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Uganda - Mammals & Mountains Photography Special
Tour Code: UGA03A 14 day photography tour to Uganda focusing on mammals and birds, including visits to Bwindi Forest for Mountain Gorillas, Queen Elizabeth National Park for savannah species and Kibale Forest for Chimpanzees.
£5,995 (Inc flights)
£5,395
Highlights
Summary
Uganda is a beautiful country and boasts over 340 mammal species. Beginning our holiday at Lake Victoria, we’ll then head west to Lake Mburo National Park where we’ll look for avian rarities such as African Finfoot, as well as mammals that we are unlikely to encounter elsewhere. From here we’ll travel south on a bumpy, scenic road to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home to over 300 Mountain Gorillas, many other primates such as the attractive L’Hoest’s Monkey, and an assortment of unusual birds. Queen Elizabeth National Park is our next stop; ‘QE’, as it is affectionately known, offers Uganda’s best game viewing and a host of waterbirds. Our final stop is Kibale Forest, where we’ll look for up to 11 species of primate, including Chimpanzees.
- Uganda is home to half the world’s population of Mountain Gorillas
- A day spent tracking Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Visit Queen Elizabeth, Lake Mburo & Kibale National Parks
- Herds of Uganda Kob, Elephant, Buffalo & Hippo
- Good chances of seeing Lion & Leopard
- Track Chimpanzee with a ranger in Kibale Forest
- Boat trip on Kazinga Channel for a different perspective
- Led by a photographer leader & expert local naturalists
Grading
Most walks on this tour are relatively short, however chimpanzee trekking will involve walking rough, muddy terrain over several hours and gorilla trekking can be up to 8 hours in hot, humid conditions. Some road journey are long and on rough roads.
Outline Itinerary
What's Included?
- Flights
- Accommodation:
Accommodation will range from basic tourist hotels and tented camps to comfortable lodges. All rooms will have en-suite facilities.
- Food:
All meals from breakfast on day 2 to lunch on day 13 are included in the tour cost. An evening meal on day 13 is not included.
Dates & Prices
2021
Tour Leader: Oliver Smart
Following a childhood fascination with the natural world, Oliver went on to study ornithology at the University of Birmingham during his mid-twenties. Alongside an emerging interest in photography, learning the art of bird ringing and volunteering for the Avon Wildlife Trust, BTO and RSPB, Oliver has put time to good use. His main passion is birds and through photography he has built a diverse collection of imagery, which is represented by both RSPB Images and Alamy. Combined with a desire to travel, Oliver has explored many parts of the world; his favourite destinations usually including a seabird colony or two, where the sight, sound, smell and opportunities for a photographer are second to none. His claim to fame to date though is an image he took in the Seychelles which has been used on a bank note!
Why Naturetrek?
At Naturetrek we craft expertly-guided group and tailor-made wildlife holidays and cruises to all seven continents. On one of our holidays, you can be assured that our passionate team will enable you to experience and enjoy the best of the world's wildlife and natural spectacles in as comfortable and rewarding a manner as possible, caring as best we can for the environment in the process. We are proud to provide:
- The widest choice of wildlife holidays worldwide
- Tours managed and led by naturalists, for naturalists
- Outstanding value and exceptional customer service
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