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After breakfast at the hotel, transfer by road to Jinja town stopping en route at Owen Falls Dam-Uganda’s biggest hydro power station. The scenic views are excellent as you drive through the gentle slopping hills with both tea and sugar cane estates on either side. On arrival at Jinja town, drive for a short distance and visit the famous Source of the Nile River. This is a point where the great Nile starts its long journey up north to the Mediterranean Sea. Continue for three more kilometers and visit Bujagali Falls. (As an option, you may book an exciting one day White water rafting at Bujagali Falls). After lunch, transfer back to Kampala for a city tour, including visits to Nakasero Market, Makerere University which is the oldest University in East Africa, Bahai Temple-the only type of its own in Africa, Rubaga and Namirembe Cathedrals and Uganda Museum. Overnight Sheraton Kampala / Hotel Africana / Speke Hotel (BB)
Breakfast at
the hotel, transfer by road to Murchison Falls National Park. A
picnic lunch will be taken en route. Continue your drive stopping
at the top of the falls for spectacular views. At this point the
mighty River Nile is forced through a seven-meter gap before plunging
into the 40 meters depth below. Cross to the northern bank of River
Nile.
After breakfast
at the Lodge, take game drives to the delta and return back to the
lodge for lunch. in the afternoon board a launch for one of the
Africa’s most spectacular water safaris up the Nile to the
base of the falls themselves. As you travel up the Nile, enormous
Nile crocodiles may be seen basking on the sandbanks or silently
gliding through the water. Other animals that may be seen include
elephants, lions, giraffe, buffalos, and a variety of antelope species.
Murchison falls is the home of many birds and chances of seeing
the rare Shoebill Stork are high. The return journey as the sun
is setting is one of the beautiful African experiences.
Another day
of game drives at the Delta and later guided to the Forest walk
for game and plants. If possible for a glimpse of the chimps at
Pabiddi Forest.
After breakfast
at the lodge, transfer by road to Kibale Forest National Park. A
picnic lunch will be taken en route. The journey is long (approximately
for 07hours) with excellent scenic views especially as you approach
Fort Portal where you will pass through forests surrounded by tea
plantations.
On this day,
start early after breakfast and travel to the park headquarters
where you will meet your guide before you enter the real "African
Jungle." The forest is home to mainly chimpanzees and ten other
resident primate species. These include I’hoester, red colobus
monkey, red tail and grey cheeked mangabey. Picnic lunch will be
served while in the forest. If time allows you may visit Lake Nkruba.
Breakfast, later
transfer by road to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Throughout the
journey you will view the "Mountain of the Moon" the great
Rwenzoris as you pass through the crater area. Animals that may
be seen include buffalos, elephants, lions, hippos, leopards, hyenas
and a variety of antelope species. Return to the lodge for lunch
and after lunch travel a short distance to the foot of the lodge
and board a launch for magnificent water safari on Kazinga Channel.
Along this channel many bird species are seen as they rest near
the fresh water. Return to the lodge for dinner.
Early transfer
to Kyambura Gorge for game views and Chimpanzee track, the place
is very steep with a very unique surroundings. Return to the lodge
for dinner.
Breakfast will
be served early and then transfer to park gate where you will meet
your guides and porters before you start your long day of tracking.
The rugged terrain makes hiking in search of gorilla mountains exciting
and adventurous. Bwindi has other diurnal mammals making it one
of the richest ecosystems in Africa. Other primates include L’hoests
monkeys, black and white Colobus monkeys and baboons. The time spent
tracking will depend on the location of the gorillas, a picnic lunch
will be served and you will only be allowed only one hour's stay
with gorillas. After viewing gorillas return back to the camp.
Another day
of gorilla tracking. Later travel back to lodge for dinner.
Breakfast will
be served at the lodge and you will be transferred by road to Mbarara
Town via Kabale and the Lunch will be served at White Horse Inn
in Kabale. After lunch continue to Mbarara and relax, in anticipation
of next day's activities.
After breakfast
at the hotel drive to Lake Mburo National Park with game drives.
Lunch will be served in the park, after lunch take a guided bush
walk and game drives. Lake Mburo is a beautiful tranquil park offering
a gentle introduction to the flora and fauna of Uganda. Among the
animals you may see zebras, Impalas, oribi, dik dik, klipspringers,
bush bucks, buffalos and abundant birdlife. In the early evening
transfer to the Camp.
After breakfast
at your hotel prepare to transfer to Entebbe and proceed to Ngamba
Island for chimp viewing and later visit the Botanical Gardens.
Lunch will be at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel. Dinner and overnight
stay at Entebbe.
After breakfast
transfer to Entebbe Airport and board your departure flight. (B&B) Inclusions: All road transfers, meals and accommodation as indicated in the itinerary, driver guide, park entry fee, two gorilla permits, launch trip, ferry crossing, driver guide, game drives, tour entry, mineral water while on safari, government tax (VAT). Exclusions: International flights, visa fee, tips and gratuities, personal items, beverages, airport departure tax. |
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