UGANDA ADVENTURE VACATION SAFARI
Uganda Safari Adventure Vacation is an interesting trip that includes gorilla & chimpanzee trekking, wildlife viewing and other interesting activities. The main destinations in this safari are;
Murchison fall national park, Kibaale forest national park, queen Elizabeth national park, Bwindi Impenetrable forest national park and lake Mburo national park which sits on an area of 371 sq. km with a big number of Zebras and other animals such as antelopes, warthogs, buffaloes, oribi and others seen along the lake shores like the hippos, crocodiles as well as birds (park has over 332 bird species).
Brief itinerary
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DAY 1 |
Travel to Murchison Falls National Park, Top of the falls experience |
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Game Drive and Nile Cruise |
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Transfer to Kibaale Forest National Park |
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Chimpanzee trekking and transfer to queen Elizabeth National Park |
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Game drive and Kazinga channel Boat cruise |
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Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park |
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Gorilla Trekking and Cultural Walk |
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DAY 8 |
Transfer to Lake Mburo and afternoon boat cruise |
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DAY 9 |
Morning Bush walk and transfer to Kampala |
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Itinerary
Day 1: Drive to Murchison Falls National Park
After an early breakfast in the morning, you will be picked up to start off your journey to the world’s most powerful water fall in Uganda’s Murchison Falls National Park. En route, you will have a stopover at Zziwa Rhino Sanctuary on Kampala-Gulu highway to track some of the surviving white Rhino population. After this rewarding experience, you will have lunch and embark on your journey to the largest national park in the pearl of Africa. On arrival at the park, you will drive to the top of the falls and hike to the top of the falls. This is a strenuous activity however rewarding as you embrace the adventurous spirit in you. After the hike, you will head to your lodge and check in.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park
Meal plan: half board
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Day 2: Game drive and launch trip
Have an early morning breakfast and set off for the morning game drive. Here you will have a chance to see some of the interesting wildlife species that call the Park home including elephants, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, bushbucks, waterbucks, elands, giraffes and warthogs among others. This rewarding experience of seeing the animals in the wild can go as far as 3 hours which after you will return to the lodge for lunch and freshening up.
In the afternoon after lunch, you will set off for the main highlight of the Park the Nile boat cruise to spot the Nile crocodiles, hippos as well as unique bird species that will take your breath away. Also, the phenomenal appearance of the waterfalls will blow your mind and make you wish to spend more time in the Park. After the cruise, you will then head back to the lodge and relax as you enjoy the lodge facilities.
Location: Murchison Falls National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 3: Transfer to Kibaale Forest National Park
After your breakfast, you will check out of the Safari Lodge and embark on your drive to KFNP. Your journey will involve trans-versing through the magnificent Albertine Escarpments and enjoying the views of the cool countryside. Lunch will be within Hoima Town and arrival to Kibaale Forest National Park in the late afternoon. You shall refresh, wait for dinner and overnight stay.
Location: Kibaale National Park
Meal plan: full board
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Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
After your breakfast in the morning. You will be transferred to the park headquarters at Kanyanchu Visitor Centre at 7:00 am for a pre-tracking briefing before entering the jungles of Kibaale Forest to search for mankind’s closest relatives. After 2-5 hours of tracking, you will hear them hooting or see them feeding, playing and grooming, and that’s when your cameras start rolling. Besides the chimpanzees, expect to see several primate species including the red-tailed monkeys, L’Hoest’s monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys and olive baboons among others as well as birds, butterflies and tree species of interest. You will then return to the Lodge for lunch and checkout before starting your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in the afternoon. Enroute, you will be able to view the glamorous ranges of the mountains of the moon. Pass through Kasese town and enjoy the smiles from the local residents of the town. On arrival at the park, you will check in to your lodge.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal plan: full board
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Day 5: Game drive and Kazinga Channel launch trip
Wake up to an early morning breakfast before heading for a game drive through the Kasenyi plains where you are likely to spot the African tree climbing lions and the elusive leopards, Uganda kobs, Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks, Defassa waterbucks and warthogs in addition to at least 600 bird species. After this amazing 2-3 hours’ activity, head back to the Lodge for lunch and relaxation as you prepare to go for the boat cruise
In the afternoon, you will go for the famous launch trip on the Kazinga Channel where Hippos, Nile crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes and Uganda Kobs, as well as bird species like Kingfishers and shoebill storks, can be spotted. The cruise is a rewarding experience which will surpass your expectations.
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Meal plan: full board
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Day 6: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast at leisure then check out of the Lodge before heading to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda’s mountain gorillas’ capital) through the spectacular savannah grasslands of Queen Elizabeth National Park. You will pass through Ishasha sector to see the tree climbing lions as well as the buffaloes, elephants and Uganda Kobs. Have a lunch stop at Savannah Resort Hotel (Kihihi) and arrive at the park in the evening and check in.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal plan: full board
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Day 7: Gorilla trekking and cultural walk
Due to the physical demands of gorilla trekking, you will need a hefty breakfast before proceeding to the Park Headquarters for a pre-tracking briefing at 7:00 am. Continue to the jungles at 8:00 am to track the adorable mountain gorillas in their natural habitat characterized by thick forest covered by mist. Trekking lasts 2-6 hours and once sighted, you will be required to spend only one hour with the allocated gorilla family to study their behaviour and take photos then proceed to the Lodge to relax.
If time allows or in case you are still energetic, you will continue for a cultural walk to Batwa villages to be immersed in their ancient lifestyles and be entertained in their traditional dances.
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Meal plan: full board
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Day 8: Transfer to Lake Mburo and afternoon launch trip
On this day you will have your breakfast and transfer to Lake Mburo National Park with a lunch stopover in the land of milk and honey being at Igongo Cultural Centre to have a taste of their signature traditional dishes. After lunch you will embark on your journey to the Park.
In the afternoon, you head out for the sunset launch trip to spot the hippos, as well as aquatic bird species. Zebras and among many wild animals relaxing at the lake. Take as many photos to make your adventure remarkable.
Location: Lake Mburo National Park Meal plan: full board
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Day 9: Ankole culture experience and departure
Wake up to a cup of coffee or tea and head out for a bush walk in Lake Mburo National Park That comes along with Ankole cultural experience where you shall be taken through the ways of life of the Banyankole people. You will engage in cow ghee production, milking of cows, grazing and get to visit there homesteads. After the walk and experience, you will return to the lodge, freshen up and checkout then Depart for Kampala.
That is the End of nine days Uganda Safari Adventure Vacation, thank you for choosing Calsaar safaris Uganda.
