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14 DAYS Murchison falls, Kibale,Semuliki, Queen Elizabeth, Ishasha, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi

DAY 1

Arrival and transfer to your hotel in Kampala. You are first met by our local guide and transfered to a comfortable hotel in Kampala. Entebbe is about 41kms from Kampala. You will remember that it was at Entebbe where the Israelis heroically released hostages that was on a hijacked Air France Airbus in 1976. This green breezy town was also the first capital of Uganda. Sir Fredrick Treves described it as ‘the prettiest and most charming town of the lake – a summer resort where no more business is undertaken than is absolutely necessary. You spend the night at either Mosa Courts Hotel (upgrade available to Emin Pasha Hotel) for dinner and over night. Bed, Breakfast. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(ALL ON BED AND BREAK FAST BASIS) UPMARKET:SHERATON HOTEL MODERATE:MOSA COURTS BUDGET TOURIST:HOLIDAY EXPRESS

DAY 2

Depart from your hotel and head northwards to Murchison Falls National Park. Breifly stop-over in Masindi for lunch. On the way you find lots of olive baboons, Vivet monkeys, Buffaloes, Jackson hart beast. Visit the-top-of-the magnificent Murchison falls where you will marvel at the mighty Nile forced into a seven Metre crevice to thunder 45-metres below in a series of cascades. Overnight Red Chilli Camp (with an upgrade option to Paraa Safari Lodge (or Nile Safari Camp) for 2 nights. Full Board. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:PARAA SAFARI LODGE MODERATE:PARAA SAFARI LODGE BUDGET TOURIST:RED CHILLI

DAY 3

After break fast head to the Delta in search for bird life and enjoy the game drive to look for lions, giraffes, herds of elephants, buffaloes and many more. Return to your hotel for lunch and join the launch cruise taking you to the bottom-of-the-falls. On the bunks of the river it’s truly stunning. You can take a close-up view of the Giant crocodile, water birds, and lots of animals coming to water themselves. Have a good view of the falls as it grambels downstream. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:PARAA SAFARI LODGE MODERATE:PARAA SAFARI LODGE BUDGET TOURIST:RED CHILLI

DAY 4

Leave Murchison falls N.P for Kibale Forest N.P via the Lake Albert escarpment, having a good view of the lake. Stopover at Kolping Hotel in Hoima for lunch and after drive across the interesting river Nkusi (flowing from the southern end of L. Albert, through the villages of Kagadi, joining Victoria Nile). Both rivers join L.Kyoga and flow through the Murchison Falls continue to L. Albert and north to the Mediterranean sea. Overnight at Travellers' Inn with a possible upgrade to Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge. Full Board. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:NDALI LODGE MODERATE:MOUTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL BUDGET TOURIST:KIBALE FOREST CAMP

DAY 5

Chimps and primate search – Kibale After breakfast we take a 45-minute drive takes us to Kibale National Park, where we spend the day hiking through the Kibale Forest in search of chimpanzees and other primates. This park, which averages about 3,300 feet in elevation, is an extension of the great rainforests of central Africa. Kibale is inhabited by three large “communities” of chimps, each numbering more than 100 individuals. Each community has a complicated social structure. The big adult males dominate the group and defend the community territory against incursions by male outsiders; the females usually wander in small family groups. Chimps tend to forage in small parties, or even as individuals. They usually travel on the ground, but being primarily fruit eaters, they mostly feed in trees. They coalesce into larger groups when they find an abundant source of food, such as a fruiting fig tree. Typically, we locate the chimps by listening for their pant-hooting calls, then hustle to the area from which they are calling. We get to observe them as they feed in fruiting trees, lounge, and socialize with each other, or even, occasionally, hunt. Hunting behavior is fascinating but it takes luck to be present when it happens: groups of adult male chimps move quickly through the forest canopy trying to trap red colobus monkeys or bushbabies, and will occasionally capture ground dwellers such as young duikers (small antelopes of which there are three varieties in Kibale Forest). Chimpanzees are highly social animals, so their behavior is always fascinating to watch. They are highly vocal and communicate with a large variety of sounds and gestures. It’s very exciting when a whole group suddenly bursts into a cacophony of wild hooting. During the day we may also have sometime to walk through the neighbouring crater lakes region of Nyinambuga or Kasenda. Overnight at Travellers' Inn with a possible upgrade to Ndali Lodge/ Primate Lodge. Full Board. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:NDALI LODGE MODERATE:MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL BUDGET TOURIST:KIBALE FOREST CAMP

DAY 6

After Breakfast head to Semuliki N.park have a view of the Hot springs and a forest walk, Birdlife here include: Grey Kestrel, Helmeted and Crested Guinea Fowl, Senegal Coucal. Black and White Colobus, Red tailed and blue Monkeys and lots of Olive Baboons may be seen. Birds like White thighed Hornbills, Black billed Turacco, Great blue and Ross’s Turaccos, Afep Pigeons, African Green Pigeons, Narina’s Trogon can be seen, After lunch we drive back to Fortportal at your hotel for overnight. Full Board ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:NDALI LODGE MODERATE:MOUTAINS OF THE MOON HOTEL BUDGET TOURIST:KIBALE FOREST CAMP

DAY 7

Queen Elizabeth National Park Have an early breakfast before we proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. We drive through spectacular landscape with great sights of the ‘mountains of the moon’. We also visit the baboon cliff before leading to our lodge. Afternoon we go for a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel connecting Lakes Edward and George where we will be greeted to an amazing display of abundant bird-life around Mweya. More than 600 bird species have been recorded here in and what is thought to be the highest concentration of hippos in the entire African continent. Over night at Mweya Institute of Ecology Hostels with an upgrade option to Mweya Safari Lodge/ Jacana Safari Lodge/ Hippohill Campsite/ Kingfisher Kichwamba Resort. Fullboard ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET :MWEYA SAFARI LODGE MODERATE: KATARA LODGE BUDGET TOURIST: QUEEN ELIZABETH BUSH LODGE

DAY 8

Kasenyi track, We set out early in the morning after breakfast and go on a game drive in search of lions, elephants, buffaloes etc. We visit the Kasenyi sector famous for it's solitary buffaloes. We have an excellent chance to view just about every animal here at very close range. We return for lunch and a short rest. Afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel connecting Lakes Edward and George where we will be greeted to an amazing display of abundant bird-life around Mweya. More than 600 bird species have been recorded here in and what is thought to be the highest concentration of hippos in the entire African continent. We return to our hotel for dinner and overnight rest. Full board. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET: MWEYA SAFARI LODGE MODERATE: KATARA LODGE BUDGET TOURIST: QUEEN ELIZABETH BUSH LODGE

DAY 9

We set off early in the morning and head to Kyambura wildlife reserve. Here we will be able to track the chimpanzee in the tropical rain forest. We hike into the Kyambura river gorge as we search for the chimps. The beautiful river valley is home to many species of birds and butterflies. Thereafter drive through gorgeous savannah grasslands as we head towards the breathtaking adventures of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. After check-in we go on guided tours looking for the many bird species available here. More than 230 different species of birds have been sighted. We return to our accommodation, BUHOMA COMMUNITY BANDAS (but you can upgrade to LAKE KITANDARA LUXURY TENTED CAMP / BUHOMA HOMESTEADS or better GORILLA FOREST CAMP/ BWINDI VOLCANOES LODGE) where we will stay for the next 3 nights. Full board x3. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:GORILLA FOREST CAMP MODERATE: ENGAGI LODGE BUDGET TOURIST: BUHOMA BANDAS

DAY 10

Buhoma, Gorilla tracking Today enjoy surely. After breakfast, proceed for the morning briefing before enjoying the highlight of the trip- Gorilla trekking which may last the entire day. We trek through the rainforest and bamboo covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be totally forgotten. These gentle giants are highly endangered and anyone suffering even the slightest of ailments including a cough will not be allowed to go this trek. When sighted, visitors will be guided to within 6 metres from the gorillas, sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes. These giants are so powerful and can sometimes weigh up to 250kilos. Pictures with non flash zoom lens can be taken. We return to our accommodation for a good night's rest. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET: GORILLA FOREST CAMP MODERATE: ENGAGI LODGE BUDGET TOURIST: BUHOMA BANDAS:

DAY 11

We set out early morning walk through beautiful forest grasslands as we head towards the breathtaking adventures of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park . We relax mid morning as we take in the majesty of our surroundings. Heading to Munyaga water falls. After lunch, we go on a guided excursion through the villages here – (the Buhoma Village Walk) where you trek through coffee and tea plantations and learn more about the local culture in Buhoma. We return to the camp to get plenty of rest for the day. Full board. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET: ENGAGI LODGE MODERATE ENGAGI LODGE: BUDGET TOURIST: : BUHOMA BANDAS

DAY 12

We set off after breakfast towards L. Bunyonyi as we near the end of our trip. We arrive at Lake Bunyonyi in mid afternoon in time for lunch. After lunch, we relax by canoeing on the lake or go swimming. Cycling and birding are other activities to relax one's mind after Bwindi gorilla tracking experience. Overnight at Bunyonyi Cottages Full Board. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET: ARCADIA COTTAGES MODERATE:ARCADIA COTTTAGES BUDGET TOURIST:BUSHARA ISLAND CAMP

DAY 13

After breakfast, we set out on a 4 hour drive to Lake Mburo National Park where we will go on a game drive in search of eland antelope, zebra, impala and many acacia- associated birds. We view the school of hippos, crocodiles and variety of water birds will be seen. We return for lunch and a short rest. After lunch, we set out on a guided walks around the park and crown off the afternoon with a boat ride on the lake. We return to the camp for dinner and overnight stay. Full Board ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET: MIHINGO LODGE MODERATE:MANTANA CAMP MBURO BUDGET TOURIST:RWONYO CAMP MBURO

DAY 14

Drive to Kampala for your flight. A remarkable highlight of this journey is the Equator line and surely you will cross it as we have a brief sop here. Arrive Kampala in the evening before for your flight back home. ACCOMADATION OPTIONS AVAILABLE(FULL BOARD) UPMARKET:SHERATON HOTEL MODERATE: MOSA COURTS BUDGET TOURIST: HOLIDAY EXPRESS --------------------- Tour price includes Gorilla permit ($500) 1) UPMARKET: US$9773 for 1 single traveller on tour only (staying in a single room) US$6229 per person for two persons only (sharing in 1 room) US$5511 per person for three persons only(1 Twin & 1single) US$5144 per person for four persons only (sharing in 2 rooms) US$3767 per person for five persons only (2 Twin $ 1 single) US$3621 per person for six persons only (3 twin rooms) US$1358 single room suppliment 2) MODERATE (MEDIUM PRICE): US$7821 for 1 single traveller on tour only (staying in a single room) US$5060 per person for two persons only (sharing in 1 room) US$4344 per person for three persons only(1 Twin & 1single) US$3981 per person for four persons only (sharing in 2 rooms) US$3767 per person for five persons only (2 Twin $ 1 single) US$3621 per person for six persons only (3 twin rooms) US$576 single room suppliment 3) BUDGET (LOWER PRICE): US$6784 for 1 single traveller on tour only (staying in a single room) US$4136 per person for two persons only (sharing in 1 room) US$3419 per person for three persons only(1 Twin & 1single) US$3057 per person for four persons only (sharing in 2 rooms) US$2842 per person for five persons only (2 Twin $ 1 single) US$2697 per person for six persons only (3 twin rooms) US$483 single room suppliment *Price includes meals indicated on programme, experienced driver/guide, accommodation as per programme, park fees for the various parks and activities, transport on tour as well as hotel transfers, entrance fees for tours mentioned in the programme. **Besides the dates availed below, you can book to join this tour anytime. Please contact us for more information.

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