Uganda Wildlife Photo Safari
Uganda Wildlife Photo Safari
Uganda Wildlife Photo Safari itinerary guide for Passionate Photographers. With our photography vacation to Uganda, you can expect to have an amazing photographic portfolio and experiences you will never forget. In addition to the headline-grabbing lions, shoebills, chimps, and gorillas, the Pearl of Africa is home to an incredible variety of birds and mammals.
Birdwatchers will find heaven in Mabamba Swamp. Even while the vibrant African jacana and papyrus gonolek catch our eye, it is the fearsome shoebill that we seek out.
We go all over the forest and wetlands in quest of monkeys. The photographic opportunities are unparalleled as we seek to capture a variety of intimate pictures and photographs, and the experience with gorillas and chimpanzees can be profoundly moving.
We look for the infamous tree-climbing lions in the Ishasha woodlands and savannah. Photographers will have a field day with this odd sight.
Two hikes are available for the gorillas and chimpanzees, which is a major highlight of this safari. Our time spent viewing and photographing these intriguing primates is better balanced now that we’ve doubled our time with them. As we gain experience photographing in verdant forest settings, we can expect each encounter to be unique, enriching our portfolios with a diversity of shots.
Detailed Uganda Wildlife Photo Safari Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive in Entebbe & transfer to the hotel
Your diver guide from Safari Vacations and Travel Services will pick you up from the airport. Transfer to your booked Hotel and relax for the remaining time.
Lodging: Entebbe Forest Lodge/Protea Hotel
Meal Plan: Half board
Day 2: Transfer to Mabamba Swamp
Morning photography session at Mabamba Swamp
After you’ve had your breakfast, you will be leaving for Lake Victoria early in the morning to find the strange shoebill in Mabamba Swamp. We intend to increase our chances of getting a variety of shots of these peculiar birds by making use of knowledgeable local advisors. Many other kinds of birds also make this region their home, so there’s a good chance you might see some of them. Thereafter, get to your booked Lodge for Lunch. if time allows, you can have a city tour around Kampala city. Have dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Entebbe Forest Lodge/Protea Hotel
Meal Plan: Full board
Day 3: Transfer to Kibale National Park
Have your breakfast early enough and meet with your driver guide. Thereafter, start your journey to Kibale National Park and have an en-route lunch in Mubende town. Continue your journey to Kibale National Park and then have dinner and overnight stay.
Lodging: Kyaninga Lodge/Chimpanzee Guesthouse/ Isunga Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 4: Chimpanzee photography trekking
Chimpanzee Trekking Uganda
Have your delicious breakfast and meet up to find our closest living relative, the chimpanzee, we set out into the jungle first thing every morning. For several hours, we can explore the forest in search of a family group. Even though we only get an hour with each group of chimps when we locate them, that’s plenty of time to get some great close-up shots of these stunning creatures in their natural habitat. Staying with the group the whole time, Bret will be available to offer photographic tips and assist you in making the most of your time in the forest.
At the lodge, we’ll unwind and go over photos with Bret in the afternoons. The Bigodi Wetland is home to a variety of birds and primates, so we plan to take a guided nature walk there one day.
Lodging: Kyaninga Lodge/Chimpanzee Guesthouse/ Isunga Lodge
Meal plan: Full board
Day 5: Transfer to Ishasha
After your morning breakfast, meet your driver guide and transfer to the Ishasha sector. It all depends on the road conditions and how long the journey takes, but we should be able to go on our first game drive this afternoon after our transfer to Ishasha.
Photography sessions in Ishasha and the surrounding area
The Rare Tree Climbing Lions of Ishasha National Park – Uganda
As we devote two entire days to tracking down and shooting the tree-climbing lions, we will have ample time to appreciate this remote region of Uganda. The region has recently established itself as a reliable spot to spot leopards, and with any luck, we could even get to see one of these stunning cats. Landscape photographers will love this location for its vast savannahs and scattered trees. To guarantee the highest quality photography platform, we will be employing open-top land cruisers. We will make the most of our time out on the field during each of our two game drives every day. This means that on our safaris, we might bring our own packaged meals.
Lodging: Ishasha Wilderness Camp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 6: Morning safari drive in Ishasha and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We will have our last safari drive in Ishasha this morning before making the journey to Bwindi.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs Hotel/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest amp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 7: Gorilla trekking & photography in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
During our two-day stay in Bwindi, we get the opportunity to go on forest excursions with gorillas. Being just a few hundred meters away from the gorilla trek registration area, staying at Buhoma is convenient. First thing in the morning, we’ll have breakfast and then head to the designated meeting spot. Here we will be assigned our rangers and gorilla treks. Depending on where we start, we may have to drive around the mountain for up to an hour.
You can take your time and enjoy the incredible benefits, but the walk to discover the gorillas might be challenging. The unparalleled photographic opportunities and profoundly moving experiences with one of the most extraordinary primate families are sure to leave an indelible impression on your life.
Lodging: Mahogany Springs Hotel/Buhoma Haven Lodge/Buhoma Community Rest amp
Meal plan: Full board
Day 8: Depart Uganda
Have your breakfast and meet up with your driver. Transfer to Entebbe where we connect with our flights back to your country.
Includes
- Bottled drinking water
- Gorilla trekking permits
- Fuel and vehicle
- English speaking guide
- Meals
- Accommodation
- Chimpanzee trekking permit
Exclude
- Alcoholic drinks
- Laundry
- Items of a personal nature
- International airfares
- Travel Insurance
- Tips and gratuities
Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a Local tour operator based in Uganda with its head offices in Entebbe. Moreover, Safari Vacations and Travel Services is a business for Ugandan natives. We specialize in life-changing experiences, sustainable tours, and holidays for all East African countries. Also, we are members of the Association of Uganda Tour Operators and with registration from the Uganda Tourism Board. We have a good and long working relationship with the Uganda Wildlife Authority. We are making booking your gorilla permits and gorilla trekking safari easy. Safari Vacations and Travel Services is also high in Trip Advisor reviews.
