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14- Day Ultimate Uganda Safari
Experience the true essence of Uganda on this spectacular wildlife journey. Enjoy memorable game drives or wildlife walks with herds of Buffalo, Zebras, as you explore the savannah vegetation of Kidepo Valley National Park and Murchison Falls National park. Visit the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, track chimpanzees in both Kibale Forest National Park and Nyambura George and enjoy game drives and river cruises in Queen Elizabeth National Park with its wide array of wildlife, including the famous tree climbing lions.
This 14 day Safari will give you the experience of a life time
Itinerary
Day 1: Entebbe/Kampala
Upon arrival in Entebbe you will be received by our friendly staff and transferred to your hotel in Kampala/ Entebbe. Accommodation at Aura Safaris and Mission Tours has been handpicked to ensure that our guests get the best experience and a taste of Uganda’s culture and hospitality after a long flight.
*Depending on your time of arrival, you may partake in an optional Excursion
Accommodation: Entebbe/ Kampala - dinner and 1 night
Day 2: Kidepo Valley National Park
After your breakfast you will be transferred to Entebbe airport for your scheduled 2 hour flight to Kidepo National Park. You will be met by our staff at the airstrip. The drive to the lodge takes only 5 minutes, where you will Arrive in time for a late lunch.
In the evening you will be taken for a game drive, where you get to experience the best of the Savannah.
*Optional 10 hour drive in our Custom-made Safari Vehicles to Kidepo Valley National Park
Accommodation: Kidepo - 3 Nights and all meals
Day 3: Kidepo Valley National Park
You will take a game drive along a sandy dry riverbed fringed with palm trees, where you will get to climb to the top of a rocky outcrop and take in the views. Move slowly along isolated tracks to look for signs of the animals. You may take a walk to track lions, or even cheetahs. You will always be surrounded by Zebras, Waterbucks, Jackson’s Hartebeests, Warthogs, monkeys and Buffalos.
*Optional nature walks and hikes with UWA rangers within the park can be organised.
Day 4: Kidepo Valley National Park
Have a relaxed breakfast and then enjoy the whole morning traversing the vast plains and semi-arid Savannah of North Eastern Uganda. The park is renowned for its exceptional variety of birds of prey. While there, it is likely that you can spot Ostriches, Kori Bustards, Pygmy Falcons, Verreaux’s Eagles, Egyptian Vultures, Abyssinian ground Hornbills among others.
In the afternoon you will be taken to visit one of the communities, the karamojong. Get an insight of their daily lives, the way their homes are constructed and much more. You will meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them as they show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items used by them.
Day 5: Murchision Falls National Park
After morning breakfast at your lodge, you will embark on an 8 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park Uganda’s biggest natural reserve. The park is a habitat for the big 4 game including elephants, buffaloes, lions and leopards.Upon arrival at the park late evening, you will connect to your lodge for relaxation and enjoy the sunset.
*Optional night game drives can be organised
Accommodation: Murchison - 2 Nights and all meals
Day 6: Murchsion National Park
After an early morning breakfast at the lodge, you will go for a morning game drive, and a ranger with extensive knowledge of the park will join you in your vehicle. On the drive you will be able to view a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, Uganda kobs, Rothschild giraffes, and oribis. As this is a private game drive you can ask your guide to tailor your trip towards specific birdlife and/or wildlife if you like. After the drive you will return to your lodge for lunch.
In the afternoon you will proceed for a cruise along the Nile which will give you a view of Murchison Falls, which is a highlight of the day. On this private 3-hour journey you will pass by breathtaking scenery, as well as crocodiles, hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys and others that come down to the Nile. For your comfort, complimentary drinks will be served on-board. The boat will drop you near the waterfall for your hike up to the top of the falls. After which you will meet your driver who will transfer you back to your lodge
Day 7: Kibale National Park
After having a relaxed breakfast, you will take a 6 hour journey to the Kibale National Park. The journey will take you through stunning landscapes. The hills and mountains you drive through are green and pristine. You will also pass the tea plantations of Fort Portal. On arrival you will check into you accommodation and enjoy the sunset.
Accommodation: Kibale - 2 Nights and all meals
Day 8: Kibale National Park
After breakfast you will be transferred to the rangers office in the park for a short briefing. Then you will embark on a walk through the rain forest in search of Chimpanzees with trained rangers.
After lunch there is a nature walk planned through the marsh. During this walk you will spot many different birds and perhaps some monkeys. Most common are the red colobus and vervet monkeys.
*Optional tours can be arranged to Amabeere Caves or Lake Saka
Day 9: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Today you leave the rain forest behind and head for Queen Elizabeth National Park, along the Rwenzori mountains that border's Congo. After a two and half hour drive you will arrive at the park. The ride to the accommodation already gives you a great chance to spot wildlife.
In the late afternoon you will do a short game drive.This spectacular national park is full of game and it is known for its large elephant population.
Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth - 3 Nights and all meals
Day 10: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early breakfast, you will catch up with the early risers as your driver takes you for the morning game drive. It is an amazing experience as you have a great chance of spotting wild animals like; Buffalo, Uganda kob, Elephants, Hippos, Lions, Leopards, water bucks, warthogs and many other wild animals.
After that excellent drive, you will return to your lodge for relaxation.
After lunch, you will go for an amazing launch cruise on Kazinga Channel where you will have an exciting and unforgettable experience. You shall also be able to see animals like hippos and lots of crocodiles and numerous bird spieces. As you disembark from the boat cruise, you will be met your guide for the drive back to the hotel for your dinner and overnight stay.
*Optional Hot air Ballooning can be organised during the safari in Queen Elizabeth National park
Day 11: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning breakfast, prepare for a transfer to the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park found in the southern end of the conservation area. This woodland sector is famous for its tree climbing lions. On arrival you will check in to your lodge and have lunch.
In the afternoon enjoy a game drive in search of unmatched prides of tree climbing lions offering a fascinating experience. You will later return to your lodge for Dinner and overnight stay.
*Optional chimp tracking at Kyambura Gorge drives can be organised
Day 12: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After a relaxed Breakfast, Embark on your journey to the famous Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy the scenic drive, passing through various local villages and the lush green countryside & hills which characterise so much of south western Uganda. Once you are in the forest park, it is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa, and the diversity of species is a feature of the park. It provides habitat for some 120 species of mammals, 348 species of birds, 220 species of butterflies, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, geckos and many endangered species.
Accommodation: Bwindi - 2 Nights and all meals
Day 13: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After your breakfast, along with your packed lunch, you will report to the park premises for registration by 8:00am, and be briefed by Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides. Begin your gorilla trek with experienced guides and trackers who will willingly share with you a lot of information about the history and routine of the Gorillas. The search for these majestic animals will take you through a thick untamed rainforest, where you'll be scrambling through deep undergrowth and climbing over mossy rocks, however the encounter is worth the effort. Watching gorillas in their natural habitat is a memory that will last a lifetime.
*Optional evening visit to the Batwa communities and get to learn about their culture and traditions.
**Full day Habituation Experience can be organised at request
Day 14: Kampala/Entebbe
Have a relaxed breakfast at the accommodation with a spectacular view from the lodge. Then begin your journey back to Kampala or Entebbe as you view beautiful scenery along the way. You will have lunch en route and Stopover at the Equator where you can take Photographs. Thereafter proceed to Entebbe for your onward flight.
*Flight from Kihihi airstrip can be organised upon request
**Depending on your time of arrival back to Entebbe you may have an optional Excursion
Accommodation: Entebbe/Kampala Not provided
Note: Depending on your flight, accommodation after the Safari can be arranged at an extra cost.
Highlights
- Kidepo Valley National Park
- Murchison Falls National Park
- Kibale National Park
- Queen Elizabeth National Park
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Package Inclusions:
- 13 nights accommodation including breakfast
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1 night in Entebbe
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3 nights Kidepo Valley National Park
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2 nights Murchison Falls National Park
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2 nights Kibale National park
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2 nights Queen Elizabeth National Park
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2 nights Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Accommodation varies from Luxury, Mid-range and budget.
-Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Includes wildlife permits and game rangers fees.
- Tour guide and all Transportation including meet and greet services,airport transfers to Entebbe.
Package exclusions:
- International Flights: We can assist with your flights to match your itinerary.
*If you have already booked your flight, please provide us your flight details or send us copies of e-tickets when you book/enquire.
-Travel expenses (unless covered by Aura Safaris).
-Activities or tours: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
- Alcoholic drinks unless provided as part of an activity.
-Admission fees: Except as mentioned in the Package inclusions.
-Personal expenses
-Travel insurance
Note:
*Depending on your time of arrival, you may have an optional Excursion
*Optional 10 hour drive in our Custom-made Safari Vehicles to Kidepo Valley National Park
*Optional nature walks and hikes with UWA rangers within Kidepo national park can be organised.
*Optional tours can be arranged to Amabeere Caves or Lake Saka
*Optional Hot air Ballooning can be organised during the safari in Queen Elizabeth National park
*Optional chimp tracking at Kyambura Gorge drives can be organised
*Optional evening Visit the Batwa communities and get to learn about their culture and traditions.
**whole day Habituation Experience can be organised at request.
*Flight from Kihihi airstrip can be organised upon request
* No accommodation is provided at the end of the safari however can be arranged at extra cost.
*Please read our Term and conditions.