This
safari gives the client the option to fly by private
light aircraft directly to the main attractions of Uganda.
The short flight of no more than one and half-hours,
allows you to cut down on the long and tiresome drives
that are sometimes involved in visiting the parks.
HOP
- JUMP - REACH (FLY UGANDA)
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On arrival at Entebbe International
Airport, your driver/ guide will warmly welcome you
and transfer to Hotel Lake Victoria for the overnight.
You will be briefed later that evening on your safari.
The afternoon is at leisure. You can take a walk to
either botanical gardens or visit the Wildlife Education
Center.
Overnight Hotel Lake Victoria
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FLY KAJJANSI / PAKUBA |
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This morning
after breakfast, you will be driven to a small
private airstrip in Kajjansi for a private Charter
flight to Murchison falls area, where our vehicles
and driver guides will be waiting to receive you,
game drive on your way to the Paraa lodge. Take
an afternoon boat trip to the bottom of Murchison
Falls. This is an experience not to be missed!
The launch trip gives you a chance to get up close
with Nile hippos and to see the huge Nile crocodiles
and other wildlife that may come down to drink
from the river.
Overnight Paraa Lodge
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MURCHISON FALLS AREA |
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After breakfast you will go for
an early morning game drive on the rolling plains where
you can view lions, giraffe, hartebeest, Buffalo and
elephant as well many other mammals of the park. For
the birders, this area supports the secretary bird,
black-chested snake eagle, tawny and marshal eagles
and many others. This is a beautiful drive across the
African savannah down to Lake Albert, where the Albert
Nile heads north to Sudan.
In the afternoon cross the River Nile by ferry to the
southern bank, game drive to the top of the Murchison
Falls, where you can have a closer look at the gorge
where the Nile squeezes into a 7 meter gorge dropping
43 m. The Falls are spectacular and thunderous with
a beautiful rainbow displayed on sunny days.
Overnight Paraa lodge
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FLY PAKUBA, MURCHISON FALLS
NATIONAL PARK to
MWEYA, QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK |
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After an early morning breakfast,
you will game drive on your way to Pakuba airstrip for
your private charter flight to Queen
Elizabeth National Park. You will have fantastic
aerial views of the snow-capped 16,000-foot Rwenzori
Mountains-the famed "Mountains of the Moon" and the
crater lakes. This 767-square-mile conservation area
is bordered on the North East by Lake George and on
the South West by Lake Edward; its western border adjoins
the Zaire Parc Du Virunga. Land at the Mweya airstrip
where your driver guides will be waiting for you to
take you to the Mweya lodge. Lunch at the lodge, later
in the afternoon; take a launch trip on the Kazinga
Channel. This fresh water system, joining Lake Edward
and Lake George, boasts of the highest concentration
of Nile Hippos in the world. This area is excellent
for birders and you expect to see species ranging in
size from the tiny and brilliant Malachite Kingfisher
to the Giant Goliath Heron.
Overnight Mweya lodge
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QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL
PARK |
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This morning,
take an excursion to the Kyambura gorge to track
the elusive chimpanzees, one of man's closest
relations. The chimp population in this area is
quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable, the
walk is nevertheless rewarding. Proceed to the
Maramagambo forest for a visit to famous bat,
where you might chance to see the pythons and
the monitor lizards. Lunch and later go for an
evening game drive. Game to be seen include Waterbuck,
Bushbuck, Cape buffalo, Hartebeest, Giant Forest
Hog, Warthog, Elephant, and potentially Leopard
and Lion. The scenic beauty of the park is a perfect
backdrop for the wildlife drama that takes place
before us.
Overnight Mweya lodge
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QUEEN ELIZABETH / BWINDI
IMPENETRABLE FOREST (4 - 5 HOURS DRIVE) |
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This morning after breakfast, you
set off for Bwindi,
through Ishasha, area of the park hoping to see the
famous tree climbing lions (weather permitting) and
then through the scenic area known as the "Switzerland"
of East Africa, to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for
your gorilla treks.
In the evening you will visit to the Batwa (pygmies)
community or go for a forest walk.
Overnight Gorilla Forest Camp / Mantana Tented
Camp
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The next two
days will be for gorilla tracking. You will rise
early each day and after breakfast, be driven
to a point in the park where your hike will begin.
Well-trained guides lead you to a point where
the gorillas were encountered the day before.
The duration of the hike is determined by the
gorillas whose continuous search for food requires
a nomadic lifestyle. The trek can take from 1-9
hours at altitudes in excess of 7,500ft and over
rough and steep terrain. Although the hike is
physically demanding, the beauty of the forest
and its inhabitants make your experience extremely
interesting. Upon encountering the gorillas, your
fatigue is quickly forgotten. The gorillas are
not tame, but they have been scientifically habituated
to accept the presence of quiet and non-threatening
observers. Each strictly regulated 60- minutes
visit passes all too quickly, and you must depart,
leaving the gorillas to their fragile existence.
You will take a packed lunch and water for your
meal and picnic in the forest. Porters are available
at the park headquarters to help you carry. Return
to your accommodation at the edge of the park.
Overnight Gorilla Forest Camp / Mantana
Tented Camp
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SECOND GORILLA TREK |
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After breakfast, you head for the
forest for the second gorilla trek.
Overnight Gorilla Forest Camp / Mantana Tented
Camp
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BWINDI / ENTEBBE / DEPARTURE |
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This morning you will take a short
drive from your camp to the nearby Kayonza airstrip
for your private flight back to Entebbe. At a distance
you will be able to see the hills and plains of Rwanda
and the Rift Valley dropping away towards Lake Edward
and the Congo. Below are the rolling farmlands around
the Kabale area, commonly known as the "Switzerland
of East Africa". As you approach Entebbe, watch out
for aerial view of Lake Victoria.
Drive a short distance to Lake Victoria Hotel where
day rooms have been booked for you to re-pack. You will
have a choice of either relaxing by the pool, or taking
a walk to nearby botanical gardens. Depart later in
the evening. (Your departure flight should be late
in the afternoon or in the evening; otherwise another
night can be arranged in Entebbe)
End of Uganda Tour.
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By no means are you restricted
to this itinerary. If you want a certain itinerary,
we shall design it for you.
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INCLUDED
Expert leadership
Accommodations
Meals as noted
Airport transfers
Park fee and sightseeing as noted in the itinerary
Ground transportation
Charter flights |
NO INCLUDED
International airfare or flights of any kind
Meals not noted on the itinerary
Insurance of any kind
Visas
Excess baggage charges
Airport taxes
Items of a personal nature (alcoholic beverages,
laundry. etc) |
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