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9 Day Pearl of the Uganda Safari
Day 1: On the arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met
by our representative who will transfer you to Kampala, Mamba
Point or similar hotel.
Day 2: The marvelous Murchison Falls on the Nile
After breakfast, leave Kampala driving Northwest through the
famous Luwero Triangle. If you start early morning, it is
possible to visit the Ziwa Rhino sanctuary to see rhinos in the
wild. Lunch at Masindi Hotel in Masindi. Proceed to Murchison
Falls National Park, the largest protected area in Uganda, with
3.840 Kms, named after the falls on the Victoria Nile, which
divides the park into two sectors. Relax a bit at a situated
site on the top of the spectacular falls, where you can see the
Nile’s perfected beauty and marvel as it compresses and squeezes
itself from over 1 kilometer wide down through a seven meter
canyon. The 43 meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar
and a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray – the best of the
Nile River. Dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge with a
unique view of the River.
Day 3: The boat cruise on the river Nile
After an early breakfast, transverse the Northern part of the
park for a game drive to view and take photographs of elephants,
buffalos, waterbucks, hippos, giraffes, Uganda kobs, lions, if
you are lucky the leopards, plus a variety of bird species.
After lunch, proceed for a two-hour cruise to the bottom of the
mighty Murchison falls from where appalling water escapes
through the narrow gorge forming a great thunder. This is an
opportunity to see the amazing hippos, crocodiles along the
riverbanks. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4: Fort Portal on the shadow of the Mountains of the Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls NP heading Southwest
via the Albertine Escarpment of the great Western Rift Valley.
Drive through Hoima and reach the colorful and beautiful town of
Fort Portal, the capital of the Tooro kingdom, situated in the
shadow of the fabled “Mountains of the Moon,” the Rwenzori. Have
lunch at Mountains of the Moon Hotel in Fort Portal or similar.
In the afternoon you proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Enjoy the beautiful scenery and sightseeing on the way to Mweya
Safari Lodge for dinner and overnight. This day’s journey is
long, as it takes an average of 8 hours.
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park, the Pearl of Uganda
Take an early morning cup of coffee before setting off for a
game drive along Kasenyi track and Queen’s mile in the park and
expect to see lions, elephants, buffalos, warthogs and lots of
animals and birds. Get back to the lodge for breakfast. After
lunch, enjoy the two hours launch trip on Kazinga Channel for
amazing bird life and a variety of wild life. Evening drive to
the crater lakes region is lovely and splendid. Dinner &
overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 6: The habituated chimpanzees of Kyambura Gorge
After a cup of coffee, with a packed breakfast and lunch, drive
to Kyambura gorge for a forest walk to look for the habituated
chimpanzees and other primates. This gorge is 16 km long on the
Rift Valley and 100 meter deep. The rangers will provide you
with a walking stick for this spectacular trekking. After
primate walk, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park through
Maramagambo and Ishasha sector of the Park. Dinner and overnight
at Buhoma Homestead or Lake Kitandara Tented Camp.
Day 7: The magic encounter with the mountains gorillas
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, set off
for the mountains gorilla tracking inside the Bwindi forest. You
need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and jungle boots while
the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla
tracking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while
photographing and observing the gorillas. After tracking, come
back to the Homestead for lunch before making a scenic journey
to Kabale through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills
with terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland of
Africa”. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages, with the
best, incredible view on the Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 8: The fabulous scenery of Lake Bunyonyi
After an early breakfast, have a two hour boat ride inside Lake
Bunyonyi to various islands inside the lake for bird viewing,
sight seeing and discovering the sites of the Bakiga culture.
Drive to Kampala. Lunch en route in Mbarara at Lake View Regency
Hotel. A stopover is made at the Equator for photography. Dinner
and overnight at Mamba Point or similar hotel in Kampala.
Day 9: Reserved for departure.
Tariff per person (including Gorilla Permit): Choose one of the
3 tariffs.
1 CLASSIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.350
Single supplement: 150 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges standard category and bandas, double
room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
-Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation included soft drinks for the meals
- Ground transportation by 4x4 ordinary Land Cruiser or minibus
-English speaking Driver/Guide
- Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits
- Entrance fees, taxes
The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket.
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
- Extra drinks and tips.
2 BUDGET
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 2.120
Single supplement: 100 USD
Hotels: hotels and lodges medium category and bandas, double
room accommodation.
The tariff includes:
-Airport transfer
- Full board accommodation, included soft drinks for the meals
- Ground transportation by 4x4 tourist Land Cruiser or minibus
- English speaking Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees, taxes and “gorilla permit”
The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket.
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
- Extra drinks and tips.
3 BASIC
Each of 2 people sharing: USD 1.750
Hotels: hotels and lodges low category and bandas, double room
accommodation.
The tariff includes:
-Airport transfer
- Full board accomodation, included soft drinks for the meals
- Ground transportation by 4x4
tourist Land Cruiser/minibus
-English speaking Driver/Guide
- Entrance fees, taxes and “gorilla permit”
The tariff does not include:
- Air ticket.
- Tourist insurance
- Entrance visas: 30 USD directly from Entebbe Int. Airport.
- Extra drinks and tips.
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