13 days Uganda safari "In Search of a Pearl"

Once described by Winston Churchill as the 'Pearl of Africa', Uganda is a lush and rich country split by numerous waterways. The Great River Nile is the biggest of these and was once the main attraction of explorers who toiled into the heart of Africa. Uganda has its share of diversity with savannah grasslands, dense forests and quiet lakes overlooked by high mountains.
Mountains of the Moon (Ruwenzoris), chimpanzees and other species of primates can be glimpsed in the pristine Kibale forest. In addition, elephant, buffalo, lion and leopard are to be found in the various parks across Uganda and a breath taking sight is the mighty Nile pouring through a 6 meter gap of rock at Murchison Falls.

Program 13 days Uganda safari "In Search of a Pearl" :

Day 1: Kampala - Lake Nabugabo.
We will pick you up at your hotel and depart then for Lake Nabugabo, a small lake cut off from the main Lake Victoria by a narrow spit of land. It is a short drive from Kampala, so we will have plenty of time to get acquainted with the camp equipment and get to know the crew better. It is sometimes possible to hire a dug out canoe for a trip on the lake.

Day 2: Lake Nabugabo - Bwindi or Mugahinga.
Leaving early via Mbarara to Bwindi Forest Reserve, arriving late afternoon.

Day 3: Bwindi or Mugahinga.
Departure from park headquarters with guides at 8.00 hours am to track the rare mountain gorillas. Tourists group are to be small so as not to the gorilla’s habitat. NOTE: A limited number of bookings are available for gorilla tracking hence we have an extra day here in case bookings are not available.

Day 4: Bwindi or Mugahinga.
Gorilla tracking or walking in the vicinity.

Day 5: Bwindi or Mugahinga - Queen Elizabeth.
We will drive north along the Zaire border to Ishasha River and Queen Elizabeth National Park.
This area is famous for its tree-climbing lion but other game will be seen.

Days 6 and 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park.
After a short drive north again to the Kazinga Channel and Mweiya Lodge. We will spend two nights here and take the boat trip on the channel to view the splendid bird life and abundant hippo.
From here we drive to the Ruwenzori Mountains which can be can be seen on clear days.

Day 8: Queen Elizabeth - Kibale Forest.
We will drive further north to the foothills of the Ruwenzori, where we will make camp in the Kibale Forest Reserve. From this camp, we will spend time in the forest looking for chimpanzees and other primates and also visit by vehicle the Semliki valley where the pygmies are found and also splendid views of this section of the Rift Valley.

Day 9: Kibale Forest National Park.
Another day to spend in the beautiful park with morning and afternoon game viewing.

Day 10: Kibale Forest - Murchison Falls.
From Kibale Forest, the departure will be early to be able to drive the long distance to Murchison Falls National Park. on the way, we will drive past some painted rocks that are in remembrance of the Christian Martyrs.

Day 11 and 12: Murchison Falls National Park
From our camp near the Nile, we explore this park by vehicle and will also take the boat up-river to Murchison Falls.

Day 13: Murchison Fall - Kampala.
Today the safari ends en we have to return Kampala by afternoon and we will drop you off at your hotel or airport.

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