Safari to Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen Elizabeth & Lake Mburo National Parks – Game Drives and Wilderness Walks
(07 day(s) / 06 night(s)) | Tour Company : Pearl of Africa Tours & Travel Ltd | 11 tours listed.
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Tour Summary :
Explore magnificent Murchison Falls, Queen Elizabeth and Lake Mburo National Parks on a 5-day safari tour from Kampala! Evoking the excitement of early safari days when explorers would head out on foot, your tour includes several walks around the parks famous wilderness trails with a knowledgeable ranger guide at your side. See lion, rhino, chimpanzee and other animals roaming freely around their natural habitats, and then see them up close during the game drives and boat safari. Your tour includes six nights of safari lodge accommodation .- 7-day safari tour of Murchison Falls, Kibale Forest, Queen
Elizabeth & Lake Mburo National Parks in Uganda
- Mix wilderness walks with close-encounter game drives/boat
cruise
- Watch out for the famous Big Six animals, including lions and
rhinos, chimpanzee roaming freely in their natural habitats and different bird species
- Enjoy breakfasts, lunches and dinners at your safari lodge
- Stay in comfortable lodge accommodation
Tour itinerary :
Day One:
At 0630hrs check out of
your hotel and begin the scenic drive to Murchison Falls with a visit to the
Rhino sanctuary. On arrival in the park, drop your luggage at the lodge and
proceed for an afternoon/evening game-drive.
Day Two:
On the early morning game drive, you may see Elephant, Lion,
Buffalo, Giraffe, Hartebeests and many more. In the afternoon, proceed for a
boat trip on the placid Victoria Nile, upstream, to the base of the Falls. En
route you will see hippos, crocodiles, water buck and a wide variety of birds
like the unusual shoebill stork. The boat stops just tens of meters from the
"Devil’s Cauldron". Take pictures of the photogenic and majestic
Murchison Falls.
Disembark from the boat and take a hike to the Top of the Falls where you can see the Nile's beauty perfected!! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from 50 meters to squeeze through a 6-metre canyon dropping 40 meters with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow, a plume of spray and the best thing that happened to the Nile..."the Murchison Falls".
Day Three:
After early breakfast,
drive out heading to Kibale Forest National Park. Estimated transit time is 7
hours with frequent stops to stretch legs. The drive takes you through little
towns and villages as you observe the African rhythm of life. On arrival, check
into your preferred accommodation.
Day Four:
After breakfast, you gather at the Kanyanchu headquarters for a briefing prior to the chimpanzee tracking. You spend the morning in the forest tracking the famous primates. Thereafter transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Estimated transfer time is 3 hours. On arrival, check in to your preferred accommodation.
Day Five:
Wake-up and start your
day with a sunrise game-drive. Queen Elizabeth National Park's diverse
Eco-system of grassy plains, tropical forest, rivers, swamps, lakes and
volcanic craters is home to an incredible abundance of wildlife. Game drives in
this park, with the
This offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing. The birdlife is colorful and abundant. You will be privileged to see schools of hippos and Nile-crocodiles sunbathing with their jaws open wide. Return to your accommodation facility for overnight.
Day Six:
After early morning breakfast, check-out of your accommodation and transfer to Kyambura Gorge for an opportunity to track the Chimpanzees. Thereafter continue your safari to Lake Mburo (estimated travel time is 4 hours). On arrival, you will have a boat ride on Lake Mburo followed by an evening game drive to end your day in adventurous manner.
Day Seven:
Today, be adventurous and take a safari walk with an armed Ranger. After breakfast, return to Kampala with an en-route game-drive.
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Tour Inclusions :
- Ground Transportation (4WD vehicle) throughout the trip in a
private 4WD tour vehicle
- Accommodation as per options in the itinerary
- Meals as indicated on the aforesaid Meal Plans
- Activities as stipulated on the safari program
- A Gorilla tracking permit (where applicable)
- A Chimpanzee Permit (where applicable)
- Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
- Bottled drinking water while on safari
- Lots of fun in the African sun!!!
Tour exclusions :
- Entry permit/visas for Uganda if required.
- All drinks apart from those served for breakfast
- Beverages, tips, souvenirs & all items of a personal nature
- Any deviation from the suggested program
- All extras NOT mentioned in the inclusive section
- Any personal insurance covers
Tour Price Details :
Price per person from, in USD:
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1 pax |
2 pax |
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5 pax |
6 pax |
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Lodge |
$4450 |
$3070 |
$2745 |
$2580 |
$2485 |
$2420 |
$715 |
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Mid |
$3755 |
$2535 |
$2210 |
$2045 |
$1950 |
$1885 |
$215 |
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Budget |
$2890 |
$1840 |
$1515 |
$1355 |
$1255 |
$1190 |
$70 |
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Accommodation:
Lodge – Ndali Lodge, Mweya Safari Lodge & Mihingo Lodge - full board
Mid – Primate Lodge, Enganzi Lodge & Mburo Safari Lodge - full
board
Budget – Chimpanzee
Forest Guesthouse, Simba Safari Camp & Rwonyo basic campsite - bed &
breakfast