How much does gorilla trekking in Uganda cost?

Gorilla trekking permits in Uganda cost $700 USD per person during peak season (June-September, December-February) and $600 USD during low season. This includes park entry into Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, professional guide services, and one hour with the gorilla family.

What is the best time to visit Uganda for a safari?

The best time for wildlife viewing and gorilla trekking is during the dry seasons: June to September and December to February. Trails are less muddy and animals gather around water sources.

How do I book a gorilla trekking permit?

Contact Satellite Adventures to book your gorilla permits. We secure permits from the Uganda Wildlife Authority and include them in your safari package. Book at least 3-6 months in advance as only 8 permits are available per gorilla family daily.

Is Uganda safe for tourists?

Yes, Uganda is safe for tourists. The country welcomes over 1.5 million visitors annually. Our experienced guides ensure your safety throughout your safari.

What payment methods do you accept?

We accept Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, bank transfers, MTN Mobile Money, and Airtel Money. A 30% deposit secures your booking with the balance due 60 days before travel.

Do I need travel insurance for Uganda safari?

Yes, comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for all our safaris to protect against unforeseen circumstances including medical emergencies, trip cancellation, and lost luggage.

Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari

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Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari

Safari Overview

What to Expect –> Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, Hike Mount Elgon, Game Drives in Kidepo Valley N.P

This 9 Day Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari will take you to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary to see the Rhinos and later enjoy a scenic drive to Kidepo Valley National Park. This safari gives you a chance to enjoy wildlife game drives in Kidepo Valley National Park as you sight wildlife animals in their natural habitant. The 9 Day Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari also gives you an opportunity of 2 Days Mt. Elgon Hike up to Wagagai peak 4321 meters which is Mount Elgon highest peak. After the hike on Mt. Elgon, you will transfer to Jinja for a white water rafting experience on the Nile River.

Duration
3 Days/ 2 Nights
Wearing
Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking boots, hat, jacket and sunscreen
Location
Uganda
Safari Type
Guided, Private Safari
Price Included

Airport Transfers

Car hire

Services of an English-speaking guide

Refreshments like water

All accommodation & Meals

All activities

All Taxes /VAT

A professional driver /guide

Fuel

Drinking water
Price Excludes

Tips and gratuities

All items of personal nature

International flights

Alcoholic drinks

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary

Early in the morning, you will be picked up by your driver guide and head out to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see the Rhinos in the wild. You will travel through the villages of rural northern Uganda to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in time for lunch.

In the afternoon, you will conduct the first activity on your Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari- Rhino Trekking. This is a great opportunity to see these magnificent beasts on foot in a controlled natural environment where the Rhinos are free to roam within the huge sanctuary .

Accommodation:

Midrange: Amuka Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Full board

Day 2: Transfer to Kitgum

After an early breakfast, you will embark on a scenic drive to Kitgum with a stopover at the ‘capital of the north’, Gulu for lunch. After lunch we take the road north to Kitgum taking around 2 hours through the rural north through different villages and amazing landscapes.

Accommodation:

Midrange: Boma guest house
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 3: Transfer to Kidepo Valley National Park
In the morning after breakfast, visit the painted rocks after which you will enjoy a scenic drive to Kidepo Valley National Park in Kaabong district. The drive is long but scenic offering you amazing and stunning views of villages, the flat landscapes with scattered shrubs. Arrive at the hotel in the afternoon and check in and enjoy a dinner and an overnight.

Accommodation
- Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full board
Day 4: Game drive in Kidepo Valley National Park
After an early breakfast, conduct a game drive inside the Kidepo Valley National park as one of the best experiences on your Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari. This drive gives you an ultimate African savanna wildlife experience. Get a chance to see the big Cats doing the live hunt for their prey and into the Narus Valley in search of lion, elephant, giraffe, eland, zebra, and leopard and to marvel at the sight of the huge herd of buffalo grazing in the wetland.

In the afternoon, you will head towards the seasonal Kidepo river in search of cheetah and ostrich. You can take a cooling drink among the Barassas palms at the Kidepo river and also visit the Karamojong typical community and learn their way of life, culture and Traditions.

Accommodation
- Midrange: Kidepo Savannah Lodge
- Meal Plan: Full board
Day 5: Transfer to Mt Elgon National Park
After breakfast, drive to Mbale Town where you will visit the sipi Falls. Mbale sits on the foot of the magnificent Elgon Mountain While in Mbale, find time and interact with any local person to tell you the reason why Elgon is called Mount Masaba. You will surely be amazed by the legend told by the natives here.

Accommodation
- Midrange: Mbale Resort
- Meal Plan: Full board
Day 6: Hiking Peak Wagagai of Mt Elgon
After breakfast, embark on another important activity on your Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari where you will hike the slopes of Mt. Elgon to reach Wagagai peak of Mt. Elgon which is a once in a lifetime chance.

Accommodation
- Midrange: Mbale Resort
- Meal Plan: Full board
Day 7: Transfer to Jinja
After breakfast, drive to Jinja. Check into the Hotel and take an oversight tour of Jinja town and source of the Nile on a boat cruise as the most perfect way to enjoy a few relaxing hours on the River Nile. This boat excursion takes like one hour and you will have an opportunity to view birds on the source of the Nile.

Accommodation
- Midrange: 2 Friends Hotel
- Meal Plan: Full board
Day 8: White water Rafting the Nile
With an early breakfast, you will conduct one of the most adventurous activities on your Hiking Adventure and Kidepo Valley Safari- white water rafting. What better way to crown your safari in the Pearl of Africa than to experience first hand the most exhilarating adventure sport

Accommodation
- Midrange: 2 Friends Hotel
- Budget: Full board
Day 9: Departure

After breakfast, you will drive to Kampala or Entebbe for your outbound flight back home

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