Uganda Vacation Safari

TOU\B110 BEST OF UGANDA VACATION SAFARI (15DAYS/ 14NIGHTS)

DAY 1: Kampala pick up, to jinja

You will be picked up from your overnight accommodation in Kampala and transferred to Jinja. Enroute, take a guided nature walk in Mabira Forest, after lunch at the Rainforest Lodge, transfer to the source of the River Nile (the world’s longest river) and then head for Bujagali Falls. Meals and overnight at Jinja Nile Resort or Gately on the Nile. Meal Plan – Lunch and dinner. TRANSIT TIME 1.5 HRS

DAY 2: To lake mburo

Transfer westward to Lake Mburo Park. Along the way, stop over at the Uganda Equator and the crafts village at Mpambire and shop for a souvenir. Take pictures of the long-horned Ankole cattle before arrival for lunch at Rwonyo Bandas or Mihingo Lodge. In the evening, take an boat ride on Lake Mburo and take a closer view of hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife. Meal Plan – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. TRANSIT TIME 4 HOURS

DAY 3: guided nature walk, to lake bunyonyi

Morning games drive in the park. With its unique characteristic of acacia woodland, it is the only national park where you can see the beautiful gigantic eland. Surrounding Lake Mburo are swamps where hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the Sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow Papyrus Gonolek. Thereafter, transfer with picnic lunch to the spectacular Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort. Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 4: boat ride, community visit

Morning boat ride on the Lake. Enjoy scenic view and take photographs. The crater lake lies in the shadow of the nearby Muhavura Volcanoes. After lunch at the Lodge, transfer for a community visit. Visit a nearby school and women’s project and be a part of “local life”. Dinner and overnight at Bunyonyi Safaris Resort.

DAY 5: to bwindi

After breakfast, transfer to the Gorilla Sanctuary of Bwindi through the beautiful mountaineous scenery also know as the “Switzerland of Africa”. Arrive in time for lunch at Engagi Lodge or Kitandara Camp. Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

DAY 6: gorilla tracking

Early morning breakfast; ranger allocation and an adventure through the forest, tracking the mountain gorillas. You will find a gorilla family within 30 minutes to 8 hours. After a picnic lunch in the forest and an hour with the gorillas, return to base for dinner and overnight at Kitandara Camp or Engagi Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 7: to queen elizabeth par, launch trip

Transfer through Ishasha , the area known for its tree climbing lions to Queen Elizabeth Park.  In the afternoon, take a launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel, believed to have the largest concentration of hippo in Africa. It is also a paradise of local and rare migrant birds from Europe and Asia. Dinner and overnight either at Jacana or Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

DAY 8: game drive, chambura chimpanzee trek

After an early morning cup of tea at about 6:30am, take a game drive in the park along the Kasenyi track. There are high chances of meeting the cats in action. After a picnic lunch,  transfer to the Chambura Gorge for a nature walk. Escorted by a ranger guide, you will track the chimpanzees resident in the gorge. Thereafter, return for dinner and overnight at the Jacana Lodge or Mweya Safari Lodge.

DAY 9: sempaya hotsprings, to semuliki

Depart for Semuliki National Park. Make an optional visit to the healing hot springs at Sempaya and thereafter, experience the thrilling winding Bundibugyo road through the Rwenzori escarpments. While in the mountains, the road offers scenic views of the meandering Semuliki River and the tropical rainforest extending to the Ituri Forest of the Congo. Arrive in time for lunch at the Semuliki Safari Lodge. Meal Plan – Breakfast, lunch and dinner. TRANSIT TIME 3 – 4 HRS

 

DAY 10: game drive, boat trip on river semuliki

Morning games drive in the park. Jungle life in Semuliki National Park is breathtaking especially for birders, primate, butterfly and plant lovers. You may see Uganda kob, buffaloes, elephants, Sitatungas, leopards, crocodiles, and a wide range of birds. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the River Semuliki and get really close to nature. Meals and overnight at the Semuliki Safari Lodge. Meal Plan – Breakfast, Lunch and dinner.

DAY 11: to murchison falls park

After breakfast, transfer to Murchison Falls National Park via the Budongo Forest. A picnic lunch will be enjoyed en route. Arrive at the lodge for a refreshing drink, dinner and overnight at Nile Safari Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Lunch and dinner. TRANSIT TIME 6 – 7 HOURS.

 

DAY 12: game drive, launch trip

After breakfast, take a guided game drive. Game in this area includes giraffes, elephants, lions, Uganda Kob, warthog and a variety of woodland birds. After lunch, take a magical launch cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. You may find herds of game – elephant, olive baboons, waterbuck, etc – on the shores of the river as they cool off. The shores are also a paradise of hundreds of hippos and crocodiles. Dinner and overnight at Nile Safari Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan - Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

DAY 13: game drive

Breakfast early, then take another guided game drive. Return to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon you may have a restful dip in the pool or a take a self-guided bird walk in the vicinity of the lodge. Meals and overnight at either Nile Safari Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge.

 

DAY 14: chimp trekking

After breakfast, transfer to the spectacular top of the falls. Here you can feel the rock literally tremble as the whole Nile River is forced into a 7-metre crevice. Thereafter, continue to the Rabongo Forest for a half-day primate eco-walk in search of primates. You are welcomed by the delightful chattering of Black and White colobus monkey; Red-tailed monkey, baboons, Grey-cheeked mangabeys or chimpanzees. Transfer to Masindi Hotel for lunch, dinner and overnight. Meal Plan - Breakfast and lunch. Transit Time: 3 HOURS.

 

DAY 15: to kampala

After breakfast, transfer via Luweero back to Kampala. TRANSIT TIME 4 – 5 HRS

Price per person USD 2,970 in a group of 4