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Murchison Falls Uganda Safari

Posted in Uganda-Wildlife-Safaris  by admin on May 11th, 2009

Day 1
After breakfast, transfer 300km north west of Uganda to Murchison Falls National Park approx 6hr drive with a stop over in Masindi for lunch. It is 200 kms to Masindi town and about 100 kms from masindi town to the Park and it takes about 5 hours to Murchison Park.

The sight of the Nile River, the world’s longest river, winding its way through the park and plunging through a narrow gap is unforgettable.
Overnight at either Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp for up market accommodation, Sambiya River Lodge for medium class accommodation or Red Chilli Rest Camp for budget accommodation.
Paraa Safari Lodge over looks the mighty Nile where Hippos wallow in the water. The lodge is located on the North bank, which is the closest location to the wildlife in the Park. (Full Board).

Day 2
After breakfast, you will go for an early morning game drive to the rolling plains where you have chances of viewing Lions, Giraffe, Hartebeest, Cape Buffalos and Elephant as well as many of the other mammals of the park. For the birders amongst you, these areas support the Secretary Bird, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles Carmine and Swallow Tailed Bee-Eaters, to pick just a few. This is a beautiful drive across Borassus Palm Forest and grassland savannah down to Lake Albert where the Albert Nile heads north to the Sudan.
In the afternoon, go for a boat trip to the foot of Murchison Falls where the Nile thunders through a small 7-meter gap, or down river to the delta where the Nile empties into Lake Albert. This is an experience not to be missed! The banks of the Nile are home to many species. You may see huge Nile Crocodiles, big Pods of Hippos and other wildlife that may come down to drink from the river. Overnight at either Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Camp for up market accommodation, Sambiya River Lodge for medium class accommodation or Red Chilli Rest Camp for budget accommodation. (Full Board)

Day 3 Murchison Falls
Early game drive to the Top of Murchison Falls where you can have a close look into the gorge where the Nile squeezes into a 7 meter gorge dropping 40 meters.
The falls are spectacular and thunderous with a beautiful rainbow displayed on sunny days. Leisurely drive back to Kampala. Have a stop at the equator. Then proceed to Kampala and enjoy the rest of the evening experiencing the endless great skies of Uganda.

Up market accommodation
If you are 2 people, the cost per person will be $680 all inclusive.
If you are 3 – 4 people, the cost per person will be $480 all inclusive.
Single supplement charge is $60 for the whole trip.

Medium class accommodation.
If you are 2 people the cost per person will be $620 all inclusive.
If you are 3 – 4 people, the cost per person will be $420 all inclusive.
Single supplement charge is $40 for the whole trip.

Budget accommodation.
If you are 2 people the cost per person will be $545 all inclusive.
If you are 3 – 4 people, the cost per person will be $345 all inclusive.
Single supplement charge is $25 for the whole trip.

This includes
1. 2 game drives.
2. All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
3. All ground transportation in a comfortable 4×4 vehicle.
4. Park entrance fees.
5. Services of a full time English speaking driver/guide.
6. Water, coffee or Tea while on safari.
7.1 boat trip.
8. And all government taxes/levies

Excluded Are:
1. Bar Bills
2. Phone calls
3. Personal insurance
4. Laundry
5. Air fare
6. All other Services of a personal nature.
7. Driver guide’s gratuity

Uganda Tours, Adventure Wildlife Tours Uganda

Posted in Uganda-Wildlife-Safaris  by admin on May 11th, 2009

Day 1
On arrive at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by one of our guides who will drop to your hotel and brief you about your safari. Depending on the time of arrival, you will squeeze in a small tour of Kampala city. Kampala is about 45 minutes drive from Entebbe International Airport. Spend the night at one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation in Kampala.

Day 2
Early morning drive northwest through the famous Luwero and masindi town to Murchison Falls National Park, arrive in the afternoon. In the afternoon visit the top of the falls where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile compressing from up to 1 km squeezed through a 7m canyon dropping 150m with thunderous roar, creating a beautiful rainbow. Marvel at “The Murchison Falls’ and enjoy the sunset as you return to the lodge. Enjoy the superb comfort and service of paraa Safari lodge or Nile Safari Camps for up market accommodation or red Chills for budget accommodation for dinner.

Day 3
Early morning go for a game drive on the northern bank of the park. Your guide will help you spot elephants, lions, Cape buffaloes, Roth child’s Giraffes, Hartebeests Hyenas and if you are lucky, the Leopards. With a packed lunch, go for boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the ‘Devil’s Cauldron’, marvel at the toothsome Hippos, Crocodiles and over the 17km stretch you may see Elephants, Waterbucks and Uganda Kobs. This is also a zone for many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, Pelican bee-eater, Kingfisher, hornbill, Cormorant and the Rare Shoebill stork. Return to the lodge for dinner.

Day 4
Drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through the countryside and through traditional homesteads and farms. Fort Portal rests in the shadow of the fabled ‘Mountains of the Moon’. The drive takes approximately 8 hours. Dinner and overnight at one of the guest houses.

Day 5
Depart early after breakfast for the hot springs and crown the day in the pygmy village located near Ituri rainforest. The visit to the villages has proven to be an interesting cultural experience. The guide will have lunch arranged for you to be served as picnic while you experience “real Africa”. After lunch transfer to Fort Portal and spend the night at a Guest House.

Day 6
After breakfast visit Kibale Forest National Park, Kabale Forest has the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in East Africa. Enjoy a guided nature walk in the tropical rainforest in search for wild Chimpanzees, Red-tailed Monkeys, Black and white Colobus Monkeys and many others. After lunch explore the Crater Lake region, which has many crater lakes. Spend the night at either Ndali lodge, Mantana, Rwenzori Guest House, Ataco or Primate lodge Kibale. (Full Board).

Day 7
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical Rwenzori mountain range. A game drives en-route to view Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffalos, Hyenas and a variety of Antelope species. Enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos in East Africa. This launch/cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous, with well over 550 resident species. Dinner and over night at either Mweya Lodge/ Jacana safari Lodge for up market accommodation, King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba/ Hill TompCamp for medium class accommodation or the Institute of Ecology Cottages budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 8
Queen Elizabeth National Park’s diverse eco-system of grassy plains, Tropical Forest, Rivers, Swamps, Lakes and Volcanic craters it is also home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Have an early morning Game drive where you have an opportunity to see the massive Rwenzori as backdrop, which provides excellent opportunity to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hog, Cape Buffalo, Elephant, Defassa Waterbuck, Uganda kob, Topi and Bushbuck. These two game drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are memorable methods of discovering a vast array of Ugandan wildlife. Visit the Bats, Rock Python and Forest Cobras. The same walk will provide a chance of seeing Birds, Primates, Tree species etc. Dinner and over night at either Mweya Lodge/ Jacana safari Lodge for up market accommodation, King Fisher Lodge Kichwamba/ Hill TompCamp for medium class accommodation or the Institute of Ecology Cottages budget accommodation. (Full Board).

Day 9
Drive through Kigezi highlands commonly known as the ‘Switzerland of Africa because of its terraced hillside and winding roads to Bwindi through the Ishasha sector where you will see the tree Climbing Lions. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (F/B).

Day 10
Make an early morning entry into the Gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular. It offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal’s trails allowing access for tourists. Mammals recorded include the endangered Mt. Gorilla, the rare Golden Monkeys, Buffalos, Elephants, Black-fronted Duiker, Bush Buck, Leopard, giant forest Hog and others. This park is best known for the fascinating Gorillas. The time taken and the terrain vary according to movement of the marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a rare moving, awesome and exciting adventure. The Gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal fascinating to look at. It is a forgettable experience. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp for up market accommodation, Lake Kitandara Tented Camp or Buhoma Homestead Medium class accommodation or UWA Community Bandas for budget accommodation. (F/B).

Day 11
As an option participants can have a guided nature walk in Bwindi and choose from one of the 5 trails or the new village trail. After a rigorous day at Bwindi, most clients will welcome some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake. The options here are Birding, Cycling, Swimming or Canoeing. Dinner and overnight at Bushara Island Camp.

Day 12
After breakfast, drive back to Kampala with a stop over at the Equator. Overnight in one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation
Kampala.

Day 13
After an early morning breakfast,  transfer to Jinja to either visit the source of the River Nile and Bujagali Falls or indulge yourself in  a half day white water rafting.
Overnight in one of the hotels of your choice ie Serena/Sheraton Hotel for the up market accommodation, Hotel African for medium class accommodation and Namirembe guest house for budget accommodation
Kampala.

Day 14
Time allowing take a city tour before you transfer to the airport.

Up Market accommodation:

Uganda Wildlife Safaris, Tours Endangered Species, Ecotourism

Posted in Uganda-Wildlife-Safaris  by admin on May 28th, 2008

Take on wildlife safaris to Uganda feauturing various national parks  such as Queen Elizabeth, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls, Semuliki, Kidepo and so much more.
Uganda the pearl of Africa provides you with exciting adventure safaris and tours that cover animals, scenery, gorillas and so much more.

The number of animals is great. An African lion safari is possible, you will also see the herds of elephants, buffalo,kobs,baboon, hippopotamus, wildebeest, Cape buffalo, waterbuck, topi, Elandrhino,crocodiles,impalas and various bird species.You can combine your wildlife safari with a visit to the primate destinations and ecotourism centres.
Viewing wildlife is possible with a walking safari, launch cruise or even game drives, this all depends on the behaviour of the animals and place you are to visit.Capture the magic of an African safari: the sight of a lion silhouetted against the savannah; elephants lumbering slowly; hippos lazily wallowing in the cool lake waters; and a relaxing drink at the end of the day as the sun sets over the jungle.

Bwindi National Park
The impenetrable forest of Bwindi is famous for gorilla tracking and other wildlife. A variety of forest bird species are found in this park which is part of the Albertine rift. While on gorilla trekking, you can see more wildlife that this park is blessed with.

Murchison Falls National Park
This is the largest park in the pearl of Africa, named after the great murchison falls on the Nile river. See hippos, water bucks, buffaloes, crocs ,elephants, oribis,chimpanzees and the rare shoebill stork.

Queen Elizabeth National Park
The most diverse eco-system in Africa, thousands of hippos to see, elephants, tree climbing lions, Uganda kobs, herds of buffalo. monkeys and chimps, giant forest hog, topi, hyena, waterbuck and so much more.

Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks. This national park is 1,442 square kms. Kidepo harbors scenery that can not be found in any other parks in east Africa. Kidepo is tucked into the corner of Uganda’s boarder with Sudan and Kenya.