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Day 1: ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative
of Safari King who will transfer
you to your hotel in Kampala. Depending
on the time of arrival, our guide will
take you on a city tour for an exciting
introduction with the capital. Visit
some interesting and historical sites,
including the Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo
Martyrs Shrine, the Uganda Museum and of
course the African Craft Village. We
also advise you to have money changed
today. Dinner and overnight at Olympia
Hotel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Speke Hotel
Kampala.
Day 2:
KAMPALA - MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
On the first day we will depart for the
most beautiful protected area in Uganda:
Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a
lunch stop in Masindi before we enter
the park. We will visit the magnificent
falls where you will enjoy and marvel at
the mighty Nile. The famous waterfall is
being forced into a seven meter crevice,
to thunder 45 meters below in a series
of cascades. This spectacular scenery
can be viewed from different points up
at the baler's summit. Dinner and
overnight at Red Chilli Rest Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Nile Safari
Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 3: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
After an early morning breakfast you
will enjoy a half-day game drive on the
northern bank of the Nile, escorted by a
ranger. Game in this part includes the
elephant, Rothschild giraffe, Jackson
hartebeest, lions, oribis, waterbucks
and a variety of savannah woodland
birds. After lunch we will go on a Nile
cruise for game viewing at close
quarters. Watch how hippos take a bath,
elephants come to drink and crocodiles
lying lazy at the shores. Dinner and
overnight at Red Chilli Rest Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Nile Safari
Lodge or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Day 4: MURCHISON FALLS - FORT PORTAL
We depart Murchison Falls and head
towards Fort Portal. The drive is almost
eight hours but will provide you with
some stunning views as you pass small
African villages and banana plantations.
The lovely town of Fort Portal rests in
the shadow of the fabled Mountains of
the Moon and is famous for the many tea
plantations. Dinner and overnight at
Rwenzori View Guesthouse, excellent
accommodation with view over the
Rwenzori Mountains.
For
upgrade you can stay at Ndali Lodge.
Day 5: SEMLIKI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we drive towards Semliki
National Park. The scenic, winding road
will lead us through green mountains and
offers you a magnificent view at the
River Semliki and Congo. After arriving
in the protected area, a ranger will
accompany us on a beautiful nature walk
through the Ituri Rainforest. Enjoy the
peacefulness of the forest, look out for
the rich birdlife at the swamp and boil
an egg in the hot springs that have
become an interesting natural
attraction. It will be completed with a
picnic lunch provided by the guide,
while you explore the real Africa. Later
in the afternoon we return to the
service of Rwenzori View Guesthouse for
dinner and overnight.
For
upgrade you can stay at Ndali Lodge.
Day 6: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK & BIGODI
SWAMP
Today the forest opens it doors for a
sensational chimp tracking. Kibale
Forest is reputable of having the
greatest variety and highest
concentration of primates in East
Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in
the tropical rainforest in search of the
wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey,
black-and-white colobus monkey and many
others. After a hearty lunch we transfer
to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally
different nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp
Walk is an initiative of the local
community and takes approximately two
hours. The swamp is known for its rich
diversity of birds and primates. Dinner
and overnight at Rwenzori View
Guesthouse.
For
upgrade you can stay at Ndali Lodge.
Day 7: KIBALE - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL
PARK
We transfer to Queen Elizabeth National
Park. It is a beautiful route via Kasese,
with the Rwenzori Mountains on your
right side and the green valley on the
left. A game drive on our way to the
accommodation in the middle of the
national park gives us the chance to
spot waterbucks, warthogs and other
wildlife. After lunch we take on a boat
cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a
natural channel between Lake Edward and
Lake George. Thanks to the elephants,
buffaloes and hundreds of hippos, this
cruise will definitely be one of the
highlights of your safari. Dinner and
overnight at Institute of Ecology
Hostel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Jacana Safari
Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 8: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
The day begins early as we head for the
mating ground of the Uganda kobs. We
search for lions, elephants, buffaloes
and other wild animals in their natural
habitat, before returning for lunch. In
the afternoon you will have the
opportunity to stretch your legs as we
will visit the Maramagambo Forest for a
walk through the tropical forest. It is
known for the Blue Lake and the Bat and
Hunters Cave. You will get the chance to
have a close look at the bats and maybe
even the rock python and forest cobras,
that feed on the bats. The same walk
will provide you with views of primates,
different bird species and beautiful
fauna. Dinner and overnight at Institute
of Ecology Hostel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Jacana Safari
Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 9: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK -
BWINDI
After breakfast you may choose for the
optional activity of exploring Kyambura
Wildlife Reserve (not included). Driving
through a grassland area, all of a
sudden we come across an amazing gorge
of one hundred meters deep, covered with
tropical rainforest. You will hike into
the gorge of the Kyambura River in
search of the wild chimpanzees. It is a
beautiful walk through the river valley,
home to many birds and butterfly
species.
Later we will leave Queen Elizabeth
National Park and head towards Bwindi.
The scenic route runs through a verdant
countryside while you pass traditional
homesteads and farms. In Bwindi dinner
and overnight at Buhoma Community Bandas.
For
upgrade you can stay at Lake Kitandara
Luxury Tented Camp.
Day 10: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
NATIONAL PARK
Another highlight of your safari: a
meeting with the gentle giants of
Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the
tracking in the beautiful ecosystem of
the park. It is difficult to foresee how
many hours you will hike, it may take
two to eight hours. Expect to walk a
long distance in steep and muddy
conditions, sometimes with rain
overhead, before you encounter any
gorillas. But it will definitely be
worthwhile as you observe them closely
while they eat, play and rest. A unique
and unforgettable experience! For
conservation purposes, time spent with
the gorillas is limited to one hour. The
ranger guide always briefs you on how to
behave with these giant apes. Dinner and
overnight at Buhoma Community Bandas.
For
upgrade you can stay at Lake Kitandara
Luxury Tented Camp.
Day 11: BWINDI - LAKE BUNYONYI
After breakfast you can choose to have a
guided village walk for a closer meeting
with the local community. Learn about
their way of living as you walk through
coffee, tea and banana plantations.
Afterwards we depart to Lake Bunyonyi,
the deepest lake in Uganda. This area is
often called "Little Switzerland of
Uganda" and boosts one of the most
beautiful parts of the country. Relax or
go for a canoe trip while you watch the
beautiful sunset. Dinner and overnight
at Bunyonyi Overland Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Arcadia
Cottages.
Day 12: LAKE BUNYONYI
After the challenging and strenuous hike
in Bwindi, some relaxing moments on the
shores of this peaceful lake are most
welcome. The options here are birding,
nature walks, swimming or canoeing (not
included). Dinner and overnight at
Bunyonyi Overland Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Arcadia
Cottages.
Day 13: LAKE BUNYONYI - LAKE MBURO
NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo
National Park which takes us about four
hours with lunch en route. As we enter
the park and head towards the
accommodation it is likely that you will
see some wildlife, like impalas, topis,
warthogs, zebras and buffaloes. After
checking in you will go on a boat ride
on the lake and enjoy the rich birdlife
and the hippos that are cooling off.
Dinner and overnight at Rwonyo Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Mantana Tented
Camp.
Day 14: LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK -
KAMPALA
Early start of the day as we will go for
a nature walk guided by a ranger. Lake
Mburo is the only national park where
you can experience a safari on foot.
After breakfast we transfer to Kampala
with a stop at the equator for photos or
shopping. Arrival late in the afternoon
in Kampala. Dinner and overnight at
Olympia Hotel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Speke Hotel
Kampala.
Day 15: DEPARTURE
Enriched with an experience of a
lifetime and unforgettable memories you
will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa.
Depending on the time of departure you
will be transferred to the airport for
your flight back home. We are looking
forward to seeing you again!
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