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Highlights
Enjoy Uganda's utmost adventure from the magnificent Murchison
falls, chimp tracking in Kibaale National Park, Best Game
drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park to the endangered
Mountain Gorilla in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and more
Game at Lake Mburo National park.
Day
1: Arrival
On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be
met by Sunlink team and transferred to your Accommodation;
Your Driver/guide will advise you on where to change your
money and in case of any out standing balances, these can
be settled after check in.
Day
2: Kampala- Murchison Falls
Start the journey tor the most beautiful area in Uganda:
Murchison Falls National Park. Upon arrival in the national
park in the afternoon, we will visit the magnificent Top
of the Falls where you can marvel at the mighty Nile. Dinner
and overnight at Red Chilli Rest Camp/Sambiya River Lodge
or Paara Lodge.
Day
3: Game Viewing and Boat Cruise
After an early morning Breakfast we start the day with a
game Drive on the Northern Bank of the Nile,with chances
of seeing Giraffes, Elephants, Lions, Hartbeests, Leopard
and different bird species. In the afternoon the Safari
will continue with a Boat Cruise on the River Nile for Game
Viewing at close quarters, here you will see the Mighty
crocodiles, Hippopotamus and many waterbirds. Return in
the evening for Dinner at your accommodation.
Day
4: Murchison Falls to Fort Portal
We depart after breakfast head towards Fort Portal, through
Hoima Town with stunning views of small homesteads and Local
Markets. Fort portal rests in the shadow of the Fabled “Mountains
of the moon” and its famous for the ever green lashing
Tea Plantations and also known as the Crater Lake region.
Overnight at Chimpanzee Forest Guest house, a former colonial
Tea Plantation with stunning morning views of Kibaale Forest/
Ndali Lodge for up-market accommodation or Primate Lodge
within the Park.
Day
5: Chimpanzee Tracking
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
6: Explorer the Crater Lake Region
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. Return to your accommodation
for dinner.
Day
7: Kibaale to Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After an early breakfast we start journey further west with
a day hike of the majestic Rwenzoris as we learn and explorer
the local culture, enjoy a local made meal and proceed to
Queen Elizabeth National Park Overnight at Ishasha wilderness
Camp/Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day
8: Game Viewing and Boat Cruise
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
9: Queen Elizabeth to Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable Forest)
After breakfast we will take you for a walk through the
Maramagambo 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 different bird species, primates and trees.
In the afternoon depart for Bwindi National Park, home of
the endangered mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at
Buhoma Lodge or Buhoma Community Bandas.
Day
10: Gorilla Tracking
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. Upgrade for
up market accommodation available.
Day
11: Lake Bunyonyi
After Breakfast we depart for Lake Bunyonyi the deepest
Lake in Africa-locally known as the lake of many birds.
This is time for pure relaxation,take a cool swim or go
for a conoe trip while watching beautiful sunset over the
rolling hills of Kabale.Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland
Camp or Bushara island/ Habaharo Island.
Day
12: Lake Mburo
In the morning we leave the beautiful lake behind us and
continue to the east, towards Mbarara. A beautiful route
will take you to the hidden, rural farm of Nshenyi. Enjoy
the rolling countryside of the Ankole Kingdom and experience
the traditional way of living with stops at local Markets,
will have a Lunch stop at Agip Motel to enjoy ugandan Buffet
before proceeding to Lake Mburo National Park and enjoy
Boat trip on Lake Mburo, you will have a chance to see the
Africa fin foot one of the rarest birds only found here,
Pelicans, Black Crake, Heron, Fish Eagle Cormorant and you
may also see the rate Shoebill Stork. Overnight Mihingo
Lodge or Rwoyo Rest Camp.
Day
13: Lake Mburo to Jinja the Source of the Nile
After an early Breakfast, take on a morning game drive.
Lake Mburo National Park is a very special place; every
part of it is alive and contians an extensive wetland. You
are likely to see Elanda, Impalas, Waterbucks, warthogs,
Topis and Zebras. We procced towards Masaka with a Toilet
Break at the Equator then proceed directly to Jinja. Overnight
at Nile Porch/The Haven
Day
14: Raft the Nile
Ready for a full day of adventure? Then start rafting at
the Source of the Nile! Early morning After receiving some
instructions, you will start peddling and enjoy the beautiful
scenery and thundering rapids at its fullest! And don’t
forget to watch the incredible birdlife as you drift quietly
between the rapids of the river. Those who do not wish to
go for rafting can choose for a calm boat ride at the Source
of the Nile or kayaking on the Nile. Overnight and Dinner
at the Nile Porch/The Haven.
Day
15: Jinja to Kampala
Visit the Source of the Nile after breakfast before proceeding
to Mabira Forest for Guided Nature Walk and Visit to Sezimbwa
Falls before heading to Kampala and your accommodation in
Entebbe.The Boma Guest House/Entebbe Travelers Inn/ Gately
Inn/ Entebbe Airport Guest House.
Day
16: Departure
Depending on the time of your flight, day of relaxation
in Entebbe can be organized before transfer
to the Airport.
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