Introduction to Uganda
The jewel in Africa’s crown,
Uganda is a destination of
quite incredible beauty and
natural diversity. Africa’s
‘friendliest country’, its
unique blend of East African
savannah and West African
jungle is blessed with an
abundance of wildlife, rare
mountain gorillas, dramatic
mountains and spectacular
lakes.
Instructions
Listed below are some of the options you can choose for a Tailor Made Holiday to Uganda
To make an enquiry, select the options that interest you, and then click 'continue' to tell us more about what you would like to do
The following options are available as part of Bales Tailor made Holidays:
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Covering some 330 square kilometres of
primeval forest in the Virunga Mountains
on Uganda’s wild south western border,
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the
largest natural forests in East Africa. Home
to over 50% of the world’s total remaining
population of the highly endangered
mountain gorillas, it is an area of
staggering natural diversity and one of
the best places in Africa to experience
a unique face to face encounter with
these magnificent primates.Select this tailor made option
GORILLA TRACKING... A PERSONAL VIEW
GORILLA TRACKING... A PERSONAL VIEW
Richard Wende, Bales Africa Specialist
Reporting to the ranger station at 8.00 am, the guides
will then take you through the bush, slashing at the undergrowth, parting
thick creepers, to track the gorillas. The trek can take from half an hour to
6 hours and a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy
pair of walking/hiking shoes. Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening
to them grumble to each other and marvel at the sheer size of the
dominant male – the silverback. Amazing to think that there are just over
700 left in the world! The number of visitors permitted to view the gorillas is
restricted to a total of 24 per day. We will request permits on your behalf,
but they must be paid for at the time of booking and are non-refundable.Select this tailor made option
KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
KIBALE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
Home to the highest concentration of
primates in the world, the equatorial
rainforests of Kibale cover a rich
landscape of lakes, marshes and
expansive grasslands to the south of Fort
Portal. This spectacular national park is a
haven for 12 different species of primate
and an astonishing 335 types of birds.
The park’s most famous inhabitants
though are the 500 or so habituated
chimpanzees that are a regular feature
of any hike through the forests.Select this tailor made option
NGAMBA ISLAND
NGAMBA ISLAND
Established in 1998,
in association with
the Jane Goodall
Trust, Ngamba Island
Chimpanzee Sanctuary
was set up to care for
orphaned primates
rescued from poachers
and illegal trappers.
Today it provides a
home for more than
30 chimpanzees and
offers a remarkable
opportunity to view
these fascinating
animals in a wholly
natural environment.Select this tailor made option
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APOKA SAFARI LODGE
APOKA SAFARI LODGE
Set within the remote northern expanses
of Kidepo Valley National Park, Apoka
Safari Lodge offers 10 spacious cottages
of wood, canvas and thatch, built
around a dramatic rocky kopje. Perfectly
in tune with its natural surroundings,
the lodge is beautifully appointed
throughout in natural colours and ethnic
decor, with private veranda views across
the plains, large luxurious beds and
distinctive secluded outdoor bathtubs
carved from the surrounding rock.Select this tailor made option
EMIN PASHA HOTEL KAMPALA
EMIN PASHA HOTEL KAMPALA
The Emin Pasha is a luxury boutique hotel in the
heart of Kampala nestled in two acres of
beautifully landscaped gardens and offering 16
rooms and 4 suites. All the rooms are individually
decorated with vibrant fabrics, deep armchairs,
artwork in hardwood frames, antique desks and
natural slate bathrooms. The hotel opened its
doors in March 2005. Part of the hotel is in a
restored old colonial house built in the 1920s,
while the rest is a modern interpretation of an
old-style hotel with courtyards, open spaces,
pergolas and terraces. The hotel features
elegant public areas, like the Fez Brasserie, a
small restaurant with a varied menu offering the
best of continental fusion cuisine. The wine
cellar is stocked with wines found nowhere else
in Uganda, specially imported for the hotel.
The swimming pool offers relief from the heat of
the day.Select this tailor made option
GORILLA FOREST CAMP
GORILLA FOREST CAMP
The camp has 8 double rooms, each with 2
queen-sized beds, private bathroom, including
a bathtub with a view of the forest, and a
private wooden deck - a great place to sit
and listen to the sounds of the mountain
rainforest. There is a central dining and bar
area and the camp has 240V power for
lighting and recharging of video equipment.
Set on a slope with views towards the forest
where the gorillas reside, it is within walking
distance of the meeting point for gorilla
trekking. As well as being home to its mountain
gorillas, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest also
attracts spectacular birds. There are 23 of the
24 Albertine rift endemics including the African
green broadbill and the bar tailed troganSelect this tailor made option
MWEYA SAFARI LODGE
MWEYA SAFARI LODGE
Mweya Safari Lodge is located on a
peninsula within the heart of the spectacular
Queen Elizabeth National Park. Rooms are
luxurious and come complete with a balcony
overlooking the Kazinga Channel and Lake
Edward, private bathrooms and electricity.
Other facilities include a beautiful swimming
pool, a poolside bar, the Tembo Safari Bar, the
Kazinga Restaurant serving global cuisine,
and a souvenir shop. Queen Elizabeth
National Park is a remote and beautiful area
famed for its tree-climbing lions.You will also
see buffalo, topi and hippo among other
species.Mweya Lodge is the perfect base for
taking a Chimpanzee safari in the Kyambura
Gorge.Select this tailor made option
SEMLIKI SAFARI LODGE
SEMLIKI SAFARI LODGE
The only accommodation in the vast Semliki
Reserve, offering a truly private experience.
Large canvas tents with permanent thatched
roofs include ensuite bathrooms with running
water and private verandas with stunning
panoramic views. Hand carved four-poster
beds, Persian carpets and other soft touches
ensure that this is far from roughing it in the
bush. Sofas are piled with cushions, there is
plenty of space for relaxation and many books
to read. All the food at the lodge is home
made; from the bread baked daily, to the
soups, the relishes and chutneys. While at the
lodge you may choose to do nothing more
that relax by the pool,which overlooks the
Blue Mountains of the Congo, or partake in a
number of activities that are run from the
lodge. These include evening game drives with
spotlights.Select this tailor made option
