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Uganda Safari Holidays

Uganda is one of the top safari destinations in Africa. A Uganda safari to this East African country is one of the best and the most memorable experiences one can ever get from Africa. Filled with fantastic natural scenery and a wide array of tropical wildlife, Uganda boasts of being the only safari destination with half of the world’s remaining mountain gorilla population.

In Uganda there is magic in the mountain gorillas within Western Uganda, fascinating wildlife, a variety of fauna, a diversity of flora and a warm tropical climate that embraces the holiday maker through out the year. We give you the chance to discover Uganda and all its treasures in style. We offer both scheduled Uganda Safaris and customized / Tailor made Uganda safaris. We also arrange safaris and tours that include gorilla adventures, birding and ornithological safaris, chimpanzee tours and luxury wildlife safaris in the beautiful land of Uganda

5 Days GORILLA FLYING SAFARI PACKAGE

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Day1:
Arrive at the airport, met and transferred to Kampala. Overnight in a  Hotel. Meal Plan - Bed and breakfast.

Day 2:

Morning transfer to Kajjansi airstrip for the private Chartered Flight to Ishasha which takes approximately 1.5. The 4x4 safari vehicle provides transfers and game drives in the Famous Ishasha Plains. Picnic lunches will be provided in the bush while on a gameviewing drive in search of the tree climbing Lions, Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Hippo, Topi and other wildlife. Later in the evening, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable forest arriving in time for dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort/ Buhoma.

Day 3:
Gorilla trekking starts after breakfast. The rangers and trackers through the thick and steep vegetation track the Gorillas. After viewing the gorillas, have your picnic lunch and return to Gorilla Resort Bwindi Camp. Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4:
Second day of Gorilla trekking. This time to a different group of Mountain Gorillas. Return to the first Class Service of the Camp for Cocktails, wines, Beers and Soda at the viewing deck overlooking the forest. Dinner and overnight at The Gorilla Resort Bwindi Camp. Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5:
Take a scenic drive to Kayonza airstrip for the mid morning flight to Entebbe airport to connecting homebound flight.


Best of Uganda Tour 7 Nights/8 Days

Day 01

Meet and greet in Kampala, transfer to Fort Portal (5 hours) which nestles in the shadow of the fabled" Mountains of the Moon". Afternoon visit to Bigodi swamp, see smaller mammals and primates. Highlights are finding the rare red colobus monkey & the sitatunga. Dinner & overnight at Ndali Lodge.

Day 02

Full day search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate including l' hoestes, red colobus, blues, red tailed and gray-cheeked mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, on primates, the forest fauna and flora. The walk is both informative and enjoyable. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge.
Elephant

Day 03
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 hours) following the mystical Ruwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. A game drive en route may be rewarded with views of lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo, hyena and a variety of antelope species. After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of hippos. Many 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.

Day 04

Two game drives today. Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse Eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzoris as a backdrop provides excellent opportunities to see lion, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bushbuck. These two game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are memorable methods of discovering a vast array of wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 05

Drive through the "Switzerland of Africa" area known as the Kigezi Highlands with its terraced hillside and winding roads to Kisoro or Bwind (5 hours). Dinner/overnight at Volcano Bwindi Lodge.

Day 06

Early morning entry into Gorilla sanctuary. This rainforest is spectacular. It offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Mammals include the endangered Mt. gorillas, rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephant, black-fronted duiker, bushbuck, leopard, giant forest hog etc. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas. The time taken and the terrain vary according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of observing the gorillas is a rare, moving, exciting adventure. The gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal. Dinner/overnight at Volcano Bwindi Lodge.


Lake Mburo


Day 07
Check out after breakfast and take a leisurely drive to Lake Mburo National Park ( 4 hours) with a stopover in Mbarara for Lunch. This is the best place in the country to see zebras. Lake Mburo has 5 lakes and is mainly savanna with scattered acacias trees. The park features animals such as impalas, elands, roan antelopes, reedbucks, klipspringers and topis, as well as bufallos and hippos. Adjacent to the park are the ranches of the Bahima tribe, who are herd the famed long-horned Ankole cattle that are a common site here. Take an afternoon boat ride. Accommodation at the Mantana Tented Camp.

Day 08

Breakfast followed by a game drive. Check out after lunch and depart for Kampala ( 3 hours). Drop off at your hotel or accommodation.
 
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