2010 UGANDA TOUR PROGRAMME
UGANDA TOUR PACKAGE OFFER FOR ICC DELEGATES
SHORT TOURS
A THREE DAY SAFARI TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Day 1
The safari begins and ends from
Day 2
Have an early breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am
with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket,
drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the
jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not
forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare
Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on
earth. Tracking may take between 2 to 6 hours but its well worth the effort.
Dinner and over night at either the Gorilla resort, Mantana Tented Camp (High and
luxurious accommodation), or
Day 3
Have an early breakfast and drive to
Approximate distance from
Approximate transit time is 9-10 Hrs.
This safari package includes:
- Transportation by a 4wheel drive vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
- Park fees
- An English speaking Driver/guide.
- Meals
- Airport transfers
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking
High end/luxurious accommodation
2 pax is $1600 per person and includes gorilla permit($500)
3-6 pax is $1400 per person and includes the gorilla permit ($500)
1 person $1800 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation:
(Buhoma Homestead)
2 pax is $1350 including the gorilla permit ( $500)
3-6 pax is $1150 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
1person $1700 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $1170 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
3-6 pax is $1,090 including the gorilla permit ($500).
1person is $1600 for the whole trip.
A THREE DAY SAFARI TO QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL
PARK
DAY 1
Very early in the morning, our tour guide picks from your hotel or
residence, drives to Mbarara (277 Km from
DAY 2
Have an early cup of coffee, Morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile makes visitors encounter elephants, buffalo, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast, relaxation and lunch. After lunch, a two hour boat trip along the famous Kazinga channel is worthwhile an opportunity to see breeding Hippos, Buffalos, Elephants, warthogs etc. This trip also enables visitor chance to see spectacular birds such as pink backed pelicans, pied and malachite kingfishers, saddle billed stork. Dinner & overnight at Mweya safari Lodge/Jacana safari lodge/kingfisher.
DAY 3
With previous day's memories, morning at leisure, get ready for guided
primate walk along Kyambura Gorge to look for habituated chimps through the
gorge. After primate walk, drive to Mbarara for lunch. Return to
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES DURING YOUR STAY IN QUEEN
Drive to
The safari package includes:
- Transportation by a 4 x 4 wheel
- Full board accommodation as per the itinerary
- Two hour boat trip along Kazinga channel
- Guided primate walk along kyambura gorge
- Park fees
- Driver/guide
- Meals
- Ranger guide fees
The package to exclude expenses of personal nature like:
drinks, laundry, tips, cigarettes, telephone expenses etc.
Approximate distance from
Estimated transit time is approximately is 6-7 Hrs.
High end/luxurious accommodation.
2 pax is $ 680 per person
3-6 pax, is $500 per person
1 person is $ 1150 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation.
2 pax is $ 630 per person
3-6 pax is $ 440 per person
1 person is $ 1400 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $ 560 per person
3-6 pax is $ 380 per person
1 person is $ 850 for the whole trip.
Note this is full board i.e breakfast, lunch and bed.
THREE DAYS LAKE MBURO NATIONAL PARK
Distance from
Estimated travel time: 3-4 hrs.
Day 1
Early in the morning group is driven to
Day 2
After breakfast in the morning, group gets zebra and waruki tracks where harems of Burch ells zebra (EquusBurch Elli) are common along with other species like bush bucks, oribi and reedbucks. The zebra track connects the group to Ruroko track. Drive through a wetland basin and thick acacia scrub and woodland with commonly olive trees and Euphorbia species. Lunch at Ruroko kopje picnic site, then continue to Rubanga forest which offers a variety of conducive habitant for 40species of birds for example, Harrer hawk,greenpegion,Narina`s Trogon, grey backed cameroptera and double toothed barbet. Tourists also view common trees like markhamia platy calyx, sapium, Eythrina and acacia spp, olea spp and boscia spp. Have dinner and an overnight stay at mantana luxury tented camp/rwonyo camp/mihingo lodge
Day 3
After breakfast at l.mburo dinning shelter, group goes to the lake for
launch cruise to enjoy the fresh air from the lake while viewing hippos, fish
landing site and carry out lake side tracking. Then group drives back to
mbarara highway via sanga gate, lunch there arriving
Medium class accommodation.
2 pax is $ 475 per person
3 - 6 pax is $ 400 per person
1 person is $ 750 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax $ 380 per person
3-6 pax is $ 250 per person
1 person is $ 520 for the whole trip
These costs include
Transportation in a 4x4 wheel vehicle
Full board accommodation
Game drives
Launch cruise
Park fees
And exclude all personal expenditures
THREE DAY SAFARI TO MT. ELGON NATIONAL
PARK
DAY 1
Early in the morning, after breakfast, you are picked from your hotel by our tour guide who drives you to the Eastern part of Uganda.Enroute to Jinja you will see Mabira forest, River Nile, Lake Victoria, tea and sugar plantations around Lugazi and Kakira. Take Tirinyi upgraded highway to reach Mbale town in one hour's time from Iganga. Lunch at Mbale Resort. Then explore the magnificent Sipi falls and adjoining areas. Have dinner and overnight at Mbale Resort (classic)/Volcano (classic)/Sipi falls rest camp (budget)/Kapkwai cottages (budget).
DAY 2
After breakfast with packed lunch and snacks, this day is dedicated to one
day hike where the park guides)/Porter(s) are ready to take you up to the
mountain using any of the selected three main trekking trails.
DAY 3
Begin the day with breakfast ready to drive back to
Note: Depending on your available number of days and budget, it is possible to
extend your itinerary to cover Nyero early man rock paintings in Kumi, or
One-day white water rafting, kaying and bugy jumping along River Nile with
Adrift Uganda Ltd. Estimated distance is approximately 300 Kms. Estimated
transit time is approximately 3 half Hrs.
This safari package includes:
- Transportation by a 4 x 4 land cruiser /Omnibus
- Park entrance fees.
- Entrance fees to Sipi, source of River Nile and Itanda falls
- Mountain hiking fees
- Ranger guide and porter's fees
- Full board accommodation at your selected hotel/ camp
- Lunches enrooted
- Driver/Guide subsistence allowance
- Government taxes
The package to exclude expenses of personal nature like: drinks, laundry, tips, etc
1 person is USD.800 for the whole trip.
2 pax is USD.600 per person
3-6 pax is USD.520 per person
THREE DAYS MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK
Day 1
Early morning after breakfast, group is picked from hotel in
Day 2
Early in the morning, go for an early morning game drive on at the Northern
Bank of the Murchison falls National park to view animals unique to the African
Savannah like giraffe, elephant, antelope, lion, and the Uganda Kob. Mid
morning return to the lodge for breakfast, relaxation and lunch.
In the afternoon return to the Nile river for a launch cruise that leads to the
Bottom of the roaring falls where huge crocodiles, schools of hippos,
buffaloes, elephants and a variety of water birds like herons, ducks,
cormorants, bee-eaters, skimmers, kingfishers, fish eagle and the rare shoebill
are seen. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 3
Morning at leisure, drive back to
High end/luxurious accommodation.
2 pax is $ 690 per person
3-6 pax, is $550 per person
1 person is $ 750 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation.
2 pax is $ 500 per person
3-6 pax is $ 450 per person
1 person is $ 700 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $ 380 per person
3-6 pax is $ 340 per person
1 person is $ 500 for the whole trip.
Note this is full board i.e breakfast, lunch and bed.
3 DAYS NGAMBA ISLAND
23 Kilometers off shore from Entebbe road, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee
Sanctuary is on lake victoria and it is located on a beautiful forested island
which is a home to approximately 40 chimpanzees rescued from poachers and other
forms of private captivity.
The semi-wild environment allows for close viewing of the animals in their
natural habitant.
The Sanctuary was set up by a group of concerned organizations including Uganda
Wildlife Education Centre and Jane Goodall Institute among others, to offer a
facility for now over 33 orphaned chimpanzees to co-habitat in a near natural
environment.
Day 1
Arrival at Entebbe Airport.You will be picked by our tour guide who will give u
a Short briefing on your safari and then take a boat ride off from
Day 2
After breakfast, have a forest walk through the forest.Its a wonderful
adventure with the playful primates including chimpanzees and monkeys swinging
up on the trees. These creatures enjoy climbing visitors and pulling their
bags, hair and walking along visitors while holding their hands. Lunch at the
camp and either relax at the
Day 3
Morning at leisure, after breakfast, you will have anature walk in the forest, have
a boat transfer to
2 pax is $500 per person including chimpanzee permits
3-6 pax is $450 per person including the chimpanzee permits
1person is $550 for the whole trip.
LONG TOURS
7DAYS GORILLA SAFARI UGANDA
This safari involves mountain gorilla trekking in
DAY 1
In the morning after breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel and drive to
DAY 2
After breakfast, very early in the morning, assemble for briefing from the
guides then proceed to the forest for Gorilla tracking. The time taken to
encounter the gorillas is unpredictable so you are advised to carry packed
lunch. On encounter of a family of gorillas, one may be forced to say that it
is exhilarating!! You will be privileged to spend some time with the endangered
gorillas. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
After your breakfast you will proceed to
Dinner and overnight at luxurious Mweya safari Lodge/jacana lodge.
DAY 4
Very early in the morning, you will be picked up from the lodge and taken
through the Kasenyi track for a Morning game drive in search for animal like
the Leopards, Lions, Elephants, Hyenas and many others return for mid morning
breakfast and late afternoon go for a launch cruise along the Kazinga channel
where you will see schools of Hippos, Crocodiles and a variety of water birds
overnight Hotel. FB.
DAY 5
Take break fast and drive to Nyakasura via fort portal town to Visit the
‘Amebere ga Nyinamwiru’ caves to view the stalactites and the stalagmite. Then
proceed to
DAY 6
After breakfast, Assemble at Kanyankyu tourist centre for a morning chimp
tracking and afternoon swamp walk for a variety of primates like the Vervet
Monkey, L’hoest Monkey, Black and white and the Red colobus Monkeys, Olive
Baboons and many others. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a nature walk
around Bigodi swamp to view the various bird species in the park. Dinner and
overnight at your lodge.
DAY 7
After breakfast, drive to
The safari package includes:
• Transportation by a 4wd vehicle
• Full board accommodation
• Boat trip
• One chimp and gorilla tracking permit per person to be secured and paid for
in advance
• Park fees
• Full time English speaking Driver/guide.
• Enrooted lunches
• Game drives
•Guided cultural community walk
• Airport transfers.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurance, tobacco etc.
6 Days Primate Safari Bwindi NP and Kibale Np
Day 1
The safari begins and ends from
At 8:00 am you are picked from your hotel or residence. Drive to Mbarara (283km
from
Day 2
Have an early breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am
with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket,
drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the
jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not
forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare
Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on
earth. Tracking may take between 2 to 6 hours but its well worth the effort.
Dinner and over night at either the Gorilla resort, Mantana Tented Camp (High
and luxurious accommodation), or
Day 3
After breakfast in the morning, drive for kibale national park via kabale and
lunch on the way arriving late afternoon for relaxation.Dinner and overnight at
the Ndali Safari Lodge(Luxury)or the tree house at kanyankyu ecological
centre(Budget).
Day 4
After early Break fast, move into the
Day 5
Morning at leisure, after breakfast, drive back to
Day 6
Our driver will transfer you to the airport
This safari package includes:
-Transportation by a 4wheel drive vehicle
-Full board accommodation
-One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
-One chimpanzee permit per person
-Park fees
-An English speaking Driver/guide.
-Meals
-Airport transfers
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking.
A 6DAY SAFARI QUEEN ELIZABETH-KIBALE-MURCHISIONFALLS NATIONAL PARKS
DAY 1
At 07hrs00, after break fast, you will leave for
DAY 2
Very early go for a morning game drive to catch-up with the early risers and
predators – lion, leopard, getting back to their hideouts. You will be likely
to meet grazing elephants, spotted hyenas ,the elusive leopards, bushbucks, water
buck and stripped jackal, and of course the several warthogs. Return to the
lodge for break fast and lunch. Afternoon go for a launch cruise along the
kazinga channel the waterway that joins Lake Edward to
DAY 3
Drive to Kibale national park after breakfast. The drive takes you through the
beautiful foot hills of the
DAY 4
This will be a long drive but rewarding with e beautiful Scenery .Take
breakfast and transfer to Murchison falls National park passing through the
beautiful Albertine rift. Have lunch en route and as you approach the park you
will be stopping briefly at the escarpment overlooking L. Albert. This point
has the lowest Altitude 622 M (ASL). Still as you drive along Budongo forest
way, you may spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Red Tailed and Blue Monkeys
and lots of Olive Baboons may be seen. Birds like Afep Pigeons, the Nightjar,
Black Billed Turacco, Great Blue and Ross’s Turaccos, Narina’s Trogon, White
thigh Hornbills, African Green Pigeons and Nahan’s Francolin may also be seen.
Proceed for dinner and over night at Paraa safari Lodge / Nile Safari Camp/
DAY 5
Early morning take a cup of coffee as you prepare for an early morning game
drive in the Northern part of Murchison falls national park. In this cool
morning before the sun rises too high , you will expect encounters of herds of
Buffaloes, Elephants, Rothschild’s giraffe, prides of lions, the Illusive
leopard, Oribis, Hartebeests, Waterbucks, Kobs, watch elephants as they graze
on the grassy hillsides and many bird species like the Nightjar. Return for mid
morning breakfast, relaxation and lunch. After drive along the Victoria Nile to
the bottom of the falls, watch families of Hippos relaxing by the Nile bank,
DAY 6
After break fast morning at leisure, drive back to
The safari package includes:
• Transportation by a 4wheel drive vehicle
• Full board accommodation
• Boat trips
•Ferry crossings
• One chimp permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance
• Park entry fees
• Full time English speaking Driver/guide.
• Enrooted lunches
• Game drives
• Airport transfers.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurancetobacco etc.
6 DAY SAFARI KIBALE, QUEEN AND MBURO NATIONAL PARKS
Day 1 Kampala-Kibale
Morning after breakfast, you will b picked by our tour guide and head for
Kibale Forest National Park, approximately 4 hours drive via Mityana –mubende
road. Have lunch in fort portal town, drive by Nyakasura to see the amazing
mabere ga nyinamwiru then proceed to Kibale Forest which is a large protected
block of rainforest, and hosts 13 species of primates the highest number in
Africa such as Chimpanzees, Grey Cheeked Mangabey, Bush babies, galagos Red
Tailed monkey and Red Colobus. Relax in the evening have dinner and over night
at Dali Lodge or Primate Lodge (High end/luxurious accommodation) Mantana
Tented Camp Hotel (Medium class accommodation) Chimpanzee Guest House or
Rwenzori View Guest House (Low budget/basic accommodation) a stunning location
overlooking a variety of Crater Lakes and, Evening cultural visit around the
craters is a nice place to visit.
Day 2 Kibale / Queen Elizabeth Park
Early morning trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve in
Day 3 Queen Elizabeth Park
Morning after breakfast, have a dawn game drive in
Day 4 Queen-Mburo
Have an early morning breakfast and drive through what is probably
DAY 5 Mburo park
After breakfast make an early morning game drive in the park which is an
extension of the Tanzanian Plains with big herds of Zebra, Impala, Eland ,
Warthogs ,buffalo and other savannah species. For birders, this is one of the
best place to find African Fin foot, Papyrus, Bush Shrike, etc. Dinner and over
night at Mihingo Lodge / Mantana Tented Camp / Rwonyo Rest Camp.
This zebras are welcoming you to
DAY 6 return to
After breakfast at l.mburo dinning shelter, group goes to the lake for launch
cruise to enjoy the fresh air from the lake while viewing hippos, fish landing
sites and carry out lake side tracking.
Then group drives back to mbarara highway via sanga gate, lunch at masaka
arriving
The safari package includes:
•Transportation by a 4wd vehicle
•Full board accommodation as per the itinerary in Low budget/basic
Accommodation.
•Boat trips
•One chimp permit per person to be secured and paid for in advance
•Park fees
•Primate Walk in Kibale
•Cultural visits
•Full time English speaking Driver/guide.
•Enrooted lunches
•Game drives
•Airport transfers.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurance, tobacco etc
High end/luxurious accommodation
2 pax is $650 per person and includes chimpanzee permit($500)
3-6 pax is $480 per person and includes the chimpanze permit ($500)
1 person $985 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation
2 pax is $580 including the chimpanzee permit ( $500)
3-6 pax is $540 per person including the chimpanzee permit ($500)
1person $890 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $545 per person including the chimpanzee permit ($500)
3-6 pax is $520 including the chimpanzee permit ($500).
1person is $720 for the whole trip.
7 DAY UGANDA
DAY 1
You'll be personally met 0n arrival at
Have refreshment and overnight at Royal Hotel/Serena Hotel /Sheraton Kampala
(High end/luxurious accommodation), Hotel Africana/ Grand imperial hotel.
DAY 2 KIBALE NATIONAL PARKS
Following a heavy breakfast, Leave Kampala for the fascinating drive through
papyrus swamps and thick jungle of the Nile Delta to
DAY 3 KIBALE/QUEEN
Early morning after breakfast, trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve
in
DAY 4
Early morning, dawn game drive in
DAY 5 QUEEN-BWINDI
Highland rain forests which reaches to the volcanoes in which live the mountain
gorillas. A visit to the bat Cave close to Maramagambo forest is a must! This
is the lushest highland rain Today's drive is through what is probably East
Africa’s most spectacular scenery, the forest on earth, filled with primates,
amazing reptile and exotic birds. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari
around the local communities living around the park. Dinner and over night at
either Gorilla Forest Camp Uganda safari lodge/ Mantana Tented Camp/Lake
Kitandara’s tented Camp/ Buhoma Homestead /Community Bandas.
DAY 6 BWINDI-GORILLAS TREK
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a
briefing from the park guides. The will lead you inside the jungle to see the
shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your
lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla,
perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. There are now only
650 left in the world! The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but its well
worth the effort. Dinner and over night at either Gorilla Forest Camp Uganda
safari lodge/ Mantana Tented Camp (High and luxurious accommodation), or
Check out the silverback at Bwindi impenetrable park
DAY 7 BWINDI –
Morning at leisure, after breakfast, drive back to
The safari package includes:
• Transportation by a 4wd vehicle
• Full board accommodation
• Boat cruise
• One chimp and gorilla tracking permit per person to be secured and paid for
in advance
• Park fees
• Full time English speaking Driver/guide.
• Enrooted lunches
• Game drives
•Guided cultural community walk
• Airport transfers.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurance, tobacco etc
High end/luxurious accommodation
2 pax is $920 per person and includes gorilla permit($500)
3-6 pax is $780 per person and includes the gorilla permit ($500)
1 person $1250 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation
2 pax is $770 including the gorilla permit ( $500)
3-6 pax is $700 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
1person $1150 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $870 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
3-6 pax is $790 including the gorilla permit ($500).
1person is $1300 for the whole trip.
FISHING SAFARI 8 DAYS
350 fish species are known to exist in
The
Day 1 (transfer from Airport to Hotel)
On arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will be picked by our Tour guide and
transfer you to your hotel of choice for relaxation, diner and overnight at
Hotel Africana (luxury), Namirembe guest house (budget)
Day 2 (
Morning after breakfast, you will drive from
Day 3(all day fishing river Nile)
After breakfast, proceed to the Nile River by boat in search of Nile perch and
other species several of which can be taken on a fly including the Awaka a
small tiger and the Ungara. The boat trip is also excellent for game viewing as
you will be fishing in one of the best game viewing areas on the
Day 4 (Fishing in
This day will be fishing the big pools below the falls with lures, live bait
and flies for the large perch. Again there are other species that can provide
excellent sport. We will take a picnic and plenty of cold drinks and spend the
day on these magnificent pools. Dinner and over night at Paraa Safari Lodge/Red
chilli camp.
Day 5 (Kampala)
Morning at leisure, after breakfast, drive to the top of the falls.Luch on the
way and drive to Entebbe for over night and dinner at Botanical hotel/ Sophie’s
motel.
Day 6 (Lake Victoria)
After breakfast, you will take a boat and go for fishing on
Day 7 (Fishing in Lake Victoria)
Spend the whole day
Day 8 (Airport Transfer)
After breakfast, transfer to the
This safari includes:
.A 4x4 wheel drive safari Vehicle
.Fuel
.Full board Accommodations
.An English speaking Tour guide
.park entrance fees
.ferry crossing fees and boat fees
But excludes all personal expenditures like phone calls, tips, cigarettes etc
A 9 DAY RWENZORI MOUNTAIN HIKING SAFARI
Day 1 Kampala-Mbarara-Kasese
Arrival at
Day 2, 1 Nyakalengija 1600m - Nybitaba Hut 2652m Nyabitaba hut.
From the Rwenzori Mountains National Park Head Quarter at Nyakalengija,
1.646 m, you will receive the briefing from the guides, with the possibility of
hiring equipment. The hike starts through the plantations and homes of the
Bakonjo, the people of the mountain, gradually reaching garden plots and
elephants grass. You follow the
The hiking of the Rwenzoris begins from this point
Day 3, 2 Nybitaba Hut 2650m - John Matte Hut 3414m
Descend the ridge to the
Day 4, 3 John Matte Hut (3414m) - Bujuku Hut 3972m
Trek from John Matte Hut (3380m) to Bujuku Hut (3977m). We encounter the
first of notorious bogs for which the
Day 5, 4 Bujuku Hut 3900m- Elena Hut 4541m
From Bujuku Hut you climb through moss draped groundsel vegetation, to
Day 6
The Elena glacier to the Stanley Plateau where crampons may be required.
Cross this in Elena Hut 4541m - Punta Margherita 5109 m. - Elena Hut 4541m-
Kitandara Hut, 4.023 m. Elena Hut to Margherita peak (5109m) then down Elena
Hut 4541m . Early morning traverse of a NW direction and follow the Margherita
glacier to the col and to the summit (3 hours). Descend to Elena Hut and after
you descend to Upper Kitandara lake and through thick mud to Lower Kitandara
lake where is located Kitandara Hut, 4.023 m. Time to complete the hike about 3
hours more. From Kitandara Hut you can proceed for climbing
Day 7 Kitandara Hut - Guy Yeoman Hut, 3.261 m.
From
Day 8
Guy Yeoman Hut - Nyabitaba hut. Drop very steeply alongside the
Day 9 Nyabitaba- Nyakalengija base camp for overnight.
Nyabitaba Hut to the Nyakalengija road head (2-hours). Descend steeply off
the ridge and notice enter the warm rainforest. Look for the tropical forest
birds and monkeys. *Car leaves
Important:
Climbers must be prepared to walk for up to 8 hours every day via steep cliff
and muddy paths. Climbers must bring along their own climbing gear or hire it
at the base camp. Our porters carry 8 kg of personal climbing gear
We invite you to join us on what will be a very challenging but ultimately
extremely rewarding climb in one of the world's greatest ranges - the Rwenzori commonly
known to outside world as 'The Mountains of the moon'
The approximate distance is 470 Kms.
The estimated travel time is 6-7 Hrs
Medium class accommodation:
2 pax is $2650 per person
3-6 pax is $2500per person
1person $2700 per person
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $2500 per person
3-6 pax is $2450 per person
1person is $2650 per person
12 Days Birding To Pearl of Uganda
Day 1 semuliki
This safari begins and ends from
Day 2
Early in the morning take breakfast, and with packed lunch go for full day
birding on the Kirumira trail or forest. This early morning birding rewards you
with species like African scops Owl,
Day 3
In the morning after breakfast,with packed lunch to embark on another birding
on either the main road Sempaya trail or the Kirumira trail, depending on the
previous’ day results. The choice remains in the hands of the group.Return to
the lodge for relaxation, dinner and over night at semuliki safari lodge.
Day 4 Sebitoli kibale
After breakfast in the morning, transfer to Kibale National park- Sebitoli
birding site which is recommended as the best birding site arriving early
afternoon for lunch at the park.Then embark on birding Looking out for specials
like, African black duck, Joyful, cabanis, Toro olive and Cameroon sombre green
buls, Brown and scaly breasted illadopsis, Green-throated Sunbird,
Green-breasted Pita, African pita, -headed Sunbird, Brown-capped Weaver,
Velvet-mantled Drongo, Bocage's Bush-shrike, Pink-footed Puff Back, and
many more. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge/ Kanyanchu tourist centre.
Day 5
In the morning after breakfast go for guided birding in the Kanyanchu area
where you will watch out for birds like the African go-shwak, the majestic
crowned eagle, masked apalis, grey parrots and many more. Picnic lunch in the
forest and the afternoon head to the Bigodi wetland sanctuary through the
magombe swamp to see birds such as papyrus Gonolek, papyrus canary, mosque
swallow and brown headed Tchagra. Return to Ndali lodge / Kanyanchu for dinner
and overnight.
Day 6 bwindi
Early in the morning,after breakfast,drive to
Day 7
Very early after breakfast move into the forest on the water fall trail for
birding. Look out for birds such as Kivu ground thrush, Mountain Buzzard,
Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Barred Long-tailed Cuckoo, Mackinnon's
Fiscal, Sooty Boubou, African Hill-Babbler, Dusky Tit, Ashy Flycatcher,
Dusky-blue Flycatcher, Doherty's Bush-shrike, Black-and-white
Shrike-flycatcher, Chin-spot Batis, Rwenzori Batis, Ayre's
Hawk-eagle, white bellied Robin-chat and slender billed starling moving along
the main track as you descend to the camp for lunch. In the afternoon move
along the long trail to bwindi for more birding. Dinner and overnight at
Gorilla forest Camp/ Buhoma community Banda.
Day 8- Buhoma
Early in the morning go for birding on the longtrail to Mubwindi and also the
short trail in the afternoon. Watchout for birds like the Montane Oriole,
Waller’s starling, Blacke –billed turacos, barbets, Carruthers’ Cisticola Red
chested Flufftail,Cabanis’s Green bull, Dwarf Honey guide, Oriole Finch and Bar
tailed trogon. This bird search offers you an opportunity to view for gorillas
too. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla forest Camp/ Buhoma community Banda.
Day 9 Ruhiija.
At sunset,go birding in the ruhija area and watchout for birds like the
Red-tailed and Shelley's Greenbul, Grey-throated Barbet, Common Buzzard, Black
Bee-eater and Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Red-throated Alethe, African
Shrike-flycatcher Ayres's Hawk-eagle, and many more. Dinner and overnight
at Gorilla forest Camp/ Buhoma community Banda.
Day 10
After breakfast in the morning, drive towards Lake Mburo NP via Kabale. Lunch
in mbarara ,then proceed to mburo national park and Bird along the entrance
road to Rwonyo in the late afternoon to watch out for acacia associated bird
species like mosque swallow, black bellied bustard and Rupell’s long-tailed
starling.Have over night at Rwonyo Rest Camp/ Mantana Tented camp.
Day 11
Morning after break fast, drive along the lake side track and Kigambira loop
towards Kampala, Watch out for birds like Green-capped Eremomela, Austral
migrant, black cuckoo-shrike Tawny, African Hawk, Batelour and others enroute.
Lunch on the way arriving
Day 12
You will be transferred to
The safari package includes:
• Transportation by a 4wd vehicle
• Full board accommodation
• Park fees
• Full time English speaking Driver/guide.
• Enrooted lunches
• Game drives
• Airport transfers.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurance, tobacco etc.
GORILLA SAFARIS
A THREE DAY SAFARI TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK
Day 1
The safari begins and ends from
Day 2
Have an early breakfast and get ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am
with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket,
drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the
jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not
forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare
Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on
earth. Tracking may take between 2 to 6 hours but its well worth the effort.
Dinner and over night at either the Gorilla resort, Mantana Tented Camp (High
and luxurious accommodation), or
Day 3
Have an early breakfast and drive to
Approximate distance from
Approximate transit time is 9-10 Hrs.
This safari package includes:
- Transportation by a 4wheel drive vehicle
- Full board accommodation
- One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for well in advance
- Park fees
- An English speaking Driver/guide.
- Meals
- Airport transfers
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking
High end/luxurious accommodation
2 pax is $1600 per person and includes gorilla permit($500)
3-6 pax is $1400 per person and includes the gorilla permit ($500)
1 person $1800 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation:
(Buhoma Homestead)
2 pax is $1350 including the gorilla permit ( $500)
3-6 pax is $1150 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
1person $1700 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $1170 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
3-6 pax is $1,090 including the gorilla permit ($500).
1person is $1600 for the whole trip.
GORILLA TOUR 4 DAYS
DAY 1 (transfer to Lake Mburo National Park)
Morning after breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel by our Tour Guide
who will transfer you to Lake mburo National park, having a stop over at the
Equator for photographs and snacks. Arrive at the Park for lunch and
relaxation. In the afternoon enjoy a boat ride in
DAY 2 (Lake Mburo NP - Bwindi NP)
Early morning after breakfast, go for a game drive with chances of seeing
Warthogs, Elands, Uganda kob, Buffaloes and many birds’ species. Drive to Lake
View Hotel Mbarara for Lunch and proceed to
DAY 3 (Gorilla trekking
Take a cup of tea very early in the morning and report to the ranger station
for registration and instructions on how to trek the gorillas in the jungle.
With walking sticks make your way through the undergrowth, parting thick
creepers, to track the gorillas as guided by the game ranger. For about 5
hours, Sit in the forest among the gorillas listening to them grumble to each
other and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male; the silverback. A lot
of energy is needed for this activity.
Optional activity: In the evening take a guided walk on the
DAY 4 (Return to Kampala)
Morning at leisure after breakfast, breakfast drive to Kampala and lunch in
Mbarara town arriving late evening for dinner and overnight at Hotel Africana.
This Tour includes;
. Full board accommodations
. Gorilla permits
. Park entry fee
. 4X4wheel vehicle
. An English Tour guide
. Launch cruise
But excludes all personal expenditures like Air time, tips, phone calls etc.
High end/luxurious accommodation
2 pax is $1900 per person and includes gorilla permit($500)
3-6 pax is $1600 per person and includes the gorilla permit ($500)
1 person $2000 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation:
2 pax is $1650 including the gorilla permit ( $500)
3-6 pax is $1250 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
1person $1900 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $1270 per person including the gorilla permit ($500)
3-6 pax is $1,140 including the gorilla permit ($500).
1person is $1700 for the whole trip.
7DAYS GORILLA SAFARI UGANDA
This safari involves mountain gorilla trekking in
DAY 1
In the morning after breakfast, you will be picked from your hotel and drive to
Bwindi Impenetrable National park through the scenic country sides of western
Uganda, via the beautifully placed Kigezi hills with nice terraces through the
“scenic little Switzerland” of Uganda with good views of this beautiful
evergreen area. Lunch on the way and arrive late in the evening at Bwindi
national park for dinner and overnight at Luxurious Gorilla resort camp or
Buhoma Community bandas.
DAY 2
After breakfast, very early in the morning, assemble for briefing from the
guides then proceed to the forest for Gorilla tracking. The time taken to
encounter the gorillas is unpredictable so you are advised to carry packed
lunch. On encounter of a family of gorillas, one may be forced to say that it
is exhilarating!! You will be privileged to spend some time with the endangered
gorillas. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 3
After your breakfast you will proceed to
Dinner and overnight at luxurious Mweya safari Lodge/jacana lodge.
DAY 4
Very early in the morning, you will be picked up from the lodge and taken
through the Kasenyi track for a Morning game drive in search for animal like
the Leopards, Lions, Elephants, Hyenas and many others return for mid morning
breakfast and late afternoon go for a launch cruise along the Kazinga channel
where you will see schools of Hippos, Crocodiles and a variety of water birds
overnight Hotel. FB.
DAY 5
Take break fast and drive to Nyakasura via fort portal town to Visit the
‘Amebere ga Nyinamwiru’ caves to view the stalactites and the stalagmite. Then
proceed to
DAY 6
After breakfast, Assemble at Kanyankyu tourist centre for a morning chimp
tracking and afternoon swamp walk for a variety of primates like the Vervet
Monkey, L’hoest Monkey, Black and white and the Red colobus Monkeys, Olive
Baboons and many others. In the afternoon, you will be taken for a nature walk
around Bigodi swamp to view the various bird species in the park. Dinner and
overnight at your lodge.
DAY 7
After breakfast, drive to
The safari package includes:
• Transportation by a 4wd vehicle
• Full board accommodation
• Boat trip
• One chimp and gorilla tracking permit per person to be secured and paid for
in advance
• Park fees
• Full time English speaking Driver/guide.
• Enrooted lunches
• Game drives
•Guided cultural community walk
• Airport transfers.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Visa, drinks, laundry,
tips to local guides, telephone, personal insurance, tobacco etc.
Luxury/High end accommodation
2 pax is $ 2200 per person
3-6 pax, is $1350 per person
1 person is $ 2450 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation.
2 pax is $ 1500 per person
3-6 pax is $ 1350 per person
1 person is $ 1800 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $ 1350 per person
3-6 pax is $ 1200 per person
1 person is $ 1600 for the whole trip.
7 Days Gorilla Tour in Uganda and Rwanda
Day 1(Air port transfer to Kampala)
On arrival at Entebbe Air port, our Tour guide will transfer you from Entebbe
to Grand Imperial Hotel/Namirembe Guest House for relaxation, dinner and over
night stay.
Day 2 (
After break fast early in the morning, our Tour guide will drive to
Day 3 (Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi jungle)
There is an early morning entry into the forest after breakfast and briefing on
how to behave and handle these gentle giants. The rain forest offers
spectacular, dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by
numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. Given the fact that
gorilla tracking is unpredictable, it is difficult to foresee how many hours
you will actually hike. The escapade of tracking the gorillas in the superb
ecosystem of the park will be passionate for the adventurers. It may take 2hrs
up to 8 hours or more and you should be prepared to a walk long distance in
steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter
any gorillas. "The excitement of seeing the gorillas makes it all
worthwhile!". Dinner and overnight at
Day 4 (transfer to
After breakfast fast, drive to Kisoro and cross Katuna border to Ruhengeri in
Day 5 (Gorilla Tracking in Pac De Volcanoes)
After early morning breakfast and briefing from the authorities of the park.
with packed lunch and water set off for the trekking into the rain tropical
forest searching for the habituated Mountain gorilla family. You remain close
to the beautiful primates for over one hour, for observation and photography.
In the evening return to
Day 6 (visit
In the morning, have a sumptuous breakfast at leisure and cherish some relaxing
moments on the shores of this peaceful lake. Tourists will choose among the
various tour activities. They can choose to go birding, cycling, and sun
bathing, swimming or even canoeing. Dinner and overnight at
Day 7 (return to
Morning at leisure, return to
This safari includes;
. Full board accommodations
. Transportation by 4x4 heel vehicle
. Gorilla tracking permits
. Park entry fees
. An English speaking tour guide
But excludes all personal expenditures like air time, phone call bills, alcohol
etc
Luxury/High end accommodation
2 pax is $ 2400 per person
3-6 pax, is $1550 per person
1 person is $ 2850 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation.
2 pax is $ 1700 per person
3-6 pax is $ 1550 per person
1 person is $ 2000 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
2 pax is $ 1550 per person
3-6 pax is $ 1400 per person
1 person is $ 1800 for the whole trip.
