BEACH AND SAFARI HOLIDAYS PACKAGES & ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION

Ugandan Safari (14 days)

Type : Lodge Safari Duration: 13 nights 14 days
Locations Visited: Murchison, Queen Elizabeth, Mburo, Bunyoini, Kibale, Bwindi
Description:A 2 week safari around Uganda taking in Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Lakes Mburu and Bunyoni, and including a trek to see gorillas in Bwindi and chimpanzees in Kibale. 3* accommodation.
Day 1 - Kampala
Arrive and transfer to Kampala. Overnight at Speke Hotel.
Days 2 & 3 - Murchison Falls
You will be picked up from your hotel at 9.00 am. Head to Murchison Falls National Park. Have a lunch break at Masindi Hotel. In the park: Visit the Top of the Falls. Cross on the ferry at 6.00 pm. Overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge, FB.Wake up to an early morning game drive to start at 7.00 am. Return to the Lodge for a late breakfast at 11.00 am. After lunch, a launch cruise to the bottom of the falls; the hippos and crocodiles are amazing. Don’t miss the water birds going after the boat. Return to the Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Days 4 & 5 - Kibale
Drive to Fort Portal. It is a 7-hour drive. You will carry a picnic lunch from Paraa Safari Lodge. Arrive late afternoon. Check into Ndali Lodge; dinner and overnight.

– Have an early breakfast by 7.00 am and proceed to the park headquarters for briefing before going on the chimpanzee trek in Kibale Forest. You will carry packed lunch from Ndali Lodge and lots of drinking water. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge.
Days 6 & 7 - Queen Elizabeth
Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park after a late breakfast. You will have a picnic lunch with you. Go via the crater lakes. Visit the Katwe Salt Works. Dinner and overnight Mweya Safari Lodge.

Get up ready for a 6.30 am morning game drive. Return to the lodge for a late breakfast. After lunch go for the afternoon launch cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 8 - Bwindi
Drive to Bwindi. Dinner and overnight, Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day 9 - Bwindi
Have an early breakfast. Armed with your picnic lunch, proceed to the park offices for clearance. With guides and game rangers off you go into the forest to track the ‘gentle giants’, the gorillas. Return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.

Gorilla Tracking: This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am.

What to bring: • Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.
Day 10 & 11 - Lake Bunyoni
Go for a forest walk. In the afternoon, proceed to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. Dinner and overnight at Bushara Island Camp.

Enjoy activities at Bushara like swimming, bird watching, hiking and much more. Overnight at Bushara Island.
Day 12 - Lake Mburo
Depart Bushara after breakfast and head for Lake Mburo National Park. Take a boat ride on the lake. Dinner and overnight, Mantana Tented Camp.
Days 13 & 14 - Kampala
Go for an early morning game drive. In the afternoon head for Kampala. Overnight at Speke Hotel.