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NBS 013 All Round Trip to Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Semliki, Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Parks & Ssese Islands
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17 Days and 16 Nights |
| Price: |
$2,770 |
| Pace: |
Moderate Activity |
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| Day 1: |
Arrival and transfer to Kampala, dinner and overnight at
Sheraton Hotel(Hotel Catherine).
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| Day 2: |
7.30 a.m. departure from Kampala through beautiful green
undulating countryside for Murchison Falls National Park 350 km via
the districts of Luwero, Nakasongola and Masindi. Lunch break in
Masindi Town before entering to the park. A visit to the top of the
falls where you will get the opportunity to look down the stream
plunging into a narrow gorge. Evening continue the journey to Paraa
Safari Lodge(Red Chilies Bandas) using a ferry.Dinner and overnight
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| Day 3: |
After early breakfast, take a game drive through the Buligi
circuit. Game to see will include buffalo, giraffe, elephant, Kob,
waterbuck, hartebeest, oribi etc, plus a great variety of bird life
and possibly lion or leopard.Lunch at Paraa Safari Lodge. 3.00
pm, take a boat cruise to the base of Murchison Falls, first
discovered by the British explorer - Sir Samuel Baker. Here the
River Nile thunders down through a chasm 20 fee wide. This boat
journey is one of Uganda's classic showpieces -You will meet river
wildlife including scores of hippo and Nile crocodile.
It is also here that you will have the best chance of spotting the
rare shoe-bill stork. On return, take a shoebill boat and cruise
back to Nile Safari Camp(Red Chilies Bandas).Dinner and overnight
under the stars.
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| Day 4: |
Early departure with your luggage for a guided 2/3hour tour
to Pabidi /Kanyiyo Forest in search for chimpanzee and other
primates as well as a variety of bird life. Continue for a full day trip
to Fort Portal through Hoima and Kyenjojo with lunch en route.
You will pass through breathtaking scenery and delightfully rolling
tea plantations of Kabarole. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori
Guest Hotel
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| Day 5: |
After a substantial breakfast, depart for an adventure trip
into Semliki Wild Reserve. Visit the Amabere caves, the
Bundibugyo hot springs and the possibly the pygmy villages. On
return drive straight to Kibale Forest and check in at Ndaali
Lodge(Kibale Crater Valley) for dinner and overnight.
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| Day 6: |
Early breakfast and depart for Kibale Forest - an exciting ¾
hours trek in search for chimpanzee at least 12 species of primates
that provide one of the highest primate densities in the world. You
will meet with families of chimps and red colobus monkeys
chattering and swinging through the ancient forest trees. Birdlife is
no less than 325 species and over 144 species of butterfly. Forest
trees are as high as 55 meters. Overnight at Ndaali Lodge(Kibale
Crater Valley).
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| Day 7: |
Early departure for Queen Elizabeth National Park via
Bigodi wetland sanctuary which is about 50 km on Kamwenge /
Mbarara Road and surrounds Kanyanchu and Magombe rivers.
About 138 bird species, variety of flowers and trees which include
wild palms, polita figs and wild rubber trees, water lilies as well as
the dominant papyrus vegetation. Arrive in the evening at Mweya
Safari Lodge(Mweya Hostel) which is on a peninsular, for dinner
and overnight.
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| Day 8: |
Early game drive before breakfast through the Kasenyi track
where you will meet abundant game such as Kob, Warthog, and
possibly Lions and Leopards as well as numerous birds. Return for
breakfast and remain at leisure until lunchtime. Afternoon take the
boat trip to Kazinga Channel, where you will encounter schools of
Hippos, variety of birds and fishermen at work. After the boat ride,
leave for Jacana Safari Camp(Mweya Hostel) for dinner and
overnight.
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| Day 9: |
After breakfast, leave for a guided walk into Maramagambo
Forest. Here you may encounter numerous game and birdlife - not
to miss pythons and bat caves. Continue for a full day 400 km
journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest with lunch en route. You
will pass through beautiful sceneries of terraced farming, the
Kigezi highlands as well as the stunning volcanic scenery of the
Virunga Mountains. Check in at Volcanoes Rest Camp(Buhoma
Community Bandas) for dinner and overnight.
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| Day 10: |
Briefing from the guides, followed by the expeditious 6/10
hours trek of the gorillas through thick forest - the highlight of the
trip. Overnight at Volcanoes Rest Camp(Buhoma Community
Bandas).
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| Day 11: |
After a substantial breakfast, leave for Bushara Island
Camp using a canoe boat on Lake Bunyonyi. After lunch, optional
boat cruise around the myriad islands or bird watching. Dinner and
over night at Bushara Island Camp.
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| Day 12: |
Early departure for a 260 km journey to Mbarara - not to
miss are numerous herds of Ankole cattle - with rare long horns.
Arrive in time for lunch at Agip Motel in Mbarara Town. Afternoon
at leisure - overnight at Lake View Hotel(Hotel Classic).
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| Day 13: |
Early departure for a game drive in Lake Mburo National
Park with lovely landscapes, beautiful surroundings complimented
by a bigger lake and 4 smaller lakes. Gamelife includes impala,
eland, klipspringer, waterbucks, zebra and buffaloes in their
abundance, as well as variety of water birds.Continue Masaka and
Bukakata for the evening ferry to Ssese Island. Dinner and
overnight at Ssese Island Club.
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| Day 14: |
Early breakfast and depart for a boat cruise - full day tour
of different Islands - with picnic lunch. Evening forest walk.
Dinner and overnight at Ssese Island Club.
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| Day 15: |
Ealry breakfast and depart for your last leg to Kampala
with a stop at the Equator for souvenirs and Mpambire for traditional
drums, mats Dinner and overnight at the Royal Suites(Hotel
Catherine) - located 3 km from the city centre.
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| Day 16: |
Full day excursion to Jinja with highlights of - the
Ssezibwa Falls encompassing beauty and healing in harmony -
Located at about 35 km on Jinja Kampala / Road - here the black
river water tumbles over the rocks into the pool below and a
traditional healer performs ceremonies for those seeking love,
children, a good harvest or successful business deals. It is said
late Ssekabaka Mwanga 11 and current Kabaka Mutebi 11 planted
giant trees here which are regarded as sacred gifts to show their
love for the Falls. Source of River Nile and the Owen Falls Dam -
located in Jinja. Here River Nile - explored by Speke and Grant in
1886 starts its 3 months long journey through Sudan and Egypt
before ending in the Mediterranean Sea. You will take a 30 min
boat ride to the Speke Monument. The Owen Falls
Dam is famous for producing most of the country's electricity.
Bujagali Falls - 8 km from the junction that leads to Jinja town -
famous for its natural and magnetic beauty of rapids of 4.5 meter
waterfalls.As you return to Kampala, pass via - Namugongo Martyrs
Shrine - where 22 Kabaka's pages were burnt alive for believing in
the Catholic faith. Dinner and overnight at the Royal Suites(Hotel
Catherine).
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| Day 17: |
After breakfast, embark on the city tour of Kampala - a city
of 7 hills. Not to miss are the Kasubi Royal tombs - the burial place
of the Buganda Kings popularly knows as the Kabala, the Royal
Parliament - Bulange and the Palace as well as - Namirembe and
Lubaga Cathedrals. After lunch, prepare for your airport transfer for
your evening flight connections.
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| Details: |
Luxury:
2 pax - USD 3729
3 pax - USD 3231
4 pax - USD 3028
Budget:
2 pax - USD 2841
3 pax - USD 2344
4 pax - USD 2331
For all the Uganda safaris, costs include the following services:
All ground transport in comfortable 4x4 min buses with air
conditioning and sliding roof All accommodation in twin rooms / single sharing in the hotels/lodges indicated in the itineraries; All meals - FB - breakfast, lunch & dinner + one soda per meal;
- All related parkfees,
- Sightseeing and activities mentioned;
- English-speaking guides/drivers;
- All government tax
Not included - any extras from the above - drinks, tobacco, laundry, telephones, tips, and air tickets. |
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