations than US$100 may attract a less favorable rate of exchange. Notes older than 2010 may not be accepted in the country.
- Forex Bureaus are located in major towns or cities and have regular banking hours Monday to Friday from 08:30hrs to 16:00hrs. Saturdays are open from 09:00hrs to 12:00hrs. Traveler’s Cheques may be changed in major towns/cities. American Express cheques are accepted but they do attract a low rate. If you can, forego this option. Note: A purchase receipt and a passport are often asked for by the bank and forex bureaus as proof of ownership.
Health and Medical Information
Travelers require a Yellow Fever inoculation more than 10 days prior to your departure otherwise you won't obtain a visa. The certificate will be checked on arrival in Uganda. On top of that it is also advised you get vaccinations for DTP, Hepatitis A and malaria. Some organizations may advice you to take Typhoid, Cholera, Hepatitis B and Rabies as well. Please consult your pharmacist/doctor.
Travel Insurance on tour
It’s highly recommended to have travel insurance that covers medical expenses, trip cancellation, lost luggage, and other unforeseen circumstances. Ensure that your insurance policy provides adequate coverage for your entire trip duration and the activities you plan to undertake, such as wildlife viewing and adventure sports.
Flights & Getting Around
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