UGANDA EXPEDITION
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Suitable for:This journey is for all lovers of wild nature, for those seeking intense emotions, where it is possible to see and observe an endless variety of living beings.
A once-in-a-lifetime journey into the heart of Africa’s wild soul.
From the search for the elusive shoebill in the Mabamba wetlands to close encounters with white rhinos at Ziwa, the adventure begins with rare and unforgettable moments. We then head north to the Murchison Falls National Park, where the Nile crashes through a narrow gorge and lions, leopards, giraffes, and elephants roam the vast savannah.
Further south, we’ll experience the thrill of chimpanzee habituation in Kibale Forest, followed by the extraordinary biodiversity of Queen Elizabeth National Park—with a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel and the famous tree-climbing lions of Ishasha.
The journey reaches its peak in the mystical Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, where we’ll take part in the exclusive Gorilla Habituation experience. Unlike the standard trek, this unique activity allows us to spend a full 4 hours with the gorillas, in a small, intimate group.
Finally, the Lake Mburo National Park will offer our farewell safari with zebras, buffalo, antelopes, and endless birdlife before returning to Entebbe.
To ensure the highest quality of this photographic tour, each departure will be limited to a maximum of 4 participants, and all activities will be private, exclusively for our group.
Limited spaces available: book your Ugandan adventure now.
DAY 1
Arrival in Entebbe
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by our driver guide then transferred for overnight.
DAY 2
Mabamba shoebill canoe trip – Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Set off early from Entebbe and cross over to the wetland by ferry to catch the early risers of the wetland. Mabamba Swamp is located on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, covering 2424 ha with thick marshes of papyrus, water lilies and other wetland grasses.
The wetland. The wetland over 300 bird species. that include many globally threatened species, 7 of Uganda’s 12 Lake Victoria biome restricted species (notable is the Papyrus Gonolek) and plenty of wetland specialties. After the shoebill trek, the journey now proceeds to Ziwa. Lunch and by afternoon, you go for a nature walk at Ziwa Rhino sanctuary, the breeding project which saw the rebirth of the endangered white rhinos.
You can see them closely while walking freely in the reserve and dinner at Lodge
Quando saremo a bordo, vi verrà spiegato tutte le procedure e le varie fasi di come entrare in acqua a seconda di quello che andremo ad incontrare in mare. È necessario saper ascoltare e seguire le linee guida indicate per il massimo rispetto della fauna marina e delle altre persone a bordo. A bordo ci serviranno un classico pranzo messicano, vedrete che non vi faremo mancare niente.
Rientreremo alla base nel primo pomeriggio, dove sarà possibile rilassarsi dopo tutte quelle ore in mare ed iniziare a vedere i nostri primi scatti per avviare le nostre sessioni di post-produzione. Per tutti i fotografi sarà necessario portare il proprio computer con i programmi installati (Photoshop / Lightroom).
Se vi piace la cucina messicana, conosco dei ristoranti super carini dove deliziare i nostri palati. La sera avremo sempre la serata libera: sarà mio piacere mostrarvi spot carini dove cenare e goderci il tramonto.
DAY 3
Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, your safari guide will drive you to the northwest to Murchison falls national park. The largest park in Uganda which offers beautiful sceneries of grassland acacia savannah in the north and tropical forests in the south; you reach the river Nile where the beautiful
Murchison Falls create a narrow canyon of thunderous water. You will have a view and hike from the top of the falls. Continue to the park and lunch, afternoon safari game drive in the park with the safari guide and vehicle. Dinner and overnight at Lodge
DAY 4
Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, go for the morning game drive explore the savannah in the delta of the Nile on Lake Albert, Northern bank. Have a chance to view different wildlife like lions, leopard, buffaloes, giraffe, waterbucks, spotted hyena, and elephants among others.
Lunch then later in the evening you will have to go for an evening game drive It’s such a beautiful experience to observe nocturnal going for dinner. Dinner and overnight at lodge
DAY 5
Murchison Falls National Park – Kibale National Park.
After breakfast, head southwest along Lake Albert and Rift Valley escarpments, with taking panoramic sceneries. Go through Hoima the capital town of Bunyoro Kingdom one of the oldest kingdoms in Uganda. Drive to the capital of Tooro Kingdom which lies shadow of Rwenzori mountains. Dinner and overnight at lodge
DAY 6
Kibale national Park
Early morning breakfast then go for chimpanzee habituation in their natural environment. See different birds, primates like black and white colobus, red tailed monkey, vervet monkey. Lunch then visit the eco tourist site of Bigodi for village walk. In the evening transfer to Queen
Elizabeth National Park for dinner and Overnight at Lodge.
DAY 7
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, experience the world of Queen Elizabeth national park the most famous park in the Uganda; see animals like lions, leopard, buffaloes, waterbucks, spotted hyenas, Uganda Kobs. Have lunch and later prepare for an evening game drive in the world of Queen Elizabeth National Park.
DAY 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park
After breakfast, go for the morning game drive explore the savannah of the most famous national park. Have a chance to view different wildlife like lions, leopard, buffaloes, giraffe, waterbucks. Return have lunch and go for boat cruise along Kazinga Channel from mweya
peninsular view animals floating on water buffaloes, hippos, crocodile among others. Dinner and overnight at Lodge – GIAN PAOLO ‘S BIRTHDAY.
DAY 9
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have your breakfast, then drive towards the southwest of Uganda towards Bwindi National Park have lunch on your way. Have some optional activities like Batwa, birdwatching or waterfalls.
Proceed to the lodge relaxnd have dinner at the Lodge.
DAY 10
Bwindi impenetrable National Park – Gorilla Habituation
The gorilla habituation activity starts very early in the morning as you follow the instruction from local Uganda Wildlife guides in a maximum of 4 people in a group. Have time with gorillas while in both Bwindi and Mgahinga National park.
Ensure you the packed lunch with you after experience return to the lodge.
DAY 11
Drive to Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park the smallest savannah park in Uganda.
Have lunch on the way then proceed for afternoon game drive search for beautiful impalas, elands, topi, buffaloes, zebra, leopards, hyenas. Mburo is the best place for birding.
DAY 8
Gorilla Habituation
In the morning you will enter the rain tropical forest of Bwindi for the gorilla Habituation Experience.
The Activity starts at 8am and you will follow the ranger guides in a group of maximum 4 people a you searcher the family of mountain gorillas still undergoing habituation, which was allocated according to the permits.
Bwindi forest in Uganda has a population of 420 gorillas, which is more than half of the world population according to 2018 gorilla population surveys. It is not predictable the time you will spend to encounter the gorillas. You have four hours for observing the primates and their behaviors, while taking photographs.
Ensure you take the packed lung and water with you in the bag and for this you might need the support of available porters.
Dinner and overnight at lodge.
DAY 9
Bwindi – Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo National Park, the smallest of Ugandan National Parks. Lunch en route.
We will immediately go on a photographic safari, perhaps catching a glimpse of the beautiful eland, the largest species of impala, as well as antelope, buffalo, zebra and many giraffe, hippo and countless bird species.
Lake Mburo offers many photographic opportunities, and an interesting optional activity is a boat trip with a local guide. We return to the lodge for dinner.
Note: Today transfer is about 4 hours’ drive, through tarmac roads.
DAY 12
Lake Mburo – Entebbe
After breakfast, have your last game drive (optional nature in the walk in the park), the journey ends back to Entebbe lunch en route.
If you feel this tour is the right one for you, write to me to get all the info or to reserve your spot.
See you on the other side of the lens.
Tour Overview
DAY 1: Arrival in Entebbe and transfer to lodge.
DAY 2: Shoebill canoe trip at Mabamba Swamp and rhino tracking at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
DAY 3-4: Murchison Falls National Park – safari, Nile River and game drives for lions, leopards, giraffes and elephants.
DAY 5: Scenic drive through Rift Valley to Kibale area via Hoima and Fort Portal.
DAY 6: Chimpanzee habituation experience and Bigodi Wetland village walk. Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
DAY 7: Safari in Queen Elizabeth National Park – wildlife viewing (lions, buffalo, leopards, hyenas, Uganda kob).
DAY 8: Morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise.
DAY 9: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with optional cultural/nature activities.
DAY 10: Gorilla habituation experience (up to 4 hours with gorillas).
DAY 11: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park – afternoon game drive with zebras, impalas and antelopes.
DAY 12: Return to Entebbe for departure flight.
Un viaggio autentico, coinvolgente e perfettamente pensato per chi ama natura, animali e fotografia.
Ogni giornata regala scenari diversi, paesaggi spettacolari e momenti unici.
L’organizzazione è stata impeccabile sotto ogni aspetto e la guida locale ha fatto davvero la differenza .
UNO DE LOS MEJORES VIAJES DE MI VIDA !!! Muy bien organizado todo, también me gusta el grupo de personas tan interesante que Gian logra reunir !!! Gracias por seleccionar tan bien, los hoteles, los restaurantes y cada safari !!! Maravillosa experiencia y además de regalo Gian comparte fotos muy lindas y profesionales !!! GRACIAS
Un viaggio desiderato da anni che finalmente si è avverato.
La mia prima volta a contatto con gli animali, un’esperienza emozionante .
Poterli vivere da vicino, bastano pochi attimi per aver stampato nella mente qualcosa d’indimenticabile.
I lodge tutti diversi, ma con un filo conduttore che era la pace, il relax in mezzo alla natura
Poi Un gruppo bellissimo di tutte donne che hanno creato un ottimo feeling!
grazie Gian di aver creato tutto questo.
An absolutely incredible trip… perfectly organised while still allowing the flexibility to go with the flow. The experiences were unforgettable, and the people made it even more special. Charles, our driver and guide, was always so helpful, with a constant smile and a “no problem” attitude. Gian was amazing, always making sure every detail came together. A truly once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Volevamo visitare per la prima volta l’Africa ma eravamo alla ricerca di una meta poco frequentata, e in grado di offrirci un’esperienza unica e completa. Nel cercare il viaggio ideale, ci siamo imbattuti nella descrizione di questo programma di viaggio. Un tour che ci ha permesso di apprezzare un territorio con paesaggi completamente diversi tra loro: la foresta, con l’incontro ravvicinato con i Gorilla, le piantagioni di banane, caffè e te, la savana che ci ha fatto incontrare tanti animali che non avevamo mai visto nel loro habitat naturale. L’incontro con le popolazioni locali di montagna, che in molti casi ci hanno accolto con curiosità e che ci hanno mostrato le loro abitudini di vita.
Un viaggio organizzato in tutti i dettagli e che ci ha permesso anche di approfondire le tecniche di fotografia naturalistica.