This 12 day safari starts from Entebbe and ends Murchison Falls National Park Starts at the Entebbe International Airport when our guide picks you, takes you through this magnificent safari,have a stop over at the equator head to L.Mburo national park for game viewing and continue to Lake Bunyonyi known for its wonderful breathtaking fabulous scenery for sight seeing combined with terraced hills and valleys of Kabale. Take a boat ride on the lake for bird watching, sight seeing, visiting the batwa and learning about the Bakiga culture

Then to Bwindi Impenetrable forest to view the famous gorillas

Proceed to Queen Elizabeth for a glamarous experience; expect to see over 500 bird species, do nature walk, launch cruise along the famous Kazinga channel,hippos, buffaroes, elephants, lions are expected during this 2 hour cruise continue to kyambura gorge for Chimpanzee tracking.

Murchison falls National park for game viewing; Uganda kobs,oribis,giraffes,hartebeests and many more. After lunch the launch cruise to the bottom of the Murchison falls national. There is a variety of birds species like herons, cormorants, bee-eaters, king fisher, abundant hippos and crocodiles and animals on the river banks of the River Nile.

Thereafter all that memorable experience, return to Kampala before embarking on your flight back

African Safari 12 Days	Classic ($)	Budget ($)
2 people (sharing)	3400 per person	2900 per person
4 People (sharing)	2850 per person	2300 per person
6 people (sharing)	2650 per person	2100 per person
Note:This tariff includes:-Full board accommodation included one soft drink for the meals-Ground transportation by 4x4 Land cruiser,English speaking Driver/Guide,Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits,Entrance Fees,Taxes. The tariff does not include:-Air Ticket.-Tourist Insurance.-Entrance visas:USD 50 directly from Entebbe Int.Airport. -Extra drinks and tips. 1. Prices might change without notice in case of unavoidable circumstances. 2. All prices for safaris for 2008 are valid until 31 December 2008. Prices for the dates shown in 2009 will be published at a later date. 3. These prices are based on exchange rates with the US dollar .

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Itinerary

Day 1
You will be picked from Entebbe airport on your arrival by our tour guide/driver and transfer to the hotel in Kampala for dinner and overnight at Grand Imperial or Ivy’s hotel..

Day 2
Wake up early in the morning for breakfast, after begin your journey driving through Masaka heading to the open Savannah lake Mburo Uganda’s smallest national park and the nearest to Kampala. Have a stop over at the equator proceed to the park. Enjoy the afternoon game drive seeing wildlife like cape buffaloes.topi,zebras.impala and boat trip on the lake with great opportunity to see different species of birds like pelicans, king fisher , many papyrus and swampy birds. Dinner/overnight at Mihingo lodge or Rwonyo camp..

Day 3
After breakfast leave Mburo via Mbarara where you will have lunch proceeding to Lake Bunyonyi known for its wonderful breathtaking fabulous scenery for sight seeing combined with terraced hills and valleys of Kabale. Take a boat ride on the lake for bird watching, sight seeing, visiting the batwa and learning about the Bakiga culture. Overnight at Habuharo Island/ Bunyonyi overland camp or Arcadia cottages.

Day 4
Breakfast in the morning proceed to the forested Bwindi impenetrable national park home to half of the worlds population of the rare endangered mountain gorillas. On the way will see some primates and deep terraced valleys. Dinner/Overnight at gorilla resort/Buhoma homestead or Buhoma community Banda’s.

Day 5
Gorilla tracking in the forest. After breakfast will head to the park headquarters for briefing from the rangers before the real activity starts. Make sure you a physically fit since its challenging walking through the jungle. Carry some packed lunch and drinking water. Meeting these amazing great apes depends on their movements. It’s such a fantastic adventurous moment watching them. Dinner/overnight at gorilla resort/Buhoma homestead or Buhoma Community bandas.

Day 6
Leave bwindi after breakfast for Queen Elizabeth national park via the remote Ishasha sector for the tree climbing lions resting in the fig trees. A game drive to see elephants,buffaloes,waterbucks in the afternoon to the crater region , visiting of the kasenyi landing site and katwe to view the traditional salt mining. Dinner/overnight at Mweya safari lodge/Mweya Hostel.

Day 7
Early morning games drive after a cup of coffee to view a variety wildlife and birds species. Return to the lodge for some relaxation and after lunch the launch cruise on the kazinga channel which inhabits unique beautiful birds, many hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife at the river banks. The wonderful scenery is great for photography. Overnight at Mweya safari lodge/ Institute of Ecology.

Day 8
After breakfast leave Queen Elizabeth national park via fort portal to kibale forest national park. Visit Bigodi wetland sanctuary famous for a variety of birds. After lunch going to the forest for chimpanzee tracking and primate walk viewing other species of primates like red-tailed monkey, black and white colobus monkey, different plant species. Dinner/Overnight at Ndali lodge/Fort motel or Nyinabulitwa country resort.

Day 9
After an early breakfast drive to Murchison falls national park via hoima-masindi enjoy the view of rift valley escarpment, visiting local brewing and might find some monkeys on the way, lunch enroute.Drive through Budongo forest. Dinner/overnight at luxurious Paraa safari lodge or red chilli rest camp.

Day 10
Wake up early in the cool morning for a cup of coffee ready for the game drive to see wildlife north of the River Nile including elephants, cape buffaloes, Uganda kobs,oribis,giraffes,hartebeests and many more. After lunch the launch cruise to the bottom of the Murchison falls national. There is variety of birds like herons, cormorants, bee-eaters, king fisher, abundant hippos and crocodiles and animals on the river bank. Dinner/overnight at Para safari lodge or red chilli rest camp.

Day 11
After breakfast be on time for the ferry crossing and drive to the top of the falls where the mighty river Nile bisects through a narrow gorge Relax abit while enjoying the beautiful and cool atmosphere. Drive back to Kampala. Dinner/overnight at Grand Imperial or Ivy’s hotel.

Day 12
Airport transfer depending on the time of your flight. If it’s in the evening will have time for shopping.

 

Selected wildlife Tours

• Gorilla tours
• Wildlife safari

Itineraries to the different national parks in Uganda and Rwanda