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Photo Tour Uganda
It has its reason that Sir Winston Churchill called Uganda the pearl of Africa in his 1908 book “My African Journey”. Uganda is something very special: here the landscape, the climate, the vegetation and also the people are different from other African countries and the diversity of the country is great. On this exclusive photo tour in a small travel group of maximum 4 participants, we will show you the untouched nature of Uganda, its great animal diversity, which cannot be found anywhere else in the world, the dense rainforest, the warmth and joie de vivre of the people, and mighty waterfalls. Uganda is a relatively small country, but definitely a big highlight that will guarantee you beautiful photos.
Uganda is famous for unique wildlife experiences in its diverse landscape. Meeting the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a poignant and unique experience that you will never forget. With a bit of luck, you will be able to take great photos of these mountain gorillas on this tour. You will also encounter chimpanzees, photograph the unique shoebill and of course capture many other African animals with your camera.
The landlocked country lies in the east of Africa between Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan. Much of the country is located on the East African Plateau at an average altitude of 1’100 m and Uganda is therefore home to one of the highest mountain ranges in Africa. In Uganda, the Nile rises in Lake Victoria and makes its way through the Rift Valley. Spectacular and varied landscape photos are therefore equally guaranteed on this exclusive photo tour to Uganda.
Join us with your camera in an exclusive small group and benefit from the individual and personal attention of professional photographer James Gifford.
Fotographic highlights of the Uganda Photo Tour
- With a bit of luck, you will meet the mountain gorillas and experience the life of these unique primates for a moment.
- In Kibale Forest National Park you will observe chimpanzees.
- You will visit the Mabamba Swamp, which is home to the unique shoebill.
- Great chances to take great photos of the lions climbing trees in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
- You take photos in a canoe, stalking in a safari vehicle and on foot.
- The itinerary includes two important national parks in Uganda: Kibale Forest National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
- You will see the imposing Rwenzori Mountains, the third highest mountain range in Africa.
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Price & Services
01 – 11 July 2024 (fully booked)
CHF 13’600.- / USD 15’500.- | Price per person in a single room
06 – 16 July 2025 (only one spot left)
17 – 27 July 2025 (available)
CHF 12’990.- / USD 14’810.- | Price per person in a double room
CHF 13’990.- / USD 15’950.- | Price per person in a single room
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Departure
01.07.2024
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Return Time
11.07.2024
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Some impressions from Uganda
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Day 1: Arrival to Entebbe
Individual journey to Entebbe. We will be happy to advice you with the appropriate flight connections. Meeting with the group and short transfer to the hotel in Entebbe. Afterwards dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 2: Mabamba swamp area and drive to Kibale Forest National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Mabamba. This swamp area lies about 50 kilometres west of Kampala and is considered home to the unique shoebill. You will go birding in a canoe in the Mabamba and with a bit of luck you will 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.
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Day 3 - 4: On the road in Kibale Forest National Park
Kibale Forest National Park is home to 13 different species of primates including chimpanzees and several species of monkeys in its tropical forests. During your stay in the park, you will go in search of the chimpanzees on foot.
On these excursions you will have exceptional opportunities for photography and learn interesting facts about the chimpanzees and the flora and fauna of Kibale Forest from experienced guides. You will also visit the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary, where you will use your camera to search for birds, butterflies and primates. With a bit of luck, you may even see a water kudu. Overnight stay including full board in the national park.
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Day 5: Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Queen Elizabeth National Park is your next destination and you head there after breakfast. On the way you can spot 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 here you will find 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 the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
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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 best capture with your camera in the southern park region of Ishasha.
The 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 wild life. Overnight stay including full board in the national park.
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Day 8: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
You start the day with breakfast and check-out. You will then make your way to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, home to half of the world's population of mountain gorillas.
You will arrive at your accommodation for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Batwa and learn many interesting facts about the Ugandan people. Dinner and overnight.
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Day 9 - 10: Gorilla Trekking
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in south-western Uganda. The vegetation in the national park consists of dense mountain and rain forests with impenetrable undergrowth and very high biological diversity. There are 14 gorilla families living in this national park, which safari tourists can visit with a special permit.
After breakfast, you will set out for a full day in search of the mountain gorillas. The stalk through the dense rainforest is adventurous and usually takes about 3 to 6 hours. The rangers clear a path in the dense jungle with a machete and, with a bit of luck, lead you to the mountain gorillas.
Once a family is found, you 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 hike back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
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Day 11: Return journey to Entebbe
The journey back to Entebbe takes about 8-9 hours. On the way you will have a lunch stop in Mbarara and a photo stop at the crossing of the equator.
At the end of the tour you will have dinner together. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport for your individual journey home. We will be happy to advise you of the flight connection that suits your journey.
Accommodation
Accommodation during the trip
On this tour you will stay in selected hotels, lodges and camps of a good middle-class standard. Single or double rooms are available.
