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'I just wanted to thank you so very much for the most wonderful time we had in Uganda. You have the most beautiful country and the most Beautiful people. It really is the Pearl of Africa.

Our whole experience from meeting Mark at the airport and having him as our driver and guide and friend through out the trip, to meeting our birder Fred, was simply superb!

Mark is excellent at what he does and really did make us feel at ease. His driving skills are excellent and his knowledge of Uganda was very good. We enjoyed his company and highly recommend him.

Fred's knowledge of birding and his enthusiasm made our time with him so very enjoyable!!!

You have a fantastic team and I will recommend Uganda as a destination and your company to everyone in South Africa.

Thank you again from us all for everything - we will never forget our trip.

Janine Nash – South Africa, 2011’.

Escape Tours and Safaris Uganda

Escape Tours & Safaris Landcruiser Our Tours and Safari Programmes

Our range of safari and birding tour programmes cover everything from 3 day weekend getaways to our ultimate 14 day Discover the Wilderness safari.

We also offer bespoke birding trips throughout the country catering for both the novice and expert alike. On these trips you may be witness to many of the regional endemics pointed out to you by an expert knowledgeable local guide.

We are also able to provide Car hire services with an experienced Driver/Guide for those wishing a more flexible itinerary on a day rate basis.

Gorilla Permits

UGANDA - Permits to view gorillas in Uganda are in high demand, with 9 habituated groups totaling 72 tracking permits available each day in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

It is advisable that clients who are interested in gorilla tracking book as early as possible. We will endevour to secure permits at short notice however in peak season (June through October, December through March) this can be fraught with frustration if your visit does not provide for flexibility. Gorilla tracking in Rwanda is an alternative to tracking in Uganda details on which are outlined below.

RWANDA - Five family groups are open for commercial tracking, with a total of 56 permits per day available. These may be pre-booked as per the situation in Uganda.

Defassa Waterbuck in QE Gorilla Adventure – 3 days
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Bwindi – Trek Gorillas

Budget Safari
On request
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Up Market Safari
On request
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Mountain Gorilla - Bwindi Gorilla Adventure – 4 days
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Bwindi – Trek Gorillas

Budget Safari
On request
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Up Market Safari
On request
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Gorilla Adventure – 6 days
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Bwindi/Rwanda – Trek Gorillas
Lake Bunyonyi, boat trip

Budget Safari
USD1102.00 per person - 2 people sharing
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Up Market Safari
USD1515.00 per person – 2 people sharing
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Birding in Bwindi Scheduled dates 2012

2nd Jan – 7th Jan
5th Feb – 10th Feb
4th Mar – 9th Mar
3rd Jun – 8th Jun
17th Jun – 22nd Jun
1st Jul – 6th July
15th Jul – 20th July
5th Aug – 10th Aug
19th Aug – 24th Aug
2nd Sept – 7th Sept
16th Sept – 21st Sept
2nd Dec – 7th Dec

8 Days in the Pearl of Africa - 8 days
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Bwindi/Rwanda – Trek Gorillas
Queen Elizabeth – Game drive, nature walks, boat cruise
Lake Bunyonyi – Boat trip

Budget Safari
USD1396.00 per person - 2 people sharing
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Up Market Safari
USD1730.00 per person – 2 people sharing
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

Vervet monkey Scheduled dates – 2012

8th Jan – 15th Jan
12th Feb – 19th Feb
11th Mar – 18th Mar
10th Jun – 17th Jun
24th Jul – 1st Aug
12th Aug – 19th Aug
29th Aug – 5th Sept
9th Sept – 16th Sept
9th Dec – 16th Dec
23rd Dec – 30th Dec

Hippos on the Nile Discover the Wilderness - 12 days
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Murchison falls - Game drives, nature walks, chimp treks, boat cruise
Bwindi/Rwanda – Gorilla Treks
Queen Elizabeth – Game drives, nature walks, chimp treks, boat cruise
Lake Bunyonyi - Boat trip

Budget Safari – USD1782.00 per person
Up Market Safari – USD2178.00 per person
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person
Prices based on 2 people sharing
Minimum 2 passengers

Northern Red Bishop in Murchison falls Discover the Wilderness – 14 days
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Jinja/Kampala – scenic walks, city tour
Murchison falls - Game drives, nature walks, chimp treks, boat cruise
Bwindi/Rwanda – Gorilla Treks
Queen Elizabeth – Game drives, nature walks, chimp treks, boat cruise

Budget Safari – USD2826.00 per person
Up Market Safari – USD3692.00 per person
Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person
Prices based on 2 people sharing
Minimum 2 passengers

Uganda Budget safari – 15 days
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Entebbe, Mabira Forest, Jinja, Kibale NP, Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi NP, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo NP

Budget Safari
USD2549.00 per person - 2 people sharing
USD2015.00 per person - 4 people sharing

Not included - Gorilla tracking permit USD500- per person

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