Overview
On this adventure safari, much is experienced from several destinations that is the L.Mburo and L.Bunyonyi with their bio-diversity especially some of the big five and bird life species, unique Impala and elands, boat ride, game drives, then take a relax at the “Switzerland of Africa” (Lake Bunyonyi) which acquired the name from regard that too much “small birds” stay at this lake. This safari is of value to clients’ money due to visit to interesting group people like the pygmies with their cultural performances, visit Zikka forest with its canopy beauties, and lastly the Ngamba chimp sanctuary and you will discover by yourself the meaning of “nature in their real habitat” just book and you will get all what you expect provided by experts of Amidst the Wild.
Day 1: Entebbe – Lake Mburo National Park.
Upon your arrival at Entebbe international airport, you will be welcomed by our Driver-guide. Thereafter transfer to south-western Uganda via Masaka-Mbarara highway, stopover at the Equator for snacks and photo taking. Then drive through savannah and scattered bush country, enter Lake Mburo with en-route game drive to spot some big five and other animals like Lions, Buffalos, Giraffes, Elephants and Rhinos-Bush backs, water bucks, warthogs, Uganda kobs among others respectively. See a variety of bird species as you enjoy evening boat cruise. More activities like foot safaris, cycling; community visits will be enjoyed the following day. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge/Mantana Tented Camp/Rwakobo Safari Lodge/Eagles Nest Mburo. Meal plan: Half-Board.
Day 2: Lake Mburo National Park.
Morning Game Drive in the park, with its unique characteristic of acacia woodland, it is the only national park where you can see the beautiful gigantic eland. Surrounding Lake Mburo are swamps where hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the Sitatungas, antelope and red, black and yellow Papyrus Gonolek. Return to lodge for lunch and in the evening, take a boat ride on Lake Mburo for a closer view of the hippos, crocodiles and other wildlife. Return for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 3: Lake Mburo National Park – Lake Bunyonyi.
After breakfast, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. Spend the afternoon bird-watching in the vicinity of the lodge. The Bunyonyi environs are uniquely endowed with the resident African Harrier Hawk, yellow-backed, spectacled weavers, Levillant. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia cottages or Bunyonyi Safari Resort. The lodge gives you spectacular views of the nearby Muhavura ranges and the romantic lake scenery. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 4: Lake Bunyonyi.
Morning visit to the historical lepers’ asylum which makes up the culture of the local people, then after lunch, spend the afternoon fishing or take a boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi to visit the neighboring Batwa tribes. Return to lodge for dinner and overnight. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 5: Lake Bunyonyi.
After breakfast, return to Kampala with lunch en-route, stopover at the Igongo cultural centre for Ankole culture experience, Equator for snacks and photo shooting, Mpambire traditional drum makers for souvenirs’ shopping and later drive to your hotel in Kampala. Meal Plan: Full-Board.
Day 6: Kampala-Entebbe.
After your morning breakfast, drive to Entebbe with a stopover at Zikka forest for canopy viewing, caves, butterflies. Thereafter for birders drive to Mabamba wetland for bird watching, lunch en-route. Dinner and overnight at Protea Hotel Entebbe/Boma Hotel/Lake Victoria Hotel/2 Friends Entebbe. Meal plan: Full-Board.
Day 7: Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary.
Morning breakfast, after transfer to Entebbe water front to board your boat to Ngamba island chimpanzee sanctuary where a lot of amazing activities are provided like chimp feeding, bird watching, tour the facilities. With lunch at the island, after drive back to Entebbe with free entrance in Uganda wildlife education centre to view some caged big five and others. Thereafter in evening prepare for your home flight. End of services. Meal plan: Half-Board
The tour includes.
Airport transfer
Transportation by safari vehicle
Accommodation as per the itinerary
Park entrance for visitors, driver and car
Bird watching
Game drives
Boat cruise
Nature walks
Visit Ngamba Island
Visit zikka forest and Mabamba wetlands
Visit cultural sites
The package excludes.
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like: Air fare, Visa, drinks, laundry, tips to local guides, telephone, porter fee while trekking, personal insurance, personal shopping bills and ciggs.
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