Available Group to be Joined: 5 PEOPLE
Departures (18th – Jan – 2025)
Duration: 14 days:
Itinerary:
Day 1: 18th Jan 2025: Welcome to Uganda The Pearl of Africa! Arrival in Entebbe International Airport 10:55 a.m. where you will be met by Representatives from Uganda Wildlife Scene Safaris . Meet and greet then you will be transferred to your place of accommodation dinner and overnight at Humura Hotel in Kampala.
Day 2: 19th Jan 2025: Lake Mburo National Park & Lake Bunyonyi: After an early breakfast you will proceed to Lake Mburo National Park.
Introduction: Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda’s fourth National park was gazzeted in 1982.The park covers an area surface of 256km sq and it is the only park to contain an entire lake. It offers varied scenic beauty hills.
Attractions will include : Include: Zebras, Giraffes, Impala, Topis, Wipsprings, Elands, Buffaloes, Hippos, and a variety of bird species. Arrive in time for lunch check in to your accommodation. After lunch take your boat cruise on Lake Mburo then return and proceed to the Gorilla Country via Lake Bunyonyi.
Introduction of Lake Bunyonyi: As its serpentine shape might suggest, is essentially a flooded valley system, extending Northwards from the Rwanda border over a distance of 25kms through the contours of the steep hills that separate Kabale and Kisoro. It is thought to have formed about 8,000 yrs ago, as a result of a lava flow from one of the Virunga Mountains, which blocked off the Ndego River at the present day called Muko.
The lake has a total surface area of 60km sq, it lies at an altitude of of 1840m, known to be the deepest lake in Uganda and also the home of “otters & crayfish”. Also in its favor is the high altitude location which ensures a moderate climate and relatively low or no incidence of malaria and often becoming quite chilly at night.
Bilharzia is reliably reported to be absent from the lake, as are crocodiles and hippos, which means that swimming is very safe. Active travelers are catered for, with motorized canoes that will take you to visit the several Islands of this lake and also visit the Pigmy tribe of this area. Later return to your accommodation, dinner and overnight at; Arcadia Lodges – Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 3: 20th Jan 2025: Virunga Massif & Lake Mutanda: After breakfast we shall proceed further Southwards to Kisoro.
Stop over at the Kanaba Gap and have a great view of the Virunga Massif. Later proceed to Lake Mutanda. whether you are right on the lake or at the lodge or on a higher viewing point, the beauty of what is before you will have a most positive effect upon you there are few places as beautiful and as stunning as Lake Mutanda.
Lake Mutanda is simply one of the most scenic Lakes in all of Africa simply amazing and yet for many visitors to Uganda it is off of the beaten path. Studded with emerald isles, the Virunga Volcanoes tower around it. Dinner and overnight at Mutanda Lake Resort.
Day 4: 21st Jan 2025: Mgahinga National Park – Golden Monkeys:
After an early breakfast we will proceed to the briefing point after which you will begin the trek to the golden monkeys. When you arrive to them you will spend an hour in the company of these endangered species. An hour is counted immediately from the time visitors set their eyes on these species. On reaching the monkeys, visitors are reminded to breath in, take heart and utilize this hour to the fullest. Hold your camera, look for a better position and take as many photos. Return to your place of accommodation. Overnight at Mutanda Lake Resort.
Day 5: 22nd Jan 2025: Tracking the Mountain Gorillas:
After an early breakfast you will head to the park headquarters and get the briefing from the chief park warden, then split into your groups and then its off to your adventure to meet these thrilling gentle giants of Bwindi National Park.
Tracking time varies according to the movements of these giants it could take from 30 mins to 5hrs so we highly recommend that you are in a good physical condition to trek these gorillas.
There are porters at the briefing point and if you need one to carry your equipment please do inform the warden and one will be readily available at a fee of $20 USD.
After tracking you will get back to the camp and relieve those special moments with the group. Dinner and overnight at Mutanda Lake Resort.
Day 6: 23rd Jan 2025: After breakfast you will depart Southern Bwindi National Park to the Northern Part of Bwindi Forest. Arrive by lunch time. After lunch you may decide to do a Forest Walk later return and stay 1 night inside the park ( Bwindi Forest ) in a different environment context. Dinner and overnight at Haven Lodge – Bwindi
Day 7: 24th Jan 2025: Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park via the Ishasha Tree climbing Lions
After an early breakfast depart to the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Ishasha, famous for the last African breed of the tree climbing lions. Proceed with the game drive in the park in search of these fascinating felines, forest elephants and several species of antelopes are present. Have your picnic lunch and proceed and exit Ishasha sector arrive to check in at your place of accommodation refreshments will be served, dinner and overnight at Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp.
Day 8: 25th Jan 2025: Early Morning Game drive: After a warm wake up coffee at 6:15am at 6:30am start your early morning game drive to be in time to see the big cats in action. Game drive lasts for 3 hrs.
After breakfast we will proceed to take you further down to visit the Salt Crater lake and see for yourself the process of extracting this salt from the crater lake and to exportation. Return for full breakfast. After lunch at 2:45pm take the boat cruise on the Famous Kazinga Channel which connects Lake George to Lake Edward. The cruise will last 2 hrs return by 5:00pm embark on a short evening game drive which will bring you back to the hotel by 7:00pm. Refresh, meal plans dinner, campfire and overnight at Kazinga Wilderness Safari Camp.
Day 09: 26th Jan 2025: Crater Lakes Tour of Kasenda Belt: After Breakfast depart to Tour the Crater Lakes of Kasenda. This is Simply beautiful picturesque. Today you will be able to view about 9 crater lakes.
Stop for lunch at Nkuruba Crater Lake. After lunch you will return to your place of accommodation, refreshments, meal plans dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp.
Day 10: 27th Jan 2025: Chimp Tracking:
After morning Breakfast, head to the park headquarters arrive at 8:00am. Get the introduction from the park warden join the group and begin your adventure to meet our closest relatives the “Chimpanzees” Tracking will start and last for 3-4 hrs along the trails you will come across other primates like Black and white Colubus, Grey cheecked Mangabeys, Bird life and Plant life is abundant here.
After lunch proceed to the nature walk in the Bigodi wetland area which is also home to the Great blue turaco and also you may choose to do the Native Village walk. Later return to your place of accommodation, refreshments dinner and overnight at Kibale Forest Camp.
Day 11: 28th Jan 2025: Murchison Falls Nationla Park: After an early breakfast, proceed to Murchison Falls National Park, the drive will take you through the magnificent views of the Blue mountains in Congo, and make a stop over at the top of the plateau to view the scenic blue stretch of Lake Albert. Proceed to Hoima and along the way make a stop over to stretch and have lunch. Proceed to arrive at your place of accommodation by early evening, check in dinner and overnight at Pakuba Lodge.
Day 12: 29th Jan 2025: After an early breakfast game drive begins at 6:30 am to be in time to see the big cats and other game in action. It is with in this park that the natural beauty of the Nile is perfected. You will come across herds of; Elephants giraffes, antelopes, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species also the unusual saddle bill storks. Be back in time for your lunch.
In the afternoon take a 3 hour launch cruise to the bottom of the falls you will come across pools of hippos, and lots of game coming down to the Nile for therefreshing. Later get back to Lodge, Dinner and overnight at Pakuba Lodge.
Day 13: 30th Jan 2025: Rhinos in Ziwa Sanctuary: After an early breakfast you will proceed to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary and arrive for the briefing to the guided short walk which will lead you to the Rhinos. The experience and thrill of walking by the side of these animals in this impressive piece of wooded savanna, coming to take pictures from a few meters is an unforgettable experience. Later you will return to the main offices of this reserve and fill in your comments.
Have lunch and proceed to transfer to Kampala. Arrive by early evening check in to your accommodation. Meal plans later overnight at Humura Hotel – Kampala
Day 14: 31s Jan 2025: Breakfast at leisure after which you will check out from your Hotel. We will do a short City tour and also visit the big African Crafts shops where you will buy some souvenirs to take back home with you. After lunch you will be transferred back to Entebbe Airport in time to check in to your flight. Then depart at 18:35 hrs. This will mark the end of what we know has been memorable Safari with Uganda Wildlife Scene Safaris.
Cost of Safari:
5 people = $ 4,420 USD p.p. ( Comfort / Medium Range Accommodations Ensuite rooms ).
4 people = $ 4,550 USD p.p. ( Comfort / Medium Range Accommodations Ensuite rooms ).
3 people = $ 5,250 USD p.p. ( Comfort / Medium Range Accommodations Ensuite rooms ).
2 people = $ 5,685 USD p.p. ( Comfort / Medium Range Accommodations Ensuite rooms ).
Price includes:
- All accommodation will be in Ensuite rooms in all Categories of accommodation mentioned and on Full Board Basis. ( Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
- All park entry fees and activities.
- Gorilla Permits.
- Chimpanzee permits.
- Golden Monkey permits.
- Services of English speaking Driver Safari guide.
- All ground Handling transport in Fully comprehensive Insured JEEP 4×4 equipped Safari vehicle.
- Fuel and mileage, + Bottled Mineral water at all stages of your tour.
Price Excludes; All items of personal nature e.g. air tickets and visas into Uganda telephone calls, alcohol beverages, tips and laundry.
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