Photosafaris

Quick Itinerary Overview

Experience the thrill of Uganda’s incredible wildlife on an exclusive 10-day photo safari, starting in Entebbe (Kampala).

Highlights of the Safari:

• Daily game drives in a customized 4x4 Safari Land Cruiser (with pop-up roof for 360° photographic views), guided by an experienced local driver-guide and your expert photo coach.

• Scenic boat safari along the Kazinga Channel for close-up views of hippos, elephants, buffaloes, and abundant birdlife.

• Life-changing tracking experiences with Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi and Chimpanzees in Kibale Forest.

• High probability of excellent wildlife sightings, including tree-climbing lions, elephants, and rare primates.

• Full board accommodation (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in handpicked, top-tier lodges.

• An exclusive, small-group photography expedition through Uganda’s most iconic national parks.

• Reviewing of the pfotos and support with photo editing after an experiencefull day.

Route

Day 01 - Airport PickUp at Entebbe Airport (Kampala) & Transfer to Hotel

Pick up at the airport on the time of your arrival.

Transfer to the ViaVia Lodge at Entebbe. Take time to relax after a long flight.

Meet and greet at the lodge`s terrace to introduce the team.

Discussion of the optimal camera settings and recommended equipment for the next day.

• Included meals: Dinner

Day 02 - Shimpanzees at Kibale Forest

Domestic flight to the Kibale Nationalpark

Shimpanzeetrekking trought the Kibale Forest.

Discussion of the taken photos, free time to edit the photos.

Day 03 - Shimpanzees at Kibale Forest

Shimpanzeetrekking trought the Kibale Forest.

Discussion of the taken photos, free time to edit the photos.

Day 04 - Kibale Forest to Queen Elizabeth NP

Transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP.

Photo safari on foot trought the Bigodi Swamp in the Kibale Forest, to capture primates and birds on eyelevel.

Day 05 - Queen Elisabeth Nationalpark

Morning Game-Drive to the Queen Elizabeth Nationalpark to see lions, gepards, hyenas an much more.

In the afternoon we will visit the craters to take some beautiful landscape photos.

Day 06 - Queen Elisabeth Nationalpark

Morning Game-Drive to the Queen Elizabeth Nationalpark to see lions, gepards, hyenas an much more.

In the afternoon we will visit the craters to take some beautiful landscape photos.

Day 07 - Queen Elisabeth Nationalpark to Ishasha

Game-Drive trought Ishasha to see the treeclimbing lions at daytime.

Lunch at the waterfront of the camp with a spectacular view to the wildlife, especially birds.

Afternoon boat-photosafari to take some nice shots of hippos, elephants, buffolos and birds in perfect light conditions.

Day 08 - Ishasha Sector / Treeclimbing lions

On day 8, we will have an other oportunity to see the spectacular, treeclimbing lions at Ishasha sector early in the morning while sunrise.

Day 10 - Gorillas of Bwindi Nationalpark

Enjoy an early breakfast to have enought energy for the day.

Transfer to the parkentrance of Bwindi and instruction in the rules of conduct by a parkranger.

Discussion of the taken photos, free time to edit the photos.

• Included activities: Gorilla trekking

• Included meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Camera and equipment

• Camera

• Lenses

  • Zoomlens 35-50mm or fixed focal lenght 35mm or better 50mm

  • 50-150mm

  • Fixed focal lenght 300mm/400mm and/or 600mm