The Rwenzori For the Hikers

$950

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Descriptions

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Itinerary Description

You will be met by a representative from Swanair Travel and Safaris, greet and transfer to your hotel/guest house. While in Entebbe, there are several optional activities available depending on your arrival time; Visit to the Botanical gardens, a sunset cruise on Lake Victoria or a visit to the Uganda Wildlife Education Centre (UWEC). O/N Overnight/Hotel No.5 (High end), The Boma Guest House (midrange)/ Guinea Fowl (Low budget).

Bwindi National Park, located in Southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, is considered the most diverse forest in Uganda. The area, one of the few large expanses of forest in East Africa, where lowland and mountain habitats meet, contains a dense ground cover of herbs, vines, and shrubs.  Home to over 120 mammals, 345 species of birds, 200 species of butterflies, and 160 species of trees, Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems in East Africa.  The park contains almost one half of the world’s population of the endangered Mountain Gorilla, making it an extremely valuable conservation site. Bwindi is also home to several endangered bird species with very limited ranges, and acts as an important catchment area for many rivers, supplying water for agriculture in the surrounding region O/N Buhoma Lodge (High end)/ Mahogany springs (Mid-range)/Haven Lodge (Low budget).

Go Gorilla tracking accompanied by a guide and porters to carry your luggage. The rainforest is stunning as it offers a striking, heavily forested and dense landscape habitat for numerous primates. Animals in this forest include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals. This park is best known for the mesmerizing gorillas. The Gorilla tracking experience can be a challenging one due to the terrain, none the less, an awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience. O/N Buhoma Lodge (High end)/ Mahogany springs (Mid-range)/Haven Lodge (Low budget).

Drive approx. 5hrs to Queen Elizabeth national Park, a home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, leopard, lions, hippos, buffalo, Uganda Kob, baboon and many species of birds.  With both a riverine and savannah habitat, the northern Mweya area, traversed by the equator and dominated by the scenery of crater lakes, is often occupied by large flocks of flamingos. Visitors will find vast numbers of Uganda’s unique and strange Euphorbia, or “candelabra” tree.  The many nearby crater lakes and mountain ranges provide a beautiful backdrop for your journey. O/N Mweya Safari Lodge (High end) /Mazike Valley Lodge (Mid-range)/Bush Lodge (Low Budget). Fullboard basis

In the morning, enjoy a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, a 32-kilometre long natural channel linking Lake Edward and Lake George. Kazinga’s shores are dotted with herds of buffalo, hippos wallowing without a care, and countless bird species. Kazinga’s shores are a haven for numerous birds, including many migratory species as they make their way south to warmer climates. The cruise also provides a spectacular view of the beautiful Mweya Peninsula and life in local fishing villages set along the banks.   Lunch, and drive to Kibale Forest National Park. O/N Kyaninga Lodge (High end)/ (Mid-range)/ Kimpundu Lodge (Mid-range)/Kibale Forest Camp (Low Budget) - Fullboard basis.

After an early breakfast, be at the UWA starting point for chimpanzee tracking, thereafter, enter the thick forest which is a home of several primates including Chimpanzee. Chimpanzees, Pan troglodytes, are known as intelligent communicators. Chimpanzees differ from human beings by only 1 percent of their genetic material, making them our closest relative. They are among the wonders of the world making it the best experience to track their habitat watching them at a close range.  Lunch and then go for the bigodi swamp walk. This is a home to several bird species, enjoy the sounds of songbirds in the wilderness. O/N Kyaninga Lodge (High end)/ (Mid-range)/ Turaco tree tops (Mid-range)/Kibale Forest Camp (Low Budget) - Fullboard basis.

Murchison Falls National Park, such an amazing destination, Uganda’s largest and oldest conservation area. A hot Lunch enroute.  Proceed to Murchison Falls NP. Besides the wide range of wildlife in the area, this park has the magnificent Murchison falls of the Nile River running through- the waters are forced through a narrow gap in the rock about 6 m (about 20 ft) wide. It is a breath-taking scenery at the top of the falls. Go for an evening game drive and proceed to the lodge. O/N Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe Tent (High End)/ Twiga safari Lodge (mid-range)/ Pakuba Safari lodge (Low budget) - Fullboard basis

This morning, we go a boat cruise to the delta, and there after a game drive in the area. In the afternoon, we shall go for the bottom of the Falls Cruise - a three-hour scheduled or private to the base of Murchison Falls. Passengers can witness the mighty force of the Nile River pushing through a narrow seven-metre gap, cascading down a forty-metre cliff to the vast gorge below. The breath-taking scenic view of the falls is such a memorable experience.  O/N Paraa Safari Lodge – Deluxe Tent (High End)/ Twiga safari Lodge (mid-range)/ Pakuba Safari lodge (Low budget) - Fullboard basis.

Game drive on your way out of the Park, drive back to Entebbe. Stop enroute at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for a close up encounter with the only rhinos in Uganda. The sanctuary provides trained rangers who will ably guide you to observe the rhinos at a very close but safe distance. Proceed to Entebbe Sample collection for covid19 test to be done upon arrival. There are several optional activities available in Entebbe. O/N Overnight/Hotel No.5 (High end), The Boma Guest House (midrange)/ Guinea Fowl (Low budget

Transfer to the Airport for your international departure flight.

Discount up to 10%, only this month only.