Special Offer on Chimpanzee and Gorilla Tracking Permits

The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has released a special offer on Gorilla Permits - USD 400 per person per track down from USD 700. Chimpanzee tracking permits have reduced to USD 150 down from USD 200. UWA has also reduced park entry fees by 50% for Lake Mburo, Queen Elizabeth , Kidepo Valley, Murchison Falls and Semuliki National Parks. The reduction on gorilla and chimp tracking permits will only apply to new purchases until 31st March 2021. 

These discounts couldn't have come at a better time as gorilla numbers in Uganda have been steadily increasing over the last year. On 4th January 2021, Nderema, a female adult belonging to the Nkuringo family, gave birth to a baby bringing the family size to 12. This is Nderema's second baby - her first was born in 2018 but sadly did not survive as Bwindi experienced some extreme weather in the first 15 days of its life. The Nkuringo family lives in the southern tip of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest where Clouds Lodge is also located.

Contact us to book your clients this bucket list trip.

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Lion Tracking in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Lion Tracking is a thrilling experience that involves tracking collared lions with a team of researchers. Through a complex designed radio antennae, the team is able to locate the lions and guests are 100% guaranteed of spotting lions during this excursion. Lion tracking is done twice a day - in the morning and late evenings. The activity lasts between one and four hours and is limited to a small number of people. Best for guests staying in Mweya, Kyambura and Mazike regions.

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Safari Secret: Kidepo National Park

Considered a hidden gem in Uganda by CNN, Kidepo Valley National Park is raw, wild and untouched Africa. Its remote location in Northern Uganda makes it the least visited park in Uganda but for those who choose to make the trip, Kidepo offers a rich array of wildlife that includes lions, elephants, buffalo and zebra as well as spectacular birdlife that features many bird species not found anywhere else in Africa.

The park has a diverse landscape with hills, valleys and lush plains. The park consists of two major valleys – Kidepo and Narus – with rivers with corresponding names which nourish the wildlife. At the extreme north are the Kanangarok Springs which are a permanent water source in the park and home to the elusive Shoebill stork.

The original inhabitants of the park are the lk community, a small hunter-gatherer ethnic group that has closely guarded its unique culture and language so much so, that neighboring communities don’t understand it either. Also found at the outskirts of the park are the Karamoja people, a pastoralist community similar to the Maasai in Kenya. Kidepo offers a perfect serving of an exclusive safari experience with amazing wildlife and fantastic cultural interaction.

Activities:

Game drives, birdwatching, guided bush walks, Karamojong Village visit, Hike up Mt Morungole and a visit to the lk people, sundowner

How to get there:

By road: A minimum 12-hour drive from Kampala via Gulu and Kitgum                                      

By Flight: A one hour and 30 minute scheduled flight by Aerolink from Entebbe to Pakuba

Where to stay: 

Apoka Safari Lodge: The only lodge found within this pristine park and offers an exclusive experience second to none. Overlooking the Narus river, this luxury lodge comprises ten expansive rooms with sitting areas, private balconies and even outdoor baths from where guests can view game at a distance. The swimming pool has been carved out of a big rock and is a great place to relax after a day in the bush.

Email us to include Kidepo National Park to your clients' itinerary.

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