Uganda Safari at it’s best Primate Safari Inclusive (Gorilla Tracking, Chimp tracking) and trekking the Rwenzori Mountains of the Moon.20Days
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( 20 days – 19 nights )
Ngamba Island, Murchison Falls N.P., Budongo Forest, Kibale N.P., Semuliki N. P., Rwenzori N.P., Queen Elizabeth N.P., Rwanda Parc des Volcanos, Mgahinga N. P. e Lake Mburo N.P.

Day 1: On arrivals at Entebbe airport, you’ll be met by representative of Uganda Wildlife Scene and have you transferred to Sophie’s Hotel in Entebbe.

Day 2: After breakfast, we’ll head to Entebbe Pier and meet everybody at the meeting point to proceed to Ngamba Island, the Jane Goodall Chimpanzee Sanctuary.
Begin the panoramic drive Northwest via the famous Luweero triangle to Masindi town. Lunch on the road. Dinner and overnight at Masindi Hotel.

Day 3: Murchison Falls National Park

Introduction: This is the biggest national park in Uganda with an area of 3840sqkm.The river Nile divides the park into North and South sectors and forms a Falls where it flows over the western rift valley escarpment. Here the river is forced through a seven metre gap in the rocks and cascades into a boiling pot 43 metres below.
Attractions: Murchison Falls itself where the 87 metre wide River Nile is forced through a 7 metre clift in the rocks dropping to more than 43 metres below with a thundering roar and a beautiful rainbow. Historical sites are responsible for much of the park's appeal, it's beauty and name.
The boat can stop at the foot of a trail which leads you through dense forest to a natural viewing platform of boulders. There is a 3 hours launch cruise to the bottom of the falls from Paara which will be an unforgettable experience. Along this 17 km Nile stretch you should view: elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, lions, hippos, waterbucks, several antelope species, a lot of birdlife and the tooth some Nile crocodile.

Itinerary: departure for Murchison Falls National Park, stop at Budongo Forest for chimps tracking ( 3 hours ). Lunch at Sambiya River Lodge. Later transfer to the top of the Falls, after check in to Nile safari Lodge. Dinner and overnight at Nile Safari Lodge.( www.geolodgesafrica.com )

Day 4: Explore and Marvel . After an early breakfast game drive begins at 6:00 am cross the Nile by ferry. It is with in this park that the natural beauty of the Nile is perfected. You will come across herds of elephants, giraffes, antelopes, Uganda kobs, buffaloes, waterbucks, lions, and several bird species also the unusual saddle bill storks. Be back in time for your lunch. In the afternoon take a 3 hour launch cruise to the bottom of the falls you will come across pools of hippos, be metres away from the toothsome crocodile with his jaws wide open and lots of game coming down to the Nile for the afternoon refreshing. Later get back to Lodge, Dinner and overnight at Nile Safari Lodge. ( www.geolodgesafrica.com)

Day 5: Kibale National Park

Introduction: This is Western Uganda, 35 km from FortPortal town,which is 360kms from Kampala via Mubende town. The Park is home to several families of primates including habituated chimpanzees. It has 11 species of primates, including many families of chimps and colobus monkeys, buffalo, warthog, Uganda kob and over 300 bird species.

Itinerary: after breakfast set again for Kibale National Park we'll take the Western scenic route over looking Lake Albert via Hoima and a lunch break in Fort Por tal town which is 34 kms from the Main Park. . In the evenning, we take a nocturnal forest walk in the forest to spot the Bushbabies, Galagos and potos.Dinner and overnight at the Ndali Lodge.

Day 6: Early in the morning proceed to Kibale National park headquarters for chimp tracking be at the reception by 8:00am. Tracking will begin and last for about 3hrs get back by mid noon, later prepare to drive to Nyakalengija and preparations for tomorrow’s early mountain climb. Dinner and overnight at Ibanda Base camp at Nyakalengija.

Day 7: Rwenzori Mounntains Central Circuit We arrive early at Nyakalengija the Park Headquarters and Rwenzori Mountaineering Services concession buildings, so as to have ample time to arrange payment, rent equipment, select guides and porters. Begin the hike by leaving the park headquarters at ( 5,400ft / 1,646m). It takes approximate 40 minutes to reach the park boundary ( which can be pleasant half or one day for someone not going farther). The trail then follows the Mubuku River before reaching the Mahoma River after two and a half hours. After crossing the river you will have a steep climb to up to Nyamitaba hut
(2,652 m). Total time for an average hiker from Nyakalengija to Nyabitaba is about 5 hrs. This is a substantial effort for the first day. Slower hikers could take considerably longer, so leaving early from the park is better.

Day 8: From Nyabitaba Hut the trail leads westward for half a kilometer then drops north right and turning down to the bridge you begin the Central circuit ( Counter clockwise) Do not be tempted to take the circuit clockwise since that direction is much more difficult and adds considerably danger to you and your potters. Total Time taken from Nyamitaba Hut to John Matte Hut is 7 hrs. Many hikers consider this the most tiring and longest day of the circuit so an early start is recommended.

Day 9: You leave John Matte Hut to cross the Bujuku River and enter the lower Bigo Bogs. In the last half of this Bog a board walk has been constructed. Though some may think it an ugly intrusion, it makes walking easier and keeps hikers from further damaging the bog. An hour and beyond after the upper bog and after climbing through the drier ground and criss-crossing the river, you reach the Bujuku Lake. The southern part of the lake is in a majestic setting with Mount Baker to the south and views west to Mt Stanley and North to Mount Speke. The trail routes along the Lake’s northeastern shore crosses the mud on the trip. Beyond the North end of the lake is a rock shelter called cooking pot and short distance further is the Bujuku hut (3,962m). Time to reach Bujuku from John Matte is typically 5hrs. The shaded location and mists can make Bujuku hut uncomfortably cold.

Day 10: To continue the circuit, you leave directly west from Bujuku Hut on a newer trail which rises and falls twice before finally climbing steeply through magical moss-draped Groundsel Gully towards 4,372 m Scott Eliot pass. This is steep, rocky trail which when wet or icy can be slippery. Continuing and a few steps below the pass there is a sheltered spot for a break. From here there’s a second trail to the right to Elena hut. Elena is the base camp for climbing (16,763ft / 5109m) Margarita Peak in the Mount Stanley complex which requires an additional day or two and can be attempted with Ice axe, crampons, ropes and prior arrangements with RMS guides. The circuit itself continues to the left over Scott Elliot pass and enter an alpine zone of sparse low vegetation more familiar to high altitude climbers from northern latitudes. If the weather is bad here ( snow, rain and wind can offer at any season, the conditions for “hypothermia” are ideal. Do not delay your descent to Lake Kitandara below. The trails descends past upper Kitandara lake to the lower lake and to Kitandara hut ( 4,023m) Time from Bujuku hut to Kitandara is usually 5hrs.

Day 11: An early start is advisable to avoid overheating on the steep but lovely hour long climb from the lake with freshfeild pass. Freshfield is a long traverse through beautiful highland alpine mossy glades until after an hour the trail begins the circuit’s long two day descent. Mist or rain can make finding the trail a bit difficult and the first half mile here can be very slick. Push on to the newly constructed Guy Yeomen hut (3,261m). Some hikers make the Kitandara – Guy Yeomen in 5hrs. But all stops to enjoy the pass, bad weather on descent and slow conditions in the last two hours can make this a much longer day which some visitors consider as difficult as day two.

Day 12: You will probably begin the walk very early if you have decided to make it all the way to the park Headquarters and complete your trek. An alternative would be to stay another night at Nyabitaba Hut. Typical hikers make Guy – Yeomen to Nyabitaba in 5 hrs should you decide to continue to the park headquarters, it is another two or three hours depending on the condition of your knees and your desire to reach a comfortable bed and bath. Stay the night overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge. www.mweyalodge.com

Day 13: Queen Elizabeth National Park:
Introduction: The park spreads over an area of 1978 sq kilometres in the western arm of the Great East African Rift Valley 418 km from the capital Kampala and takes approxmately 6 hours. Air Charter services can be organised by Uganda Wildlife Scene which land at Kasese Aero drome.
Attractions: The park is a home to a variety of wildlife including elephants, lions, hippos, buffaloes, Uganda kobs, baboons and birds all typical riverrine savannah habitats and the famous Kazinga Channel. In the Southern Parts is the Ishasha sector with the tree climbing lions and the Maramagambo forest, one of the largest surviving natural forests in Uganda. The Northern part is traversed by the equator and is dominated by the scenery of crater lakes with lots of flamingos. There is a launch trip on the Kazinga channel which joins Lake George to Lake Edward.
Itinerary: Game drive begins at 6:30am to be in time to see the big cats in action this will last 3- 4 hrs get back for full breakfast, refresh after lunch at 2:45pm you will take a launch cruise on the Kazinga channel that connects lake George to Lake Edward. The launch cruise will last for 2hrs get back by 5:00pm do another evening game drive that will last till 6:30 pm get back to the Lodge refresh Meal plans dinner and overnight at the Mweya Safari Lodge. www.mweyalodge.com.

Day 14: After breakfast we will head for the Kyambura Gorge chimps which will take 3-4hrs then. proceed to Kabale town, lunch on the road. Dinner and overnight at White Horse Inn.

Day 15: After breakfast we will transfer to Rwanda and cross through the Cyanika border, check in at the Gorilla Nest Rwanda, lunch will be served and later relax. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest Rwanda.

Day 16: This day after breakfast you will proceed to the Rwanda Gorilla office headquarters and get the briefing from the guides, then its off on to your adventure to meet these thrilling gentle giants of Rwanda. First gorilla tracking. Time taken is between 2-3 hrs. Afternoon if time allows, visit the Karisoke Rearch Centre where Dian Fossey spent 20 years studying mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Nest.

Day 17: This day you will do your second Gorilla tracking, to visit another different group and have the comparison of different groups. Later you are back to the camp. Prepare to leave Kinigi through Cyanika overnight at Traveller’s Hotel Kisoro.

Day 18: After breakfast drive to edges of Lake Mutanda. Meet the locals later have your lunch, prepare to leave Kisoro and head to Kabale. Arriving in the evening stay the Night at White Horse Inn. dinner and overnight.

Day 19: Lake Mburo National Park;

Introduction: Uganda's fourth National park was gazzeted in 1982.The park covers an area surface of 256kmq. It offers varied scenic beauty hills and valleys.

Access: The park is 230 km by road from Kampala. The open corridor of Mbarara- Masaka road leads you to this beautiful scenic park you will stop at Kayobwe 72 kms from Kampala to physically cross the Equator and take pictures.
Attractions: Include, Zebra, Impala, Topis, Wipsprings, Elands, Buffaloes, Hippos,Crocodiles, and a variety of bird species

Itinerary: After break fast we will head for Lake Mburo National Park, arriving at Mantana tented camp check in have your lunch orders taken. Later take the boat cruise on Lake Mburo which will last 2 hrs. Do an evening game drive get back to the lodge, dinner and overnight Mihingo Safari Lodge ( www.mihingolodge.com)

Day 20: After breakfast, morning game drive, prepare to leave for Kampala lunch on the way. Arriving in Kampala and go through the Big Crafts center at the Uganda National theatre get the souvenirs to take back to Italy. According to your flight schedules, we will drive to the airport for your flight to Milano. End of Safari

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