LAKE MBURO, BWINDI,
QUEEN ELIZABETH, KIBALE, SEMLIKI, & MURCHISON FALLS NATONAL
PARKS*
ALT 09
16 DAY SAFARI - 6 PARKS*
DAY 1*
On arrival, You will be met by an Almax Tours &
Travel
Representative who
will brief you on your Safari and later depending on
arrival time, you will
either go for a nature walk at Zika forest or visit UWEC
Uganda Wildlife
Education Center. There after you will be taken back to the
Imperial
Botanical beach Hotel for dinner and over night. HB*
DAY2*
After breakfast drive to Lake Mburo National Park stopping
for lunch en-route. In the afternoon, we shall have a Game
Drive in Lake Mburo National Park with its unique characteristic
of acacia woodland, it is the only National Park where you
can see the beautiful gigantic Eland. The seven Lakes with
their surrounding swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists
such as the sitatunga antelope and red, black and yellow papyrus
gonalek. You will also be able to see species like the Red
faced Barbet, Brown Chested Plover, Southern Ground Hornbill,
Yellow Warbler, Yellow Billed Oxpecker and African Finfoot.
Dinner and Overnight at Mantana Tented Camp . HB*
DAY3 *
The drive from Lake Mburo,to Bwindi Impenetrable
National Park, will take you through the mountainous and heavily
terraced area of Kigezi, aptly named "the Switzerland
of Africa". Stop at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi – Lake
of Little Birds – before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable
With lunch enroute. The evergreen forests combined with excellent
service are relaxing after the day's journey. Dinner and Overnight
at Mantana Tented Camp. FB*
DAY 4 *
Early morning your guides will brief you before you head towards
the dense forest for trekking of Gorillas and an intimate
interaction with these gentle and endangered animals. The
forest also affords you the viewing of other primates i.e,
blue monkeys, L'oehst Monkeys, Red Tailed Monkeys and Chimpanzees,
along with a variety of birdlife. The time spent trekking
in this unspoiled tropical forest and watching the Gorillas
is certainly worth the effort. Have a relaxing evening, evening
at Mantana Tented Camp. Dinner and overnight . FB *
DAY 5 *
Go into the forest for a repeat of the Mountain Gorilla
Tracking experience or choose a less demanding forest walk.
Lunch at the Camp. Dinner and overnight at Mantana Camp. *
DAY 6 *
With packed lunch, Leave the Gorilla Sanctuary for the Ishasha
sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. View the amazing
contrast in scenery as you move from dense forest to open
grasslands dotted with flat-topped acacia and primeval euphorbia
trees. Famous for its tree-climbing Lions, this part of the
Park is also known for large herds of Buffalo and Kob. Continue
to Mweya Safari Lodge on the shore of Lake Edward for dinner
and overnight.
DAY 7 *
Start your day with the excitement of an early morning Game
Drive. Then visit the volcanic area of Queen Elizabeth National
Park. with its many salt lakes and extinct craters. In the
afternoon,have a Launch Cruise on the Kazinga Channel, which
joins Lakes George and Edward. From the comfort of your boat
you can watch for Elephant and other Game on the shore. Hippopotamus,
Crocodiles and water birds can be seen along the banks. Overnight
at Mweya Safari Lodge. HB.*
DAY 8 *
Early morning departure for a visit to Semliki National Park
,and the Sempaya Hot Springs. This particular area is largely
untouched by man. As the Park borders with the vast forest
of the Republic of Congo, several species of birds and animals
are unique to the park. Dinner and Overnight at Semliki Safari
Lodge. FB*
DAY 9 *
The morning will be spent exploring the lush forest filled
with primates and birds. Then after lunch, you will go in
search of Leopards and other primates. Dinner and overnight
at Semliki Safari Lodge. HB*
DAY 10 *
Leisurely drive to Kibale Forest. This mature hardwood forest
harbours 13 species of primates and 325 bird species and butterflies.
On arrival, you will have lunch. You will have a free afternoon
and thereafter you may go for walks and exploration of the
surroundings. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge. FB.*
DAY 11 *
Early morning rise for the treeking of chimpanzees in Kibale
Forest National Park. The forest is also home to other primates
like grey cheeked Mangabeys, Baboons and Vervet Monkeys. We
will have a Picnic lunch at Bigodi Forest Camp. In the afternoon
,you will go for a forest walk through the swamps to see birds
and primates at close range. Dinner and overnight at Ndali
Lodge. HB*
DAY 12 *
After breakfast depart for Murchison Falls N. P. through the
towns of Kagadi and Hoima with lunch en-route. Continue your
journey to Sambiya River Lodge, which is centrally located
in the Park. With its picturesque setting and reputation for
good service, the lodge is also a perfect base for your last
three nights of your Safari. FB*
DAY 13 *
Enjoy an early morning drive to the top of the Murchison Falls
where you will see the Nile crash through a 6 metre gorge.
In the afternoon, you will go for a spectacular Launch Cruise
to the bottom of Murchison Falls. You will see Large Crocodiles,
Hippopotamus, numerous Water Birds and other Game can also
be spotted from the Cruise. Back to Sambiya River Lodge for
dinner and overnight. FB*
DAY 14 *
Cross the Nile for an early Game Drive on the northern bank
of the river. Game normally found or spotted here include
the Uganda Kob, Hartebeest, elephants, Rothchild's Giraffe,
Cape Buffalo, Topi and Lions. After lunch, relax, then go
for a forest walk. Dinner and Overnight at Sambiya River Lodge.
FB*
DAY 15 *
Depart Murchison Falls for Kampala through Masindi and Luwero
Districts. See traditional homesteads and farms en-route.
Arrive in Kampala/Entebbe early evening. Dinner and overnight
at The Imperial Botanical Beach Hotel. HB*
DAY16 *
After breakfast and briefing, we will then go for a Tour of
Kampala Visit Craft Shops,then drive to the Airport for your
departure.
END OF SAFARI*
Total Cost Per Person USD- (Minimum two persons)
Total Cost 4 Persons USD
Total cost 6 Persons USD
Services included:
All ground transportation, accommodation in double rooms,
Tented Camps. All meals, break-fast, lunch and
dinner, Government taxes, English speaking guide drivers,
all related park fees and activities mentioned.
Not included:
Any extras from above. Drinks,tobacco, laundry, telephones
and tips.
HB: Bed and Breakfast
FB: Full Board
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