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6 Nights,7 Days Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth Safari

6 Nights,7 Days Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth Safari

Available Till 20th Dec 2018

Price: $3,110p.p.

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General Information

This is one of the most amazing Uganda Safari that merges the savannah plains of the beautiful Queen Elizabeth National Park plus Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.Get an exception exceptional wildlife viewing as well as memorable time with the tranquil primates in Uganda!

Day 01: Entebbe, Kampala

Arrive and transfer to your hotel in Entebbe. Meet by our local guide for transfer to your hotel in Kampala. Entebbe is about 41kms from Kampala. Overnight Stay on a Bed &Breakfast Basis

 

Day 02: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Breakfast at your hotel before we drive heading to southwestern Uganda. En route,
there is a local community popular for making local drums and crafts and a fruit market.
Stopover, admire and buy yourself souvenirs. Proceed to the Equator line taken as one
beautiful scenery in Africa – the pathway of the sun and take photographs. You may be
amazed by the local Hima pastoralists grazing the famous Ankole long – horned cattle.
Take pictures and proceed. The Bwindi area is a highly fertile, mountainous region with
steep sided hills covered from top to bottom in neatly terraced rows of cultivation. You
are really driving through the “Banana Republic” with banana plantations all around you,
steep hills, small rivers and an amazing scenery. Arrive late afternoon at the park and
check-in at your accommodation for an over night stay on a Full Board Basis. Estimated
transfer time to Bwindi is 10 hours by 4 wheels drive vehicle.

 

Day 03: Bwindi Impenetrable  forest Walk

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 waterfalls.
After lunch, we go on a guided excursion through the villages here (the Buhoma VillageWalk) where you trek through coffee and tea plantations and learn more about the localculture in Buhoma. We return to your accommodation to get plenty of rest for the day.Over Night Stay.

 

Day 04: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, 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. After these adventures
we return to our camp for a well-deserved rest. Over Night Stay

 

Day 05: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National National Park

After breakfast we drive through stunning savannah grasslands as we head to Queen
Elizabeth National Park. Either (roads permitting) we will pass the southern sector of the
park – Ishasha, a remote and beautiful extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park that
is host to a large variety and volume of wildlife. (It is a fabulous site to see the lions
draped from the trees and nowhere in Africa do you stand a better chance of seeing this
than in the large low limbed fig tree of Ishasha). Or take the alternative route through
cultivated expanses.While in Queen Elizabeth National park we do a game drive in the northern sector of the
park, the Baboon Cliff famous for its nice scenery, and good views of the shadows of the
mountains of the moon – the Rwenzoris. Enjoy the drive back to the lodge through large
expanses of savannah grasslands as you spot some wildlife en-route. Overnight at your
accommodation. Over night stay

 

Day 06: Queen Elizabeth National Park

We set out early in the morning for a game drive in the northern part of the park on the
Kasenyi Track in search of lions, elephants, solitary buffaloes. This is the best time for
opportunities of viewing the cats in action owing to the vast population of Uganda Kobs.
We have an excellent chance to view just about every animal here at very close range.
Midmorning relax by the pool at the lodge. PM go for a launch trip along the Kazinga
Channel. This gives you the opportunity to view wildlife up close: hippo’s huff and spray
mere feet away from the boat, buffalo linger in the shallows. The shores of the channel
are also home to an array of birds including pink backed pelicans, pied and malachite
kingfishers, saddle billed stork and many others. After this wonderful afternoon, enjoy a
slow drive to relaxation at our accommodation. Over night stay

 

Day 07: Kyambura Gorge and transfer to Entebbe Airport

We set off early in the morning and head to the 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. Afterwards your guide will transfer you in due time to
the Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight. Please note that check-in for
international flights should be done 2 hours prior to departure of the flight.
In the departure hall (after check-in) you will find a small restaurant, a sitting area and
Several duty-free shops for your convenience.

Rates* Are in USD and Per Person Sharing in a Double / Twin Room

Package Includes

Daily breakfast, except on first day
Meal plan as listed in the itinerary (BB in Kampala & Entebbe, FB on tour)
Accommodation on a shared basis, as listed in the itinerary
All fees for parks, and entrances
1 Gorilla Permit
1 Chimpanzee permit
Mineral/bottled water in vehicle
All transfers, fuel with 4x4 vehicle (safari van)
English speaking driver-guide all along the tour
Village Walks
Boat Cruise on Kazinga Channel

 

Package Excludes

Meals in Kampala and Entebbe
Visa fees for Uganda
Extra drinks at lunches and dinners
Air tickets
Personal Expenditures; phone calls, laundry

Credits: Tim Hall

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