This
8 days Uganda safari takes to the Murchison Falls National
Park, housing the world-famous Murchison Falls with a impressive
view of the Nile forceing its way through a 7 meter gap in
the rocks and tumbling 40 meters down in one breathtaking
leap. The safari proceeds to Bundongo Forest for a half day
primate walk, then Queen Elizabrth National Park before heading
to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to track for the endangered
mountain gorillas. Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.
Day 1: Murchison Falls:
Depart Kampala in the morning and drive to Murchison falls
National Park. Transfer to the magnificent Top of the Falls
where you will enjoy your picnic lunch as you marvel at the
mighty Nile being forced into a seven Metre crevice to thunder
45 metres below in a series of cascades. The Nile can be viewed
at different points up to the Baker’s Summit. Overnight
at Paraa Safari Lodge. Elevated high above the Falls on the
north side of the river, the lodge enjoys astounding views.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Murchison Falls:
Start your game viewing after an early breakfast. Escorted
by a game ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing
animals and studying animal spoors. Game in this area include
Giraffe, Elephant, Harte beest, Lion, Uganda Kob, Oribi and
a variety of savannah and woodland birds. After lunch, take
a Nile Cruise for game viewing at close quarters. This is
a paradise of the Hippo and Crocodiles . Meals and overnight
at Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Kibale Forest:
Breakfast early, then transfer to Kibale forest with picnic
lunches arriving for an evening Nocturnal Primate walk in
search of Galagos and Pottos. This is done using strong flashlights
that attract the shy lesser primates of the night. Overnight
at Ndali Lodge. Approx Transit time: 5 hrs Meal plan:
{B, L, D}
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Nat.
park:
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. On the walk,
you may see Black and white colobus monkey, Red tailed monkey,
Baboon, Grey cheeked mangabeys or the chimpanzee. After lunch,
depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. through the East
African Rift valley arriving for a sun set game drive, before
a transfer to your accommodations for dinner and overnight
at Mweya Safari Lodge. Approx Transit time: 6 hrs Meal
plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National
Park:
Morning game drive as this is the best time for opportunities
of viewing the cats in action. Afternoon, take another boat
cruise on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other
animals at the edge of the channel as they cool off. European
migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in
large flocks. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6: Bwindi:
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the gorilla sanctuary
through the beautiful mountain scenery referred to as the
little Switzerland. Dinner and overnight Gorilla Forest Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Day of Gorillas:
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart
with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek
to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the
area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full
hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for
dinner and overnight. Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8: Kampala:
After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara arriving in time for
lunch at the Lakeview Hotel. Later drive back to Kampala.
End of services. Approx Transit time: 8-10 hrs Meal
plan: {B, L}
Prices include:
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Transportation in a custom
safari vehicle |
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Services of a trained experienced
English speaking driver/guide |
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Fullboard accommodation in the lodge/tented
camp based on double/twin sharing |
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Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits |
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Park entry fees |
Not included:
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Expenses of personal nature
such as visas, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages,
tips etc. |
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Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements. |
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