Trip Overview,
Murchison falls national park where the Nile explodes through a narrow gorge and cascades down to become a placid river whose banks are thronged with hippos and crocodiles, waterbucks and buffaloes, to Kibale forest national park the primate capital city, 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, to The 370-sq-km 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.
Full 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 Airport Guest house (Budget) Speke Hotel (Mid-range)-FB.
http://www.naturelodges.biz/airport-guesthouse/
Day 2: Kampala – Murchison falls national park.
After an early morning breakfast, depart Kampala for Murchison Falls National Park. That allows you a visit to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary (track the Rhinos here) proceeding later for lunch in Masindi town. On arrival at the park, you will encounter a variety of monkeys, baboons, among others as you proceed for a visit to the top of the falls. This will see you return to transfer to your lodge for a relaxed evening, dinner and overnight at Sambiya River Lodge (budget), Pakuba Lodge (Mid-range)-FB.
https://sambiyariverlodge.com/
http://www.pakubasafarilodge.com/
Day 3: Murchison falls – Game drive and Boat cruise.
After an early morning warm up tea/coffee, you will transfer for a game drive to the northern bank in search of animals like: lions, leopards, elephants, giraffes, hartebeests, oribis, Uganda kobs, buffaloes among other animal and bird species that your guide will help you spot. This will see you return for lunch at Paraa safari lodge. After lunch, transfer for a three hours boat ride on the Nile River to the bottom of falls where you will have the opportunity to view Animals like; hippos, crocodiles, waterbucks, buffaloes and elephants on the river banks. Return to your lodge for a relaxed evening,
Early morning warm up tea, transfer for game drive, Lunch and afternoon boat cruise. Dinner and overnight at Sambiya River Lodge (budget), Pakuba Lodge (Mid-range)-FB.
Day 4: Murchison falls – Kibale forest national park.
After breakfast depart Murchison Falls with your parked lunch and drive Southwest via the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley through Hoima, the town of the Bunyoro Kitara kingdom passing through verdant countryside tea plantations and traditional homesteads. You will arrive in Fort Portal town the capital of the Tooro kingdom late in the afternoon proceeding to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at budget Chimps Nest (budget), Primate Lodge (Mid-range) -FB. http://www.chimpsnest.com/
https://ugandalodges.com/primate/the-lodge/
Day 5: 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. Morning breakfast, chimpanzee tracking, lunch and then depart for Queen Elizabeth national park, dinner and overnight at Simba safari lodge (Budget), Ihamba lakeside safari lodge (Mid-range)-FB.
https://ugandalodges.com/simba/
https://www.ihambasafarilodge.com/index.php?lang=en
Day 6 : Queen Elizabeth national park- Game drive and boat cruise.
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 about 606 bird species recorded here. After lunch, transfer to enjoy a unique two hours boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This launch cruise gives you a great opportunity for photography, bird watching and game viewing at close range. Return for a relaxed evening, Dinner and overnight at Budget: Simba safari lodge (Budget), Ihamba lakeside safari lodge (Mid-range)-FB.
Day 7: Queen Elizabeth national park – Bwindi impenetrable national park.
On this day, after your breakfast, transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park with your parked lunch via the Ishasha sector of the tree climbing lions. 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 (Budget), Ruhija gorilla lodge (Mid-range)-FB.
http://www.gorillasafari.travel/
Day 8: Bwindi impenetrable national park – Gorilla trekking.
After an early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the gorilla tracking information office for a pre-briefing by the ranger guides who will then lead you into the forest trekking this great relatives of ours (Gorillas). The rainforest is dense and is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, the thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a memorable one. Gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other. After this day’s gorgeous adventure, you will return to your lodge for lunch (if not parked) and if time allows, transfer for a short community/nature walk to see this local people’s way of life and cultures or just relax at your lodge, dinner and overnight at dinner and overnight at Ruhija gorilla lodge (Budget), Ruhija gorilla lodge(Mid-range)-FB. http://www.gorillasafari.travel/
Day 9: Bwindi – Lake Mburo national park.
After your breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo national park, arriving for lunch at your lodge. After lunch, relax at the comfort of your lodge or optionally take a walk to the local communities. After breakfast, transfer to Lake Mburo national park arriving for your lunch at your accommodation. Relax for the rest of the day, dinner and overnight at Eagles nest Lodge (Budget), Arcardia lodge (Midrange)-FB
http://www.naturelodges.biz/eagles-nest/
http://www.arcadialodges.com/lake-mburo.html
Day 1O: Lake Mburo – Kampala/ Airport transfer.
Early morning breakfast, check out of the hotel, head for a game drive as you proceed to Kampala. Arrive in time for lunch, if time allows go for souvenir shopping before airport transfer. (BL)
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PRICE PER PERSON BASED ON DOUBLE FULL BOARD AND PRIVATE 4X4 SAFARI VEHICLE
EXCLUSIVE GORILLA PERMITS $600 AND CHIMP PERMITS $150.
| PRICE USD – PER PERSON | Budget | Midrange |
| 2 – 4 PAX | $3785PP | $5496PP |
| 5 – 8 PAX | $3337PP | $4706PP |
| 9 – 16 PAX | $2426PP | $3479PP |
| Supplementary | ||
| SRS | $411PP | |
| Gorilla permits | $600PP | |
| Chimp permits | $150pp |
| 10 DAYS SCHEDULED DEPARTURE | |||
| DATES 2018 | |||
| MONTH | DAYS | ||
| JAN | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20-29 |
| FEB | 10–10 | 11–20 | 19–28 |
| MAR | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20-29 |
| APR | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20-29 |
| MAY | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| JUN | 01–12 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| JULY | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| AUG | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| SEPT | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| OCT | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| NOV | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
| DEC | 01–10 | 11–20 | 20–29 |
Included in the price:
- Pick up and drop off in Kampala
- Ground transport in a private 4WD safari vehicle
- English or Germany speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation as described in the itinerary, based on a double room sharing
- Meals as described in the itinerary (Bed & Breakfast in Kampala and Full Board in the national parks)
- Bottled mineral water in the car
- Entrance and ranger fees for the national parks
- Activities mentioned in the program
Exclusions:
- International flight
- Visa (USD $50)
- Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Items of personal nature
- Laundry service
- Tips
- Optional activities
- Gorilla Permit (600 USD PER PERSON)
- Chimps (150 USD per person).
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 webpage www.asyanuttours-safaris.com for the Terms & Conditions.
