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Day 1: ARRIVAL
Upon arrival a representative from Sunlink Travel will meet
you at the Entebbe
International Airport to transfer you to your accommodation
in Entebbe. Our representative will also help you to make
last minute shoppings,money exchange and any banking transactions
that you may require.
Day
2: KAMPALA – BWINDI
Very early in the morning the driver will meet you at your
accommodation to start a 10 hour journey to Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest; It is a full day drive but via a scenic route. On
our way we will pass the equator where we will stop for
photos and shopping. We will have Ugandan Buffet lunch in
the calm town of Mbarara at Agip Motel and proceed our drive
through the verdant countryside. You will pass traditional
homesteads and have panoramic views of the surroundings.
In Bwindi dinner and overnight at Buhoma Lodge/Buhoma Community
Campsite/Silver back Lodge/Bwindi View Bandas.
Day
3: BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast proceed for Briefing at 7:30am before heading
out with the Park ranger Guides for spectacular encounter
with the gentle giants of Bwindi! Especially hikers will
love the tracking in the
beautiful ecosystem of the park. Expect to walk a long distance
in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead,
before you encounter any gorillas. But it will definitely
be worthwhile as you observe them closely while they eat,
play and rest. A unique and unforgettable experience! Those
who prefer not to participate in the gorilla tracking can
go for a guided forest walk or explore the surroundings
with the Buhoma Village Walk. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma
Lodge/Bwindi View Community Bandas.
Day
4: BWINDI – QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast you can choose to have a guided village
walk for a closer meeting with the local community. Learn
about their way of living as you walk through coffee, tea
and banana plantations. Afterwards we depart to Queen Elizabeth
National Park. We will pass the southern sector of the park,
called Ishasha and known for the tree-climbing lions. While
we continue to our accommodation in the middle of the national
park it is likely that you will spot some wildlife like
kobs, waterbucks and warthogs. Dinner and overnight at Ishasha
Wilderness Camp/Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Lodge.
Day
5: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Early Morning Breakfast and for game drive and head for
the mating ground of the Uganda Kobs. A search for the tree
climbing Lions, elephants, buffaloes, if luck the Leopard
and many bird species. Return to your accommodation for
Lunch/ or a packed lunch will have been provided in the
morning. In the afternoon we procced for a boat cruise along
the Kazinga Channel, a natural link between Lake Edward
and Lake George. Enjoy abundant birdlife such as such as
African Fish eagle, Grey headed king fisher, Swamp flycatcher,
Grey capped Warbler, Red chested sunbird, Black-headed gonolek,
Great White nad Pink backed Pelican, Great and long tailed
Cormorants, Common Squaco Heron, African open billed stock,
Malachite and Pied kingfishers, Black crake, swamp fly catcher
among others and the hundreds of hippos that are cooling
off at the shores, this cruise will definitely be one of
the highlights of your safari. Return to your accommodation
at 5:00pm and enjoy beautiful sunset.
Day
6: QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK – KIBALE NATIONAL
PARK
After breakfast you can visit the Maramagambo Forest for
a walk through the tropical forest, known for the Blue Lake
and the Bat and Hunters Cave. You will get the chance to
have a close look at the bats and maybe even the rock python
and forest cobras that feed on the bats. The same walk will
provide you with views of primates, different bird species
and beautiful flora. An alternative for the forest walk
is a hike in the Kyambura Wildlife Reserve (not included).
Driving through a grassland area, all of a sudden we come
across an amazing gorge of one hundred meters deep, covered
with tropical rain forest. You will hike into the gorge
of the Kyambura River in search of the wild chimpanzees.
It is a beautiful walk through the river valley, home to
many birds and butterfly species. After one of these activities
we will leave Queen Elizabeth National Park and head towards
Fort Portal. From Fort Portal we will continue to Kibale
National Park for a stay within the tropical forest. Dinner
and overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest House/Ndali Lodge/
Primate Lodge Kibale.
Day
7: KIBALE NATIONAL PARK & BIGODI SWAMP
After Breakfast report to the Park Headquarters for Briefing
as the forest opens its doors for a sensational chimp tracking.
Kibale Forest is reputable of having the greatest variety
and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy
a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search
of the wild chimpanzee, red-tailed monkey, black-and-white
colobus monkey and many others. After a hearty lunch we
transfer to the Bigodi Swamp for another, totally different
nature walk. The Bigodi Swamp Walk is an initiative of the
local community and is known for its rich diversity of birds
and primates. Return to your accommodation for dinner.
Day
8: Explorer the Crater Lakes
After breakfast we head off for an exploration of the crater
lakes. Enjoy the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded
by gentle hills, and the stunning views on the “Top
of the world”. Take a hike at Lake Nkuruba to encounter
different species of primates and birds, and visit the Mahoma
Falls. Meet the local people as you walk through their villages,
learn about the customs of the Batoro tribe and enjoy the
panoramic views of the Rwenzoris. After Lunch start the
Journey back to Kampala through Mubende and Mityana Districts.Overnight
at Entebbe Airport Guest House/The Boma Guest House/Gately
Inn/Entebbe Travelers Inn.
Day
9: DEPARTURE
Enriched with an experience of a lifetime and unforgettable
memories you will say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa. Depending
on the time of departure you will be transferred to the
airport for your flight back home. |