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Day 1: ArrivalListenelement 1
Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport in Uganda and after completing formalities, you will be greeted by our local guide who will then take you to the hotel.
Accommodation: eg. Lake Vic. View Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
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Tag 2: Mabamba Swamp Tour KampalaListenelement 2
Today you will visit the Mabamba swamps, where most bird watching is done by canoe, while watching for the rare beak-billed, African Water Rail, Allen and Purple Gallinule, Squacco, Goliath, Purple, Gray Heron Egrets and Ducks. Later, take a city tour of Kampala. In the evening you can (optionally) visit the Ndere Cultural Center (only Wed, Fri, Sun) or have the evening at leisure.
Accommodation: eg. Forest Cottages Meals: Breakfast
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Tag 3: Rhino TrackingListenelement 3
After breakfast, drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here's a walk to the Southern White Rhinos reintroduced in Uganda. Later, continue to Murchison Falls National Park. The park covers an area of 3,840 km² and has 76 mammal species and over 450 species of birds.
Accommodation: eg. Twiga Tales Lodge, Paraa Lodge, Pakuba Lodge, Murchison River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 4: Murchison Falls NPListenelement 4
After an early breakfast, take a boat trip to the Nile Delta (optional). Look out for a variety of bird species, especially the Shoebill Stork. In the afternoon you go for a game drive. Drive in the open African savannah in search of lions, leopards, hyenas, buffaloes, elephants and Jackson Hartebeest, Oribi, Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs and many different species of birds such as Secretary, Black Chested Snake Eagle, Tawny and Marshal Eagles, Carmine and Swallow Tailed Bee-Eaters and many more.
Accommodation: eg. Twiga Tales Lodge, Paraa Lodge, Pakuba Lodge, Murchison River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 5: Boat trip to the falls
After a rather early breakfast, they will do another game drive. In the afternoon, take a boat trip to the waterfalls. The falls are rare and magnificent, they are one of Africa's wonders and a must for everyone. Of course, we must not forget that Murchison derives his name from these cases. Watch hippos, crocodiles and a variety of waterfowl. If you're lucky, she could also see the Shoebill Stork, from which our company derives its name. Enjoy these spectacular waterfalls on a hike to the top of the falls, where the Nile squeezes through a 7-meter gap and basks at the bottom of the Nile's giant crocodiles.
Accommodation: eg.Twiga Tales Lodge, Paraa Lodge, Pakuba Lodge, Murchison River Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tag 6: Kibale Forest NP
After breakfast, start your journey to Kibale Forest National Park for another exciting adventure. On the way you can visit a tea plantation.
Accommodation: e.g Chimpanzee Guesthouse, Crater Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 7: Chimpanzee Tracking
After breakfast, they will set off with a local chimpanzee tracking guide (optional 150 U $ pp) and meet with the more real relatives of the humans. In this forest there is a rich bird life. If you are an avid birdwatcher, you will see a relatively high number of different species of birds. Noteworthy are several monkeys that swing from branch to branch. Lunch break at the lodge. In the afternoon, take a hike through the swamps. The Bigodi Swamps host about 137 species of birds and are rich in lush vegetation such as wild palms, figs and the dominant Polita Papyrus
Accommodation: Chimpanzee Guesthouse, Crater Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tag 8: Queen Elizabeth NP
After breakfast, drive to the world famous Queen Elizabeth National Park, crossing the equator. In the afternoon, take a game drive and visit Lake Katwe, a salt lake.
Accommodation: eg. Pakview Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 9: Lion Tracking boat trip
After an early cup of tea or coffee, drive to another game drive in the sprawling park, where you will also find herds of elephants, antelopes, buffalos and more. You will be able to participate in lion tracking. Return to the lodge for a rich breakfast and free time. After lunch, take a boat trip on the famous Kazinga Channel, where you will see large herds of hippos, buffalos and a variety of beautiful waterbird species such as Jacanas, Ospreys and Pelicans. And you will also be able to watch the dreaded crocodiles sunbathe.
Accommodation: eg. Parkview Safari Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tag 10: Bwindi NP
In the morning drive to Bwindi National Park. In the Ishasha Wilderness sector, where the tree-climbing lions are, you have the opportunity to take a game drive. Continue to the home of mountain gorillas, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of the wooded parks in Uganda. It is best known for finding gorillas, but it also provides shelter for elephants, chimpanzees, monkeys and various small antelopes as well as 23 species of birds. You can optionally take a village walk or visit a nearby school.
Accommodation: depends on the location of the tracking
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tag 11: Gorilla Tracking
After breakfast, they start the highlight of their Uganda trip, the gorilla tracking. Spend an hour with the gorillas. It will be an unforgettable experience. The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is home to the forest giants, the mountain gorillas. This "impenetrable forest" is still one of the best tropical rainforests in East Africa.
Accommodation: depends on the location of the tracking
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
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Tag 12: Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi Lake is the deepest lake and a perfect place to relax. If you are looking for a more private, secluded and romantic place, Lake Bunyonyi is number one in Uganda. Opt to take a canoe tour around the lake or visit the Batwa people.
Accommodation: eg.. Arcadia Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tag 13: Golden Monkey Tracking
After breakfast drive to Mahinga National Park, where you can participate in the Golden Monkey Tracking (optional 90 U $ pP). Or relax in the lodge or swim in bilharzia-free lake.
Accommodation:eg. Arcadia Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 14 to Day 16: Home Stay
After breakfast drive to Rukungiri where you will spend the next few days in a community. They visit a typical home in Uganda and get to know their culture and way of life. We offer various activities, such as milking cows, making butter, gardening, grinding millet, cooking by the open fire, making banana juice or coffee and much more. You can also make wickerwork, weaving mats, tablecloths and various arts and crafts with local women. Listen to the local folk songs and stories while you work with the women. In the evening there is local cultural entertainment to relax after a long day at work. You can also volunteer at a nearby elementary school or hospital, visit the community, or walk to the hot springs.
Accommodation: Hoem Stay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
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Tag 17: Lake Mburo NP
After breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park. The national park offers a variety of wildlife, including zebra, eland and impala, which are not found in most other national parks in Uganda. In addition, Lake Mburo has a large number of waterbuck, topi, buffalo, hippo, duiker, bushbuck, klipspringer and if you are lucky you will see oribi, leopards and crocodiles.
Accommodation: eg. Rwabobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Tag 18: Lake Mburo NP
You will get up early and take a nature walk. Then return to your accommodation for a hearty breakfast. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the lake and later visit the shepherds living in the park. They will visit their homes, experience their livestock and see how milk turns into butter.
Accommodation: eg. Rwakobo Rock Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 19: Entebbe
After breakfast we head back to Entebbe. Enjoy the green along the route and the famous Ankole-Langhorn cattle. Stop at the equator to take a picture. You have the chance to be in the southern and northern hemispheres at the same time. Buy some souvenirs or enjoy a snack in one of the restaurants.
Accommodation: eg.. 2 Friends Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Day 20: ReturnIf you have a return flight in the afternoon or late evening, you can do various activities in Entebbe. For example, you can visit the great botanical garden and get to know many plants and bird species there. You will be transferred to Entebbe Airport and return home to remember a wonderful stay in Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, and hopefully come back soon.
- 16 nights and meals in good to very good lodges or safari tents with breakfast, half or full board in double rooms,
- 3 x homestay with full board
- In cases where warm lunches are not provided, you shall have packed lunch
- A professional and experienced english speaking Guide
- Transportation in 4*4 Vehicle with pop up roof, Fuel on entire tour
- All Entrance fees and game drive fees, all relevant government tax
- Ferry crossing
- Permission for rhino and lion tracking
- Gorilla Tracking Permit
- Water during the tour
- Flight and visa fees to Uganda and back home
- Tips, souvenirs, any soft drinks and any personal purchases
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Any optional activities or those not included in the program.