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 Day 1: Begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero
Triangle and Masindi Town to Murchison Falls Nation al Park arriving in
time for a picnic lunch at the spectacularly situated site at the top of
the Falls where you can see the Nile's beauty perfected! Marvel at the
Nile, compressing from 50 meters to squeeze through a 6 metre canyon
dropping 40 metres with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow,
a plume of spray and the best thing that happened to the
Nile..."The Murchison Falls". Enjoy the sunset as you return
to the lodge. Enjoy the superb comfort and service of Paraa Lodge.
Day 2: Early morning game drive on the northern Bank. Your guide will
help you spot Elephant, Lion, Cape buffalo, Rothschild's giraffe,
hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you
are lucky, the leopard. After a packed lunch picnic, go for a boat
safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping
just tens of metres from the "Devil's Cauldron". En-route,
marvel at the toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over this 17 km stretch
you may see elephant, waterbuck and Uganda Kob. This is also a zone of
many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater,
kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. After
taking shots of photogenic Murchison Falls, return to Paraa Lodge for
dinner and overnight.
Day 3: All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant
countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms. Fort-Portal rests
in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon. Dinner and overnight
stay at Kibale Tented Camp.
 Day 4: All day search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate including l'
hoestes, red colobus, blues, red tailed and gray - cheeked mangabey. The
guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but on
all the forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is both
informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life
and seeing primates at close quarters. Dinner and overnight stay at
Kibale Tented Camp.
Day 5: Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the
mystical Ruwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. A game drive
en route may be rewarded with views of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo,
hyena and a variety of antelope species. 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. The
prolific bird life is colourful and stupendous with well over 550
resident species. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge, an
enchanting 5 star lodge beautifully situated on a bluff overlooking the
Kazinga Channel.
Day 6: Two game drives today.
 Queen Elizabeth National Park's divers
eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and
volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game
drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzoris as a backdrop provides
excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, cape
buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck.
These two game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are a memorable
method of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife. Dinner and
overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 7: Drive through the "Switzerland of Africa" area known
as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to
Bwindi. Dinner and overnight stay at Volcano Tented Camp.
Day 8: Early morning entry into the Gorilla sanctuary. This
rainforest is spectacular. It offers a dramatic steeply forested
landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal
trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals recorded include the
endangered mountain gorilla, rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephant,
black-fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, giant forest log and others.
This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas. The time taken and
the terrain varies according to the movements of this marvelous
primates. The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a
rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The gorilla is a shy and
peaceful animal and it is unforgettable experience to watch and
photograph them as they interact. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma
Homestead.
Day 9: Drive through the "Switzerland of Africa" area known
as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to
Bwindi. Dinner and overnight stay at Volcano Tented Camp.
Day 10: Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. Another
amazing chance to see the fascinating, but seriously endangered,
gorillas. Dinner and overnight stay at Travellers Rest Camp.
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Day 11: Transfer to Lake
Bunyonyi. This mountain tarn is surrounded
by terraced hills. The setting is truly beautiful. Enjoy Bilharzia-free
swimming, dug out canoeing, sunbathing, hilly walks or mountain bike
riding and cray fishing. Dinner and overnight stay at the Swedish run
Far Out Island Camp. |
Day 12: After an early breakfast, you will and drive to Lake Mburo
National Park Enter the Park through the Nshara Gate. Afternoon game
drive along the Lakeshore track. With its own system of game trails and
cleared walkways the "Kigambara Loop" offers interesting
guided lakeside walks. Find here herds of zebra, Cape buffalo and eland.
Oribi and topi are easily approached. Along with a game drive, many
visitors enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo. Self-guided nature trails are
also available. Birdwatchers will enjoy t h e more than 250 species of
birds found in Lake Mburo including Papyrus Gonolek, Brown faced
Lapwing. Carruther's Cisticola, the extraordinary White winged Warbler
and Bare-Faced-Go- Away bird. Return to Lake Mburo Tented Camp for
candlelit dinners and first class service, all under canvas in the heart
of the African Bush under the starry African sky.
Day 13: After breakfast, proceed for a game drive or a safari walk
under the escort of an armed ranger.  The Kopjes are particularly
interesting and camouflage kilpspringers and topis. Due to cattle
herding in the area it is amusing to see zebra grazing alongside the
long horned Ankore Cattle peaceably. Return for lunch which should be
taken leisurely enjoying the view of the lakes in this park. Enjoy the
boat ride on Lake Mburo and get quite close to crocs and hippos. This is
the only park where you are not entirely imprisoned in a vehicle. Rather
refreshing! Dinner and overnight stay at lake Mburo Tented Camp.
Day 14: After breakfast, off you go for one more game drive. After
lunch, drive back to Kampala stopping at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers en
route where you will able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted
using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time
to stop at the equator for photographs. You arrive Kampala in the early
evening.
TOUR PRICES:
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MIN. 2 PAX
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EACH EXTRA PAX
TWIN
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SINGLE RM
SUPP.
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| PRICE PER
PERSON SHARING (USD) |
2990
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1785
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400
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| COST
OF GORILLA PERMITS (EXTRA PER PERSON) |
| COMBINED COST FOR 2 GORILLA
PERMITS FOR BWINDI AND MGAHINGA |
US$ 425 |
| Notes: Prices
include return transport from Kampala, accommodation based on
full board, an English-Speaking ranger guide and park entrance
fees. Gorilla permits are charged separately at the tariffs
indicated above. |
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