A 14 DAY UGANDA SUPER
SAFARI
Day 1
You will be met by our driver /guide at Entebbe International
Airport who will drive you to Kampala the Capital City of
Uganda.
Overnight at Hotel Africana or Similar (BB)
Day 2
After a morning breakfast, go for a short tour of Kampala
City, highlights including the bustling Nakasero market- with
a lot of fresh fruits display and the mysterious Kasubi tombs
- a burial ground for Buganda Kings. Visit Uganda Museum a
display of all Uganda cultures.
Return to the hotel for lunch then after depart by road through
the lush green countryside to Lake Mburo National Park stopping
at Equator for a photographic opportunity as well as an informative
talk. Lake Mburo is an extension of the Tanzanian plains situated
between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara and is the only one
that contains an entire lake. The attractive acacia-dotted
savannah is home of huge herds of impala as well as uncommon
topi, eland, klipspringer and other antelope. Zebra and buffalo
also graze these peaceful acres. At the lake, there are hippo
and crocodile, and a wonderful diversity of birds. Because
of the different habitats of the lakeshore and the broad savannah,
the variety seems endless.
Overnight at Mantana tented camp/Budget Rwonyo Camp (FB)
Day 3
An early start - a wonderful chance to take a guided nature
walk. This walk takes you to the Salt Lick Area. A strategically
located wooden platform (Observation point) offers a chance
to see at least four different species of animals at any one
point while they lick the salty soil. You will then proceed
to Mbarara with a stop over at the Ankole long-horned cattle
sighting en-route. Lunch stop at Mbarara town and continue
to Kabale. Drive past beautiful hills, ridges and valleys
in Ntungamo area plus the long-flat stretch of savannah before
reaching Kigezi Hills (Switzerland of Africa). Arrive in Kabale
and proceed to Lake Bunyonyi. This large and erratically shaped
lake lies at an altitude of approximately 2000m, where it
follows the contours of the hilly terrain that separates the
towns of Kabale and Kisoro.
It is a very scenic spot, dotted with small islands and ringed
by steeped terraced hills. Bunyonyi means “place of
little birds” and it is particularly good for water
birds. You will be staying at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp
in self contained cottages overlooking the lake.
Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp (FB)
Day 4
After breakfast, go for a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi for a
tour around the beautiful Islands on the Lake. The lake gives
a sanctuary to many different species of birds and migrating
birds from Europe. This is the only fresh lake in the country
you can find otters. Enjoy sight seeing of Kigezi terraced
hills, lunch and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National
Park passing through Mafuga forest. On clear day, view the
Virunga's from a distance and the Western Rift Valley stretch
as it disappears to border of Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC).
Overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (FB)
Day 5
An early morning trek into Bwindi National Park led by experienced
trackers will bring you amongst a family of mountain gorillas.
These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining.
You will get within meters of the family and be privileged
to spend time amongst them. Return back to the Lodge for relaxation
and should you have the energy, you may want to go for a village
walk and see how Ugandans live, visit the local medicine man!.
Overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (FB)
Day 6
After break fast, we will depart early with our packed lunch
for Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will drive through the
southern sector of Queen Elizabeth known as Ishasha, famed
for its tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is a remote and beautiful
extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will see buffalo,
topi and hippo among other species. It is a fabulous sight
to see the lions draped from the trees and nowhere in Africa
do you stand a better chance of seeing this than in the large
low-limbed fig tree of Ishasha.
After checking in and having some time to relax, we will head
for a late afternoon game drive. We often spot Elephants,
waterbucks, warthogs, hippos and others.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/Institute of Ecology (FB)
Day 7
Early morning wake up for the morning game drive to catch
up with early risers and predators returning to their hideouts.
During the game drive, you will be likely to meet grazing
hippos, elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, bushbucks, water
bucks, stripped jackal, leopard and of course the several
warthogs. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax by the side
of the swimming pool.
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, bufallos, elephants 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
colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.
Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/budget f Ecology (FB)
Day 8
You will carry out another game drive in the morning exploring
different tracks exploiting all chances of viewing game that
inhabit this beautiful part of the world. After lunch depart
for Kibale Forest National Park - home of chimpanzees.
Overnight at Ndali Lodge/Rwenzori View Guest House (FB)
Day 9
After breakfast with local guide off to track chimps in their
natural habitat. Kibale Forest National Park is believed to
have most concentration of primates in the world. Over 10
different species of primates including chimps in this park
have been recorded in this park including the very localized
red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys. Tracking the chimpanzee
our 'cousin' is a very interesting experience. The way they
feed, climb trees, respond to humans, caring for their young
ones, is just phenomenal. A network of shady forest trails
provides much to delight botanists and butterfly lovers, while
birders have record over 300 species including the endemic
Prirogrine's ground thrush.
The elusive forest elephant, smaller and hairier than its
savannah counterpart, moves seasonally into the developed
part of the park, while other terrestrial mammals include
buffalo, giant forest hog and a half dozen antelope species.
Overnight at Ndali Lodge/Rwenzori View Guest House (FB)
Day 10
Depart for Murchison Falls National Park with a packed lunch
arriving late in the evening. Enter through Bugungu gate.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/Red Chilli Camp (FB)
Day 11
After breakfast, carry out a game drive with a local guide
who will assist you sight the Congo Blue Mountains on clear
day. Game drive is carried out in the northern Bank of River
Nile where concentrations of game is common sight of elephants,
giraffes, antelopes, lions leopards hyenas and many bird species
are common sight. Enjoy your picnic lunch.
In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the famous River
Nile up to the bottom of falls. Chances of sighting the shoe
bill stork are many though not a guarantee continue up to
the bottom of the falls where you will see marine animals
like the crocodiles, schools of hippos and many species of
birds.
Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/Red Chilli Camp (FB)
Day 12
Checkout and drive to the top of the falls a spectacular sight
where millions of gallons of water squeeze in 6-meter gap
before it explodes into thunderous explosion of Murchison
Falls then proceed to Kampala passing through Budongo Forest.
Stop to view different species of flora seeing particular
species of trees - mahogany muvule etc that are characteristic
of an African rainy forest.
Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or Similar.
Day 13
After breakfast,you will be driven to Jinja town. This day
can be dedicated for white water rafting. Alternative you
will be visiting the source of the Nile River and Bujagali
Falls and when time allows you can visit the Namugongo Martyrs
Shrine and continue to Entebbe for overnight stay.
Overnight at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel or Entebbe Flight
Motel (BB)
Day 14
If time allows, visit Botanical gardens before transfer to
the airport for departure.
END OF UGANDA SUPER SAFARI
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