7 Days 6 nights Safari Uganda -,
– Lake Mburo national park, Queen Elizabeth N.P,
Bwindi national park. –
Double/Twin Full board
– 2017 –
Trip overview;
Uganda
Lake Mburo National Park is an increasingly common stop on the safari circuit as it’s the only place in southern Uganda to see zebra. It’s also the only park in the country with impala, slender mongoose and giant bush rat, and is a great place to look for hyena, leopard, topi and eland, to Queen Elizabeth national park Uganda’s most popular game reserve for Uganda safaris and certainly one most scenic, to Bwindi Impenetrable national park famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 320 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population
Kenya:
Nairobi is Africa’s 4th largest city and is a vibrant and exciting place and although it has developed a reputation which keeps tourist visits brief there are some fascinating attractions, to The landscape of Amboseli is dominated by the snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, open plains, acacia woodland, swamps and the massif of OlDoinyoOrok. Renowned for its excellent Masaai giraffe, elephant, lion and cheetah viewing and not surprisingly it is one of Kenya most popular parks. The birding is excellent especially near the lakes and swamps, to Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its flocks of Lesser Flamingo which are drawn to the algae that flourishes in the saline waters of the soda lake. The national park is home to hippos, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland, to The Masai Mara together with Tanzania’s Serengeti form Africa’s most famous wildlife park. The image of acacia trees on an endless grass plain epitomises Africa for many, and then add a Maasai warrior and some cattle to the picture and the conversation need go no further.
Full Itinerary Details;
Day 1: Arrival and hotel transfer.
Arrival at the airport, you will meet and greet with a representative of Prosper safaris who will brief you on your safari and then transfer to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight at Cassia Lodge – (BB). http://www.cassialodge.com/
Day 2: Kampala- Kibale forest national park.
Early morning departure from your hotel/Accommodation to go to Semiliki Wild Reserve via Fort Portal the land of the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon, along the way you will see numerous things and see the changing landscape including the teas estates of the Kabarole. You will have your Lunch served in Fort Portal, after lunch transfer to Amabeere ga nyina mwiru and then continue to your accommodation. Dinner and overnight at Crater safari Lodge (FB) http://www.crystallodgesuganda.com/our-lodges/crater-safari-lodge/
Day 3: Kibale forest national park – Queen Elizabeth national park.
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred just a few meters to the chimpanzee tracking information office for a pre-briefing by your ranger guides who will then lead you into the rain forest tracking these primates (Chimpanzees). These primates are very mobile and viewing them is unpredictable but a forest walk is an enriching activity that starts at 8.00 am taking about 4 hours. This forest is home to a large number of chimpanzees and other primates including L’hoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed, grey cheeked mangabeys, birds, and butterflies.The guide will provide detailed explanations on not only primates but also on all the forest’s fauna and flora. This will see you return to have your lunch at Primate lodge, after lunch, transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park, following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain Range most of the journey. Dinner and overnight at Ihamba Lake side safari lodge (FB). https://www.ihambasafarilodge.com/en/
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning warm up tea or coffee, you will head for a game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in search of animals like: lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if you’re lucky, the leopard, and a great number of bird species, return for a full breakfast, relax into the lunch break and after lunch you will be transferred to enjoy a unique two hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This launch cruise gives you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing at close range. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight Ihamba Lake side safari lodge (FB) https://www.ihambasafarilodge.com/en/
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth national park – Bwindi National park.
After your morning breakfast you will transfer to Bwindi national park via Ishasha. We will take an en-route game drive here in search of the tree climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi through the Kigezi highlands in the beauties of the ‘‘Switzerland of Africa’’, arriving at your lodge for a relaxed evening, Dinner and overnight at Ruhija Gorilla Lodge. (FB)
Day 6: Bwindi impenetrable national park – Gorilla trekking.
Today is your day for tracking the Gorilla’s. After an early but very powerful breakfast your driver/guide will bring you to the starting point of your gorilla track. (Packed lunch will be provided). Before you start the real tracking you will gather at the Uganda Wildlife Authority meeting area. Here you will find other people as well who will track with you in the same group. A clear briefing will be given to you on what you can expect during the day as well as safety rules and behaviour when you are meeting the gentle giants. After the introduction it is time for you to start searching for the Gorilla’s. Depending on where the Gorillas are located we can never tell you how long it will take for you to see them. But please keep in mind that it can be active, adventurous, sometimes a bit difficult but definitely a worth it experience, that can last a full day. Return to the lodge in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at Ruhija Gorilla Lodge– FB http://www.gorillasafari.travel/
Day 7: Bwindi national park – Kampala.
Today you will have an early breakfast and start your journey back to Kampala. It will be a long journey, however you will stopover in Mbarara at Igongo Cultural centre tto stretch your legs as well as have your lunch. After lunch you will proceed to Kampala and then to the airport in Entebbe for your flight to Kenya safari.
Jambo! Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, you will be met by Classic Safaris representative who will assist with the transfer to Intercontinental Hotel for overnight. Overnight: InterContinental Hotel Nairobi (FB) https://m.ihg.com/hotels/intercontinental/us/en/hoteldetail/nboha
Day 2-4: Kibo Safari Camp, Amboseli National Park
Notes
Drive south to Amboseli National Park. Game viewing en route to your lodge with the immense grandeur of Mt Kilimanjaro in the background.Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa’s highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya’s national parks. Amboseli National Park provides the classic Hollywood image of Africa
Day 2
Full day in the Amboseli National Park with two game drives with all meals and overnight at the lodge.
Set in rolling savannah scenery it is dwarfed by the presence of the pink-tinged, snow-capped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro which, at 5,896 meters, is the highest free-standing mountain in the world. Against this magnificent backdrop roam vast herds of elephant accompanied by lion, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, baboon, gazelle hippo and wildebeest. There are also over 400 species of birds, all manner of reptilian, flora and fauna and some of the most soul-searing views in Africa. Overnight: Kibo Safari Camp (FB) http://www.amboseli.com/entries/kibo-safari-camp
Day 4: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp, Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park was created to protect the Lake and its flocks of Lesser Flamingo which are drawn to the algae that flourishes in the saline waters of the soda lake. The national park is home to hippos, black and white rhino, Rothschild giraffe, buffalo and eland.
Day Itinerary
After breakfast at your lodge, depart for Lake Nakuru, a great ornithological spectacle on earth and a home to thousands of flamingoes.
Arrive in time for lunch at Flamingo Hill Camp. Enjoy an afternoon game drive in the park returning to the camp for dinner and overnight. Lake Nakuru National Park is a shallow alkaline lake that is world-renowned for its huge concentration of flamingos; at times, hundreds of thousands of these birds give the lake a pink shimmering glow.
Overnight: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp (FB) http://www.flamingohillcamp.com
Day 5-7: Hammer kop Migration Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve
Notes
After breakfast, drive to the world-famous Masai Mara National Reserve, backdrop to ‘the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth’, the annual migration of over one million wildebeest. Arrive in time for lunch at the Mara Figtree Camp, a luxury tented camp. Mara Fig Tree Camp is located on the banks of the Talek River and offers both luxury tents and chalet accommodation. Your accommodation will be at Hammerkop Migration Camp
Day 2
Spend the whole day on safari in Africa’s richest wildlife viewing arena. Historically teeming with wildlife, the Mara hosts Kenya’s largest lion prides and elephant herds. Other predators include leopard, cheetah and spotted hyena; while in the Mara River you will see fat pods of hippo and vast Nile crocodiles.
Other highlights include giraffe tops, gazelle, zebra, buffalo and over 550 species of birds. Spend the evening in camp. Overnight: Hammerkop Migration Camp (FB)
Day 7: Departure
Day Itinerary
After breakfast at the Camp, bid farewell to the Masai Mara as you set on your journey back to Nairobi. Drive back down the Great Rift Valley to Nairobi, passing the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot, and lakes Elementeita and Naivasha on the way. Keep an eye out for herds of giraffe and gazelle and head up the escarpment. You will arrive in Kenya’s bustling capital city Nairobi in the early afternoon lunch on your own account then transfer to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
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PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE FULL BOARD AND PRIVATE 4X4 SAFARI VEHICLE
INCLUDING GORILLA PERMITS $600 AND CHIMPANZEE PERMITS $150 PER PERSON.
| PRICE PER PERSON | USD | EURO |
| 10 PAX | 4142 | 3479 |
| Supplementary | ||
| SRS | 302 | $281 |
Included in the price:
- Pick up and drop off in Kampala
- Ground transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle
- Meals as described in the itinerary (Full Board)
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- Entrance and ranger fees for the national parks
- Activities mentioned in the program
- Gorilla Permit (600 USD per person)
- Chimps (150 USD per person).
- Accommodation in carefully selected properties in all East African countries as per the itineraries.
- Transport in 4 X 4 Land cruisers or comfortable safari minibus, driven by a naturalist driver/guide.Multi lingual driver guides can also be provided.
- All meals while on safari as per the itineraries.
- All park entry fees as per itineraries.
- All transfers as indicated in the itineraries.
Exclusions:
- International flights
- Things of personal nature and any other service not included in the itinerary
- Passport and visa fees and service charges for obtaining visas.
- Personal and baggage insurance.
- Cost for anything not specifically mentioned in the listing above.
- Laundry, beer and non-luxurious spirits.
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Tips
- Optional activities
Note: Prices are subject to change. Availability of accommodations and activities is not guaranteed; reservations will be made after receiving confirmation of the final itinerary and the requested deposit. Should any of the included accommodations not be available, we reserve the right to substitute it with an alternative suitable accommodation, which might affect the final quoted price. The estimated travelling hours are based on the actual hours of driving, stops for lunch or photos not included. Gorilla Permits are not guaranteed!! The permits can only be purchased once we have received your 100% payment for the Gorilla Permits. We will let you know as soon as you have decided to tour with us, if the permits are available on your day of request. Please know that the permits are very rare and booking upfront is really necessary. Please consult our website for the Terms & Conditions.
