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Uganda  12 days Queen Elizabeth N.P and Murchison Falls National Park, Lake Mburo N.P and Lake Bunyonyi safari, tour to search for Rhinos, lions, leopard, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hyena, hippos,  , antelopes, etc
 Murchison Falls National Park is the largest in Uganda at 3840 square kilometres. Here is the awe inspiring Murchison Falls where the River Nile hurls itself in convulsions through a narrow crevice and then plunges 40 metres in one breathtaking leap. The park has a variety of vegetation ranging from riparian forests and swamp lands to broad savannah, and provides visitors the opportunity of seeing large concentrations of wildlife including lion, leopard, civet, hyena, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, a host of smaller game, small primates and many bird species, including the rare shoebill stork. The park is especially famous for crocodiles and hippos. Apart from game viewing, the launch trip to the bottom of the Falls is another memorable adventure giving you the experience of the mighty Biblical Nile. On the launch you may see schools of crocodiles and hippos basking on the river banks as well as a variety of birds.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Briefing on the safari, and start your tour to Murchison Falls National Park safari with a to visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary.
Meet and greet and thereafter, we drive through the famous Luwero triangle.
Today it is a relatively short 3 hour drive through the evergreen state of Africa – Uganda to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. We check in to Amuka Lodge which is an up-market luxury lodge, the rooms being a combination of tented material, reclaimed wood left at a former nearby sawmill and natural stone. There is a swimming pool, restaurant and bar area and you are in one of the most amazing places in Uganda, Amuka Lodge at Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Not only will you enjoy the Lodge itself, but the food is simply fabulous both in serving tasty dishes and their presentation to you. Enjoy your meal in the African wild of Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. After lunch you are off to meet the Rhinos, not just from a vehicle but up close – great opportunities of these fabulous animals – there is other wildlife to be found here, so keep your eyes open so you do not miss any and your guide will also point any other wildlife. Birders will find this a most fascinating place and best to keep the binoculars handy since an abundance of bird species is found here. Dinner is another delightful culinary treat prepared for you by the Chef of Amuka Lodge and one of our clients stated that the meals at Amuka Lodge where the best they had in Uganda (they stayed in some very nice places) Overnight at Amuka Lodge  (Self-contained rooms with 1 deluxe bed);
Meals Included today: Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.(Driving time ± 3hrs on mainly surfaced roads)

 Day 2: drives Murchison Falls National Park looking for giraffes, elephants, lions, leopard, hippos, crocodiles, etc
Breakfast at Amuka Lodge and afterwards, you have time to freshen up before we take the short 1 1/2 hour drive to Murchison Falls National Park. After we enter the park we have an excursion to the top of Murchison falls which is a fantastic sight. Here the Nile, the longest river in the world, is forced through a narrow gap in the rock (only 7 meters wide), before ferociously plunging down 43 meters. From here we will continue onto our accommodation place along the Nile River. In a most delightful setting – afterwards sit outside of your room and take in the sounds of the African night in the bush.                                                                                                                                                  Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge, chobe safari lodge 
Moderate: Sambiya River Lodge / Fort Murchison Lodge / Murchison River Lodge/ Pakuba Lodge
Low Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Budongo eco lodge
 (Driving time ± 3hrs on surfaced roads and 80km on unsurfaced roads)

Day 3: safari game drive and boat cruise in Murchison Falls National Park
after breakfast head to the Delta in search for bird life and enjoy the game drive to look for lions, giraffes, herds of elephants, buffaloes and many more. We will drive back to the lodge for lunch before taking an afternoon boat cruise to the foot of Murchison Falls. This boat trip along the Nile is often cited as being the highlight of a trip to Murchison since it allows you to get up-close and personal with the animals. Along this stretch of the river, there are reported to be around 4,000 hippos in addition to some enormous Nile crocodiles. The bird life is stunning with brightly colored kingfishers and bee-eaters darting along the riverbanks. If lucky, you may see the rare and prehistoric looking shoebill, which is a cross between the dodo and a dinosaur. The boat takes you to the base of the falls which only adds to their impressiveness.
Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge, chobe safari lodge 
Moderate: Sambiya River Lodge / Fort Murchison Lodge / Murchison River Lodge/ Pakuba Lodge
Low Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Budongo eco lodge

Day 4: 2016, Delta Boat Trip                                                                                                                                           following a morning breakfast, you will head for a 4 to 5 hours boat trip to the Delta area famed for its high populations of game. You may view Elephants, Buffaloes, Bushbucks, Lions, and a variety of bird species. In the afternoon we shall also do an excursion to the top of the falls which is a fantastic sight where the Nile, Africa’s longest river, is forced through a narrow gap only 7 meters wide. It then plunges down 43 meters. We continue to the lodge with game viewing on the way; look out for hippos, elephants, buffalos and many other animals, seen grazing on the banks of the river. Accommodation options available (all on full board basis)
Up-market: Paraa Safari Lodge or Nile Safari Lodge, chobe safari lodge 
Moderate: Sambiya River Lodge / Fort Murchison Lodge / Murchison River Lodge/ Pakuba Lodge
Low Budget: Red Chilli Rest Camp / Budongo eco lodge
Day 5: Transfer To Hoima
after breakfast we go for a game drive as we leave the park to Hoima cultural lodge for lunch and overnight.  
Overnight at 
Up-market option: Hoima cultural lodge
Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.

Driving time ± 3hrs on surfaced roads)

Day 6: Transfer To Queen Elizabeth National Park
after breakfast we travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park famous for a number of wildlife like the hippos, buffaloes, elephants, kobs and a number of bird species. Queen Elizabeth National Park holds other wildlife including the predators, Lion, Leopard and Spotted hyena. Other mammals include Giant forest hog, a variety of antelope, elephant and hippo. The park’s bird species number more than 600, quite likely higher than any other destination in Africa.
After lunch proceed for an evening game drive where you will also see the crater Lakes.
Overnight at 
Up-market option: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge or Jacana Lodge / Enganzi lodge (luxury)  
Moderate option: Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge  or Simba Safari Camp
Low Budget option: Mweya Hostels or Kazinga Channel Lodge; 
Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.
 (Driving time ± 4hrs on mainly surfaced and un surfaced roads)


Day 7: Queen Elizabeth National Park, Game drive, boat trip on Kazinga Channel
 We set out early in the morning for a game drive in the northern part of the park on the Kasenyi Track in search of lions, elephants, solitary buffaloes. This is the best time for opportunities of viewing the cats in action owing to the vast population of Uganda Kobs. We have an excellent chance to view just about every animal here at very close range.
In the afternoon we will go for a launch trip along the Kazinga Channel. This gives you the opportunity to view wildlife up close: hippo’s huff and spray very close from the boat, buffalo linger in the shallow; elephants watering, and many other wildlife. At least 80% of the wildlife in Queen Elizabeth national park can be found along this Channel. The shores of the channel are also home to an array of birds including pink backed pelicans, pied and malachite kingfishers, saddle billed stork and many others.
Overnight at 
Up-market option: Mweya Safari Lodge / Katara Lodge or Jacana Lodge / Enganzi lodge (luxury)  
Moderate option: Queen Elizabeth Safari Lodge  or Simba Safari Camp
Low Budget option: Mweya Hostels or Kazinga Channel Lodge; 
Meals Included today: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner at the Lodge.
.(Driving time ± 5hrs on mainly surfaced roads)


Day 8: Hot air ballooning and there after you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi                      Your ballooning adventure begins early in the morning when you leave your camp or lodge to get to the meeting point at the Kasenyi gate of Queen Elizabeth NP for 5:30am. This early drive in the dark is a chance to see nocturnal animals that live in and around the park. On arrival to the Kasenyi gate, you will follow the ground crew to the site that has been chosen for lift off. The specific location changes daily based on current wind and weather conditions.
 When you arrive at the take off point, you will meet your pilot and be given a safety briefing and instructions for boarding the balloon as well as landing procedures. As the ground crew unpacks the balloon, passengers can sip on a steaming cup of coffee or tea and watch the cold inflation of the balloon. This is done using two large petrol powered fans that fill the balloon with cold air.
You will be in air space for approximately an hour; you will float over the savannah of Queen Elizabeth NP. The pilot will fly at varying altitudes during your flight to give you different perspectives, taking advantage of the wind currents at the varying altitudes. No two flights are the same ensuring that your experience is truly unique. The flight gives passengers great photo opportunities that are different from an ordinary safari on the ground. As you gently drift over the park, you can watch the sun rise as savannah below come to life with birds and animals.
 After landing, in keeping with an old ballooning tradition, the pilot and passengers celebrate the flight with a glass of sparkling wine. After the toast, passengers sit down to a delectable bush breakfast prepared by Mweya Safari Lodge. The bush breakfast makes for a memorable ending to your ballooning adventure in Queen Elizabeth NP.
After the activity we shall we shall drive to Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight stay at Bushara Island Camp (lower budget) 
Moderate:  Bird's Nest  
Up-market: Bird's Nest.

Day 9: Canoe trekking on Lake Bunyonyi-Uganda
After breakfast, set out for a 5-hour canoe trek as well as bird watching on the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, traversing to the gorgeous Kyabahinga peninsula. Here you will be gladly welcomed with songs plus dances by the resident school children. You will enjoy with the locals at least a cup of “Obushera” which is a local brew. You will ascend the Kyabahinga slopes having a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the birdlife and the verdant terrain. The view is very breathtaking! The guide will certainly brief you about the history of the area.
Among the bird species you will see are the Dusky Tutle Dove, the Handsome Francolin and Alpine Chat. A renown herbalist who is a tradition healer -Omugurusi Jeremiah, based on the hill top will disclose to you some of the secretes about the flora on the tropical highland.
 Dinner and overnight stay at Bushara Island Camp (lower budget) 
Moderate:  Bird's Nest  
Up-market: Bird's Nest.

Day 10: Transfer to Lake Mburo National Park  
We drive east to Mbarara, now one of Uganda’s major towns, but formerly capital of Ankole kingdom for over 400 years until disbanded by independence in 1962. In the days before modern Uganda came into being, the area had a series of fiercely independent tribal states. The once nomadic Bahima people, part of Bantu-speaking Ankole kingdom, are renowned for the particular bond they forge with their unique, long-horned Ankole cattle. These hardy cattle respond to their individual names when called by their male herder; he in turn lives in close harmony with them. From here you continue to Lake Mburo, a small but picturesque national park renowned for its herds of antelope and one of the only two Ugandan parks home to Buchell’s zebra. The park is also especially good for acacia-associated bird.
Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Mihingo Lodge / Mantana Tented Camp/ Archadia Cottages
Moderate: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge/ Rwakobo Rock
Low Budget: Rwonyo Campsite / Eagle’s nest lake mburo
 (Driving time ± 4hrs on un-surfaced roads)

Day 11: Safari in Lake Mburo National Park for zebras, Eland, Hippos, Buffalo, Topi, birds, etc
Rise early for breakfast before a short drive to the Rwonyo Park Headquarters. This has often been a good chance of seeing hyenas coming back to their dens, hippos walking back to the water, you will see buffalo, zebra, impala and topi and with a bit of luck maybe even a sitatunga, an antelope rarely seen living in the papyrus swamps. After your early morning activities, return the lodge for a late breakfast on the wooden decking overlooking the water hole. Before lunch you can relax at the pool, the bar area or enjoy the privacy of your room. In the afternoon you can go on a game drive to Kazuma Look-out Point with a stunning view onto 9 of the lakes surrounding this Park. On your way you will see most of the animal species occurring in Lake Mburo National Park. The walk onto Kazuma Look-out Point is steep but short and extremely rewording and should not be missed when visiting this Park.

Accommodation options available (all on full board basis) 
Up-market: Mihingo Lodge / Mantana Tented Camp/ Archadia Cottages
Moderate: Lake Mburo Safari Lodge/ Rwakobo Rock
Low Budget: Rwonyo Campsite / Eagle’s nest lake mburo

Day 12: Depart from Lake Mburo National Park Safari, return to Kampala   
heading east from Lake Mburo, we bid farewell to the park’s friendly staff as we depart for Kampala. We drive through a magnificent hilly country and lush cultivation on an approximately four-hour journey. En route we will stop at the Equator for photographs and ‘polar-water experiment', then a local community popular for making local drums (Mpabire Village), gardens, crafts shops and fruit markets.

 We will be in Kampala in the evening before for your flight back home

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