Day
1: Arrival in Kampala, Uganda
You will be met by an AfriChoice! representative who will
transfer you to your hotel in Kampala. If you arrive in
the morning, you will be taken around Kampala for a city
tour to introduce to you the beautiful hills of Kampala
not leaving out historical sites. Visit some interesting
and historical sites, including the Uganda Museum, the Namugongo
Martyrs Shrine, Kasubi Tombs, and certainly the African
Craft Village. Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel
(HB)
Day 2:
Kampala - Murchison Falls National Park
Depart to the most beautiful and largest protected area
in Uganda; Murchison Falls National Park! Have lunch en
route probably at Masindi then proceed. On arrival you
will visit the top of the falls, visit the magnificent
falls where you will enjoy and marvel at the mighty Nile.
Here you will encounter the Murchison falls as the water
is being plunged into a seven meter The famous waterfall
is being forced into a seven meter fissure to thunder
45 meters below in a series of falls. This scenery can
be spectacle from different points up at the baler's high
point. Dinner and overnight at Nile Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 3:
Murchison Falls National Park
Take breakfast and go for an early morning game drive
on the northern bank of the Nile. You will encounter Rothschild
giraffe, oribis, waterbucks, elephant, lions, Jackson
hartebeest and a variety of savannah woodland birds. After
lunch we will go for a Nile cruise watch how hippos take
a bath, elephants come to drink and crocodiles lying lazy
at the shores. Return to your lodge or camp for dinner
and overnight. Dinner and overnight at Nile Safari Lodge
(FB)
Day 4:
Murchison Falls - Fort Portal
We leave Murchison Falls and head towards Fort Portal.
The drive is almost eight hours but will provide you with
some marvelous views as you pass small African villages
and banana plantations. This beautiful town of Fort Portal
rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon.
Dinner and overnight at the Luxury Ndali Lodge (FB)
Day 5:
Semliki National Park
We take break fast and proceed to Semliki National Park.
The picturesque, snaky road will lead us through the green
mountains and offers you a superlative outlook at the
River Semliki and Congo. On arrival in confined area,
a ranger will accompany us on a stunning nature walk through
the Ituri Rainforest. Take pleasure in the passivity of
the forest, search for the bird species at the swamp and
don't forget to move with a row egg that will boil in
the hot springs for illustration that proves how hot the
water from these hot springs is . This has become an interesting
natural charm. A picnic lunch provided by the guide, while
you delve into the real Africa is enjoyable. Later in
the afternoon we return to our hotel. Dinner and overnight
at the Luxury Ndali Lodge (FB)
Day 6:
Kibale National Park & Bigodi Swamp
This day begins with a sensational chimp tracking. Kibale
Forest is the most reliable park if you wanted 100% chances
of watching the greatest diversity and highest concentration
of primates in East Africa. Indulge in the nature guided
walks in this tropical rainforest in search for the wild
chimpanzee, black-and-white colobus monkey, red-tailed
monkey, and many others. After a hearty lunch we transfer
to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different nature
walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the local
community and takes approximately two hours. The swamp
is known for its rich diversity of birds and primates.
Dinner and overnight at the Luxury Ndali Lodge (FB)
Day 7:
Kibale - Queen Elizabeth National Park
We transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. It is a
beautiful route via Kasese, with the Rwenzori Mountains
on your right side and the green valley on the left. A
game drive on our way to the accommodation in the middle
of the national park gives us the chance to spot waterbucks,
warthogs and other wildlife. After lunch we take on a
boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a natural channel
between Lake Edward and Lake George. Thanks to the elephants,
buffaloes and hundreds of hippos, this cruise will definitely
be one of the highlights of your safari. Dinner and overnight
at Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 8:
Queen Elizabeth National Park
Wake up very early in the morning and head to the mating
ground of the Uganda kobs along the kasenyi track. We
look for for buffaloes, lions, elephants, and other wild
animals in their natural habitat, before returning for
lunch. In the afternoon you will have the chance to indulge
in a nature walks in the Maramagambo tropical forest.
Here you will find the blue lake which got its name Kimera
Njojo (meaning the shallower of the Elephant) after it
had drowned an elephant. This is a small lake and you
may be not believe that it might have drowned a big elephant.
The Hunters Cave is another interesting scene which will
expose you to bats and the Rock python that preys on them.
You will get the chance to have a close look at the bats
and maybe even the rock python and forest cobras, that
feed on the bats. The same walk will provide you with
views of primates, different bird species and beautiful
fauna. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge (FB)
Day 9:
Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi
After breakfast you may choose for the optional activity
of exploring Kyambura Wildlife Reserve (not included).
Driving through a grassland area, all of a sudden we come
across an amazing gorge of one hundred meters deep, covered
with tropical rainforest. You will hike into the gorge
of the Kyambura River in search of the wild chimpanzees.
It is a beautiful walk through the river valley, home
to many birds and butterfly species. Later we will leave
Queen Elizabeth National Park and head towards Bwindi.
The scenic route runs through a verdant countryside while
you pass traditional homesteads and farms. In Bwindi dinner
and overnight at Lake Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (FB)
Day 10:
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Another highlight of your safari: a meeting with the gentle
giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will love the tracking
in the beautiful ecosystem of the park. It is difficult
to foresee how many hours you will hike, it may take two
to eight hours. Expect to walk a long distance in steep
and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before
you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely be
worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat,
play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience!
For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas
is limited to one hour. The ranger guide always briefs
you on how to behave with these giant apes. Dinner and
overnight at at Lake Kitandara Luxury Tented Camp (FB)
Day 11:
Bwindi - Lake Bunyonyi National Park
After breakfast you can choose to have a guided village
walk for a closer meeting with the local community. Learn
about their way of living as you walk through coffee,
tea and banana plantations. Afterwards we depart to Lake
Bunyonyi, the deepest lake in Uganda. This area is often
called "Little Switzerland of Uganda" and boosts
one of the most beautiful parts of the country. Relax
or go for a canoe trip while you watch the beautiful sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages (FB)
Day 12:
Lake Bunyonyi National Park
After the challenging and strenuous hike in Bwindi, some
relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake are
most welcome. The options here are birding, nature walks,
swimming or canoeing (not included). Dinner and overnight
at Arcadia Cottages (FB)
Day 13:
Lake Bunyonyi - Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast we drive to Lake Mburo National Park which
takes us about four hours with lunch en route. As we enter
the park and head towards the accommodation it is likely
that you will see some wildlife, like impalas, topis,
warthogs, zebras and buffaloes. After checking in you
will go on a boat ride on the lake and enjoy the rich
birdlife and the hippos that are cooling off. Dinner and
overnight at Rwonyo Camp. For upgrade you can stay at
Mantana Tented Camp.
Day 14:
Lake Mburo National Park - Kampala
Early start of the day as we will go for a nature walk
guided by a ranger. Lake Mburo is the only national park
where you can experience a safari on foot. After breakfast
we transfer to Kampala with a stop at the equator for
photos or shopping. Arrival late in the afternoon in Kampala.
Dinner and overnight at Kampala Serena Hotel (HB)
Day 15:
Departure
Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable
memories you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa.
Depending on the time of departure you will be transferred
to the airport for your flight back home. We are looking
forward to seeing you again! AfriChoice! representative
will re-confirm your onward flight, and assist you at
check-in.
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