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6 DAYS SAFARI IN UGANDA TRIP, WILDLIFE VIEWING, CHIMPANZEE TRACKING, COMMUNITY TOURS, SCENERY SEEING
6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip – SAFARI OVERVIEW.
6Days Safari in Uganda Trip is a unique 5nights/6 days wildlife safari in Uganda taking you game viewing, Chimpanzee tracking, community tours, scenery seeing in Murchison Falls National Park and Kibale National Park.
The 6 days Uganda wildlife safari trip will enable you to see the African Big five including Rhinos, elephants, buffaloes, elephants, lions and leopards. The aquatic species including the Nile crocodiles and Hippos not forgetting the shoebill stork that tend to dwell in water environments are among the offerings along the Nile launch cruise. The hike to the top of the falls gives you an opportunity to encounter the Nile as it squeezes itself to pass through a less than 8m ravine. The chimpanzee trekking in the primate capital of the world – Kibale and the Ecotourism encounter in Bigodi wetland combine to derive a remarkable experience.
6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip – SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS.
Day 1: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route
Day 2: Do morning game drive, afternoon Nile launch cruise and hike to the top of the falls
Day 3: Transfer to Hoima. Visit Kibiro Salt Gardens
Day 4: Transfer to Fort Portal. Do Mpanga Tea Cycling or Fort Portal Crater lake field
Day 5: Do morning chimpanzee trekking and afternoon Bigodi wetland sanctuary
Day 6: Transfer to Kampala. Visit Nakayima tree en route
6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip – DETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY.
Day 1 of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip: Transfer to Murchison Falls National Park. Visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary en route
After breakfast at your place of stay in Kampala, embark on the transfer to Murchison Falls National Park in the north of Uganda at 311km about 5 hours’ drive. You drive through the amazing flat landscapes of Nakasongora before branching off at Nakitoma for 7 km to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. The Sanctuary is home to White Rhinos and thus offers impressive Rhino tracking. After this activity, continue on the drive to Murchison Falls National Park for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge (Upmarket / Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange / Standard) or Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget / Basic).
Day 2 of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip: Do morning game drive, afternoon Nile launch cruise and hike to the top of the falls
After an early morning cup of tea at the lodge, head to the park for a morning game drive which tends to last 3 – 4 hours exploring the park’s wilderness in detail. The activity is conducted in the northern section of the park which is a common dwelling ground for counts of wildlife including lions, Rothschild giraffes, leopards, elephants, Buffaloes, Jackson Hartebeest, Oribis, Kobs among others. Retreat from the activity back to the lodge for relaxation and lunch after which you gather at Paraa Jetty for an afternoon Nile launch cruise departing at 2 pm to the bottom of the falls. The boat offers you opportunities of encountering Nile Crocodiles, Hippos and the vulnerable shoebill stork not forgetting other wild game drinking water on the river banks. The stretch to the bottom of the falls and the eventual hike to the top of the falls exposes to the thunderous roar of the Nile River which is the longest in the world as it squeezes its self to pass through a less than 8m ravine forming a plume of spray marked by a trademark rainbow as it falls 43m below to what has been termed as the Devil’s Cauldron. Retire from the 3-hour activity for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Paraa Safari Lodge (Upmarket / Luxury), Pakuba Safari Lodge (Midrange / Standard) or Heritage Safari Lodge (Budget / Basic).
Day 3 of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip: Transfer to Hoima. Visit Kibiro Salt Gardens
After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Hoima. You will drive through the impressive scenic landscapes of the Albertine rift before making a stop at Kibiro Salt Gardens and hot springs en route on the shores of Lake Albert. You explore the traditional means of salt extraction and how local people have made a fortune out of this natural feature. The hike to the salt gardens is also an experience of its own. Retreat from the activity and continue to Hoima for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Kontiki Hotel
Day 4 of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip: Transfer to Fort Portal. Do Mpanga Tea Cycling
After breakfast, embark on the transfer to Fort Portal Area about 5 hours’ drive passing through rural landscapes of Kagadi district before approaching Kyenjojo and eventually Fort Portal town. You settle for lunch and then drive back to Mpanga tea estates for a thrilling bicycle cycling encounter. Cycling through the undulating tea landscapes with impressive scenery and chatting with the estate staff as the picking tea where you can also participate in the experience. Retreat from the activity and transfer to Kibale National Park for relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ndali Lodge (Luxury / Upmarket), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (Midrange / Standard) or Rwenzori View Guest house (Budget / Basic).
Day 5 of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip: Do morning chimpanzee trekking and afternoon Bigodi wetland sanctuary
After breakfast, gather at Kanyanchu Tourism Center at 8 am to catch up with the briefing session about the Chimpanzee trekking experience. After the briefing, you head to the forest of Kibale in search of common Chimpanzees. Hiking through amazing forest landscapes marked with lush flora which is inhabited by a range of bird species, and wildlife including other 12 primate species such as Black and white colobus monkeys. The chimp trek takes 2 – 5 hours and involves one full hour of direct encounter with chimps as they forage, play, make pant hooting calls and socialize. Retreat from the activity and return to the starting point. You enjoy your packed lunch and then embark on the transfer to Bigodi Wetland for an afternoon walk. The 2 hours guided walk exposes to a range of bird species as the wetland has 138 bird species including the Great Blue Turaco. The wetland also has impressive swamp animals like Sitatunga Antelope. Retreat from the activity and transfer back to the lodge for relaxation dinner and overnight.
Accommodation: Ndali Lodge (Luxury / Upmarket), Chimpanzee Forest Guesthouse (Midrange / Standard) or Rwenzori View Guest house (Budget / Basic).
Day 6 of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip: Transfer to Kampala. Visit Nakayima tree en route
After breakfast, embark on the transfer back to Kampala 326km about 7 hours’ drive. You will make a stop at the Nakayima tree in Mubende to encounter this heritage site that dates back to the Chwezi era. The locals have a lot of traditional attachment to it and they always go there for worship. Settle for lunch in Hoima and transfer to Kampala.
End of the 6 Days Safari in Uganda Trip
Please note that Upon your request, we can change(customize) the tour destinations, hotels and number of days to suit your desire. Just contact us via our 24/7 phone line.
General Safari Inclusions
- Chimpanzee Permit (for chimpanzee trekking safaris)
- Gorilla Permit (for gorilla trekking safaris)
- Full Board Accommodation on Safari
- Transportation in either 4X4 Safari Van or 4X4 Safari Land Cruiser all with Pop up roof & AC
- Fuel
- Professional English Speaking driver guide. Any other foreign language speaking guide can be arranged on request.
- Entrance fees to the tourist sites including Protected areas mentioned
- Activity fees of the tourist activities mentioned
- Bottled water while on safari
- Border crossing fees (for cross border safaris)
General Safari Exclusions
- General tips for the driver guide, site guides and service staff at the lodges
- Laundry Services
- Other Beverages / drinks of personal nature like Alcohol
- International Flights (Arranged on request)
- Domestic Flights (Arranged on request)
- Visas
- Optional Activity fees
- Other extras not mentioned in the Itinerary
- Airport Transfer (Arranged on request)
- Accommodation in Kampala or Kigali unless it is part of the Itinerary (Arranged on request)
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