Uganda Classic Safari

Tour Name:           Uganda Classic Safari

Itinerary:              Uganda Classic Safari

Duration:               14 Days,13Nights

Classic Safari

Day 1

You will be met by our driver /guide at Entebbe International Airport who will drive you to Kampala the Capital City of Uganda.

Overnight at Hotel Africana or Similar (BB)

Day 2

After a morning breakfast, go for a short tour of Kampala City, highlights including the bustling Nakasero market- with a lot of fresh fruits display and the mysterious Kasubi tombs - a burial ground for Buganda Kings. Visit Uganda Museum a display of all Uganda cultures.

Return to the hotel for lunch then after depart by road through the lush green countryside to Lake Mburo National Park stopping at Equator for a photographic opportunity as well as an informative talk. Lake Mburo is an extension of the Tanzanian plains situated between the towns of Masaka and Mbarara and is the only one that contains an entire lake. The attractive acacia-dotted savannah is home of huge herds of impala as well as uncommon topi, eland, klipspringer and other antelope. Zebra and buffalo also graze these peaceful acres. At the lake, there are hippo and crocodile, and a wonderful diversity of birds. Because of the different habitats of the lakeshore and the broad savannah, the variety seems endless.

Overnight at Mantana tented camp/Budget Rwonyo Camp (FB)

Day 3

An early start - a wonderful chance to take a guided nature walk. This walk takes you to the Salt Lick Area. A strategically located wooden platform (Observation point) offers a chance to see at least four different species of animals at any one point while they lick the salty soil. You will then proceed to Mbarara with a stop over at the Ankole long-horned cattle sighting en-route. Lunch stop at Mbarara town and continue to Kabale. Drive past beautiful hills, ridges and valleys in Ntungamo area plus the long-flat stretch of savannah before reaching Kigezi Hills (Switzerland of Africa). Arrive in Kabale and proceed to Lake Bunyonyi. This large and erratically shaped lake lies at an altitude of approximately 2000m, where it follows the contours of the hilly terrain that separates the towns of Kabale and Kisoro.

It is a very scenic spot, dotted with small islands and ringed by steeped terraced hills. Bunyonyi means “place of little birds” and it is particularly good for water birds. You will be staying at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp in self contained cottages overlooking the lake.

Overnight at Lake Bunyonyi Overland Camp (FB)

Day 4

After breakfast, go for a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi for a tour around the beautiful Islands on the Lake. The lake gives a sanctuary to many different species of birds and migrating birds from Europe. This is the only fresh lake in the country you can find otters. Enjoy sight seeing of Kigezi terraced hills, lunch and depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park passing through Mafuga forest. On clear day, view the Virunga's from a distance and the Western Rift Valley stretch as it disappears to border of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (FB)

Day 5

An early morning trek into Bwindi National Park led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 remaining. You will get within meters of the family and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Return back to the Lodge for relaxation and should you have the energy, you may want to go for a village walk and see how Ugandans live, visit the local medicine man!.

Overnight at Gorilla Resort/Buhoma Community Bandas (FB)

Day 6

After break fast, we will depart early with our packed lunch for Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will drive through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth known as Ishasha, famed for its tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is a remote and beautiful extension of Queen Elizabeth National Park. We will see buffalo, topi and hippo among other species. It is a fabulous sight 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.

After checking in and having some time to relax, we will head for a late afternoon game drive. We often spot Elephants, waterbucks, warthogs, hippos and others.

Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/Institute of Ecology (FB)

Day 7

Early morning wake up for the morning game drive to catch up with early risers and predators returning to their hideouts. During the game drive, you will be likely to meet grazing hippos, elephants, lions, spotted hyenas, bushbucks, water bucks, stripped jackal, leopard and of course the several warthogs. Return to the lodge for lunch and relax by the side of the swimming pool.

After lunch, enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos, bufallos, elephants and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.

Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge/budget f Ecology (FB)

Day 8

You will carry out another game drive in the morning exploring different tracks exploiting all chances of viewing game that inhabit this beautiful part of the world. After lunch depart for Kibale Forest National Park - home of chimpanzees.

Overnight at Ndali Lodge/Rwenzori View Guest House (FB)

Day 9

After breakfast with local guide off to track chimps in their natural habitat. Kibale Forest National Park is believed to have most concentration of primates in the world. Over 10 different species of primates including chimps in this park have been recorded in this park including the very localized red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys. Tracking the chimpanzee our 'cousin' is a very interesting experience. The way they feed, climb trees, respond to humans, caring for their young ones, is just phenomenal. A network of shady forest trails provides much to delight botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders have record over 300 species including the endemic Prirogrine's ground thrush.

The elusive forest elephant, smaller and hairier than its savannah counterpart, moves seasonally into the developed part of the park, while other terrestrial mammals include buffalo, giant forest hog and a half dozen antelope species.

Overnight at Ndali Lodge/Rwenzori View Guest House (FB)

Day 10

Depart for Murchison Falls National Park with a packed lunch arriving late in the evening. Enter through Bugungu gate.

Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/Red Chilli Camp (FB)

Day 11

After breakfast, carry out a game drive with a local guide who will assist you sight the Congo Blue Mountains on clear day. Game drive is carried out in the northern Bank of River Nile where concentrations of game is common sight of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, lions leopards hyenas and many bird species are common sight. Enjoy your picnic lunch.

In the afternoon, go for a boat cruise on the famous River Nile up to the bottom of falls. Chances of sighting the shoe bill stork are many though not a guarantee continue up to the bottom of the falls where you will see marine animals like the crocodiles, schools of hippos and many species of birds.

Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/Red Chilli Camp (FB)

Day 12

Checkout and drive to the top of the falls a spectacular sight where millions of gallons of water squeeze in 6-meter gap before it explodes into thunderous explosion of Murchison Falls then proceed to Kampala passing through Budongo Forest. Stop to view different species of flora seeing particular species of trees - mahogany muvule etc that are characteristic of an African rainy forest.

Dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana or Similar.

Day 13

After breakfast,you will be driven to Jinja town. This day can be dedicated for white water rafting. Alternative you will be visiting the source of the Nile River and Bujagali Falls and when time allows you can visit the Namugongo Martyrs Shrine and continue to Entebbe for overnight stay.

Overnight at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel or Entebbe Flight Motel (BB)

Day 14

If time allows, visit Botanical gardens before transfer to the airport for departure.

 

NB: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations . We also offer hotel, car rental and flights bookings which we can organise for you with your tour enquiry.

Package Includes :-	Package Excludes :-
-Transport inclusive of fuel. -Service of an English speaking driver guide. -Park Fees/ Permits where applicable. -Accommodation based on fullboard.	-Extras i.e Laundry, telephone calls, drinks etc -Tips to driver guides and porters. -Air transport and applicable departure taxes. -Visa.