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Summary:
This one-week safari takes you to the best parks in Uganda,
Murchison Falls and Queen Elizabeth. You will see hippo, Cape
buffalo, Uganda kob, elephant, giraffe, water buffalo and
many species of birds. You also traverse some stunning landscape
- green rolling hills, snowcapped mountains, rainforests,
majestic rivers and massive lakes. You will have a full day
in search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate species. This
tour combines experiences that are difficult to get anywhere
else in the world.
Program:
Day 01: Murchison Falls National Park
Begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero
Triangle and Masindi Town to Murchison Falls National Park
arriving in time for a picnic lunch at the spectacularly situated
site at the top of the Falls where you can see the Nile's
beauty perfected! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from upto
1 km squeeze through a 7metre canyon dropping 150 metres with
a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow, a plume of
spray and the best thing that happened to the Nile..."the
Murchison
Falls". Enjoy the sunset as you return to the lodge.
Enjoy the superb comfort and service of Paraa
Safari Lodge or
Nile Safari Camp.
Day 02: Murchison Falls National Park
Cross the placid Victoria Nile to the northern bank. Your
guide will help you spot Elephant, Lion, Cape buffalo, Rothschild's
giraffe, hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi, Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck,
hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. After a packed lunch
picnic, go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile
to the base of the falls stopping just tens of metres from
the "Devil's Cauldron". En-route, marvel at the
toothsome hippos,
crocodiles and over this 17 km stretch you may see elephant,
waterbuck and Uganda Kob. This is also a zone of many bird
species like Goliath heron, Egyptian goose, pelican bee-eater,
kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork.
Day 03: Murchison Falls- Fort Portal
All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant
countryside and past traditional homesteads and farms. Fort-Portal
rests in the shadow of the fabled Mountains of the Moon.
Dinner and overnight at Kibale Tented Camp
Day 04: Kibale
Full day search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate including
phoestes, red colobus, blues, red tailed and grey cheeked
mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, not
only on primates, but also on all the forest fauna and flora
and will ensure that your walk is both informative and enjoyable.
This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and seeing primates
at close quarters.
Dinner and overnight at Kibale Tented Camp.
Day 05: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park following the mystical
Ruwenzori Mt. Range.A game drive en-route to view lion, elephant,
leopard, buffalo, hyena 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. This launch
cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird
watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colourful
and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.
Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge
or Jacana Safari Lodge nights.
Day 06: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Two game drives today. Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse
eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps,
lakes and volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance
of wildlife.Game drives in this park, with the massive Rwenzoris
as a backdrop provides excellent opportunities to see lion,
leopard, giant forest hog, cape buffalo, elephants, defassa
waterbuck, Uganda Kob, Topi and bush buck. These two game
drives and the boat trip (taken prior) are a memorable method
of discovering a vast array of wildlife.
Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge
or Jacana Safari Lodge nights.
Day 07: Kampala
Early morning departure to Maramagambo Forest, visitors can
climb through tropical forest and catch a glimpse of a variety
of primates, including chimpanzee. Visit the Bat Caves and
the “ Blue Lake”. Drive onwards to Kampala, with
a stopover in Mbarara for lunch, arriving early evening.
Price:
Validity: Oct 1 to Dec 15, 2006
Cost per adult sharing a double room: US$ 1795
Cost per adult in a single room: US$ 1905
Note: The prices above are based on a minimum of 2 persons.
A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
Price includes:
- Park entrance fee at Murchison Falls
- Full board accommodation on the trip
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Government taxes
Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Fishing equipment and bait
After your safari, optional adventure activities
available at Jinja:
White Water Rafting
- USD 95 per person with lunch & snacks on the river (Full
Day).
N.B minimum of 3 persons per boat
- Half day rafting from USD 85
- 2 day rafting with overnight camping from USD 210 per person
- Bungee / Rafting Combo: USD 150
Bungee Jumping
- From USD 50 per person per jump, USD 75 for 2 jumps, 3rd
jump is free
River Boarding
- From USD 95 and USD 65
Quad Biking
- Kids – USD 5Learners – USD 151-
1 hr trip – USD 30;
2-hr trip – USD 40;
4-hr trip – USD 60
Kayaking
- USD 50 per day
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