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Gorilla
Safaris. The Mountain Gorilla (Gorilla gorilla beringei)is one of
the most endangered of all the world's large mammals. ...
 Welcome
to Uganda, The "pearl of Africa" and the source of the
mighty river Nile. Although Uganda is best known for its gorilla,
the country is the richest for birds in Africa. A record of 1005
bird species has not been identified, ranging from the highland
bird specialties which include the African green broad bill in Bwindi
to the lowland and water birds which include the African fin foot
at Lake Mburo. Mountain gorillas are endangered species. Today there
are only an estimated 650 Mountain Gorillas remaining, half of which
are located in the Bwindi Impenetrable forest in Uganda.
Three
days safari featuring Queen Elizabeth National Park, a region of
varied habitats including open grassland with thickets, thick bush,
forest, swamps and lake-shore, and home to the famous tree-climbing
lions. Accommodation is at Mweya Safari Lodge, attractively positioned
with fine views of the Rwenzori Mountains.
Queen
Elizabeth National Park
(3 Days/2 nights)
Departures:
Daily, minimum 2 persons.
Day
1: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Depart Kampala for Queen Elizabeth National Park. En route, you
will stop by the Uganda Equator to take pictures or shop for souvenirs.
After lunch at the Lake view Hotel in Mbarara, head for the East
African Rift valley before arriving in Queen Elizabeth National
Park. Evening game drive. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day
2: Queen Elizabeth National Park
After an early morning cup of tea at 6:30am, depart for a game drive
on the northerly parts of the park along the Kasenyi track. This
is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action.
Later, return for breakfast. In the afternoon, take a boat cruise
on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at
the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds
like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner
and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day
3: Kampala
After a relaxed breakfast, drive back to Kampala. End of services.
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Bwindi Gorillas Safari (5
Days/4 nights)
5
Days safari featuring 2 days of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest in such of the mountain gorillas. Then proceed to Lake Mburo
National Park, An attractive acacia-dotted savannah home to huge
herds of impala, as well as uncommon topi, eland, klipspringer and
other antelope. Zebra and buffalo also graze these peaceful acresand
the lake also supports a wonderful diversity of birds
Departures:
Daily, minimum 2 persons.
 Day
1: Bwindi
Deaprt Kampala in the morning driving south with stops at the craft
village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch
at the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful
evergreen mountain country referred to as the "Little Switzerland".
Arrive Bwindi late afternoon/early evening. Dinner and overnight
at Gorilla Forest Camp.
Day
2: Day 1 of Gorillas
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with
picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find
the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the
gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas,
return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.
Day
3: Day 2 of Gorillas
With picnic lunch, take a second chance tracking the gorillas. Dinner
and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp
Day
4: Lake Mburo
Transfer to Mbarara for lunch before heading into the Lake Mburo
National Park for an afternoon game viewing. Game in the park includes
Zebra, Impala, Eland, Topi, Hippo and a variety of woodland bird
species. Dinner and overnight at Mantana Mburo Tented Camp, situated
on a small hill overlooking the lake.
Day
5: Kampala
Another morning game drive in the park until lunch time. Depart
after lunch for Kampala. End of services.
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