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Based
on the TV program
"Waar
is de Mol?" this safari
takes
you to the hidden pearl
of
Uganda! An unforgettable
trip
full of discoveries and
great
adventure!
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Day
1: ARRIVAL
Warm
welcome at Entebbe International Airport and transfer to
your hotel. Overnight at Sophie's Motel.
For
upgrade you can stay at Botanical Beach Hotel.
Day
2: NGAMBA ISLAND
A
visit to the island of the chimpanzees! You will depart
from Entebbe for
a close encounter with our relatives. After a pleasant boat
ride you reach Ngamba Island, where you will be directed
to the visitors centre to learn more about the chimps and
their lifestyle. You will be able to view and photograph
these fascinating apes in their natural environment from
only a few metres away! Later you will take a boat ride
back to Entebbe and be transfered to your hotel in Kampala.
Overnight at Marble Arch.
For upgrade you can stay at Cassia Lodge.
Day
3: KAMPALA - MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Today
we will depart for the most beautiful protected area in
Uganda: Murchison Falls National Park. Enjoy a lunch stop
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.
Day
4: 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 embark on the Madi
Gras boat that will take you to a hidden world with abundant
wildlife, while drifting quietly downstream. Late in the
afternoon arrival at Bush Camp where your tent will be pitched.
As night falls you will enjoy a delicious barbecue meal,
surrounded by the sounds of Africa at night. Overnight at
Bush Camp.
Day
5: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Early
in the morning you will go with a ranger for a safari walk
in the surrounding area. Return to the boat and enjoy breakfast
while we slowly return to Paraa. The rest of the afternoon
you have the opportunity to relax and enjoy the beautiful
nature. Dinner and overnight at Red Chilli Rest Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Nile Safari Lodge.
Day
6: MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK - KIBALE FOREST
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. From Fort Portal we continue
directly to the dense jungle of Kibale Forest National Park.
Dinner and overnight at the cottages of Primate Lodge Kibale.
For upgrade you can stay at the luxury tents of Primate
Lodge Kibale.
Day
7: KIBALE FOREST - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Early
in the morning visit to Kibale Forest National Park, 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 chimpanzees,
red-tailed monkeys, black-and-white colobus monkeys and
many others. After lunch we will transfer to Queen Elizabeth
National Park. Dinner and overnight at Simba Safari Camp.
For upgrade you can stay at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day
8: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
The
day begins early as we take on a morning game drive and
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 will go for a boat cruise along the
Kazinga Channel, a natural channel between Lake Edward and
Lake George. Thanks to the abundant bird life that is sighted,
and the elephants, buffaloes and hundreds of hippos that
are cooling off at the shores, 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 Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day
9: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK - BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
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 National Park. The scenic route runs through
a verdant countryside while you pass traditional homesteads
and farms. Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Heritage Guesthouse.
For upgrade you can stay at Nkuringo Safari Lodge.
Day
10: GORILLA TRACKING
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! Dinner and overnight at Kisoro Heritage Guesthouse.
For upgrade you can stay at Nkuringo Safari Lodge.
Day
11: BWINDI NATIONAL PARK - LAKE BUNYONYI
After
breakfast 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 - NSHENYI VILLAGE
Departure
for Mbarara where you will have lunch before continuing
to Nshenyi Village. A beautiful route will take you to this
hidden, rural farm where you can experience the traditional
way of living. Dinner and overnight at the farm Nshenyi
Village.
Day
13: NSHENYI VILLAGE
The
morning starts early as you will go to the field to milk
the long horned Ankole cows. Return to the farm for breakfast,
before we take a short walk to the village of a Bahima tribe.
In the afternoon you may want to go for a nature walk along
the River Kagera, the natural border with Tanzania. A non-professional
local group will entertain you in the evening with traditional
dances and songs. Dinner and overnight at the farm Nshenyi
Village.
Day
14: NSHENYI VILLAGE - JINJA
After
breakfast we depart Nshenyi Village. Enjoy the magnificent
views one more time as we head back to the capital city.
On our way we will pass Lake Mburo National Park and cross
the Ugandan Equator. From Kampala we continue directly to
Jinja, the Source of the Nile. Dinner and overnight at Adrift
Nile High Camp.
For
upgrade you can stay at Nile Porch.
Day
15: JINJA
A
full day to relax and unwind at the origin of the Nile!
We will visit the true Source of the Nile, where the famous
river starts its long journey through Africa. Also the spectacular
waterfalls of the Bujagali Falls will be visited and and
you will have the opportunity to take a stroll in the calm
centre of Jinja. Real adventurers can decide to go rafting
on the challenging rapids of the Nile or explore the surroundings
by a quad bike safari (not included). Dinner at overnight
at Adrift Nile High Camp.
For upgrade you can stay at Nile Porch.
Day
16: DEPARTURE
Time
to say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Take some extra moments
to enjoy the peace and beautiful nature at the origin of
the Nile, before we head back to Entebbe. In time you will
be dropped off at the airport for you flight back home.
We are looking forward to seeing you again!
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Note:
Optional is a chimp walk at Ngamba Island. Together with
the caregivers you will accompany a goup of juvenile chimpanzees
on their walk through the forest. The forest walks are offered
twice a day and require overnight at the Island. A unique
opportunity to enter the world of the chimps and get in
close contact!
This
safari is based on the Veronica TV program "Waar is
de Mol?".
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