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Arrival
Day 1
Arrivals and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Arrivals and transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay
Our driver guide will warmly meet you on arrival at Entebbe International Airport; brief you on the rest of the safari programme, then drive to your hotel for refreshments. Early arrivals will give a chance for the optional to the Entebbe Botanical Gardens for a welcome nature walk. Situated on the northern shores of Lake Victoria, virtually on the Equator, the gardens cover an area of 40.7ha; housing a collection of species of plants of the tropical, sub-tropical and temperate zones besides several shrubs and other plants which regenerated naturally over the years. Black and White Colubus and Vervet Monkeys can be seen here.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park
Travel to Lake Mburo National Park
Travel to L. Mburo National Park arriving there in time for lunch; we have short siesta, and later we depart for our first game viewing drive. Lake Mburo National Park is a combination of open water with an extensive marsh and wooded grassland comprising of flooded plains bordered with pockets of tropical lowland forests giving the park an oasis setting that greatly draws wildlife in big numbers. The fresh water body attracts big congregations of hippos, crocodiles and shoreline birds. The wooded grassland section of the park is endowed with large herds of elephants, buffalo and a large numbers of antelopes like zebra, eland, impala, waterbuck, bushbuck, and many others. The entire Lake Mburo Park is a place of breathtaking and magical beauty; a place where the vision of a deep red sunset silhouetting the thorny acacia scrub along the extensive marshy area, brings the perfect end to a day on safari.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Mburo National Park
- Accommodation:
- Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Wildlife in Lake Mburo NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Lake Mburo NP and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Lake Mburo NP and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
We shall start early; have our breakfast and thereafter go for a 2 - 3 hours walk in the woods. Lake mburo NP, is the only park of its kind where one can walk and graze with wildlife! This is a great place to see game animals such as Eland, Zebra, Topi, Impala, and acacia-associated birds. After here, we immediately continue to Bwindi area. This is a long journey that will take most of our time today. Lunch break will be in Mbarara town. We drive for about 4 hours on a smooth road, and later drive on bumpy road for the rest of the two hours up to the impenetrable forest - Ruhiija sector of the forest. Bwindi is generally at a higher altitude and therefore is cooler. Temperatures range between 10 - 18 ° C.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla Tracking
Gorilla tracking is by far rated as number one wilderness experience in the whole world. The Bwindi forest alone hosts more than half of the total world population of the mountain gorillas; the rest being shared among Rwanda and the DR Congo. We shall be guided by the trackers who are very knowledgeable at finding these apes. There are several other primate species in the forest including the beautiful l’Hoest monkey, blue, black and white colobus, etc. Trekking up the hillside to view a family of gorillas nestled in casual, frolicking play is a fascinating, once-in-a-lifetime experience. You will have an opportunity to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters play and swing from vines in a delightful and gentle display. Note: to consider this activity, one MUST be in reasonably good health. It involves very challenging and strenuous hikes in the impenetrable forest with slippery surfaces and rugged terrain!
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bakiga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park
Today we shall start early, carry packed lunch for a rather long journey on a rough road all the way to Queen Elizabeth National Park, passing through the Ishasha sector – the park’s distant southern segment, famed for the tree climbing lions. Driving time is up to 8 hours; with a few stops to stretch legs, look at wildlife and take pictures. Occasional encounters are the lions in the fig trees. Arrival at our safari lodge will be in the evening.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
-
Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 6
Game drive in the morning and afternoon Launch Cruise along the Kazinga Channel
Game drive in the morning and afternoon Launch Cruise along the Kazinga Channel
The park prides itself as being the most diverse national reserve in the entire Africa due to the rich habitats and the associated wildlife. We are likely to meet herds of elephant, buffalo, warthog, Uganda kob, bushbuck, waterbuck and many more. We shall have lunch at Mweya Penisula, have a short siesta and go for a Launch Cruise along the Kazinga Channel. This is a natural narrow neck of water connecting lakes George and Edward. It is one of the migratory birds stopovers in the region attracting both resident and Palearctic visitors like spoonbills, waders, gulls and terns and sometimes flamingos. Along the banks of the channel, we are likely to find giant crocodiles basking in the sun alongside other big herds of elephant, buffalo, giant forest hog, and hippos.
- Main Destination:
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Accommodation:
- Twin Lakes Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 7
Travel to Kibale Forest National park
Travel to Kibale Forest National park
This park is also famous for hosting the highest number primates in Uganda (13 primate species) including Chimps, the Beautiful l’ Hoest Monkey, black and white colobus monkeys, central African red colobus, blue monkey etc. We arrive at our lodge at lunch time; have lunch, short siesta and thereafter go for a walk in the famous Bigodi community wetland. Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary is a community owned and managed nature reserve. A 4km trail has been created in the wetland adjacent to the forest. The habitat here consists of a swamp surrounded by low, scrubby secondary forest and cultivation. The walk is most interesting for bird enthusiast; usual encounters are black-and-white colobus, grey-cheeked mangabeys, red-tailed monkeys, red colobus etc. Note: The wetland is about 30 minutes drive away from the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale Forest National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 8
Chimpanzee Tracking in the Forest
Chimpanzee Tracking in the Forest
We assemble in the morning after our breakfast, for briefing as we prepare for chimp tracking. The movement of the chimps depends upon the availability of food and hopefully they won't be too far away! As we tour one of the chimps groups, we shall witness the behavioral characteristics of these living closest cousins to human beings demonstrating a distrustful fleeting look at our sudden interruptive visit into their private world, which is comforted by the chuckling made by the knowledgeable tracker guides. The noisy giant male uses loud vocalizations and drumming on large tree buttresses as a means of communicating with the other members of their group. Afternoon relaxation at the lodge.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale Forest National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Turaco Treetops Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 9
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park
We will carry packed lunch; arrive at our hotel late this evening for refreshments, dinner and overnight stay. Murchison Falls National Conservation Area is one of the best places in Uganda to relax, and enjoy nature’s beauty. The park was named after the stunning Murchison Falls which were discovered by Sir Roderick Impey Murchison, who was a Scottish geologist who visited the area in the 18th century. The scenery is breath-taking; a sight of the virgin expansive open savannah plains, grassland dotted with standing borassus palm trees, tropical rain forest, traversed by the majestic River Nile. Interesting activities here include a boat ride along the Nile up to the bottom of the falls, a game drive to the delta, and a game drive to the top of the falls. Game viewing in the park is so fascinating with encounters like the lion, Cape buffalo, waterbucks, warthogs, oribi, giraffes, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Patas monkeys etc.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
Wildlife in Murchison Falls NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 10
Game drive and boat ride on the Nile
Game drive and boat ride on the Nile
The boat ride along the Nile River is very rewarding experience. There are several congregations of buffalos, elephant, hippos and the gigantic Nile crocodiles that throng the banks. Several waterfowls both migratory and resident are abundant here. These are mostly seen along the Nile River.
- Main Destination:
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Accommodation:
- Pakuba Safari Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 11
Transfer to Kampala
Transfer to Kampala
We bid farewell to Uganda at Ndere Center. We will enjoy a mouth-watering farewell dinner at the centre as we are being entertained by Ndere’s versatile artists in the Afro Jazz style. There is quite a variety of soft delicacies to sample. During this time we can exchange pleasantries, reflect on the safari experience - moments that carried us away in laughter, joy & amazement. Back home, with your photographs – a capture of the special moments we have had on this tour to immortalize the experience, your memories should last a lifetime and tell all those who have not known about Uganda! Optional activity here is a stopover on our way to Kampala at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino tracking (not included in the price) Note: Ndere Troupe entertainment is always on the evenings of Sundays and Fridays.
- Main Destination:
- Kampala (City)
- Accommodation:
- Forest Cottages
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 12
Flight back home
Flight back home
Today is our flight day. Depending on the time of our flight, we may decide to do a stroll in Kampala city.
- Main Destination:
- Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
