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Uganda Fly in SafariSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:Uganda is a land of contrasts, in half a day you can drive from mist-shrouded volcanic mountains to hot hazy savannah, dappled with wildlife. Serene undulating hills of tea plantations, lush but ordered, give way to tangled jungle and rainforest with the musical accompaniment of chaotic, cacophonous birdlife. Uganda is alive with these contrasts: The tiniest sunbirds, iridescent in the morning light, the massive lumbering yet silent elephant, disappearing like a vapour behind the trees, the chimpanzees crashing about the forest canopy, the lugubrious gorilla, chewing thoughtfully in the bamboo thicket. There's the Nile, twisting its way north like a shimmering ribbon, through arid semi-desert scattered about with rocky kopjes. Snow capped peaks, tropical, sandy, freshwater beaches, and smiling faces everywhere. It's all here, a feast for all the senses. Departure: Daily on Request (min 2 pax) Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights Price: From US$ 4 200.00 per person sharing (based on 4x people) Currency Converter DAY 1: KAMPALA » On your arrival at the Entebbe International Airport you will be met by your guide who will transfer you to your hotel in Kampala » Emin Pasha Hotel is set in 2 acres of leafy landscaped gardens » Centrally located and within walking distance of Kampala's business district, it is amazingly tranquil and peaceful » The Hotel is in a lovingly restored old colonial building and features 20 bedrooms, swimming pool, massage rooms » Fez Brasserie and Wine Bar offers eclectic cuisine and a selection of South African's finest wines » Overnight at Emin Pasha Hotel (Bed and Breakfast) DAY 2: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK » Today your safari Guide will transfer you to Kajjansi for your flight to Kidepo National Park » Just a short drive from the international airstrip to the Apoka Lodge » Ten big tented rooms with hardwood floors, hot running water (solar heated) and comfy furniture located around a dramatic rocky kopje each with the most astounding views out across the plains to the jagged mountains in the distance » Outdoor bathtubs are carved out of the rock face, the furniture is handmade, the staff is from the local community - the Apoka experience is truly unique, indigenous and natural » While the décor is uncluttered - a minimal aesthetic that uses the dramatic scenery and light as its inspiration and adornment - comfort is de riguer » Oversized armchairs, king size beds, cushions in little private nooks, soft summer weight duvets, Egyptian cotton towels and wonderful fusion cuisine » This afternoon you can either take a game drive around the lodge area or perhaps recover from your flights with a refreshing dip in our stunning rock pool » Carved out of a granite kopje the pool affords fantastic views down the Narus valley and over a waterhole frequented by many animals including Bullbull - our friendly elephant and unofficial head gardener! » Overnight at Apoka Lodge (Full Board) DAY 3: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK » This morning as the sun creeps over the peak of Mount Morongole flooding the valley with light we will enjoy a leisurely breakfast before setting out for a full day in the park » Game drives at Apoka are directed by nature not time, we move slowly along isolated tracks to fully appreciate all around us, looking for tracks and signs of the animals movements we can stop at any point to investigate further » We may take a walk to track the lions, or even cheetah, always surrounded by Zebra, Waterbuck, Jackson's Hartebeest, Warthogs, Patas monkeys and BIG herds of Buffalo » Then its time to relax with a picnic lunch and ice cold drinks under the shade of a sausage tree - perhaps a siesta as we wait by a waterhole for the Elephants and Giraffes to come and drink » Bataleur Eagles soar overhead and Abyssinian rollers give a flash of brilliant turquoise as we continue slowly in the afternoon returning to the lodge after sunset drinks » Overnight at Apoka Lodge (Full Board) DAY 4: KIDEPO VALLEY NATIONAL PARK » Today our picnic is on the edge of the dry Kidepo river bed to the sound of the Borassus palm leaves in constant motion » Rose Ringed Parakeets are often seen here - their incredible iridescent green plumage can be seen nowhere else in Uganda » On our return journey we take a different route winding far back into the peaks and valleys of the Labwor Hills, there is water back here and the vegetation changes again with many small kopjes and denser vegetation » Look out for Rock Hyrax dashing out of sight, delicate Klipspringer antelope or even a Leopard » Return to the lodge in time for a cooling swim or a hot bath under the stars before dinner at the lodge » In the late afternoon you can watch the traditional Karimajong dancing at the lodge before dinner » Overnight at Apoka Lodge (Full Board) DAY 5: SEMLIKI WILDLIFE RESERVE » Following breakfast you will be transferred to the airstrip for your outbound flight to Semliki Wildlife reserve » Semliki Valley Wildlife Reserve, the oldest protected area in Uganda and home to a staggering array of flora and fauna » The Reserve is situated in the basin of the Western Rift Valley » It is one of the most diverse habitats in Africa with wonderful examples of Riparian forest, gallery rain forest, borassus palm forest, and short and high grass savannas. » Chimps exist next to elephant, lion and buffalo as well as the usual Western Uganda species » Nestled on the crest of the beautiful Wasa River Valley is the small and luxurious Semliki Safari Lodge, owned by TUSC and the only member in Uganda of "Classic Safari Camps of Africa" » The eight rooms are tented with large four-poster beds, Persian carpets and en-suite bathrooms » At night through the canvas you can hear the animals moving, the lions roaring and often the leopards harsh sawing as it hunts baboons » We have a lovely swimming pool area, ideal for relaxing, while still feeling as though you are truly in the heart of Africa » The food prepared by our chefs could best be described as 'fusion food', and we endeavor to use as much local, fresh produce as possible » There are a number of activities on offer at Semliki Safari Lodge - our motto is 'that you can do as much or as little as you want » A spot lit evening game drive will give you the chance to see fantastic nocturnal species such as leopard, large spotted genet, African scops owl, pearl dash spotted owlet and night jars » Overnight at Semliki lodge (Full Board) DAY 6: SEMLIKI WILDLIFE RESERVE » After breakfast climb aboard the vehicle for a boat trip on Lake Albert to see the incredible and rare Shoebill, visually a cross between a dodo and a dinosaur » The lake is superb » There are sand cliffs where brightly coloured colonies of red-throated bee-eaters dart in an out of their burrows, there are waterfalls several kilometres up the lake which provide a great picnic spot, and several fishing villages along the way, virtually untouched by the 'western world' » The drive back to the Lodge through the borassus palm forest and the acacia savannah reveals different species of raptors and passerines » In the late afternoon you will go for a game drive, watching the sunset with a cold drink in hand » Sundowners and an early evening game drive - the perfect end to a perfect day » Overnight at Semliki Safari Lodge (Full Board) DAY 7: SEMLIKI WILDLIFE RESERVE » An early morning rise, tea in your tent, and then you will go down into the beautiful gallery rainforest to track wild chimpanzees » Chimps are tracked by researchers in Semliki at dawn and dusk, as they tend to disappear in the middle of the day » The Semliki Chimp Project is jointly run by The Uganda Safari Company and the University of Indiana » The project was initiated to study bipedalism and the rare geography of Semliki makes ideal to study this important stage in man's development » There are also a number of bird species which are found in this picturesque forest » Overnight at Semliki Lodge (Full Board) DAY 8: BWINDI NATIONAL PARK » Enjoy an early morning guided bush walk - this gives a unique perspective on both the wildlife and park itself » Return to the Lodge for a delicious breakfast, then your guide will transfer you to the airstrip to fly up to Bwindi National Park » This rainforest is said to be 25.000 years old, making it one of Africa's most biodiversity habitat » The altitude of this mountain park ranges from 1200 - 2600 meters » Five rivers and a high annual rainfall make it rather humid » Besides its mayor attraction, the mountain gorillas (gorilla gorilla berengeri) the National Park is also home to an amazing 120 mammal species, 350 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies and over 200 species of trees » It is believed that about 350 gorillas remain in several stable groups in the park » The great protection over the last years has lead to a steady increase of the population » Gorilla Forest Camp is the most attractive and comfortable camp close to Bwindi National Park » The Camp offers 8 tented rooms all with private balconies - the setting is breathtaking » It has recently been renovated and has good bathrooms with flush toilets, a shower, dressing area and separate bath, all of which are ensuite » The meals are served from a set menu » Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp (Full Board) DAY 9: BWINDI NATIONAL PARK » Up relatively early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for your gorilla trek » Before 8 am report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers; the guides will then take you through the bush pushing your way through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas » The trek can take from half an hour to 7 hours - a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes » Once you are close to the group the guides will ask you to leave behind your bags as no food items should be carried close to the gorillas » Just take your cameras with you as you are about to meet the gentle giants! » Sit in the forest amongst the gorillas, listening to them grumble to each other and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the silverback » It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas - sadly enough there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left » You are allowed exactly one hour with the gorillas before returning to the base station Please Note: » You must obey the instructions of the local rangers at all times » It is forbidden to approach the gorillas closer than 5 meters, to feed them or to use flash photography » Likewise for your and their safety! » You will be accompanied by armed guards which guarantee your safety in an area where wild buffaloes are sighted » While walking, please feel free to ask guides to slow down if they are going too fast and if you need a rest » There is the additional option to hire porters on site » The Uganda Wildlife Authority does not allow a trekking when you are sick as gorillas are very susceptible of human diseases » Should you feel sick the day of the trek we urgently advise you to abide this rule » In order to receive a 75% refund of the permit cost you MUST get a doctor's report that day (please ask your guide to arrange this for you) » We must also stress that, while you have a very good chance of seeing gorillas, success is NOT guaranteed » They are wild creatures with no fixed routine and finding them requires the skills and experience of your tracker sand guides, as well as luck » The trackers and guides have helped to habituate the gorilla groups and know them intimately » They will take you to the area where they left the gorillas the day before » Before leaving they may be able to suggest how long the hike might be » Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp (Full Board) DAY 10: END OF SAFARI » After breakfast your safari guide will transfer you to the airstrip for your flight to Kajjansi, and then from there your safari guide will drive you back to Entebbe International Airport for your outbound flight The above Uganda Fly in Safari rates are inclusive of: -» All ground transportation and fuel and transfers as per itinerary » A full time safari guide (English Speaking) and his associated expenses » All meals as specified in this itinerary (except hotels in Kampala or Entebbe which are generally B&B) » Accommodations as noted in this itinerary (or similar) » Water, snacks, tea and coffee in the vehicle » Activities as indicated in the itinerary » All game drives in a shared 4 wheel drive vehicle » Ranger guide fees » Park & conservation fees » All applicable taxes, administration and banking fees Excludes » International flights » All internal African flights and air charters (priced separately) » All airport departure taxes » All passport and visa fees » All meals not specified on this itinerary » All drinks including alcoholic beverages » Specialty wines, spirits and champagne throughout this itinerary » Items of a personal nature: fax, telephone, etc » Any extras and additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary » Travel / medical insurance » Laundry in Entebbe/Kampala » Gratuities for Guide/driver / hotel staff » Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance » Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control » Booking Conditions |
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