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UGANDA "THE PEARL
OF AFRICA"
After 15 years of stability, tourists are now able to access one of Africa
's most beautiful countries-- Uganda . Deep in the heart of the continent,
lush, green and tropical, it offers a complete and marked contrast to the
open grassland plains of Kenya and Tanzania . Nick-named the "Pearl
of Africa" by Winston Churchill, Uganda 's attractions are truly dramatic.
While it is most well known as a last haven for the great apes and one of
the finest birding destinations, these descriptions are just part of Uganda
's attraction
3
DAYS GORILLA EXPRESS
DAY 1 – KAMPALA - BWINDI
Morning departure for the south with stops at the craft village at the
Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at the Lakeview
hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country
referred to as the "Little Switzerland". Arrive late evening
for dinner and overnight at Bwindi Community Bandas. (L, D)
DAY 2 – BWINDI
TREKKING
Briefing by park ranger guides. Later with picnic lunch, start 30 minutes
- 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the
area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with
the gorillas, return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight.
Alternatively (if you return from the gorillas early), leave the forest
and
transfer to the Serene Lake Bunyonyi for dinner and overnight at Lake
Bunyonyi Cottages.
DAY 3 – BWINDI - KAMPALA
Transfer to Mbarara for lunch, Later depart for Kampala arriving early
evening. (B, L,)
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DAYS MOUNTAIN GORILLAS
Day 1 : Morning departure for the south with stops at the craft
village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at
the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen
mountain country referred to as the “Little Switzerland”. Arrive
late evening for dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp or Mantana
Bwindi Camp. Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner. TRANSIT TIME 8 - 10 HOURS.
Day 2: Briefing by park ranger guides. Later with picnic lunch,
start 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking
starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full
hour with the gorillas, return to your accommodations for dinner and overnight
at Gorilla Forest Camp or Mantana Bwindi Camp
Meal Plan - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3 : Transfer to Mbarara for lunch, Later depart for Kampala.
TRANSIT TIME 8 - 10 HOURS.
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3
DAYS
MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Day 1: Morning pick up from your overnight accommodation in Kampala
. Start 4 - 5 hour drive to Murchison falls National Park. Transfer to
the Magnificent Top of the falls where you will enjoy your picnic lunch
as you marvel at the Mighty Nile forced into a seven Metre crevice to
thunder 45 metres below in a series of cascades. The Nile can be viewed
at different points up to the Baker’s Summit . Dinner and overnight
either at Inns on the Nile Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.
TRANSIT TIME 5 HOURS.
Day 2: After an early morning breakfast, embark on a half-day game
drive on the northern bank of the river Nile . Escorted by game ranger,
you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals and studying animal
spoors. Game in this area includes Giraffe, Elephant, Harte beest, Lion
, Uganda Kob, Oribi and a variety of Savannah and woodland birds. After
lunch, take a Nile Cruise for game viewing at close quarters. This is
a paradise of the Hippo and Crocodiles. Dinner and Overnight either at
Inns on the Nile Camp or Paraa Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: Breakfast
early, then transfer to Budongo forest for a half day Primate walk in
search of primates. On the walk, you may see Black and white colobus monkey;
Red tailed monkey, Baboon, Grey cheeked mangabeys or the chimpanzee. After
lunch in Masindi, transfer to Kampala . Meal Plan - Breakfast and Lunch.
TRANSIT TIME 5 HOURS.
3
DAYS QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Day 1: Depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park . En route, you could
stop by the Uganda Equator to take pictures or shop for a souvenir. After
lunch at the Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East African Rift
valley before arriving in Queen Elizabeth National park . After an evening
game drive, transfer to your accommodations for dinner and overnight either
at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari Lodge.
Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.
TRANSIT TIME 6 HOURS
Day 2: After
an early morning cup of tea at 6:30am, depart for a game drive on the
northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. This is the best
time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action. Later, return for
breakfast. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga for solitary
Buffalo , Hippo and other animals at the edge of the channel as they cool
off. European migrant birds like the terns and gulls congregate here in
large flocks. Dinner and overnight either at Jacana Camp or Mweya Safari
Lodge.
Meal Plan - Lunch and Dinner.
Day 3: After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to Kampala . Meal Plan
- Breakfast and Lunch. Transit time 6 hours
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