Uganda Tour for Women

Primate Encounters & Wild Landscapes In The Heart of Africa

We’re thrilled to invite you on our second-ever Uganda tour for women—a life-changing journey into one of Africa’s most biodiverse and captivating countries. From lush rainforests to golden savannahs, this 13-day adventure offers unforgettable wildlife encounters, rich cultural experiences, and the joy of travelling alongside a small group of like-minded women.

One of the true highlights of this tour is the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to trek into the misty mountains of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. With fewer than 1,100 left in the wild, standing quietly among these gentle giants is a moment that will stay with you forever. You’ll also track wild chimpanzees in Kibale Forest, cruise the Nile to the base of Murchison Falls, and spot elephants, giraffes, lions, and more on safari in Uganda’s renowned national parks.

Along the way, you’ll visit vibrant villages, walk with expert local guides, and stay in welcoming lodges that connect you to the land and its people. This is more than just a wildlife trip—it’s a meaningful, shared experience with women who value nature, culture, and camaraderie.

If you’re looking for a trip filled with awe-inspiring nature, extraordinary wildlife, and meaningful cultural experiences, this Uganda tour is not to be missed. We can’t wait to share this remarkable destination with you!

Click Here to explore our photo gallery, which includes our 2022 tour of Uganda

 

Trip Details

Single Supplement Fee: $US 725
Price Note:  Includes Taxes and Gratuities

Signature Moments

  • The chance to see some of the last remaining Mountain Gorillas on Earth
  • Tracking chimpanzees in Kibale Forest National Park
  • Hearing the thunderous roar of Murchison Falls
  • Taking a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria
  • Watching the social Lelwel Hartebeests on open plains

Trip Hightlights

  • Guided trek through the dense rainforest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of endangered Mountain Gorillas
  • Chimpanzee tracking adventure in Kibale Forest with expert Uganda Wildlife Authority guides
  • Visit to the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary with lunch and a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria
  • Rhino-tracking walk at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, a rare chance to see rhinos on foot
  • Boat safaris on both the Nile River and the Kazinga Channel, offering close encounters with hippos, crocodiles, elephants, and prolific birdlife
  • Game drives across Uganda’s top national parks: Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth, and Lake Mburo
  • Swamp walk in Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary, home to unique flora and conservation efforts
  • Stop in historic Hoima Town, once capital of the Bunyoro Kingdom
  • Walk through Lake Mburo National Park with a local ranger—Uganda’s only park with zebras
  • Drive through the Ishasha Sector, famous for its elusive tree-climbing lions
  • Cross the equator en route back to Entebbe and celebrate with a special farewell dinner
  • Airport transfers on tour start and end dates
  • Accommodations based on double occupancy in hotels listed or similar
  • Transportation in Extended Toyoto Landcruisers
  • All activities as described in the detailed itinerary
  • Entrance/Park fees
  • Meals as specified in the detailed itinerary
  • Services of expert local guides
  • One gorilla and one chimpanzee permit per person
  • Gratuities for guides, driver, and included meals
  • All taxes
  • Services of your Women’s Travel Network Host
  • Fully escorted by our local, English-speaking Driver-Guide
  • Return airfare from your home to join the tour
  • Visa for fee for Uganda
  • Travel insurance
  • Airport transfers if arranging independent plans prior to or following main tour
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the DI (detailed itinerary)
  • Bag porters during Gorilla Tracking
  • Items of a personal nature
  • Additional transportation required due to any emergency or other situation
  • Any item not mentioned in “What’s Included”

Active
We will be walking extensively, especially during our gorilla and chimpanzee treks. You should be
in good health and able to walk unassisted for up to three hours at a time on terrain that is often uneven. The Gorilla trekking involves walking through forested hills, including dense jungle and thickets of bamboo. If you have any questions about your ability to take part in this tour, please give us a call.

Altitude
We are at low to mid-altitudes throughout this tour, ranging from about 600 metres above sea level (ASL) to as high as 2600 metres ASL at the highest points in Bwindi Impenetrable N.P. If you are prone to altitude sickness, please consult a physician prior to the tour.

We are staying in comfortable hotels & lodges. All rooms are safe and have private facilities. Please note that the standard of the accommodations in some instances are basic and not always comparable with those in North America.

While on tour 
We are travelling in a special Extended Toyoto Landcruiser safari vehicle driven by a professional Driver-Guide.

Joining Instructions
The tour commences with a group transfer from Entebbe International Airport to the hotel (based on group flight schedule). The tour concludes with a group transfer from Entebbe International Airport (based on group flight schedule). Please contact us to verify the timing of this transfer prior to making any flight arrangements.

International Flights
Roundtrip international flights are not included in the cost of your tour and must be arranged separately. Our team is happy to assist you in booking your flights; this way we can do our best to keep the group together. If you’d prefer to book your own flights, please check with us first to ensure the trip has been confirmed before booking and to verify the timing of these group transfers to ensure your flight schedule fits our program. When you book a pre- or post-trip night with Worldwide Quest, your airport transfer will be included. If you are making your own pre- or post-trip arrangements, these transfers can be provided at an additional cost.

Uganda has a warm tropical climate with temperatures ranging from 25 to  29 °C apart from the mountainous areas, which are cooler by as much as 7 or 8 °C. There is often a light drizzle in highland areas. Rain can also be expected on some days in more lowland areas.

You will require a passport for this trip. Please ensure it is valid for at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return home. Canadian passport holders require a tourist visa to visit Uganda. As of April 2025, the cost of the visa is US$111.50. Detailed instructions will be provided at 90 days prior to departure.

We recommend you see your travel doctor to prepare for this trip!

Altitude
If you are prone to altitude sickness, please mention this to your travel doctor or physician prior to the tour. We are at low to mid-altitudes throughout this tour, ranging from about 600 metres above sea level (ASL) to as high as 2600 metres ASL at the highest points in Bwindi Impenetrable N.P.

If you are travelling on your own and would like to share accommodation, we would be happy to try to match you with a suitable roommate. We do our best to ask each woman some questions to help our matchmaking process 🙂
If we are unable to find you the right match, the single cost applies.

We’d like to make sure that you know about our Worldwide Explorers Club. Travel twice with us and we’ll say a special thank you by taking 5% off all your subsequent trips. The bonus applies to our brochure trips only, is non-transferrable, and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or credit.  Note that some exceptions may apply as indicated on the tour’s Detailed Itinerary.

For Reservations, to Request a Detailed Itinerary or to Discuss the Trip details use the “Get More Information About This Tour” contact form on this page

Or contact our reservations team directly:

Email:  natalie@worldwidequest.com

Phone: (416) 633-5666 or toll free at 1-800-387-1483

Or contact Womens Travel Network directly:
Email:  info@womenstravelnetwork.ca
Website: www.womenstravelnetwork.ca

TICO REG. # 2667946

If our Tour Ready criteria are not met, your tour will not operate and we will transfer your payments to your choice of tour within 2 years of your initial travel date.

Our tours will proceed when all the following Four-point Tour Ready criteria are met:

  • The Canadian government does not have an ‘avoid all travel’ to the country or region within a country for any part of the tour.
  • No region of the tour has any significant related restrictions.
  • There is reliable airline access for arrival and departure.
  • Worldwide Quest and our in-country partners are confident that your trip can operate safely and enjoyably.

 

Payment Details:
A non-refundable deposit of US$750 per person is required to reserve a space on this tour. A second non-refundable deposit of US$2000 is required six months prior to departure. Final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.

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Tour Host:  Shannon Violo
Womens Travel Network Tour Host Shannon Violo
Shannon Violo is an avid traveller and former WTN host known for her curiosity, adaptability, and warm approach to every adventure.