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Day 1
- Arrival, Uganda, Kampala City
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will
be met by our representative who will transfer you to
Kampala, Fairway Hotel. Bed & Breakfast.
Day 2
- The Source of the river Nile
After breakfast drive to Jinja, which is the second largest
town in Uganda. It is characterised by the Asian quarters,
the brewery industries and the colourful gardens. Visit
the Source of the Nile on lake Victoria, the monument
of Gandhi, and then proceed to the “Bujagali Falls”,
to view the spectacular rapids on the river Nile a few
kilometres from the source. Optional: try the unforgettable
emotion of the white water rafting, which is one of the
main attractions in Jinja. Lunch at Bujagali, where fresh
fish and local food is served. Afternoon drive to Mbale
for dinner and overnight at Mount Elgon Hotel. Full Board
Day 3
- The Sipi Falls
After early breakfast go for nature walk to the Sipi Falls,
four spectacular waterfalls on the river Sipi, which originates
from Mount Elgon. The starting point is from Crow’s
Nest, a camping and lodging site which organizes community
projects and training of local guides. You will see the
caves and the plantations of coffee, matooke and sugar
cane. We ensure that you have packed lunch for the day.
In the evening return to Mbale, for dinner and overnight
at Mount Elgon Hotel. Full Board
Day 4
- The rhinos of Ziwa sanctuary
After breakfast, leave Mbale for Murchison Falls National
Park via Kampala. On a panoramic drive Northwest you stop
at Ziwa Rhinos sanctuary for a nature walk to see rhinos
in their wild, a unique experience of Uganda. The journey
is long but enjoyable as you go through the typical Ugandan
homestead and farms. Dinner and overnight at Masindi Hotel.
Full Board
Day 5
- The marvelous Murchison Falls
After breakfast proceed to Murchison Falls National Park,
the largest protected area in Uganda, with 3.840 Kms,
which is named after the falls on the Victoria Nile. Relax
a bit at a situated site on the top of the spectacular
falls, where you can see the Nile’s perfected beauty,
and marvel as it compresses and squeezes itself from over
1 kilometer wide down through an 8 meter canyon. The 43
meter drop of the falls creates a thunderous roar and
a beautiful rainbow in a plume of spray – the best
thing to ever happen to the Nile. Lunch at Paraa Safari
Lodge with unique view on the Nile. In the evening embark
on a game drive on the Northern bank where you will be
able to spot elephants, lions, cape buffalos, Rothschild’s
giraffes, hartebeests, waterbucks, oribi, bushbucks, spotted
hyenas and, if you are lucky, leopards. Dinner and overnight
at Paraa Safari Lodge. Full Board
Day 6
- The boat cruise on the river Nile
After a cup of tea, embark on an early morning game drive
in the park. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Relax
at the swimming pool side. After lunch, you will safari
upstream by boat to the calm Victoria Nile and the base
of the falls just ten meters from the “Devil’s
Cauldron.” There you can marvel at toothsome hippos,
crocodiles and over the 17-kilometer stretch you may also
see elephants, waterbucks and Uganda kobs. This is also
the habitat of many bird species including goliath herons,
Egyptian geese, pelican bee-eaters, kingfishers, Hombills,
cormorants and the rare shoebill stork. Return to Paraa
Safari Lodge. Full Board
Day 7
- Fort Portal at the foothills of the Mountains of the
Moon
After breakfast drive from Murchison Falls Southwest via
the Albertine Escarpment of the Western Rift Valley. We
ensure that you have packed lunch, drive through Hoima,
the town of the Bunyoro kindgom, passing though verdant
countryside, tea plantations and traditional homesteads.
You arrive at the colorful and pretty town of Fort Portal,
the capital of the Tooro kingdom, in the shadow of the
fabled “Mountains of the Moon” (Rwenzori). Dinner
and overnight at Fort Motel Full Board
Day 8
- The boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
After early breakfast, proceed to Queen Elizabeth National
Park, following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain Range
most of the journey. On the way do not miss the beauty
of the Kasenda Crater Lakes, which dominates all the surrounding
areas with incredible panoramic views, arriving early
for lunch at Mweya Safari Lodge, with its wonderful location
on top of the Mweya peninsula. Enjoy the unique two hour
boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward.
This trip goes through possibly the highest concentration
of hippos and many other animals may be seen drinking
at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent
platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing.
The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with
well over 550 resident species. Dinner and overnight at
Mweya Safari Lodge. Full Board
Day 9 – Chimpanzee trekking
in Kyambura
After a cup of coffee embark on an early morning game
drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park
and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs,
spotted hyenas, mangoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky,
the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. Drive
back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon chimpanzee
trekking in Kyambura Gorge. Proceed for dinner and overnight
at Savannah Hotel. Full Board
Day 10
–The tree climbing lions of Ishasha sector
After breakfast have a game drive on a search for the
rare tree climbing lions which you can see only in this
area of Uganda. Here lives a population of lions who enjoy
resting on the fig trees when the day is warm. The landscape
is open savannah with a variety of acacia trees. Proceed
to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for dinner and overnight
at Bwindi Gorilla Resort. Full Board
Day 11
-The encounter with mountains gorillas
After breakfast, there is an early morning entry into
the gorilla sanctuary of Bwindi Forest. The rainforest
is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested
and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails,
allowing access for tourists. This park is best known
for the fascinating mountain gorillas, where the time
taken and terrain varies according to the movements of
these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time
with and observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome
and exciting adventure. The gorillas are shy and peaceful
animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch
and photograph them as they interact with each other.
Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Gorilla Resort. Full Board
Day 12
- The wonderful Lake Bunyonyi
Take breakfast before making a scenic journey to Kabale
through the beautiful terrain of the rolling hills with
terraced landscape. An area referred as the "Switzerland
of Africa”. Stopover at the Bakiga Museum in Kabale
to discover the culture of the people living in the area.
Lunch at Arcadia Cottages, with unique and amazing panoramic
view of the Lake Bunyonyi, the deepest in Uganda. Afternoon
boat ride inside the lake to various islands for bird
viewing and sight seeing. Return to Arcadia Cottages for
dinner and overnight. Full Board
Day 13
- Lake Mburo National Park
After breakfast, you will drive to Lake Mburo National
Park, the smallest in Uganda in size. Lunch in Mbarara
at Lake View Regency Hotel. Afternoon game drive in search
of the beautiful impalas, zebras, cape buffalos, elands,
oribi and topi. Along with the game drive, many visitors
also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo. The park is a very
good opportunity for bird watchers, who will enjoy more
than 250 species of birds found here, including Papyrus
gonoleks, Brown-faced lapwings, Carruther’s cisticolas,
the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-faced
Go-away bird. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Brovad in
Masaka. Full Board
Day 14
- The Ssese Islands of Lake Victoria
After breakfast, drive to Entebbe to board the ferry boat
which will take you to Ssese Islands, an archipelago of
84 islands on Lake Victoria. Meantime you can visit the
wonders of the botanical garden in Entebbe. After lunch
enjoy the navigation on the lake, which looks like an
immense and peaceful sea. You reach the beautiful bay
of Lutoboka, in Bugala Island, for dinner and overnight
at Mirembe Resort Beach, with a magic location directly
on the beach. Full Board
Day 15
- The wild of Bukasa Island
Early morning take a boat to Bukasa Island, the second
largest. You will journey through the Ssese Islands and
enjoy the beauty of the lake and forested islands. Explore
Bukasa Island and have lunch at Victoria View Guest House.
Return to Bugala by evening. Dinner overnight at Mirembe
Resort Beach. In alternative: spend the night at Bukasa
Island and return to Bugala in the morning. Full Board
Day 16
- Kampala City Tour
After breakfast board the ferry boat to return to Entebbe.
Spend the day at leisure and for your own shopping in
Kampala. The city tour of the capital town can be arranged,
to see the most relevant cultural and traditional sites
of Buganda. Dinner and overnight at Humura Hotel reserved
for afternoon and evening departure. Later,
we transfer you to the Airport for your onward arrangements.
AfriChoice! airport representative will re-confirm your
onward flight, and assist you at check-in. Meal Plan:
Breakfast, Lunch
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