Uganda Birding
Safaris l Uganda
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Rwenzori Trekking l Hiking
in Uganda
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
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.
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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.
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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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