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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 – BWINDI
Very early in the morning we leave
Kampala for a long journey towards the
western part of Uganda. It is a full day
drive but via a scenic route. On our way
we will pass the Equator where we will
stop for photos and shopping. We will
have lunch in the calm town of Mbarara
and proceed our drive through the
verdant countryside. You will pass
traditional homesteads and have
panoramic views of the surroundings. In
Bwindi dinner and overnight at Buhoma
Community Bandas.
For
upgrade you can stay at Lake Kitandara
Luxury Tented Camp.
Day 3: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
NATIONAL PARK
The highlight of your safari: a meeting
with the gentle giants of Bwindi!
Especially hikers will love the gorilla
trekking 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 4: BWINDI – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL
PARK
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 Queen Elizabeth
National Park. We will pass through the
southern sector of the park, called
Ishasha and known for the tree-climbing
lions. While we continue to our
accommodation in the middle of the
national park it is likely that you will
spot some wildlife like kobs, waterbucks
and warthogs. Dinner and overnight at
Institute of Ecology Hostel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Jacana Safari
Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 5: 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 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 another
highlight 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 6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK –
KIBALE NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you can visit the
Maramagambo Forest for a walk through
the tropical forest, 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. An
alternative for the forest walk is a
hike in the 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 rain
forest. 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.
After one of these activities we will
leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and
head towards Fort Portal. This lovely
town rests in the shadow of the fabled
Mountains of the Moon and is famous for
the many tea plantations. From Fort
Portal we will continue to Kibale
National Park for a stay within the
tropical forest. Dinner and overnight at
Primate Lodge Kibale.
This accommodation has a budget as well
as a luxury option.
Day 7: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK & BIGODI
SWAMP
Today the forest opens it doors for a
sensational chimp trekking. 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 Primate Lodge Kibale.
This accommodation has a budget as well
as a luxury option.
Day 8: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK – KAMPALA
Today we will explore the region of the
Crater Lakes. Enjoy the beauty of the
numerous small lakes, surrounded by
gentle hills, and the stunning views.
Then we continue to Kampala with lunch
en route. Dinner and overnight at
Olympia Hotel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Speke Hotel
Kampala.
Day 9: 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! |
