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Day 1: ARRIVAL
A representative of Sunlink Travel will meet you at the
Airport for the transfer to your accommodation in either
Kampala Mamba Point Guest house/ Emin Pasha, or Namirembe
Guest House
Day
2: KAMPALA CITY TOUR
After breakfast you will be taken on a tour within the greenest
city in Africa. Some of the highlights
include a visit to the Kasubi Tombs, a special burial place
for the Buganda Kings, the Namugongo Shrines, Bahia Temple,
Uganda Museum, Owino Market and African Craft Village -
the best place to buy African art, carvings and other handcrafts
of your desire. You will have chance to enjoy best Uganda.
Overnight and Dinner at Mamba Point Guest house/Hoilday
Express/ Namirembe Guest House/Kampala Sheraton.
Day
3: KAMPALA - FORT PORTAL
After breakfast we will depart Kampala and head west to
Fort Portal. Driving through the verdant countryside we
will pass traditional homesteads and farms with a lunch
stop at Garden's Resturant for a Ugandan Buffet,visit in
the nearby Mpanga Market then proceed to your accommodation
in Fort portal at Rwenzori Travelers Inn/ Fort Motel/Mountain
of the Moon Hotel.
Day
4: MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON
Today you can enjoy the majestic Rwenzori Mountains in its
full glory. Enjoy a guided nature walk at the foothills
and learn about the local culture firsthand. Enjoy the scenic
views, have a glimpse of the village life and visit a traditional
witchdoctor at his home. We will also make a stop at the
Amabere Caves, where you can discover the small hidden waterfall
and admire the stalagmites and stalactites. After this impressive
day a cultural evening is awaiting you with traditional
dances and songs from different tribes and or on Sundays
you will have chance to join a local church and see how
they celebrate(optional). Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori
Travelers Inn/Fort Motel/Mountians of the Moon Hotel
Day
5: CRATER LAKES
Today we will explore the region of the Crater Lakes. Enjoy
the beauty of the numerous small lakes, surrounded by gentle
hills. 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 Batoroo tribe and enjoy the
panoramic views. Highlights of the day will also include
visits to Lake Nyamirima and “Top of the World”
the highest place in the world with views of kibaale Forest,
Queen Elizabeth, the Rwenzoris and almost all the Crater
Lakes in the Region. Enjoy local performance from the Orphan
group at Lake Nkuruba. Overnight at Lake Nkuruba Community
Campsite/Ndali Lodge/Chimpanzee Forest Guest House.
Day
6: FORT PORTAL – BUHOMA (BWINDI )
After Breakfast, we will drive to Bwindi through Queen Elizabeth
National Parks with a stop to 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 tree and Lunch at
the Peninsular in Mweya at Tembe's Carteen. The Journey
will proceed through Ishasha with chance to view some Game
such as the Uganda Kob, Elephant, and if lucky the tree
climbing lions as we go through Homesteads and trading centre
to eventually bring us to Buhoma in Bwindi. Overnight at
Buhoma Lodge/Buhoma community campsite/Silver back Lodge/Bwindi
View Bandas.
Day
7: NKURINGO WALKING SAFARIS.
After breakfast we will be met by a Nkuringo Walking Safaris
guide to start on the walk through Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,
starting with a visit to the waterfalls,enjoy nature as
you learn about local herbs,trees and scrub and what they
mean to the local people, bird life, butterflies and the
history that surrounds this old forest and the home of the
endangered Mountain Gorilla. The walk takes about 5hours
that brings you to Nkuringo which means “Round”,
beautiful spot with amazing views of the Congo Basin, the
great Albertine Rift Valley and the Virunga Volcanoes. For
those who cannot manage the walk, will be driven around
to meet with the rest of the group in Nkuringo Overnight
at Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite.
Day
8: NKURINGO-NTEKO VILLAGE
A day to explorer Nkuringo Village with participation in
a community walk, with visits to Pygmy Tribe of the Forest
the Batwa;learn about their Livelihood and how they survive,
visits to a witchdoctor, the Blacksmith and the “Top
of World” the highest place in Nkuringo with stunning
views as you enjoy a local football March by the Nkuringo
All Stars Football Team. After Lunch and relaxation, the
Nkuringo Youth Initiative Members will make a performance/entertainment
about the Culture and conservation related issues. Dinner
and Overnight Nkuringo Gorilla Campsite.
Day
9: NKURINGO TO LAKE MUTANDA
After breakfast, your driver will drop you at Rubuguri Junction
10kms from Nkuringo with your guide to continue your walk
down to Lake Mutanda, with visits to a local Primary School,
homesteads, your will have chance to touch base with the
local populace as the children run after you with chants
of “Mzungu Mzungu” local word for a white Person
that you experience through out your journey. You will be
met at Rwajenge Landing Site, you will be met by Dugout
canoes for 30minute transfer to Nkuringo Safari Lodge for
your accommodation.
Day
10: CANOE SAFARI ON LAKE MUTANDA
After breakfast and breathtaking views of the Virunga Volcanoes,
you will procced with your Guide the waiting dugout Canoes
on Lake Mutanda, this 2hour journey is thriller as you paddle
through the Hills surrounding the Lake till you land at
Sheba's Campsite to be met by your Driver to be transferred
Kisoro town to visit the Batwa before heading to Lake Bunyonyi
over night Habaharo Island/Bushara Island or Lake bunyonyi
Overland Camp.
Day
11: RETURN TO KAMPALA.
After breakfast will start the journey back to the Capital,
will numerous stops at different Trading centres, Local
Markets, Lunch at Agip Motel Mbarara and at the Equator
for coffee and shopping then you will be transferred your
Accommodation in Entebbe at The Boma Guest House/Entebbe
Airport Guest House/Gately Inn/Entebee Travelers Inn. |