9 Day The Pearl of Africa
Highlights
Private Tour
9 Days
Medium
English, French, German
Description
In 9 days we will show you Uganda's natural wonders. Via the Northern White Rhino's in Ziwa, the largest herds of Rotshild's Giraffe in Murchison Falls, our closest relative the Chimpanzee in Kibale, the abundance of wildlife in Queen Elizabeth NP and off course the rare Mountain Gorilla's in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest you will get the best wildlife experience possible. All this under the professional guidance of one of our guides!
Itinerary
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Day 1 Arrival at Entebbe airport and transfer to the Hotel
After arrival at Entebbe airport you will be met by the driver who will take you to the guesthouse. The guesthouse is near the airport, after arrival you can enjoy the Ugandan evening air while enjoying a welcome drink.
Most international flights arrive in the evening at Entebbe airport, in case your flight arrives during the day there are optional activities possible. -
Day 2 Transfer to Ziwa Rhino sanctuary and Murchison Falls National Park
After breakfast, it is time to travel. Together with the guide you will drive to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary, here you go on foot in search of the White Rhino! Ziwa is the only place where the rhinoceroses have 24 hour surveillance. The trip to Ziwa takes about 2 - 2.5 hours. After lunch you drive to Murchison Falls National Park where you check in at Red Chilli Camp.
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Day 3 Early morning game drive and boatcruise to the foot of the waterfall
At 6am the alarm goes off and at 7 you are on your way to spot the game in the park. After the ride through the park you go back to the lodge for lunch. At 2pm the boat trip on the Nile starts, to the bottom of the Murchison Falls. This boat trip takes about 3 hours and during the tour you will see a lot of wild animals, such as Hippos, Buffalo, Crocodiles and perhaps some Elephants. For people who are in good physical condition there is the possibility to be deposited at the bottom of the Waterfall and to take a hike up, along the Waterval. This hike is pretty steep and slippery. After the boat trip / hike it is time for dinner at the lodge.
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Day 4 Travel to Kibale Forest National Park
Today the journey continues to Kibale National Park, from MFNP to Kibale it is a ride of 6 to 7 hours. The journey is long but also very beautiful with a beautiful varied landscape, the hills and mountains you drive through are become greener and greener, until you reach the tea plantations of Fort Portal!
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Day 5 Chimpanzee tracking and transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP
Time to look for the Chimpanzees in Kibale National park. You first go to the rangers in the park for a short explanation. Then the walk starts in the rainforest, the walk can be quite heavy, take good shoes and possibly a poncho. There will be a lot of time to listen carefully to see if you can hear the Chimps, the rangers are trained in this so chances are that you will find the Chimpanzees! After the Chimp trek you can relax in the garden of the lodge.
After lunch you will drive to Queen Elizabeth NP and check in at the accommodation. -
Day 6 Early morning game drive and Kazinga Channel boat cruise
Today you get up early for the morning game drive with the guide. The gives you the biggest chance to spot lions buffalos, elephants, but there are many more animals. During the game drive will also visit a crater with salt lake.
In the afternoon at 02.00 PM you take a boat trip on the Kazinga channel. This channel connects two lakes and in and along this canal many different animals live, especially waterfowl. After the boat trip, it's time for dinner. -
Day 7 Transfer to Bwindi NP via Ishasha's tree climbing lions
After breakfast you will continue the journey to Bwindi NP, via the southern part of Queen Elizabeth NP : Ishasha, here you will do a short game drive and try your luck to spot the famous tree climbing lions.
After a lunch stop you will drive to Bwindi and check in at the lodge. -
Day 8 Tracking the Mountain Gorilla's in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP and transfer to Lake Mburo
Today is the day for Gorillas. After breakfast you go to the rangers post for the briefing. After the briefing, the search begins for the Mountain Gorillas. Depending on the location of the family you are going to visit, the trip can take a few hours. The landscape is mountainous so take good walking shoes. After this exciting experience you will continue to Lake Mburo NP and check in at the lodge at the end of the day.
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Day 9 Safari walk and transfer to Entebbe airport
Your last day starts with an on-foor guided safari in Lake Mburo National Park. You will be accompanied by a ranger and he will explain to you all about the park and its Wildlife. The walk will take 2 to 3 hours, and after the walk you will drive back to Entebbe where your Advanture started. On your way back you will stop at the equator line. At the end of the day you will be dropped at the airport and it is time to say goodbye to the Pearl of Africa!
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
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