Coffee & Cocoa Safaris in Uganda
Cocoa in Uganda
Most people don't think that Uganda is a major coffee producing country, but Uganda is the 8th largest coffee producer in the world. Coffee in Ugandan is grown in the Central, Western, South-Western, Northern and Eastern regions. Coffee growing in Uganda in is unique in that both types of coffee (Robusta and Arabica) are grown. Coffee is a major crop in Uganda, employing about 1.7 million smallholder farmers who either specialise in coffee growing or intercrop the coffee with other crops. All this coffee heritage make Uganda one of the best places to do a Coffee Safari either as a stand alone experience or incorporated into a Uganda Safari. Get in touch and we can happily craft a coffee safari for you.
10 Day - Cocoa & Primates Safari
Day 1 - Welcome to Uganda:
Arrive in Uganda
On arrival into Entebbe International Airport you will be met by a Let's Go Travel representative who will escort you to your vehicle and transfer you to you hotel for the evening.
Overnight in Entebbe
Day 2
Journey to Fort Portal
Your cocoa safari experience will begin with a transfer to Fort Portal City. On arrival at Masongora Farm you will have a hands on cocoa planting experience before proceeding to you hotel for a relaxing evening.
Overnight in Fort Portal
Day 4
Master the art of the Cocoa Bean
After learning about planting cocoa today you will learn about cocoa harvesting. The pods on a tree do not ripen together; harvesting needs to be done periodically through the year. Harvesting occurs between three and four times weekly during the harvest season.
Overnight in Fort Portal
Day 5
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Game drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park. Looking out for Lions, Leopards and the famous Uganda Kob.
After lunch you will head out on the Kazinga Channel ( a natural waterway that connects Lake Edward to Lake George ) the channel is famous for Elephant, Buffalo, Hippo and Crocodile. We will have you back at your lodge in time for a lovely dinner.
Overnight in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6
Bwindi Bound
Time to leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and continue your journey towards Bwindi and the Gorillas, where the adventure of a lifetime awaits you!. To get to Bwindi you will first pass through the southern section of Queen Elizabeth National Park known as the Ishasha Sector which is famous for tree climbing lions. After the game drive you will continue into Bwindi Forest
Overnight in Bwindi.
Day 7
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi
Your Gorilla Trekking experience is finally here, hope your camera is charged and you are ready for what lies ahead. An early start will see you transfer to the Park Headquarters for a briefing with the Uganda Wildlife Authority guides.
For conservation purposes, the amount of time allowed with the Gorillas is 1 hour.
Overnight in Bwindi
Day 8
Lake Mburo National Park
Game drive through Lake Mburo National Park with highlights such as leopard, Eland and Giraffe.
Afternoon boat ride on Lake Mburo looking out for Hippos, Buffaloes and Crocodiles
Overnight in Lake Mburo
Day 9
Kampala
Your incredible cocoa safari experience is coming to an end. Today will see you transfer back to Kampala, where you have the rest of the day to relax in your hotel.
Overnight in Kampala
Day 10
Kampala - Entebbe
A visit to the Moon Bean chocolate factory to see how cocoa is processed and made into 100% uganda chocolate.
Transfer to Entebbe in time for your flight back home
Coffee in Uganda
Most people don't think that Uganda is a major coffee producing country, but Uganda is the 8th largest coffee producer in the world. Coffee in Ugandan is grown in the Central, Western, South-Western, Northern and Eastern regions. Coffee growing in Uganda in is unique in that both types of coffee (Robusta and Arabica) are grown. Coffee is a major crop in Uganda, employing about 1.7 million smallholder farmers who either specialise in coffee growing or intercrop the coffee with other crops. All this coffee heritage make Uganda one of the best places to do a Coffee Safari either as a stand alone experience or incorporated into a Uganda Safari. Get in touch and we can happily craft a coffee safari for you.
5 Day Coffee Safaris
Experience the thrill of our guided coffee safaris. From Entebbe, Jinja, Sipi Falls & Murchison Falls, immerse yourself in nature's beauty and enjoy unforgettable moments.
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9 Day Coffee & Wildlife Safaris
Experience the thrill of our guided coffee & wildlife safaris. From Entebbe, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ruwenzori Mountains and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, immerse yourself in nature's beauty and enjoy unforgettable moments.
9 Day Uganda Coffee & Primate Safari
Day 1 - Arrive in Uganda and overnight in Entebbe
Day 2 - Transfer to Kibale Forest. Visit Nakooja Coffee Farm
Day 3 - Chimpanzee tracking in the morning & visit to Bee Farm in the afternoon
Day 4 - Visit to Clarke Farm
Day 5 - Coffee experience at Clarke Farm & game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6 - Game drive in Ishasha & transfer to Buhoma for an afternoon coffee experience
Day 7 - Gorilla tracking
Day 8 - Transfer to Mbarara via Valley Wines Farm
Day 9 - Emburara Farm experience followed by a transfer to Entebbe
9 Day Uganda Coffee Safari
Day 1 - Arrive in Uganda and overnight in Entebbe
Day 2 - Transfer to Kibale Forest. Visit Nakooja Coffee Farm
Day 3 - Chimpanzee tracking in the morning & visit to Bee Farm in the afternoon
Day 4 - Ruwenzori Coffee Experience
Day 5 - Early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6 - Game drive in Ishasha & transfer to Buhoma for an afternoon coffee experience
Day 7 - Gorilla tracking
Day 8 - Transfer to Mbarara via Valley Wines Farm
Day 9 - Transfer to Entebbe
