Uganda, Zanzibar Beach holidays
Uganda, Zanzibar Beach holidays
$4520
Uganda, Zanzibar Beach holidays
10 Days Starting and ending in entebbe
Visiting: Murchison Falls National Park, Kibale National Park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kampala, Zanzibar Island, Dar es Salam
Tour operator:
Tour code:
V0022
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
5-80
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
This safari takes you to the Murchison Falls NP. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park and the Big Five sighting. You will thereafter transfer to Kibale, the primate capital. Expect to encounter human's closest wild relation, the chimps firsthand. You will be fascinated by these awesome apes. Finally, transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP where you can expect a boat trip along the Kazinga Channel and a game drive. As a great way to wind up you amazing African Safari, the Zanzibar beach breeze would be your gate away to a heavenly feeling before you embark on your plane to return back.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer to Murchison Falls NP with Detour Rhino Tracking in Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary
Location: Entebbe International Airport, Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison (Room)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your safari starts from the hotel or Entebbe Airport where our guide/driver will pick you and hit the road to Murchison Falls National Park. The highlights of this park include the roaring rapids of the Murchison, the rolling plains of Uganda’s largest national park, where you will have the chance of viewing lions, giraffes, hartebeest, buffalo, and elephants. Then surely you will be fascinated by the concentration of hippos and the Nile crocodiles here. For birders, Murchison Falls boasts 450 bird species including the elusive shoebill stork, dwarf kingfisher, the white-thigh hornbill, and the Goliath heron among others.
Day 2 : Morning Game Drive and the Afternoon Launch Trip to the Base of the Falls
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Fort Murchison (Room)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early breakfast, tour the northern section of Murchison with a high concentration of savannah wildlife. Enjoy game viewing and photography of elephants, buffalos, waterbucks, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, the leopards (if you are lucky) plus a variety of bird species.
Return to your accommodation for lunch and then go for a launch trip to the base of the falls (which is the highlight of the safari in Murchison Falls as it allows you to get up close to the animal species in the water).
Day 3 : Exit Murchison and Transfer to Kibale Forest NP
Location: Kibale National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Turaco Treetops
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast at your accommodation, drive to the top of the falls (if you didn’t hike yesterday) where you will have spectacular views of the falls. If you hiked, you can depart for Kibale Forest National Park. Kibale is highest at the park’s northern tip, which stands 1,590 m above sea level. The lowest point is 1,100 m on the floor of the Albertine Rift Valley to the south and covers 795 sq km of beautiful forest
Day 4 : Go Chimp Trekking in Kibale Forest and Later Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Lodge, Lodge
Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today you will experience some serious primate business! Kibale Forest National Park boasts the highest number of primate species in the world, including chimpanzees. Approximately 5,000 chimpanzees live in the wild in Uganda, which makes it a perfect place to spot them! An experienced ranger will take you chimp tracking in the morning.
The activity begins at 8.00 am with a briefing regarding the rules of trekking the chimpanzees. Afterward, you'll set off to search for them in the forest. Once you locate the chimpanzees, you will have a full hour with them. You will return to the lodge for lunch after which you will head out for Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will arrive in the evening and have an overnight stay at your booked accommodation.
Day 5 : Morning Game Drive and Launch Trip along the Kazinga Channel
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: The Bush Lodge (Banda)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
On this day, you will have a game drive and launch trip (boat trip) on the Kazinga Channel. Early in the morning, you will go out for a game drive through the park, with magnificent views of the plains, valleys, terraced hills, and wild animals such as reedbuck, bushbuck, kob, warthog, elephant, lion, buffalo, and so much more. Have a break and relax as you eat lunch served at the lodge.
Day 6 : Transfer back to Kampala
Location: Kampala
Accommodation: Lodge
Accommodation Name: Latitude 0
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
You may opt to visit the Katwe Salt Lake or go for explosion crater drive before exiting Queen Elizabeth. Else, depart for Entebbe straight away after your breakfast. Your lunch will be en route. You will transfer to Kampala to relax for the evening and get ready for your Zanzibar trip the next day. This evening you may opt for a brief night Kampala city tour at a reasonable extra fee.
Day 7 : Transfer to Tanzania
Location: Julius Nyerere International Airport, Zanzibar Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tembo hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrival Day depends at what time you're going to arrive in Zanzibar Islands After pick up at Airport straight to the hotel at Tembo hotel in Stone town or Another Hotel also when you
have enough time after short break at the hotel then you wil start your tour at Stone Town
for beautiful history about Stone Town with knowledge Guide also Spice tour and Forodhani Night Market before to get back to the hotel
Day 8 : Paradise of Zanzibar
Location: Zanzibar Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tembo hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
It's another beautiful day to enjoy the paradise of Zanzibar Islands by Visiting at Prison
Island and Nakupenda Island you wil learn more history about the island also to se more
animals like Tortoises, Birds etc then you wil go to the most beautiful Sandbank in Zanzibar
which is Nakupenda Island just Relaxing, Swimming, having sea fo d etc then you wil be
back to the hotel at Tembo hotel or
Day 9 : A home treat away from home
Location: Zanzibar Island
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tembo hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning breakfast after that we go to Mnemba Island for Snorkeling, Swimming with
Dolphins and Aquariums such a beautiful experience to visit at Mnemba Island also you have
seafo d before to get back to the hotel at Tembo hotel or Another
Day 10 : Goodbye sweet Africa.
Location: Dar es Salam, Entebbe International Airport
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After Enjoying the Paradise of Zanzibar Islands this is last day to departure back at home
which is the end of Trip in Zanzibar, you will be transferred back to Entebbe to catch up your flights or you opt for another night in Kampala or Daresalam at an added fee.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Fully Guided
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Meals
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
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Insurance
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International Travel
Mode of Transport
4X4 Vehicle
Accommodation
Mid- Range
Check out our Q&As
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Children above the age of 5 years can join the tour.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Travellers are required to present their covid vaccination proof.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Budget hotels unless when one requests for the luxury or midrange or super-luxury package..
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
All our tours are fully guided.
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Are flights included in this tour?
No flights included for this tour unless when a traveller requests for a luxury or midrange or super-luxury package.
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Although some countries can acquire visa on entry, we highly recommend travelers to apply for E-visas to save time being spent in ques on entry and any other inconveniences.
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please read our terms and conditions.Our Covid-19 guidelines are included.
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Are travellers safe while on this tour?
Uganda is a peaceful country and not at war with anyone.Our traveller's safety is a priority, and they are very safe while on their tours.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Travellers are advised to communicate in time most recommended 60 days before the travel date.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
A year
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our travellers are accompanied by an expert from Verdoro Safaris.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Certificate of incorporation, Tourism license
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All our accommodations
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Am I safe in Uganda ?
Yes. Uganda and the whole of East African region are not at war with anyone which makes it a safe zone for tourists.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
NO
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
YES
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your payment receipt
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Free Date Changes
Verdoro Safaris allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 30 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Verdoro Safaris allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform verdoro safaris, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Verdoro Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 30% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of verdoro safaris charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.