SAFARIS IN UGANDA BOTH CAMPING AND LODGES

Uganda is a land of contrast. Dappled with wildlife. Serene undulating hills of tea plantations, lush but ordered, give way to tangled jungle and rainforest with the musical accompaniment of chaotic, cacophonous birdlife. Uganda is alive with these contrasts: yet silent elephants, disappearing like a vapour behind the trees, the chimpanzees crashing about the forest canopy, the lugubrious gorilla, chewing thoughtfully in the bamboo thickets. This is my country. Let us show you the Uganda we know and love

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK:

Bwindi impenetrable national park: is located in south western part of Uganda on the edge of the western lift valley covering 331sq kms, its one of the largest national forests in the East Africa, supporting a large number of plants and animals not found else where. About half of the world’s population of 600 mountain gorillas resides in Bwindi. The vegetation as the park name implies is composed of tropical rain forest with dense undergrowth. This rugged terrain makes hiking in search of gorilla strenuous work; visitors who trek should be prepared for up to 8 hours of hiking. Good physical condition is required. A maximum of only 6 permits per day are available for advance booking so confirmation 4-12 month in advance is required to avoid disappointment.

Along with the gorilla, there are nine other species of primates including blue monkeys, red tail monkey, chimpanzees and black and white colobus monkey. Three hundred forty six species of birds have been recorded in bwindi, seven species are listed as endangered species of particular interests include the white bellied Robin Chat, Red throated ale the, short tailed warble, yellow eyed black fly catcher. Blue headed sunbird. Over 200 species of butterflies have been recorded here.

Distance from Kampala:

580km estimated transit time: 8-10 hours.

KIBALE NATIONAL PARK:

With lush tropical rainforest and fascinating diversity of animals, kibale national park (KNP) is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests in Uganda. Kibale forest is certainly worth protecting as it is home to the largest number of our closest living relatives, the ENDANGERED Chimpanzees, as well as the THREATENED red colobus monkey and the rare I'Hoesti monkey (ref. CITES). The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling to 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and gray-cheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos. The park also host over 325 species of birds including the yellow spotted nectar, yellow rumped tinker bird.

7 DAYS SAFARI

Day. 1

On arrival you will be met by our guide and there after you will transfer to Muyenga Hotel for dinner after you dinner you will have a briefing about your tripe and what you are expected to see and what you should do and not while tracking the mountain Gorillas..

Day: 2

Meet and greet at your residence at 6:00 hours. An early morning start from Kampala takes you south west and across the Equator, you drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantation and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long carving horns. You then ascend into the kigezi high lands known as the “Switzerland’s of Africa” with terraced farming and mountains scenery. Lunch break in Mbarara, and then proceed to Lake Kitandara Tented camp or Travelers Rest Hotel for Dinner and over night

Day.3.

After an early morning break fast proceed for a briefing by park rangers/ guilds enter the gorilla securers for your adventure, the beauty if this rains forest is spectacular, the area offers a dramatic steeply forest landscape and is incredibly dense but criss-crossed by numerous animals trails allowing access to tourist the time taken and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these great and endangered giants is awesome, exciting experience. Many find it rare and moving opportunity. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community bands or Traveler Rest Hotel

Day.4.

After breakfast, enjoy our drive from Bwindi Impenetrable N.P and then proceed to Kibale National park for dinner and overnight at Chimpanzee guest house enjoy the comfort.

Day 5:

Early morning visit to Kibale forest for chimpanzee trekking. The forest also houses other primates like grey-cheeked mangabeys, baboons and velvet monkeys. Relax in the evening dinner and over night at Chimpanzee guest house.

Day:6:

Check out of Kibale Forest and proceed to kamapala enroute to Jinja dinner and overnight at Two friends or Black lantern

Day 7:

After your break fast you will proceed for the white water rafting at the Nile, return to Kampala early evening dinner and overnight at

Muyenga Hotel or depending on your flight you can easy check out of jinja and go straight to the Airport.

End of the safari

Note.

Please note that gorilla trekking is strenuous activity and some one should be fit to enjoy this safari. Minimum trekking age is fifteen years.

Anyone with sign of communicable diseases will not be allowed to trek. (Flue, Diarrhea)

Being in possession of gorilla permit is a guarantee of trekking and sighting the gorillas, the quality of the gorilla trekking cannot be guaranteed, minimum time allowed with the gorilla will not exceed 1 hour. That’s you are allowed only 1 hour with the gorilla.

For gorilla trekking we strongly recommend a Rain poncho, Knapsack, Long sleeved shirt and Trousers, Sturdy hiking boots, sun cream, insect repellents and any necessary medications be brought with you. Cameras and video cameras are allowed .

Lodges/ hotels ……….. 1120 Euros per person

Camping ……………… 910 Euros per person

What is included?

Accommodation full board, Meals, Ground transport to and from Kampala, Fuel, Guild fee, 1 Gorilla permit. Chimp permit, meal on the way. White water Rafting. Accommodation in Kampala based on B/B

What is not included?

Tips and beverages

5 DAYS SAFARI L.MBURO/KIBARE/QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARKS

Day 1:

Meet and greet at your Residence at 0700 hrs to Lake Mburo National Park en-rout have a stop over at the equator for photographers. Enter the park through the Nshara gate arrival in time for your boat tripe Dinner and overnight at Lake Mburo Tented camp

Day 2:

Early morning start proceeds for a walking safari under the escort of an armed ranger. The Kopjes are particularly interesting and camouflage klipspringer and Topis. Due to cattle herding in the area it’s amusing to see Zebras grazing alongside the long horned Ankole Cattle peaceably. Returns for your breakfast a there after check out of Lake Mburo national park and proceed to Queen Elizabeth national park enjoy an evening game drive while entering the park. Dinner and overnight at Mweya safari lodge.

Day 3:

An early morning game drives today, Queen Elizabeth National Parks diverse Eco-System of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is the home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzori as a backdrop provides excellent opportunity to see lions, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa water bucks, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. In the afternoon proceed for the boat trips these are memorable method of discovering a vast an array of Uganda wildlife Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge

Day 4:

After your break fast check out of queen Elizabeth national park and proceed to Kibale National park, arrive in time for the chimp track in Kibale Forest dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View guest house.

Day 5:

After your breakfast visit the creator lakes and the caves around fort portal and the after proceed to Kampala

End of the Safari to Uganda (Tour)

Packages for Kibale national park, Lake Mburo national park, queen Elizabeth national park.

Lodges and Hotels …………………………………………. 1055 Euros per person

Camping …………………………………………………… 845 Euros per person

What is included?

Accommodation ,Park Entrance fees, Ground Transport 4*4 Car, Fuel, Game Drives, Lunch Tripe (Boat Trips),Guide fees, Car Entrance fees, 1 chimp tracking permits, Lunch box on the way.

Excluded are:

Tips and beverages, and any thing of personal Nature.

QUEEN ELIZBETH NATIONAL PARK:

Is one of the outstanding treasures of Uganda, QNP has recently been designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity under UNESCO. The park covers 2000 sq. kms, and includes a remarkable variety of Eco-systems, from semi deciduous tropical forest to green meadows, Savannah and swamps. It is the home of the famous tree- climbing lions, the Uganda kobs and other antelopes as well as elephants, buffalo's, hippos, baboons, leopards, and chimpanzee. Over 500 species of bird have been recorded here making it a prime target for birdwatchers. Species recorded include the shoebill stork, black bee-eater, 11 types of king fishers and variety of raptors includes several falcons and eagles. In the crater lakes, spectacular flocks of flamingos gather creating the image of a moving pink carpet. The launch trip along the Kazinga channel between the Lake George and Edward is a memorable way to view the abundant game in Queen Elizabeth national park.

North of the main gate is the crater area, one of the most scenic parts of the park. To the east, in kyambura gorge, visitors can climb through tropical forest and catch a glimpse of a variety of primates including the chimpanzees. In the most isolated Ishasha sector of the park, search the woodlands for the tree-climbing lions perching on the boughs of ancient fig trees. To the southeast, travelers can explore newly opened trails in maramagambo forest.

Distance from Kampala: 440 kilometers. Estimated Transit time: 6 hours

ITINENARY 6 DAYS SAFARI LODGE AND CAMPING

Day. 1

Meet and greet at your residence at 0800 hours. An early morning start from Kampala takes you south west and across the Equator, you drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantation and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long carving horns. You then ascend into the kigezi high lands known as the “Switzerland’s of Africa” with terraced farming and mountains scenery. Lunch break in Mbarara, and then proceed to Travelers Rest h for Hotel and over night

Day.2.

Day.3.

After breakfast, Enjoy the amazing contrast in scenery as you move from a dense Forest to open grass land dotted with flat –topped acacia, en route do a game drive to Ishasha sector is part of Queen Elizabeth national Park known for the tree climbing lions, and it also has quite large herds of buffalos and kobs. Diner and over night at ishasha camp.

Day 4:

Depart from Ishasha to the North of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Enjoy the amazing contrast in scenery as you move from a dense Forest to open grass land dotted with flat –topped acacia and primeval euphorbia trees. Arrival in time for the launch tripe along the Kazinga channel between the Lake George and Edward is memorable way to view the abundant game Its little wonder that Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, - from the open Savannah to Rain Forest, dense Papyrus Swamps and brooding Crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward. Almost 100 mammal species that include Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephants and the elusive Giant Forest Hog plus remarkable 606 bird species that include the Black Chested Eagle, the Swallow Tailed Bee Eaters, to mention but a few. The Primates include Chimps, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Red Tailed monkeys and Olive Baboons. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Lodge

Day 5:

An early game drives today, Queen Elizabeth National Parks diverse Eco-System of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and volcanic craters is the home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzori as a backdrop provides excellent opportunity to see lions, leopard, giant forest hog, Cape buffalo, elephants, defassa water bucks, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. These a game drives and the boat trips (taken prior) are a memorable method of discovering a vast an array of Uganda wildlife, Dinner and over night at the Mweya Lodge

Day 6:

After breakfast proceed to Kampala with a stop over in Mbarara for Lunch, arriving in Kampala early evening.

End of the Safari

Note.

Please note that gorilla trekking is strenuous activity and some one should be fit to enjoy this safari. Minimum trekking age is fifteen years.

Anyone with sign of communicable diseases will not be allowed to trek. (Flue, Diarrhoea)

Lodges or Hotel ………………….. 1158 Euros per person

Camping ………………………… 876 Euros per person

What is included?

Accommodation full board, Meals, Ground transport to and from Kampala, Fuel, Guild fee, 1 Gorilla permit, all activities in the park,

Mineral water, two nights in kampala based on B/B

What is not included?

Tips and beverages

3 DAYS GORILLA TRACKING ONLY

Day. 1

Meet and greet at your residence at 07:00 hours. An early morning start from Kampala takes you south west and across the Equator, you drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantation and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long carving horns. You then ascend into the kigezi high lands known as the “Switzerland’s of Africa” with terraced farming and mountains scenery. Lunch break in Mbarara, and then proceed to Buhoma Commuintu bands for Dinner and over night

Day.2.

Day.3

After breakfast, enjoy our drive from Bwindi Impenetrable N.P to Kampala arriving in the evening.

End of the safari

Note.

Please note that gorilla trekking is strenuous activity and some one should be fit to enjoy this safari. Minimum trekking age is fifteen years.

Anyone with sign of communicable diseases will not be allowed to trek. (Flue, Diarrhoea)

Please take your time and read through the Gorilla Rules flyer.

Package for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park: This

COST

880 Euros per person.

What is included?

Accommodation full board, Meals, Ground transport to and from Kampala, Fuel, Guild fee, 1 Gorilla permit, lunch box, drinking water on the way. Two nights in Kampala on B /B

What is not included?

Tips and