Day 1: Arrival to Entebbe

Individual arrival in Entebbe. We will be happy to provide you with a suitable flight connection. Meeting with the group and short transfer to the hotel in Entebbe. Afterwards dinner together and overnight stay.

Day 2: Mabamba swamp area and drive to Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, transfer to Mabamba. This swamp area is located about 50 kilometers west of Kampala and is home to the unique shoebill. You will go bird stalking in a canoe in Mabamba and, with a bit of luck, photograph the shoebill and numerous other African bird species.

After lunch, continue to Kibale Forest National Park in western Uganda. Arrival and check-in, dinner and overnight in the national park.

Day 3 – 4: On the road in Kibale Forest National Park

The Kibale Forest National Park is home to 13 different species of primates in its tropical forests, including chimpanzees and various species of monkeys. During your stay in the park, you will set off on foot in search of the chimpanzees.

On these excursions, you will have exceptional opportunities for photography and learn interesting facts about the chimpanzees and the flora and fauna of the Kibale Forest from experienced guides. You will also visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, where you will go in search of birds, butterflies and primates with your camera. With a bit of luck, you might even spot a water kudu. Overnight stay including full board in the national park.

Day 5: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park is your next destination and you set off there after breakfast. On the way you can see the mighty Rwenzori mountain range and take photos of it. After lunch in Mweya, you will go on a water safari on the Kazinga Channel, which connects Lake George and Lake Edward.

The canal is known for its large number of bird species and is home to one of the world’s densest populations of hippos and Nile crocodiles. This boat trip is a great opportunity for great wildlife photos.

After the excursion, continue to the south of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6 – 7: On the road in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Today you go on a game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park. The park is famous for its tree-climbing lions. A unique attraction that you can capture with your camera in the southern park region of Ishasha.

Queen Elizabeth National Park is also home to many other African animals and you are sure to take great photos of elephants, waterbucks and other animals. Overnight stay including full board in the national park.

Day 8: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

You start the day with breakfast and check-out. Afterwards, you make your way to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, which is home to half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas.

You will arrive at your accommodation for lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the Batwa and learn lots of interesting facts about the Ugandan people. Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 9 – 10: Gorilla Trekking

The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the southwest of Uganda. The vegetation in the national park consists of dense mountain and rainforests with impenetrable undergrowth and very high biological diversity. This national park is home to 14 gorilla families, which safari tourists can visit with a special permit.

After breakfast, you set off for a whole day in search of the mountain gorillas. The stalk through the dense rainforest is adventurous and usually takes around 3 to 6 hours. The rangers make their way through the dense jungle with a machete and, with a bit of luck, lead you to the mountain gorillas.

When a family is found, you will spend an hour with the largest living primates. You can watch them eat and play and take great photos of this unforgettable experience. Afterwards, you will hike back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Day 11: Return journey to Entebbe

Today is the return journey to Entebbe and takes about 8-9 hours. On the way you will have a lunch break in Mbarara and a photo stop at the crossing of the equator. At the end of the tour, you will have dinner together. You will then be driven to the airport for your individual journey home. We will be happy to provide you with the appropriate flight connection for your trip.

Who is the photo tour suitable for

This photo tour is aimed at both beginners and advanced photographers. You have a basic knowledge of shutter speed, aperture and ISO and are be able to set these on your camera. On this photo tour, you will be individually supervised according to your photography skills.

Photo tour itinerary

The exact programme for the day may be adjusted on site at short notice to take account of the weather and light conditions.

Climate / Weather

Uganda lies at the height of the equator, which ensures very balanced temperatures all year round. Daytime temperatures of 25 to 30 degrees are rarely exceeded and at night it is pleasant with an average of 17 degrees. Colder temperatures prevail at altitudes above 1,300 m above sea level. The dry season in Uganda lasts from June to August.

Fitness level

You have a good basic level of fitness for this multi-day photo tour, especially for the hike to the mountain gorillas.

Gorilla Trekking

Visitor numbers for the gorilla trek are still strictly limited to protect the animals and their habitat and the time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. The trek usually takes 3 to 6 hours, so you should be fit enough for this longer hike. As humans and gorillas are quite similar, diseases can easily be transmitted through proximity to humans. The distance to the animals should therefore not be less than 7 meters.

The mountain gorillas are observed 24 hours a day and therefore your chances of seeing the animals are very high. Nevertheless, it can happen that the gorillas are traveling in a very remote area and therefore one day is not enough to get to their location.

Clothing

This Uganda photo tour is outdoor-oriented and we spend a lot of time outdoors and in nature. We recommend that you bring sturdy and well-worn hiking boots as well as appropriate outdoor clothing in layers and rainwear.

Health

A yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry and further vaccinations are recommended. Uganda is also a malaria area. Please consult your doctor or the Tropical Institute about all necessary vaccinations and malaria prophylaxis.

Medical care und insurance

Medical care in Uganda is basic away from the big cities and in many regions it is not available at all. It is strongly recommended that you take out cancellation insurance and return travel insurance, which covers evacuation from remote regions, local hospitalization and return travel costs to Switzerland in an emergency.

Travel information FDFA

The Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) regularly publishes information on countries where there are potential security or other risks. The FDFA’s travel advice is based on its own sources of information that are considered to be trustworthy. This travel advice can be found on the FDFA website: www.eda.admin.ch

The Terms and Conditions

TCs of Amazing Views Adventure Tours apply, as well as all other conditions which are listed in the descriptions for the respective trips.

Prices

We reserve the right to change prices (especially due to exchange rate fluctuations).