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Uganda is one of the few countries in the world where the mountain Gorillas can be found. It is estimated that only 650 Gorillas are left world over. Gorilla trekking means walking through the thick forest, up steep slopes and down through valleys and can be very arduous.

STSU 069 6 Days – Gorilla Trekking

Day 1 Arrive Entebbe / Kampala
On arrival , you will be transferred to the hotel and spend most of the day at leisure and overnight Dinner at the hotel.

Day 2 Kampala – Lake Buyonyi
Whole day exploring lake Buyonyi taking with you picnic lunch. The lake is dotted with small Islands whereby the main Island was converted to a colony by a Dutch leper until 1969. Dinner and overnight at the Island camp.

Day 3 Lake Buyonyi / Bwindi National Park
In the morning you will have a chance to take a canoe or fish on the lake before embarking on a drive into the mountains to the famous Bwindi forest. Bwindi means “a place of darkness” derived from the thick vegetation of the forest  this almost impenetrable and this is where your tour gets more excited. Rest off the day at leisure, dinner and overnight at the Buhoma luxury tented camp.

Day 4 Bwindi National Park
Full day in the forest searching for the mountain Gorilla these creature are very magnificent. They move in groups. Enjoy a picnic lunch before trekking back to camp. Dinner and overnight at the luxury camp.

Day 5 Bwindi – Entebbe
After your exciting forest tour drive back to Entebbe with lunch en-route . dinner and overnight at an hotel.

Day 6 Entebbe – Depart
Transfer to the airport fro your departure flight.

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STSU 070 8 days Queen Elizabeth National park / Murchison Falls

Day 1 Entebbe – Kampala
On arrival at Entebbe, you will be met and transferred to Kampala for the night. Dinner and overnight at Sheraton hotel.

Day 2 Kampala – Queen Elizabeth national park
Take a drive across the Equator to Mombasa where you have your lunch. After lunch continue on to queen Elizabeth national Park for the night. Overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.

Day 3 Queen Elizabeth National Park
Before the Queen Elizabeth’s II visit in 1954 this national park was originally named Lake George Game reserve in 1925. it has over 540 bird species and bird watchers will be delighted. In the morning take a visit to the bird hide on Mweya peninsula and if lucky you may spot Coromorants, Goliath herous, Sacred Ibis and fisheagles.In the afternoon take a boat canoe to Kazinga channel and give a close angle photo view of the abundant Hippos found in this channel. Dinner and overnight at Safari Lodge.

Day 4 Queen Elizabeth National Park / Murchison Falls
Full day drive in the shadows of the mountains of the moon. Take you to the Murchison Falls National Park. Dinner and overnight at Sarova Paraa Lodge.

Day 5 Murchison Falls
It comes almost 4,000sq Kms and it’s the largest and perhaps the most beautiful park in Uganda. The waters of river Nile from 2 cascading falls about 50 meters. The morning  drive gives you a choice of seeing the Elephant, Buffalo and possibly Lion. In the afternoon, enjoy a Nile like cruise for Hippos and crocodiles.

Day 6 Murchison Falls
View the game from the water and this gives you a different perspective. As you cruise from Paraa to the base of the falls you will see the Elephant, waterbuck and Buffalo along the banks. The idea here is to search for the shoebill, this is a large grey bird and known for it’s bizarre appearance, crapped with a desire cat like grin. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Day 7 Murchison Falls / Enetebbe
Drive to the top of the Murchison falls and experience the full power of the force. Then return to Entebbe where you silent rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8 Entebbe – Depart
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight having conquered Uganda as a whole.  

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RUWENZORI CLIMBING UGANDA

Ruwenzori, otherwise known as "Mountains of the Moon" has the third highest peak in Africa. The Rwenzori is part of the national park of the same name and contains 6 snow-capped peaks. You can hike this mountain without any special climbing equipment unless you want to go for the peaks. The mist covered mountain range stretches for about 100 km.

Camp cooks will prepare meals and accommodation is in mountain huts or tents.

Day 1: Arrival, pick and trasfer to a Kampala hotel on all meals

Day 2: Kampala/ Kasese
Breakfast and leave from Kampala to Kasese across the equator and throughout the Rift Valley to your overnight stop at Kasese. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Margarita.

Day 3-6: Ruwenzori climbing
Assisted by guides and porters you hike up to one of seven intermediate stages. There is a great diversity of vegetation, the chance of spotting some wild animals and breathtaking views. The route chosen for you will be based on your skills and experience.

Day 7: Rwenzori/Kampala
Return to Kampala via Mbarara passing through small villages with their Ankole cattle and viewing numerous matoke plantations, arriving late afternoon.

Price for this tour is US$ 1735 per person sharing
Includes:
- Accommodation and meals at Hotel Margarita on 1st day as indicated in the itinerary
- Accommodation in tents with 2 persons per tent during climb
- Services of a cook to prepare meals during the climb
- Service of a mountain guide (English speaking) and porters
- Government taxes

Excludes:
- Extras at the hotel i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to guides, porters and drivers
- Climbing equipment and sleeping bag

6 DAYS GORILLA AND CHIMPANZEE SAFARI
This trip starts in Kampala, Uganda and travels south through Uganda to Rwanda finishing back in Kampala. Guided gorilla trekking Chimpanzee tracking Lake Bunyonyi Trekking in the Verungu Mountains in the Parc de Volcans in Rwanda in search of the mountain gorilla is one of the most memorable experiences that will stay with you forever. Once found you can sit meters away from these magnificent endangered creatures. A visit to see the gorillas will help to ensure their continued survival in their natural habitat.

Day 1 Kampala Departure Point: Bukoto, Blue Mango Hotel, Old Kira Rd, Kampala. Check In Time: 8:45am Departure Time: 9:30am After checking into the hotel you head off to the Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Situated on an island 23kms from Entebbe, the sanctuary is beautifully forested which provides a safe environment for the orphaned chimpanzee that now regard this as their home. (L; D)

Day 2 Kibale National Park An early start sees you heading southwest to Gorilla country. Sir Winston Churchhill named Uganda "The Pearl of Africa" and never a truer word has been spoken about this beautiful country. The scenery is green and the people are extremely hospitable. The landscape varies from fertile green areas to snow covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the west to semi - desert parts in the north. (B; L; D)

Day 3 Parc de Volcansin This is an easier day as we cross the Ruwenzoris and head into Rwanda and check into our hotel. It is situated on the edge of the Parc de Volcansin the foothills of the volcanoes of the Virungus. (B; L; D) }

Day 4 Kisoro After a briefing by the park ranger, we head off in search of these magnificent gentle giants, the mountain gorilla. Optional Excursion: Gorilla Trek cost from US$250.00 - US$375 per person. The time taken to trek and find the gorillas can be long and tiring, although once in their presence the effort is more than worth it. The mountain gorilla (Gorilla Berengei) is one of our closest living relatives and it is thought that only about 600 still exist! Late afternoon sees us cross over into Uganda. The experience of trekking the gorillas is one of the greatest highlights that anyone can have in Africa. (B; L; D)

Day 5 Lake Bunyoni A leisurely day sees you make our way to lake Bunyoni, where you can relax or swim, windsurf, go cray fishing, whatever takes your fancy from the many amenities there. (B; L; D)

Day 6 Kampala Heading in a northeasterly direction we make our way back to Kampala where the trip comes to end. (B) Optional excusion Gorilla Trek US$225 - 375 Entrance into park and transfer to and from gorilla trekking point US$25 - 30 Please note: This itinerary should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to day depending on road conditions, weather, political situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws in some of the countries there may be a truck and crew change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are subject to change with prior notice.

8 DAYS BEST OF UGANDA SAFARI

The best of Uganda's famous national parks and including exciting chimpanzee treking. A mix of luxury lodges and adventure camping (where no lodges exist) to optimize the game viewing experience. Queen Elizabeth National Park Chimpanzee tracking Kibale National Park Lake Bunyonyi Semliki National Park Start: Entebbe

Day 1 Kampala You'll be personally met when you arrive Entebbe airport, and transferred to the newly renovated Nile Serena Hotel in Kampala. For those arriving earlier, an afternoon excursion can be planned to the famous tombs of the Kabaka kings.

Day 2 Kibale National Park Leave Kampala after breakfast for the fascinating drive through papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to Kibale National Park just under the Ruwenzori Mountains. Afternoon guided walk in the lakes area of the park for outstanding birds and primates. Meals and overnight at Mantana's Camp.

Day 3 Kibale National Park, Semliki Reserve Early morning trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve in Africa to view chimps, a thick jungle with a towering canopy. In the afternoon, drive to the Congo border right under the Ruwenzori Mountains, into the Semuliki National Park jungles. Dinner and overnight at Semuliki Safari Lodge.

Day 4 Semliki Reserve Two full days in the closest habitat available in East Africa to true central African jungle. The new Semuliki National Park is a lowland, dense forest, with exotic primates, hundreds of bird species and good mammals as well. Its location on the shore of Lake Albert provide excellent shoreline game viewing. Meals and accommodations at the luxurious Semuliki Safari Lodge. Few tourists get into this incredibly beautiful area!

Day 5 Semliki Reserve, Queen Elizabeth National Park This morning drive south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, sightseeing and game viewing enroute. Dinner and overnight at spectacular Mweya Lodge perched right on the edge of the escarpment overlooking the Ugandan Great Lakes.

Day 6 Queen Elizabeth National Park Dawn game drive in Uganda's best park, where all the big game can be seen in abundance. Famous for elephant and kob, expect to see some rarer animals like giant forest hog. There are 638 recorded bird species in the park! After lunch, enjoy a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel which connects Lakes Albert and George, for large numbers of buffalo and hippo. Meals and overnight at Mweya Lodge.

Day 7 Lake Bunyoni Today's drive is through what is probably East Africa's most spectacular scenery, the highland rain forests which reach to the volcanoes in which live the mountain gorillas. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the magnificent crater lake, Bunyonyi. Meals and overnight in our Bushara Island Camp.

Day 8 Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, today, with private rooms at the Lake Victoria Hotel before your evening departures home.

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