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Uganda
Safari
Ugandans refer to their country as the Pearl of
Africa - a phrase originally uttered by Winston
Churchill - and it's easy to see why. We are often
asked when the best time is to travel to Uganda on
safari, which periods offer the best opportunity to see
the wildlife in the national parks and game reserves,
what the climate is like and when it rains. Our
experienced team of travel consultants can answer all
your questions and help you book your dream safari to
Uganda.
Uganda is a country of shimmering lakes, lofty mountains
and mysterious forests. Go on a Uganda Safari and
discover a country that is slightly off the beaten track
offering exciting adventures and memorable wildlife
encounters.
GORILLA SAFARIS - 8 DAYS
DAY 1: ENTEBBE - KAMPALA CITY OF SEVEN HILLS
On arrival at the airport, you will be picked and taken to
your proposed Hotel in Kampala. If your flight arrives in
the morning you have to change your currency to local
currency. Then get to know Kampala.
You can visit some exciting places with the help of your
driver/guide. These may include; Kasubi Tombs, Namugongo
Martyrs Shrine, museum and many others. Dinner and overnight
at Speke Hotel Kampala /Hotel Africana or Kampala bed and
breakfast(Basic)
DAY 2: KAMPALA - BWINDI.
Take breakfast and depart to Bwindi, which is around an
8-hour drive. With a stop at the craft village at the
equator and shopping, we continue to Mbarara for lunch and
later pass through the beautiful evergreen mountain country
that is, the "Little Switzerland of Uganda". Arrive at
Bwindi late in the evening for dinner and overnight at Lake
Kitandara Tented accommodation(Luxury) or buhoma community
Bandas(Basic)
DAY 3: BWINDI - GORILLA SAFARIS
Early morning after breakfast, with your packed lunch, go
for a briefing at 08:00 hours before beginning the trek.
Gorilla tracking is unpredictable, so it is difficult to
foresee how many hours you will take in the process. It may
take 2-8 hours, and you should be prepared to walk a long
distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain
overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. An encounter of
these gentle giants will be your most exciting 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 gentle giants. After an encounter
of a group of gorillas some with silver backs, one can say
"a sight of Gorillas has made my life time tour"
Later return for dinner and overnight at Lake Kitandara
Tented accommodation(Luxury) or buhoma community
Bandas(Basic)
DAY 4:BWINDI QUEEN ELIZABETH
Having taken breakfast, you will be transfered to Queen
Elizabeth National Park. The park is rich in wildlife and
others call it a birder's paradise! Arrive through the
famous Ishasha Sector, in anticipation of rewarding your
cameras by seeing the tree-climbing lions. Check in this
evening atmweya safari lodge/Jacana safari Lodge for luxury
or Institute of Ecology for basic accommodation
DAY 5: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
At 0600hours, depart for a game drive in the Northern parts
of the park along the Kasenyi track. This is the best time
for opportunities of viewing the cats in action.This early
morning game drive in the park, provides excellent
opportunities to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs,
Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs,
Topi and Bush bucks and many more. After lunch, enjoy the
unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into
Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest
concentration of Hippos and many animals may be seen
drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an
excellent platform for photography.Bird watching and game
viewing is wonderful. The prolific bird life is colorful and
stupendous with well over 550 resident species recorded
making it a magnet for bird watchers. Dinner and overnight
stay at mweya safari lodge/Jacana safari Lodge for luxury or
Institute of Ecology for basic accommodation
DAY 6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NP - KIBALE NATIONAL PARKS.
Take breakfast, you may choose to explore Kyambura Wildlife
Reserve driving through grassland area. Pass by the
astonishing gorge of the tropical rainforest 100 meters
deep. Trek into Kyambura River Gorge for an extra ordinary
experience tracking chimpanzees. It's a lucrative experience
not only to see the chimpanzees, but also to see the
gorgeous river valley that houses numerous birds and
butterfly species, then transfer to Kibale National Park, a
proclaimed home of Primates. Dinner and overnight at Ndali
safari Lodge(Luxury)or Kanyankyu ecological site(Basic)
DAY 7: KIBALE CHIMP TREKKING/ PRIMATE WALK
After breakfast, we shall drive to Kibale Forest N/P, for
primate viewing.This park is known for the highest number of
primate species in Africa. The activity starts at 8.00 am in
the morning. 2-3 hours search for chimpanzees and other
primates including phoestes, Red-Colobuses, Blues,
Red-tailed and grey cheeked Mangabeys swinging through the
dense forest and birds, butterflies and many small insects
The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only
primates, but also on all the forest's fauna and flora,
ensuring that your walk is both informative and enjoyable.
This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and primates in
close quarters. A visit to Bigodi swamp eco-tourism site is
amazing, as we shall encounter rare and beautiful flora and
fauna. Lunch, Dinner and overnight at Ndali safari Lodge or
kanyankyu ecological site.
DAY 8: KIBALE - KAMPALA
Adventure the region, which has many crater lakes, and later
proceed to Kampala with lunch en route. Dinner and overnight
at Speke Hotel / Hotel Africana or kampala Bed and
Breakfast.
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