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Experience
all the highlights
in
just one trip! You will visit
the
most beautiful national
parks
of the country, meet the
gorillas
and swim the deepest
lake
of Uganda!
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Day 1: ARRIVAL
You will be welcomed by a representative of Great Lakes
Safaris 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. Overnight at Kings Holiday
Inn.
For upgrade you can stay at Le Petit Village.
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 serie
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 UGANDA SAFARIS
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 the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.
For upgrade you can stay at the deluxe safari tents
of Primate Lodge Kibale.
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 Kibale Forest. Dinner and overnight at the
cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.
For upgrade you can stay at the deluxe safari tents
of Primate Lodge Kibale.
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 the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.
For upgrade you can stay at the deluxe safari tents
of Primate Lodge Kibale.
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 Simba Safari Camp.
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 Simba Safari Camp.
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 Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day
10: BWINDI GORILLA SAFARI
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 Gorilla Forest 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 Mihingo Lodge.
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. Overnight
at Kings Holiday Inn.
For upgrade you can stay at Le Petit Village.
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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