Safari Itineraries and DescriptionsGorilla Safari Express - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

National Park (3 days)

Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi After breakfast you will set off for a gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home of Mountain Gorillas. It is estimated half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas (about 300) live within Bwindi boundaries. The drive is long but enjoyable with a lunch stop on the way. Bwindi National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda in the Kigezi Highlands, once known as Switzerland of Africa. Bwindi National Park offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Four gorilla families so far have been habituated for tourism and 8 people are allowed to visit each family per day. 

Although trekking may be strenuous the viewing of the gorillas in their natural habitat is a once in a lifetime experience. Apart from the gorillas, there are a variety of primates to be seen including the blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and black & white Columbus monkeys. The great blue tauracos are often seen and even for a non-birdwatcher, they are marvelous sight.

Arrival will be in the late afternoon and you will then settle in at the Gorilla Forest Camp/Gorilla valley Resort / Buhoma Kitandara camp/Buhoma Homestead or Community Bandas, which are just 200 meters from the park offices, for dinner as you prepare for the tomorrow’s event!

Day 2: Day for gorilla tracking After breakfast you will be escorted to the park offices to begin your adventure. A briefing from your local guides and then set off! The time taken and the terrain vary (1- 8 hours) according to the movement of these gentle giants. The thrill of meeting face to face takes away the pain of some times long and arduous trek. Return to your lodge for overnight stay.

Day 3 Bwindi - Kampala After breakfast drive with packed lunch or with lunch stop on the way and continue to Kampala stopping at the Equator for photo taking while standing both hemispheres. 

Bwindi and Queen Elizabeth National Park (5 days)

Day 1 – 2: Follow the Bwindi itinerary described above

Day 3: Bwindi - Queen Elizabeth National Park After early breakfast head for Ishasha, which is the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, carry out a game drive where you may sight tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is dominated by acacia woodland and scrubland and features the meandering Ishasha River, banked by a riparian forest. After picnic lunch drive all the way to the northern sector of the park and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute of Ecology (budget). The evening will be at leisure dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park safariAfter breakfast carryout game drive viewing herds of elephants, buffaloes and antelopes and some predators- lions leopards hyenas etc. Watch different species of birds. Over 500 species have been identified here making it a Mecca for birdwatchers. They include Black Bee eaters, 11 different species of Kingfisher, several falcons, eagles and raptors. After lunch take 2-hour boat/launch cruise on Kazinga Channel. This water way connects two lakes- Edward and George and is filled with schools of hippos, buffaloes and elephants at the banks. Evening will be at leisure, dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth to Kampala or Entebbe AirportEarly morning visit Kyambura gorge and track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. View a variety of monkeys. Depart this interesting unique part of the world for airport transfer in the evening connection to your homebound flight or back to Kampala.

On the way stop at tea plantations, seeing banana plantations a staple food of Uganda, have a stop for picnic lunch and continue to Kampala (if time allowing) with a stop at Mpambire in Mpigi where a century technology of Drum making has been passed from generation to generation. If time allows visit National Theatre Crafts center before you proceed to Entebbe. Queen Elizabeth National Park to Entebbe Airport takes 7 hours drive and we encourage you to fix your flight after 18.00hrs

Please note the safari cost will include:

Meals and accommodation while on safari FB Full time safari driver/guides with associated expenses 1 chimpanzee trekking permit per person (if desired)1 gorilla trekking permit per person  (if desired)Park entry fees, all game drives, launch trips, applicable government taxes. 

4x4 wheel drive vehicle with gas Airport transfers Safari can be booked privately for our daily departures

Excluded are: Drinks, your bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance and any other services of a personal nature like souvenirs tips and laundry etc. 

Gorilla trekking / Primate watch (7 days)

Day 1: Kampala - Bwindi/ Mgahinga National Parks After breakfast you will set off for a gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the home of Mountain Gorillas. It is estimated half of the world’s surviving population of mountain gorillas (about 300) live within Bwindi boundaries. The drive is long but enjoyable with a lunch stop on the way. Bwindi National Park is located in the southwestern part of Uganda in the Kigezi Highlands, once known as Switzerland of Africa. Bwindi National Park offers a dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. Four gorilla families so far have been habituated for tourism and 8 people are allowed to visit each family per day.

Although trekking may be strenuous the viewing of the gorillas in their natural habitat is a once in a lifetime experience. Apart from the gorillas, there are a variety of primates to be seen including the blue monkeys, red tailed monkeys, and black & white Columbus monkeys. The great blue tauracos are often seen and even for a non-birdwatcher, they are marvelous sight.

Arrival will be in the late afternoon and you will then settle in at the Gorilla Forest Camp/Gorilla valley Resort / Buhoma Kitandara camp/Buhoma Homestead or Community Bandas, which are just 200 meters from the park offices, for dinner as you prepare for the tomorrow’s event!

Day 2: Gorilla trekkingEarly morning breakfast and head for gorilla trekking with a guide together with other tourists group. The trek is strenuous but enjoyable. This is the major tourist attraction in Bwindi. Carry packed lunch with you have it at a picnic site in the forest. The thrill of your encounter with these gentle giants will erase your difficulties of the potentially strenuous trek. Spend time in awe watching gorillas go about their activities. Each encounter is different and has its own rewards. You are likely to enjoy a close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngsters frolic from vines in a delightfully playful display. Return from tracking gorillas, have dinner and overnight at Community Bandas or Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel.

Day 3: Bwindi - Queen Elizabeth National Park After early breakfast head for Ishasha, which is the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park, carry out a game drive where you may sight tree-climbing lions. Ishasha is dominated by acacia woodland and scrubland and features the meandering Ishasha River, banked by a riparian forest. After picnic lunch drive all the way to the northern sector of the park stopping at baboon greeting spot, continue and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute of Ecology (budget). If you tracked Mgahinga, will drive strait via Kabale and a stop on the way for lunch and continue to Queen Elizabeth

and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute of Ecology (budget). The evening will be at leisure dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth National Park Early morning visit Kyambura gorge and track chimpanzees in their natural habitat. View a variety of monkeys. After lunch take 2-hour boat/launch cruise on Kazinga Channel. This water way connects two lakes - Edward and George and is filled with schools of hippos, buffaloes and elephants at the banks. Evening will be at leisure, dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kibale Forest National Park After breakfast carryout game drive viewing herds of elephants, buffaloes and antelopes and some predators- lions leopards hyenas etc. Watch different species of birds. Over 500 species have been identified here making it a Mecca for bird -watchers. They include Black-Bee eater, 11 different species of Kingfisher, several falcons, eagles and raptors. Depart this interesting unique part of the world and head to Kibale Forest National Park another primate concentrated families. Check in at Ndali Lodge/Fort Motel for upmarket or Rwenzori view /Toro Resort for budget for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Kibale Forest - Chimp tracking After an early breakfast you will be driven to Kanyanchu park headquarters. With local guides trek chimps Kibale National Park in their natural habitat nestled in the shadows of the Rwenzori Mountains (the famed mist shrouded "Mountains of the Moon") Kibale Forest is rich in animal life, including an astonishing 12 species of primates including chimps in this park have been recorded, the very localized red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys. Tracking the chimpanzee our 'cousin' is a very interesting experience. The way they feed, climb trees, respond to humans, caring for their young ones leaves an imaginative dream to tell.

In the afternoon visit the surrounding- Bigodi swamp eco tourist site or enjoy unique view of crater lakes and other volcanic features. Overnight will be at Toro Resort (this provide mid range clean facilities) dinner and overnight. 

Day 7: Kibale - Kampala - Entebbe After breakfast drive to Kampala or Entebbe via Mubende stopping at interesting forest and swamp spots with lunch on the way.

Please note the safari cost will include:

Meals and accommodation while on safari Full time safari driver/guides with associated expenses 2 chimp permits per person 1 gorilla permit per person  Park entry fees, game drives,  launch trips,  applicable government taxes.  4x4 wheel drive vehicle with gas  Safari can be booked privately for our daily departures

Excluded are: Drinks, your bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance and any other services of a personal nature like souvenirs tips and laundry etc. 

 

Ngamba Island

This is a home of orphanage chimps. It is located on Lake Victoria. Chimpanzee viewing goes at specific time in the day. You will experience the habituation of these close cousins. It requires a day’s

excursion from Entebbe.

A day trip to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary

Depending where you would like to start, will be picked from Kampala at your hotel and proceed to Entebbe. You will be driven to the pier near the Uganda Wildlife Education Center (UWEC). After briefing by your guides, you will be leaving for the island by motor boat on Lake Victoria at around 9.00 am. The boat takes about 45 minutes or an hour depending on the boat you take and ride to Ngamba Island, crossing the Equator en-route. On arrival at the island, home to orphaned chimpanzees, you will be given a short introduction and briefing on the sanctuary. After which, it is feeding time! It is interesting to watch the chimps interact with each other and with their keepers. In the relatively short amount of time you are there you will be able to see such different personalities amongst the group, with some whistling for food and others clapping. The sanctuary is a conservation initiative set up by Dr. Jane Gooddall.

You will return to the mainland where you will meet your safari guide who will drive you to Entebbe Wildlife Education Centre or botanical gardens depending on your choice.   There are many of the country’s conservation zones such as savannah, wetlands and tropical forest. This is a must point to see a shoebill as well as rhino. You will return to you hotel in Kampala in the evening.

Other Excursions to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary

2/3 Days trip to the Sanctuary overnight

It is possible to stay overnight on Ngamba Island, however you have it is essential to clear a medical check first with the island authorities to be allowed to take natural walks with the chimpanzees. We shall provide you enough information or connect you to the concerned authorities if you are interested. After approval, you may then pay chimpanzee nature walk fees. We shall organize your accommodation and transfers.

 

3 Days Kibale Forest National Park Chimpanzee

Day 1: Kampala – Fort Portal/Kibale

In the morning will be picked from in Kampala and drive to Kibale National Park stopping for lunch on the way. Kibale National Park is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests in Uganda. It is home tour our closest relatives – the endangered Chimpanzee. The forest also boasts of having one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling 12 species that include the threatened Red Colobus monkey, I’hoesti monkey Blue monkey, Grey Cheeked, Velvet and the Black / White Colobus monkeys. An afternoon visit to Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary and guided walk around the Magombe Swamp provides you with the opportunity to see a wide range of flora and fauna. Overnight Ndali Lodge /Primate Lodge/Fort Motel /Toro Resort.

Day 2: Kibale Forest National Park

After breakfast, will be driven to Kanyanchu the park head quarters where tourist activities begin and set out to track chimpanzee in the forest. Tracking may take 2 - 6 hours while in the dense forest. Chances of viewing the chimps is guaranteed though on minor incidents after rival family fighting may not be seen. Kibale National Park is one of the beautiful forests in the Uganda. This is home of our closest living relatives the endangered Chimpanzee, the threatened Red colobus monkey and the rare L’Hoest’s monkey. The forest also boasts of having one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totaling 13 species including the Black and white colobus, Blue monkey, Grey-cheeked mangabey, Red tailed monkey and Bush babies and Pottos.

Afternoon will take on a nature walk to the Bigodi wetlands. View a variety of butterflies, birds and other insects. Have a tour of the crater region around Ndali lodge. You will also view vast tea plantation along the road. Accommodation will be at you facility dinner and overnight.

Day 3: Kibale Forest to Kampala

Morning visit Toro Palace and then Nyakasura where you will be able to see stalagmites and Stalactites that are locally referred to as “Amabere Ga Nyinamwiru”. Unch in Fotpotal or proceed with picnic lunch Kampala on the way.

Please note the safari cost include: Meals and accommodation while on safari Full time safari driver/guides with associated expenses

1 chimp permit per person Park entry fees, applicable government taxes.  4x4 wheel drive vehicle with gas Safari can be booked privately.

Excluded are: Drinks, your bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance and any other services of a personal nature like souvenirs tips and laundry etc. 

The Apes Circuit (7 days)

Uganda Gorilla and Chimpanzee Trekking Safari

Day 1:Kampala to Bwindi Gorilla Forest National Park Meet and greet at your hotel in Kampala after drive to Bwindi, with lunch stop on the way, diner and overnight at Gorilla Foreast camp /Gorilla Resort Lodge/Kitandara Buhoma Camp / Community Bandas or Kisoro Travelers Rest Hotel.

Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest Day for gorilla tracking. Dinner and overnight at your camp.

Day 3: Climbing Lions in Ishasha Queen Elizabeth Park Morning will drive to Ishasha the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Game drives looking for the sighting of climbing lions basking in Fig trees. Later drive to Mweya Peninsular and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or the Institute Hostel.

Day 4: Chimpanzee tracking and viewing other primates Morning visit Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking. Afternoon take Boat cruise on Kazinga channel. Overnight.

Day 5: Other wildlife viewing in Queen Elizabeth to Kibale Park Early morning game drive. Check out to drive to Fort Porta/Kibale National park and check in at Fort Motel / Ndali Lodge /Toro Resort dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Chimpanzee Tracking and other Apes After breakfast track chimpanzee in Kibale Forest. Afternoon visit Bigodi swamp and Eco site sanctuary viewing for more apes and birds. Dinner and overnight.

Day 7: Kibale Forest to Kampala Drive to Kampala or Entebbe via Mubende. End of safari.

The Safari cost Includes:1 Gorilla permit per person2 chimpanzee permits per person

6 nights accommodation and meals at full boardPark fees, game drives launch cruise,4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guideGorilla tracking and other notes on this tour:Safari can be booked privately for daily departures Gorilla tracking takes place at either Buhoma (north) or the Kisoro side (south) accessing the New group of NkuringoItinerary can be run in reverse depending on the gorilla permits availability dates

Additional safaris with this trip (Optional)1 Day white water rafting on River Nile grade 5 rapids1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria1 Day Nakasogola White Rhino Farm3 Day Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria

Excludes:Airport transfers, drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature

like souvenirs, tips laundry etc.

 

Lake Victoria Entebbe, Lake Mburo, Mpanga Forest, Queen Elizabeth, Masaka Ramsa Sites birding

safaris (8 days)

Day 1: Airport - Entebbe Meet at the Airport dinner and overnight in Entebbe.

Day 2: Lake Victoria: Entebbe After early breakfast, do birding along shores of Lake Victoria, Botanical gardens. Afternoon visit Lutembe Beach. Dinner and overnight in Entebbe Windsor Lake Victoria/Sophie's motel.

Day 3 : Mpanga Forest After breakfast drive to Mpanga Natural Forest, birding in this forest to watch Ross' Turaco, Weaver birds, Grey Parrot, Owls, Hornbills, Cuckoos many butterflies before  proceeding to Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at Mantana luxury camp, Mhingo lodge or Rwonyo camp.

Day 4: Lake Mburo national park after breakfast drive, carryout game drive while birding tour seeing Red, Black and Yellow Papyrus Gonolek or take boat ride on one the lakes looking for species like the Brown Chested Plover, Red Faced Barbet, after lunch drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Dinner and overnight at Mweya safari Lodge/ Jacana Safari lodge or hostel.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth national park Morning birding while carrying game drives and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. Queen Elizabeth is Mecca or birders with about 600 species. You will enjoy a lot of wildlife seeing and bird watching.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth national park Whole day birding in Queen Elizabeth and overnight or drive to Masaka or Mbarara towns where you will spend the night.

Day 7 :Masaka Bird in Masaka around Ramsar sites Nabajuzi and Kaku that have been identified as important bird areas (IBAs) looking for water logged swamp species. Drive to Kampala and overnight.

The Safari Cost Includes: * 7 nights accommodation and meals at full board* Park fees, game drives launch cruise, guided nature

walks,* 4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide*A special birding guide/s

Additional safaris (Optional)* 3 Days Gorilla tracking in Bwindi National Park* 1 Day white water rafting on River Nile* 1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island* 1 Day Nakasogola White Rhino Farm* 3 Day Ssese Islands

Excludes: Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, porters fees personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry, white water rafting etc.

Accommodation:  Accommodation available can be grouped as up market, medium class and low cost budget   accommodation facilities. We use luxury, medium and low cost budget facilities depending on your choice and budget. However in few cases, up market facilities may not be available and medium facilities have been used where medium facilities are not available we use low cost budget facilities.

Information on bird watching, birders guide, ethnology and birding in Uganda, Africa.

 

Romance at the Nile  (Uganda, East Africa, Honeymoon Safaris in

Africa, with the gorillas, chimps and good luxury lodges, Bridal Tours and Weddings, Romantic Holidays in Africa tailored to your

choice)

Nature Safaris is one of the leading tour operators in Uganda and Rwanda and championed Honeymoon tours and safaris in Africa in

these great lakes region. We will arrange your honeymoon of your choice. We take all responsibilities to receive you at the various Points of Entry and book you in the honeymoon Luxury hotels and luxury lodges within Kampala or Kigali and take you to the wildlife – wilderness booking you the best lodges, cities and to hidden white sand beaches of Ssese island on the famous Lake Victoria. We will drive you in our 4x4 the best safari cars from our airports by receiving you in style as if you will not miss your home.

Wedding in Africa Weddings in Uganda and Rwanda are held under a lot of pomp and elegancy similar to African countries. Both families of the bride and groom. If you have stayed in the Diaspora for some time and would like your wedding arranged at home, Nature Safaris has arranged such for many couples from Europe and America are opting to come to Africa home and celebrate their weddings, have a good honeymoon and fly back to your work place at a minimal cost.

3 Days: Romance at the Nile Murchison Falls National Park

Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls

A representative from Nature Safaris will pick you in style in the morning in Kampala at your hotel or residence at your convenience, drive to Murchison Falls National Park; lunch enroute will be at Masindi Hotel. Then proceed to the park. Will be driven to the top of the falls where your romance at the Nile will start. Enjoy nice views of sun setting and rainbow golden mist space as you watch the River Nile hurling down to form thunderous Murchison falls. After proceed to cross with the ferry and check in at Paraa safari Lodges. Will be welcomed by the courteous Paraa safari lodge staff who will lead you to your special room. Dine and overnight.

Day 2: Wildlife and game viewing Murchison falls Morning take hearty breakfast and proceed for early morning game drive looking for game and wildlife animals like lion, the elegant giraffe, elephant, buffalo, hyena, leopard etc. Have special lunch ,

afternoon take Boat cruise on River Nile where you will maximize your romance up to the bottom of the falls seeing a lot of crocodiles, schools of hippos, other game that throng on the banks of river Nile while plenty of bird life watching as they sing for you welcome honeymoon songs. Evening relax at the swimming pool over shared drink. Dinner and overnight Paraa Safari Lodge.

Day 3: Murchison Falls to Kampala Maximize you sleep before waking up for another hearty breakfast. At you convenience return to Kampala with lunch enroute or packed. End of tour. ( You are free to increase the number of nights at the lodge provided you book them)

The Safari cost Includes

2 nights accommodation and meals at full boardPark fees, game drives launch cruise,4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide

Additional safaris (Optional)

1 Day white water rafting on River Nile1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island1 Day Nakasongola White Rhino Farm3 Day Ssese Islands

Other Notes on this safari

the safari start and end in KampalaSafari can be booked privately for our daily departures.

ExcludesDrinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry etc.

 

Paraa safari Lodge Swimming Pool

 

Honeymoon with Mountain Gorilla Trekking

(Uganda, East Africa, Honeymoon Safaris in Africa, with the gorillas, chimps and good luxury lodges, Bridal Tours and Weddings, Romantic Holidays in Africa tailored to your choice)

Nature Safaris: is one of the leading tour operators in Uganda and Rwanda and championed Honeymoon tours and safaris in Africa in these great lakes. We will arrange your honeymoon of your choice. We take all responsibilities to receive you at the various Points of Entry and book you in the honeymoon Luxury hotels and luxury lodges within Kampala or Kigali and take you to the wildlife – wilderness booking you the best lodges, cities and to hidden white sand beaches of Ssese island on the famous Lake Victoria. We will drive you in our 4x4 the best safari cars from our airports by receiving you in style as if you will not miss your home.

 We will follow the same itinerary as above, but including the once-in-a-lifetime experience of gorilla trekking!

Queen Elizabeth National Park (3 days)

Day 1: Kampala to Queen Elizabeth National parkMorning drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, stop over at the Equator crossing cutting across the 2 hemispheres for life time photo taking, see coffee and banana plantations and Ankole long horned cattle. Lunch will be in Mbarara town Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge/Jacana safari Lodge.

Day 2: Wildlfe and Game viewingAfter breakfast, early morning game drive looking for wildlife and bird watching, afternoon Boat cruise (Kazinga channel, evening game drive in crater area Dinner and overnight Mweya Safari /Jacana safari Lodge

Day 3: Chimpanzee Tracking and proceed to KampalaEarly morning chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge if time allows visist Maramagambo forest. Return to Kampala with lunch stop or with packed lunch. End of safari

The Safari cost Includes

1 Kyambura chimpanzee permit per person2 nights accommodation and meals at full boardPark fees, game drives launch cruise,4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide

Additional safaris (Optional)

1 Day white water rafting on River Nile1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island1 Day Nakasongola White Rhino Farm3 Day Ssese Islands

Other Notes on this safari

The safari start and end in KampalaSafari can be booked privately or one can opt to join a group in place.

Excludes

Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry etc.

Queen Elizabeth and Murchison Falls National Parks- Honeymoon Holiday (6 Days)

Day 1 Kampala - Queen Elizabeth National Park.After breakfast you will picked from your hotel or residence and depart for Lake Mburo National Park stopping at Mpigi crafts and the Equator crossing. Arrive in time for lunch stop in Mbarara and then proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. As you descend to the park, stop for good scenery point of the rift valley and Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the evening and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute Hostel for budget options for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National ParkAfter breakfast, you will go for Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge where you will see not only the chimpanzee

but also other primates like the colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys plus baboons. Return to the lodge for lunch and after you will take an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you will see a variety of game mostly marine animals. This waterway joins Lake Edward and Lake George and it is filled with schools of hippos, buffaloes, with elephants at the banks. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most outstanding treasures of Uganda, and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity under UNESCO auspices. If time allows take an evening game drive to the crater area. Retire to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth to Murchison FallsCheck out of the lodge carryout morning game drive to catch-up with the early risers and predators – lion, leopard, returning to their hideouts. You will be likely to meet grazing, elephants, spotted hyenas and leopards, bushbucks, water buck and stripped jackal and of-course the several warthogs.

After, drive to Fort Portal. Evening will be at your Leisure. Dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Fort Portal to Murchison FallsProceed to Murchison Falls National Park with packed lunch or stopping in Hoima for lunch. Proceed to Murchison falls arriving in the evening.Check in at Paraa safari Lodge /Sambiya River Lodge/Nile safari camp / Red Chili for budget option.

Day 5: Murchison Falls Naional Park Start the day with an early morning game drive on the Buligi, Albert or Queens tracks north of the river Nile. You are able to view those animals that are unique to the African Savannah like lion, leopard, giraffe, antelope, elephant, and many warthogs.

After lunch, you will go for a launch cruise on the Nile River. The cruise takes to the bottom of the thundering falls where you will see huge crocodiles, schools of hippos, buffaloes, elephants and a variety of water birds like herons, cormorants, ducks, bee-eaters, kingfishers, skimmers, fish eagle and the rare shoebill. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 6: Murchison Falls - Kampala/Entebbe

On this day before you leave the park, visit the “Top of the falls” and proceed to Kampala. End of Safari

Mountain Trekking (Mt. Elgon –7/8 days)

Day 1Picked from your hotel residence from Kampala. Drive to the eastern part of the country stopping in Jinja and continue to Mbale town. Visit Mt. Elgon National Park offices in Mbale for briefing, after lunch carryout food shopping in town to supplement what you have and proceed to Budadiri. Check in at Rose Last Chance Hotel.

Day 2After breakfast clear with park offices, rangers, porters before starting the climb. You will follow the Sasa trail, which is the less difficult and convenient trail to access the peaks. The trail passes through the largest area of bamboo forest in the park, continue through the Mude cliffs and crosses River Sasa. Overnight will be at Mude Cave Camp.

Day 3 After breakfast continue with hiking. The climb takes you over Jackson’s pool before making it to Wagagai peak (4321m) or Jackson peak (4165m). This will be one of your longest days while on this trail as you struggle to reach the summit. Return to Mude camp for overnight.

Day 4Visit the Caldera with collapsed peaks on top of the mountain stretching over 40 km. This is believed to be one of the biggest caldera in the world. Descend to overnight at Kagyenyi camp or any other camp depending on the guide’s advice.

Day 5Hike to the hot springs and Suam gorge and descend to overnight Mude camp.

Day 6Descend following the Sasa trail. It may be steep but it will not be long. Overnight at Rose Last Chance Hotel in Budadiri town.

Day 7After breakfast drive to Mbale for lunch. After lunch drive to Jinja , visit the source of River Nile and proceed to Kampala. End of safari.

 

Rwenzori Mountaineering Central Circuit

Rwenzori Mountains are fascinating mountains in the western Rift Valley one of the country’s prime attractions. Rwenzori’s features include geothermal activity, numerous lakes and jagged, block mountains   known as the ‘’ mountains of the moon’’. The mountains depict the Giant Roberia & Margherita glacier. Astride the mountains sits Queen Elizabeth National Park home to lions and

elephants, many hippos, buffalo and other animals it is a fantastic place.

Day 1 Drive from Kampala to Kasese Town. Shop all food needed up in the mountain. Register with RMS offices. Dinner and overnight at Hotel Magherita or Rwenzori Base Mountain Camp.

Day 2After breakfast, drive to Ibanda, the park headquarters and the Rwenzori Mountaineering Services (RMS) at Nyakalengija (5400ft /1646 m) arrange payments, rent equipment and select guides and porters. Start hiking from this point up to Nyabitaba Hut (8700ft /2652m) and overnight. Hiking may take 5-7 hours.

Day 3Follow the trail from Nyabitaba hut leading to Kurt Shaffer Bridge crossing Bujuku and Mubuku rivers. From this point it is steep and slippery. Continue the hike up to John Matte hut (11200ft/3414 m) and overnight. Day’s hiking may take 7 hours. Slow hikers can consider going back from this point.

Day 4From John Matte you will cross River Bujuku and enter the Bigo bog, cross the drier ground up to Lake Bujuku overlooking Mt. Baker and Speke to the north. Follow the trail up to Bujuku Hut (13000 ft 3962 m) the hike may take 3-5 hours.

Day 5From Bujuku Hut hike to Scott Elliot leading to Elena Hut (14,700 ft /4430 m). This the end point for the central circuit. At the same time it is the starting point to climb Margherita Peak (16763 ft /5109m) or Mt Stanley. (You will need 2 extra days to climb to the peaks) Follow the central circuit through the alpine zone of sparse low vegetation to crater lakes and drop to Lake Kitandara hut and overnight.

Day 6Descend from Lake Kitandara hut leaving Megharita peak northwards and Democrat Republic of Congo westwards and on clear days you will see big area of Congo and the famous tropical forests of Congo. Descend up to Guy Yeoman Hut (10700ft/3261 m).

Day 7Descend to Nyabitaba Hut. The journey is long and may be difficult of deep mud and river crossing. This may take you 5 hours. Should you decide to descend up to Nyakalengija it may take you another 2-3 hours.

Day 8From Nyabitaba Hut descend to Nyakalengija the park headquarters. You will meet your driver to drive you back to Kasese town to your hotel for warm showers and relax. Dinner and overnight.

Day 9After breakfast drive to Kampala or Entebbe in case your flight falls on this day. End of Central Circuit

If the night was spent in Queen Elizabeth Park, morning will start with game drive and after proceed to Kampala or Entebbe OR opt to stay another night to explore more game and bird life.

In case of more extra day/s needed or to climb to the peaks will call for top up on cost USD150 per day per person - includes park fees, porters’ fees, guide fees, accommodation, food, hiking and entrance fees

Climbing to the Peaks: Margherita/ Stanley /Speke/Alexandria.

2 more extra days will be needed. This means that the whole journey/ trip will require 11/12 daysUganda Wildlife Authority is in charge of the hiking.

Trekking Notes:

Trekking takes place throughout the time and starts from Ibanda (starting point)Safari will start and end in KampalaClients will carry hiking shoes, sleeping bags, warm clothesClimbing to the peaks will require ice axe, mountain boots, crampons, ropes and prior booking arrangements. Mountain hiking takes place throughout the year, however during months of April, May, October and November experience more rains but this does not stop hiking activities.

Accommodation in Kampala before and after the trek plus airport transfers can be arranged on request

The Safari Cost Includes:8 nights accommodation and meals at full boardPark fees, hiking fees, Park fees, food and accommodation in Kasese , porters, guides and cooks.4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guideRescue fees

All mountaineering / trekking equipment, except personal clothing and select items.

Excludes:Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry, etc.

 

 

Uganda's Cultural History

 Uganda’s cultural history has made it one of the most visited by tourists. Culture here is rich and dynamic dating from 14th century when the interlacustrine kingdoms were formed. People here are very hospitable and receptive to foreigners. Cultural sites such as Kasubi Tombs, Uganda Museum and Namugongo martyr’s shrines have attracted both local and international tourists.

Uganda Cultural Tourism

Food & Tastes Art & Crafts Music & Dance Kingdoms Cultural sites

Introduction: Uganda is a landlocked country situated in East Africa. This country comprises a diverse and rich heritage trail of four ethnic groups known as:

Kingdoms:

Uganda originally had five monarchies; Buganda, Bunyoro, Busoga,Tooro and Ankole,  some of whose origin is not known because their early history was not written down. According to these kingdoms human history begins with a first family whose head was Kintu, but whose origin is mythical and not clear.The problems of kingdoms in Uganda started in the early 1960s. At the pre-independence negotiations in London the Buganda kingdom, the biggest and most assertive tribe in Uganda was offered the best deal. They were allowed to have an independent kingdom government and to handle their own financial resources. The privileges were that the Kabaka was above the president of Uganda too.The rest of the kingdoms and other tribes did not take it well. In 1966 the then prime Minister Dr. Milton Obote, ordered his troops to invade the Kabaka in his palace, who fled into exile in the U.K. Obote then declared himself executive president of Uganda and abrogated the five kingdoms and reduced them to a simple administrative districts.Every regime ignored reviving the kingdoms until the N.R.M liberators took power led by Mr. Museveni in1986 that there was great hope for kingdoms.Buganda kingdom, being well organised was the first to have their coronation ceremony with the

36th king to be crowned in 1993. Tooro, Busoga and Bunyoro later followed, while Ankole kingdom is still in dispute.

 Visit:

Kasubi Tombs & Wamala tombs – Buganda kings’ burial sites Karugutu (Fort-Portal) – Tooro kings’ burial site Nkokonjeru (Mbarara) – Ankole kings’ burial site Nagalabi (Budo)– Buganda coronation ground Kabaka’s Lake -

Music & Dance:

Dance and drama is one aspect that has been crucial in the lifestyles of all tribes in Uganda. There was music for every social function and aspect of life and generations. For example music for birth of a child, naming a child, for twins, marriage and death. In the past, drums were sounded to communicate to every body in that neighborhood. The style of drumming, number of beats and sound (big or thin) would have a different/special meaning from other sounds.

For –instance, today drums for church hours are still sounded in western Uganda, to inform the people that the services are due to start. Hunters’ drums and trumpet calls are another that still naturally lives today in many rural parts of the country.The hamites (cattle keepers) developed epic poetry (ebyevugo) which is linked to be modern rap, today. These people have music for grazing the cows, driving them to the well for water and when milking.In Buganda, drums have to be sounded every morning to indicate that the King is well.

Visit:

National Theatre – drama festival Ndere troupe village Bagalayaze Namasole Afrigo band – Local band

Food and Tastes:Uganda boasts of a variety of food types due to the diverse climate it is endowed with. The tropical rainfalls help to flourish the fruit and vegetable diversity, while the sunshine is necessary for good harvests and growth of those crops that need little rain. From Africa’s largest fresh Water Lake Victoria come many Ugandan’s diet; the Nile Perch and Tilapia. This fish is served either fresh or smoked and is a delicacy for seafood lovers. Being endowed with tropical climate grows a variety of fruits and vegetables. These include oranges, mangoes, onions, passion fruits, pineapples, avocados, pawpaws; etc Uganda is famous for growing the sweetest pineapples.  Matooke, which was formally the staple food in central and western Uganda, has become the national dish. It is peeled, wrapped and steamed in banana leaves and is normally served with beef stew or ground nuts or boiled beans. While the northern and eastern parts of the country grow and depended on millet, cassava and sorghum. Different tribes offer different delicacies i.e. the Bagisu relish soup from young bamboo shoots, the Baganda crave for green grasshoppers and white Ants while the Bahima enjoy the gee made sauce called eshabwe.The national drink is Uganda Waragi a locally distilled gin, which is a modification of a local brew made from bananas, brown sugar and some cassava. However, there is a

variety of local brew made by the different tribes of Uganda.Visit:

Nakasero Fruit market African Village & Ekitoobero Restaurant (African Buffet) Munyonyo Resort, Silver springs, Jinja etc (Deep fried fish) All bars for Uganda Waragi, Bell Beer etc

Art & Crafts:

Uganda tribes offer a variety of art and crafts to reflect their traditions and history. For-instance, Nyero rock paintings in Kumi have a lot to display regards the people who occupied that area, hundreds of years ago.They also offer a number of items like food utensils, stools, drums, drinking vessels and music instruments. These are made from tropical trees, soil and clay, and gourds/calabashes, which are harvested from a wild plant.Many tribes of Uganda originally are known for great earthenworks, which helped in civilization of the local institution through modifying household equipment.Visit:

o National theatre o Uganda Museum o Nomo Gallery o Religion

   

Jinja, Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth (5 days)

Day 1: Kampala - Jinja In the Morning at 7:00 AM will picked from designated point to be driven to Jinja an old colonial industrial town of Uganda set up at the source of the River Nile at the shores of Lake Victoria.This day is dedicated to white water rafting on River Nile- day. Lunch will be served while rafting and at the end will be served a barbeque. Clients who will not go for rafting will visit the source of River Nile, Bujagali Falls and proceed to Kampala overnight.

Day 2: Jinja/Kampala—Lake Mburo National ParkAfter breakfast you will picked from your hotel or residence and depart for Lake Mburo National Park stopping at Mpigi crafts and the Equator crossing. Arrive in time for an evening game drive/ boat ride where you will see unique game like the Eland, Topi, Klipspringer and Zebra. The attractive acacia-dotted Savannah is a home for huge Zebras and Buffaloes which graze these peaceful acres .At the lake, there are Hippos and a wonderful diversity of birds. Because of the different habitats of the lakeshores and the broad Savannah, the variety seems endless. Catch a glimpse of water birds diving for fish, the Marabou stork, bee-eater and cheeky bronze-tailed starling as well as the

majestic crowned crane. Check in at Mantana Luxury camp or Rwonyo Camp dinner and overnight

Day 3: Lake Mburo -Queen Elizabeth National ParkMorning game drive /boat ride which you did not do yesterday.Drive southwards with packed lunch or sto for lunch in Mbarara town. As you descend to the park stop for strategic view of scenery and sight seeing point of the rift valley and the Rwenzori Mountains. Arrive in the evening and check in at Mweya Safari Lodge or Institute Hostel for budget options for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Queen Elizabeth ParkAfter breakfast, you will go for Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge where you will see not only the chimpanzee but also other primates like the colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys plus baboons. Return to the lodge for lunch and after you will take an afternoon boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where you will see a variety of game mostly marine animals. This waterway joins Lake Edward and Lake George and it is filled with schools of hippos, buffaloes, with elephants at the banks. Queen Elizabeth National Park is one of the most outstanding treasures of Uganda, and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity under UNESCO auspices. If time allows take an evening game drive to the crater area. Retire to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth to Kampala Rise very early for a morning game drive to catch-up with the early risers and predators – lion, leopard, returning to their hideouts. You will be likely to meet grazing, elephants, spotted hyenas and leopards, bushbucks, water buck and stripped jackal and of-course the several warthogs. After late breakfast proceed to Kampala with packed stopping at tea estates in Bushenyi and continue to Kampala.

 

 

Jinja White Water Rafting & Murchison Falls (5 days)

Day 1: Kampala - Jinja You will be picked from hotel in kampala and drive you to Jinja an old colonial industrial town of Uganda set up at the source of the River Nile. You will check in at Jinja Nile Resort a recently built hotel at the banks of river Nile for up market or Sunset/Adrift camp for budget. This day is dedicated to white water rafting on River Nile OR Clients who will not go for rafting will visit the source of River Nile, Bujagali Falls. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 : Jinja- Murchison falls Drive to Kampala lunch and proceed to Murchison Falls via Masindi town arriving in the evening to overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge, Sambiya or Nile Safari Camp -Fullboard for upmarket and Red Chilli Bandas for Budget.

Day 3: Murchison Falls start the day with an early morning game drive on the Buligi, Albert or Queens tracks north of the river Nile. You are able to view those animals that are unique to the African Savannah like giraffe, antelope, lion, Elephant, and the Uganda kob.After lunch, you will go for a launch cruise on the Nile River. The cruise takes to the bottom of the thundering falls where you will see huge crocodiles, schools of hippos, buffaloes, elephants and a variety of water birds like herons, cormorants, ducks, bee-eaters, kingfishers, skimmers, fish eagle and the rare shoebill. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Murchison falls Bundongo Kampala On this day before you leave the park, you take a drive to the “Top of the falls” for a breathtaking sight of the raging Nile as it forces it’s way through a rocky gap barely six meters wide. This is the point where the Nile River explodes through a narrow gorge and cascades down to become a placid river.

Proceed on your packed lunch passing through Bugungu gate to Budongo forest a dense natural forest. Take a simple natural walk seeing different species of primates –chimps, monkeys etc. then proceed to Kampala arriving in the evening. Check in at Grand Imperial Hotel or Holiday Express. Dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Airport Transfer After breakfast transfer to Kampala or to the airport for your home bound Flight.

 The Uganda - Rwanda Circuit (10 days) Day 1: Airport Transfer You will be met by our driver /guide at Entebbe International Airport who will drive you to Kampala the Capital City of Uganda. Check in at Serena Hotel/Sheraton Hotel/Hotel Africana or Holiday Express Hotel in the city center dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Kampala - city tour- Kibale Forest National Park Short morning tour of Kampala City, highlights including the bustling Nakasero market with a lot of fresh fruits display and the mysterious Kasubi tombs - a burial ground for Buganda Kings. Visit Uganda Museum a display of all Uganda cultures National Theatre centre for art crafts shops. After lunch drive through the lush green countryside on Mityana-Mubende road to Fortportal stopping at some coffee holdings tea plantations and open swamp valleys. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge/Fort Motel for upmarket or Toro Resort orRwenzori View Guest House for budget.

Day 3: Kibale Forest - Chimp tracking After an early breakfast, with local guides trek chimps Kibale National Park in their natural habitat nestled in the shadows of the Rwenzori Mountains (the famed mist shrouded "Mountains of the Moon") Kibale Forest is rich in animal life, including an astonishing 12 species of primates have been recorded, the very localized red colobus and L'Hoest's monkeys. Tracking the chimpanzee our 'cousin' is a very interesting experience. The way they feed, climb trees, respond to humans, caring for their young ones leaves an imaginative dream to tell.

 In the afternoon visit the surrounding- Bigodi swamp for birding or enjoy unique view of crater lakes and other volcanic features. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge/Fort Motel for upmarket or Toro Resort orRwenzori View Guest House for budget.

Day 4: Kibale Forest/Fort Portal town - Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast depart at your leisure for Queen Elizabeth National arrive in time for Boat cruise on Kazinga Channel. Or visit the crater area and enjoy volcanic features. Dinner and overnight Mweya Safari Lodge/Jacana Safari Lodge for upmarket or Institute of Ecology Hostel for budget.

Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park This Park is one of the most outstanding treasures of Uganda, and has been designated a Biosphere Reserve for Humanity under UNESCO auspices. It borders on Lake George and Lake Edward as well as Kazinga Channel in the western area of the Great Rift Valley escarpment.

The day begins with an early game drive. There are variety of animals like; lions, buffaloes, elephants, kobs, bushbucks and the rare leopards. Over 500 bird species have been identified here, making it a Mecca for bird-watchers. They include the black bee-eater, 11 different species of kingfisher and several falcons, eagles and other raptors.  Take a 2-hour launch cruise on the Kazinga channel in the afternoon. This waterway joins Lakes Edward and George and it is filled with schools of hippos, buffaloes with elephants at the banks. Retire to your accommodation for dinner and over night. (FB) Evening will be at your leisure.

Day 6: Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kabale Lake Bunyonyi You will take an early morning breakfast giving you chance to to enjoy the zenith of your Uganda safari when you view early risers- lions, leopard and hyenas .Explore more chances of viewing other species of game you may not have sighted yet and retire to your accommodation for late breakfast. With packed lunch leave this interesting part of the world to Kabale. Arrive in the evening at Kabale and proceed to dramatically scenic Lake Bunyonyi. Overnight at Acadia Cottages or Bunyonyi Safari Resortor Habuharo Lodge for up market or  Bunyonyi Overland Camp for budget.

Day7: Kabale - Rwanda Morning take a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi to the Islands seeing a different bird species and other local community activities. Enjoy the undulating hills that make a beautiful scenery part of this country once known as the Switzerland of Africa.  After early lunch cross border to Uganda -Rwanda boarder at Katuna and drive Ruhengeri via Kigali to overnight at Gorilla Nest Hotel for upmarket or Kinigi Hotel/Hotel Muhabura in Ruhengeri. 

Day 8 Parc de Volcanos National Park After breakfast with packed lunch you will be driven to the park headquarters where the local guides will lead you to the very family you will track gorillas. Tracking gorillas seeing a variety of fauna this day will be gist of your safari. The time taken and the terrain vary according to the movement of these gentle giants. The thrill of meeting them face-to-face takes away the pain of some times long and arduous trek. Enjoy a close view of these primates as they undergo their daily activities. You will particularly enjoy the young ones as swing from branch to branch while the sliver back patrols to ensure the safety of the  entire family. Return to your Hotel for overnight.

Day 9: Rwanda -Kisoro - Kampala After Breakfast, Cross border to Uganda and drive to Kampala with lunch stop on the way. Stopover on your way could be in Ankole grassland where long horned cattle are common sight. Continue southwards stopping at Equator the hemispheres meeting point for your memorable photograph taking,Mpambire in Mpigi an art and craft center where drum making technology has been passed on from generation to generation.  Check in at Serena Hotel Sheraton/Hotel Africana fro upmarket or Holiday Express Hotel dinner and overnight.

Day 10: Airport Transfer If time allows, visit Botanical gardens before transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.

Please note the safari cost include:

* Meals and accommodation while on safari * Full time safari driver/guides with associated expenses * 1 chimp permit per person  * 1 gorilla permit per person (1day visit) Rwanda * Park entry fees, all game drives,  launch trip,  applicable government taxes.  * 4x4 wheel drive vehicle with gas * Visa to Rwanda * Re entry visa into Uganda * other border crossing fees * Airport transfers. * Safari can be booked privately Excluded: Drinks, bar bills and drinks, phone calls, personal insurance and any other services of a personal nature like souvenirs tips and laundry etc. 

Jinja, the source of the Nile

The Nile flow from Lake Victoria at what was Rippon Falls now submerged and flows through the Bujagali falls and continues into Lake Kyoga. Still the Victoria Nile, it cuts a raucous passage west across Karuma Falls the narrow pillars of Murchison Falls towards Lake Albert. Finally the Albert Nile meanders along a slow, wide corridor into southern Sudan then to Mediterranean Sea leaving the far west of Uganda, on the Zaire border, the snow covered Rwenzori Mountains (or mountains of the moon Ptolemy called them) that rise into almost permanent equatorial mists.

The Nile starts its 4000- miles journey to the Mediterranean Sea from Lake Victoria. Join us to see the source of the Nile and the surrounding environment. Depart from Kampala, heading east to Jinja town passing coffee, tea and sugar plantations. First stop at the submerged source of the Nile by Owen Falls Dam and Masese fishing village on Lake Victoria. Spend the afternoon relaxing at Bujagali Falls. After lunch return to Kampala in the afternoon stopping at either Ssezibwa Falls or Mabira Forest to see primates, birds and butterflies and natural forest.

Jinja is our oldest industrial town with different colonial old buildings technology.

3 Day Ssese Islands tour

Day 1: Entebbe to Ssese Island Morning will be picked from Kampala at leisure to Entebbe. The ferry leaves after 1.00pm back to the Ssese Islands. Enjoy the ride to the islands. Check in at Pearl Gardens Beach.

Day 2: Ssese Islands This is a day for your activities. Activities at the islands include sun bathing, beach activities, bird watching, sport fishing, nature walks, primate walks, community projects etc. You will choose what to do and pay directly. Dinner and overnight at Pearl Garden Beach.

Day 3: Return to Entebbe After breakfast will board the ferry back to Entebbe in the morning arriving at around mid day. Proceed to Kampala.

Ssese Tour Arrangement The tour to Ssese Island can be done in 2 ways. There is a ferry leaving Entebbe daily to and from the islands. And this can be used to arrange your trip where by we can book the accommodation for you, transport from Kampala to Entebbe to the ferry point and pick you on 3rd day from Entebbe on return. Activities will be paid directly. In this option you are limited to visiting other places on the islands since you will not be having vehicle to move with. It will be relaxing at doing minor activities within your reach. This option will cost USD 200 per person for 2 people.

Another option is where you will be picked from Kampala and board the ferry with your vehicle to Ssese Islands. Will arrange your accommodation at full board arrangement and will be paying for activities directly. However you have variety to choose from since you are able to move from one point to another. Will come back on day 3 with the ferry to Entebbe and be dropped off in Kampala or Entebbe. This option will cost you USD 450 per person for 2 people.

There is another option of going through Masaka where you will enjoy the country side. You can indicate to us incase you interested but will be a little more expensive than the above options.

Masaka Option Going Through Bukakata Port

Day 1 : Kampala Masaka Bukakata - Ssese Islands

Drive to Ssese and Stop over at the drum makers, coffee and Banana plantations, Equator and proceed for lunch in Masaka Town. Board ferry from Bukakata to the islands Check in at Island club or other facility .Dinner and overnight on Island.

Day 2: Ssese Islands Ssese Island: Nature walks, Bird watching, Sun bathing Dinner and overnight at Ssese Island Club.

Day 3: Ssese Islands to Kampala

Return to Kampala with ferry to Masaka and continue to Kampala.

Recommended Tours and Historical Places of interest in Ssese

Nsirwe Island is famous for both bird and spider breeding. A day tour will let you accomplish everything at the Island.Bugaba Island is the birth and home place of the African Grey parrots .It also hosts a living sample of a true African virgin Equatorial forest. Bubembe and Funve Islands are situated in the far south west of Lake Victoria facing the Tanzania border with Uganda.  This area is famous for Nile perch Catfish angling. The Nile been rewarded with fish of a whopping 100 and more kilograms. The best seasons lie between April to August .A one –day tour costs. Nature Safaris will arrange this for your excitement and holiday

  Serinya, Banda and Kitobo Islands:   These are fast developing islands .a tourist in search of a classic example of how islanders in the developing world live receive a world of experience and knowledge. Modern schools, animals farming and clinics in the fishing villages are seen in their different phases of completion and operation. Development that comes with facilities such as solar energy is very clear to an on looker.

At the end of the day we usually retire for a nice basic meal and cold refreshing drinks typical of Banda camping site.

Bugala Island   the home of Island . This is where Island Club Ltd accommodation facility is located in also a tropical paradise. The club is situated on 40 acres of forested land. The virgin  forests are among  the most luxuriant and beautiful in tropical   Africa, with an extraordinary variety of colours  and scenery .The shoreline hosts some  marine  life that is un known to man .Perhaps the most  striking and beautiful faunas  are the brilliantly  coloured  butterflies that swarm  around in these  40 acres .These  butterflies are in close  completion  for notice  with the equally beautiful birds .islands club hospitality and comfort has made it not  only  arresting  place for tourist , but home to monkey ,s marine life ,birds butterflies clear crystal  waters white sand beaches magnificent sunsets and well rehearsed night life gosh it a mouthful of wonders.                

 

3 Days Murchison Falls National Park

Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls Drive to Murchison Falls National Park, lunch enroute in Masindi, top of the falls dinner and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge/ Sambiya River Lodge/Nile Safari camp/ Red Chili Camp Bandas

Day 2: Wildlife viewing Murchison falls Early morning game drive, Breakfast, Lunch, afternoon Boat cruise to Bottom of the falls seeing lots of hippos, crocodiles,elephant and many bird species. Dinner and overnight Paraa/Sambiya/Nile Safari Camp/Red Chilli Bandas.

Day3: Bundong Forest Chimpanzee primate watch- Kampala Early morning breakfast drive to Budongo Forest for chimpanzee tracking and nature appreciation Or you can proceed to Kampala incase your not interested in chimps. Return to Kampala with lunch enroute.

The Safari cost Includes2 nights accommodation and meals at full boardPark fees, game drives launch cruise,4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guideThe safari starts and ends in Kampala

Additional safaris (Optional)1 Day white water rafting on River Nile1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island1 Day Nakasongola White Rhino Farm3 Day Ssese Islands

Excludes:Drinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry etc.

Clients on working visits in the country stand to exploit this chance for our affordable tours and safaris.

3 Day Lake Mburo and Queen Elizabeth National Parks Safari

Day 1: Kampala - Lake Mburo - Queen Elizabeth Parks At 7.30am in the morning will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Lake Mburo, stop over at the Equator crossing cutting across the 2 Hemispheres for life time photo taking, see coffee and banana plantations and Ankole long horned cattle. Visit Lake Mburo, do a game drive and lunch at the lake side or in Mbarara town Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge/Institute Hostel.

Day 2: Queen Elizabeth National Park Game viewing in lake Mburo and Gorilla tracking in Bwindi Early morning chimpanzee tracking in Kyambura gorge, afternoon Boat cruise (Kazinga channel, evening game drive in crater area Dinner and overnight Mweya Safari / Institute Hostel

Day 3: Queen Elizabeth to Kampala After breakfast, early morning game drives looking for wildlife and bird watching. Return to Kampala with lunch stop or with packed lunch. End of safari

The Safari cost Includes1 Kyambura chimpanzee permit per person2 nights accommodation and meals at full boardPark fees, game drives launch cruise,4x 4 WD vehicle with fuel and driver/guide

Additional safaris (Optional)1 Day white water rafting on River Nile1 Day visit to orphanage chimps - Ngamba Island1 Day Nakasongola White Rhino Farm3 Day Ssese Islands

Other Notes on this safariThe safari starts and ends in KampalaSafari can be booked privately or join one can opt to join a group in place.

ExcludesDrinks, bar bills, phone calls, personal insurance, and expenses of personal nature like souvenirs, tips laundry etc.

Clients on working visits in the country stand to exploit this chance for our affordable tours and safaris.