16 Days Uganda Ultimate Safari

The Boma Hotel Entebbe Entebbe, Uganda One of Entebbe’s most exclusive hotels, the Boma Hotel sits in a leafy suburb just a few minutes away from Entebbe International Airport. Surrounded by a lush, tropical garden, the hotel effortlessly mixes together local tradition and the charm of a 1940’s colonial home. This intimate hotel offers just 15 luxurious ensuite rooms, individually decorated with a tasteful blend of African fabric and colonial furnishings. Each room offers a four-poster bed with mosquito netting, satellite television, WiFi and a beautiful private verandah from which to enjoy the peaceful garden. The landscaped garden is home to a sparkling swimming pool as well as an excellent restaurant and bar that enjoys views of Lake Victoria. There is also a play area with swings, a slide and a playhouse to keep children happily occupied. When not relaxing at the hotel, guests can visit the nearby Entebbe Botanical Garden, the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre, or take a fun-filled trip to the beach. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT THE BOMA HOTEL ENTEBBE

•  Enjoy the highest hospitality standards, which are in keeping with the tradition of the charming lakeshore town of Entebbe.
•   Relax by the swimming pool or in the pretty garden, which attracts various species of birds, as well as tortoises and vervet monkeys.
•  Rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle to the magnificent Entebbe Botanical Garden to spend a tranquil morning or afternoon.

Apoka Safari Lodge, Kidepo Valley National Park, Uganda Located in the remote Kidepo Valley National Park, the ten rooms of Apoka Safari Lodge surround a rocky kopje and offer endless views across the grassy savannah. The décor takes its cue from the environment, featuring rock, wood and natural hues. Hand-hewn wooden beds are draped with soft, white mosquito nets, while hand-woven woollen carpets offer an element of added warmth. Secluded sitting rooms and private verandas cater for quiet moments, while the ensuite bathroom features a large tropical shower and deep outdoor bathtub. Huge boulders surround a sparkling swimming pool hewn out of the rock, while the spacious lounge provides games and books for shared moments. Game drives set out in search of the local wildlife and include thrilling spotlit night drives. Guests can venture out on guided walks, tracking game in the deep sand of dry riverbeds. Kidepo is renowned for its vast number of bird species and the area around the lodge offers rewarding birdwatching. Excursions to the local Karamajong community can also be arranged. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT APOKA SAFARI LODGE

•  Lie back in the stone outdoor bathtub and enjoy a lazy soak beneath the African stars.
•  Take in the views from your private veranda. Don’t forget a pair of binoculars – giraffe, elephant, buffalo and zebra are frequently spotted on the grassy plains in front of the lodge.
•  Find a comfortable spot among the big boulders that surround the guest area and watch as the sun sets behind the craggy mountains, bathing the entire valley in a soft, golden light.

Murchison Falls National Park, Uganda Nile Safari Lodge is a luxury eco-friendly safari lodge located on the Victoria Nile River banks in Uganda. The lodge is situated in the heart of the Murchison Falls National Park and offers spectacular views of the river and endless game viewing opportunities. Accommodation includes eight secluded bandas equipped with en-suite facilities, a private view deck with deck chairs and a mosquito net. Guests may enjoy delicious meals at the on-site restaurant.

Kyaninga Lodge Fort Portal, Uganda Set against the striking backdrop of Lake Kyaninga and the legendary Mountains of the Moon, Kyaninga Lodge is the epitome of luxury and style in the wild heart of Africa. Built from over a thousand hand carved logs, the main building’s exceptional design and scale provides an extraordinary first impression, and sets the tone for the rest of the lodge. Once inside, the lodge offers comfortable seating areas around an arresting double-sided, open fireplace, and two raised galleries boast intimate spaces for those wishing to absorb the evocative landscape in a more private setting. The lodge’s eight cottages are built on platforms, which are set apart to offer privacy and tranquillity. Each beautifully appointed cottage boasts stylishly rustic furniture, a private deck and an elegant bathroom with a marble countertop basin, a claw-footed freestanding bath, and a glass-walled shower. Delicious meals, using locally sourced ingredients, are served in the main building, while the swimming pool, which overlooks the lake, provides the perfect spot to soak up the surrounding natural beauty. Guests looking for a little more adventure can follow the steps down from the pool to the remarkably blue waters of the lake surrounded by primeval forest.

The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and grey-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos. In the afternoon after tracking, you have the opportunity for a guided walk through the swamps of Bigodi. After the fascinating walk you have the choice of relaxing in the accommodation or community walk in a village nearby . Alternatively, you can visit a school in the local community, talk to the students and teachers and participate in the lessons. Spend 2 night at Kyaninga Lodge Standard Room with ensuite bathroom. Your stay includes all meals.

Semliki Safari Lodge Semuliki National Park, Uganda The only lodge in the Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve, the traditional and rustic Semliki Lodge offers a truly private game viewing experience. Eight canvas tents under thatched roofs feature gleaming hardwood floors, hand-carved four poster beds and soft Persian carpets. Private verandas open up onto panoramic views, while spacious interiors and sofas piled high with cushions invite guests to while the hours away. The main lodge is a large, comfortable living space where guests can converge to watch the sunset, swap stories of the day’s adventures and gather around massive, hand-hewn tables to share mouth-watering meals. A sparkling swimming pool offers not only the ideal place to cool down but also spectacular vistas of the Blue Mountains. Apart from morning and evening game drives, guests can choose to take part in chimpanzee tracking or take a guided walk through the jungle. The ample birdlife is ideal for keen birdwatchers, while avid fishermen can try their luck during a boat trip on Lake Albert. Visits to the local community can be arranged for a glimpse of traditional life. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT SEMLIKI LODGE

•  Waking up to a soft knock on the door, and savouring warm muffins and coffee while sitting on the private veranda, taking in the views of mountain, savannah, forest and river valley.
•  The delicious food – everything is home-made, from fresh bread baked daily to tasty soups, relishes and chutneys.
•   The incomparable luxury of knowing that, no matter how you chose to spend your day, you have the entire reserve all to yourself.

Ishasha Wilderness Camp Southern Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda Set in the southern Ishasha sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, on the Ntungwe River, the Ishasha Wilderness Camp is an idyllic retreat for guests who enjoy a true wilderness experience. As the camp is situated within the park, guests can look forward to wildlife roaming through the camp, as well as elephants bathing in the river. This exclusive camp offers superb accommodation with ten spacious canvas tented rooms, each with a private verandah overlooking the river . Comfortably furnished, the rooms offer large mosquito-netted beds, and ensuite bathrooms with hot ‘bush’ showers, running water for hand-basins and a flushing ‘eco-friendly’ toilet. The thatched central lounge and dining area provide a cosy setting for meals and relaxation, and al fresco meals can also be served right next to the river. In the evening, the outdoor fireplace is the perfect place for guests to relax with sundowners and share the day’s incredible adventures under the stars. Activities include game drives into the unspoilt remote sector of the Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is famous for its tree-climbing lions, bush walks, and visits to the nearby community, schools and traditional medicinal herbalists. WHAT WE LOVE ABOUT ISHASHA WILDERNESS CAMP

•  Enjoy a bush breakfast made by your personal chef, before embarking on an early morning game drive through the park.
•   Catch a glimpse of the tree-climbing lions for which the area in renowned.
•  Visit with members of the local community and experience their way of life.

OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES IN BWINDI NATIONAL PARK There is optional activities such: choose to go for a second gorilla trekking but this time trekking a different family, alternatively take a guided Forest walk in Bwindi impenetrable National Park, led by an experience guide, you will come across different bird species, butterflies, a number of monkey species like the colobus monkeys and also get to learn about a few plant and tree species in the forest. OR you could take a walk to the nearby local communities, and watch the women of the community showcase their culture through traditional dance, look at their art and crafts and get to learn more about their way of life and culture. Otherwise spend the day at leisure at the Lodge.