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1 Uganda's Great Apes and Big Game Safari UGANDA 10 Days September 30 October 9, 2018 Entebbe, Uganda Murchison Falls, Uganda Kibale, Uganda Bwindi North, Uganda Entebbe, Uganda

3 Uganda's Great Apes and Big Game Safari UGANDA 10 DAYS SEPTEMBER 30 OCTOBER 9, 2018 Itinerary 30-Sep Sunday Entebbe Uganda The Boma Guest House 1-Oct Monday Murchison Falls Uganda Baker's Lodge 2-Oct Tuesday Murchison Falls Uganda Baker's Lodge 3-Oct Wednesday Murchison Falls Uganda Baker's Lodge 4-Oct Thursday Kibale Uganda Ndali Lodge 5-Oct Friday Kibale Uganda Ndali Lodge 6-Oct Saturday Bwindi North Uganda Gorilla Forest Camp 7-Oct Sunday Bwindi North Uganda Gorilla Forest Camp 8-Oct Monday Bwindi North Uganda Gorilla Forest Camp 9-Oct Tuesday Entebbe Uganda Depart $10,697 Per Person This is a sample itinerary and the price is an estimate, used for rough planning purposes only and is subject to change. Actual prices and availability must be finalized by one of our trip planners who will contact and confirm pricing with all accommodations and operators.

Start Safari: Entebbe International Airport Entebbe, Uganda (Arrival Location) 30 SEP 2018 Entebbe Entebbe, Uganda As the commercial capital of Uganda, Entebbe is a traveler s first introduction to

4 Start Safari: Entebbe International Airport Entebbe, Uganda (Arrival Location) 30 SEP 2018 Entebbe Entebbe, Uganda As the commercial capital of Uganda, Entebbe is a traveler s first introduction to Uganda when they arrive at the airport. In hotels around the city, travelers dream of the next day s adventures, hiking to see gorilla, tracking chimps through the forest or spotting one of Uganda s many other exotic and entertaining creatures. The Boma Guest House The Boma is Entebbe's original and most exclusive hotel, set in tropical gardens in a leafy suburb. The rooms combine the modern comforts one expects today with the charm and character of the original 1940's home. All of the rooms are individually decorated in a mixture of African and European décor, and have been designed to reflect the original colonial architecture. The rooms do vary, but most include four-poster beds with mosquito nets, private veranda, en-suite bathroom, satellite TV, international power points, safes and wireless internet connection. Included On B&B basis: accommodation, breakfast, wireless internet, use of swimming pool, taxon Half Board basis: accommodation, dinner, breakfast, wireless internet, use of swimming pool, taxon Day Room basis: accommodation, wireless internet, use of swimming pool, tax Amenities Air Conditioning, Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Pool, Wi-Fi Available at an Additional Cost Restaurant, bar, laundry, curio shop, bicycle rental, Uganda Wildlife Education Center tour, Botanical Garden tour, Craft Center Shopping, Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary 1 OCT OCT 2018 Murchison Falls Entebbe Pakuba Airstrip Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (3 hours)

Pakuba Airstrip Murchison Falls Private Road Transfer (45 minutes) Murchison Falls, Uganda Famous British explorers like John Speke once journeyed through this beautiful national park in search of

5 Pakuba Airstrip Murchison Falls Private Road Transfer (45 minutes) Murchison Falls, Uganda Famous British explorers like John Speke once journeyed through this beautiful national park in search of the Nile. Vast plains are scattered with rich palm forests, lush grasslands, and growing herds of animals. The river and delta is home to Nile crocodile and rare shoebill storks, lions, Ugandan kob, Rothschild s giraffe, hartebeest, oribi, buffalo, and primates. Comfortable lodge accommodations overlook the Victoria Nile. Baker's Lodge Situated on the South bank of the mighty Nile River which transects Murchison Falls National Park, this intimate, safari style lodge is set within a large private area that has been cleared of all the dense undergrowth to reveal beautifully trimmed grassed areas, large shady trees and wetland areas hosting abundant birdlife along the water s edge. The views onto the river are vast and magnificent with islands hosting nesting egrets, elephants bathing and pods of hippos. The direct river access ensures that boat excursions along the Nile are a definite highlight including visits to the Murchison Falls themselves, downstream to the delta area and scenic sunset or sunrise cruises. For more traditional game viewing, 4 4 safari vehicles and guides are available for excursions through the National Park as well as to the nearby Budongo forest where forest walks and chimpanzee trekking are possible. Special meals including bush breakfasts and dinners are an additional treat available for guests. The lodge features a thatched central lounge, bar and raised dining area with wooden decks all around allowing guests to enjoy the morning sunrise at breakfast, sunset in the evening and 180 degree river views. Each of the individual accommodation cottages is raised from the ground on supporting pillars and has its own deck overlooking the river. Care has been taken to ensure each of the eight cottages has privacy as well as excellent views either up or down stream. The large, airy en suite thatched cottages have netted windows with opening options, customized solid wooden furniture, hanging mosquito nets and specially selected locally crafted items for the accessories. The en-suite bathrooms are open plan with solar hot water showers and baths with a view in some units. Solar lighting completes the services for this eco-friendly top quality establishment. In keeping with standards expected of an establishment such as this, full multi-course dining with choices are offered as well as a good selection of wines and other bar items. Included Accommodation, meals, all hot beverages and bar snacks, drinking water with all meals and in rooms, Wi-Fi, laundry, park fees Amenities Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Laundry Included, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi Available at an Additional Cost

Drinks, game drives, bush walks, bird-watching, visits to community projects, fishing for the Nile Perch, chimpanzee tracking in the Budongo Forest, river cruises, bush breakfasts Murchison Falls

6 Drinks, game drives, bush walks, bird-watching, visits to community projects, fishing for the Nile Perch, chimpanzee tracking in the Budongo Forest, river cruises, bush breakfasts Murchison Falls Pakuba Airstrip Private Road Transfer (45 minutes) 4 OCT OCT 2018 Kibale Murchison Falls Kibale Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 10 minutes) Kasese Kibale Private Road Transfer (2 hours) Kibale, Uganda This lowland tropical forest with marshes, crater lakes, and grasslands, is home to chimpanzees, primates, duiker, bushbuck, and many species of birds. Head into the woods for a truly exciting safari trek to discover the fascinating culture of the chimps. You guides will likely know all the latest chimp gossip. Ndali Lodge Ndali Lodge is set stunningly amidst the Bunyaruguru Crater Lake region of Western Uganda, 16 miles south of Fort Portal and lies at the center of 1000 acres of privately owned fertile farmland still cultivated in a traditional style. There is a main thatched lodge with spacious sitting room, reception area and dining room flanked by 8 cottages providing luxurious accommodation for 16 guests. Each cottage, built of local stone and thatch, is large enough to accommodate a family. Each cottage has en-suite facilities with bath, shower, WC and hand basin, and a private verandah, perfect for watching the sun setting behind the Rwenzori Mountains, snow-capped peaks which are clearly visible on a clear day. At night the dining room is festooned with candles - the lodge has no electricity or generators to destroy the tranquility and atmosphere, although there are solar lights in the cottages. The sitting room, reception and dining room open out onto Lake Nyinambuga and are connected by two open passageways. The lodge is a base to visit local historical and wildlife attractions, and an ideal stopping off place for parties moving from Queen Elizabeth National Park up to the famous Murchison Falls National Park and Kibale Forest National Park. Ndali provides local guides for walks around the 1000-acre farm and to the Mahoma Waterfall, and a boat for relaxing contemplation of a large variety of birds, butterflies and primates. Walks will take you around crater rims, past alcohol brewing in oil drums, through banana plantations, vanilla plantations, coffee terraces, plots of cassava, groundnuts, sorghum and millet. Included

Accommodation, all meals, laundry, Wi-Fi, park fees Amenities Ensuite Bathrooms, Laundry Included, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi, Workout Room Available at an Additional Cost All drinks,

7 Accommodation, all meals, laundry, Wi-Fi, park fees Amenities Ensuite Bathrooms, Laundry Included, Pool, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi, Workout Room Available at an Additional Cost All drinks, Chimpanzee Trekking in the Kibale National Forest, guided walks, boating, bird watching, natural crater walk, curio shop items Kibale Kasese Private Road Transfer (2 hours) 6 OCT OCT 2018 Bwindi North Kasese Kihihi Airstrip Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 5 minutes) Kihihi Airstrip Bwindi North Private Road Transfer (1 hour, 30 minutes) Bwindi North, Uganda The Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a national park in Western Uganda home to more than 300 critically endangered mountain gorillas. Spending time with these incredibly sentient creatures is often the high point of a trip to Africa and an experience that cannot be forgotten. Tracking gorillas is very active and requires gorillaviewing etiquette. The area is mountainous and heavily vegetated and all excursions are on foot. There is a 15- year-old age minimum to go on a gorilla trek. Lodging in the northern part of the park is in a safari camp setting, with generous tented-rooms, and families of gorillas who occasionally visit the camps. The northern part of the park also offers an opportunity to meet the Batwa people, the original dwellers of the ancient forest, whom anthropologists estimate have existed in the equatorial forests of Africa for 60,000 years or more. Take a day hike in the rainforest with Batwa guides, see how the Batwa lived and hunted and learn about medicinal plants. Hear ancient legends and traditional songs, watch energetic dances, and test your skill with a Batwa bow and arrow. Gorilla Forest Camp Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp is nestled deep inside Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in southwest Uganda. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest impresses with a truly theatrical landscape - this is a

8 region of volcanoes, jagged valleys, waterfalls, lakes and dramatic mountain ranges. And it is here, on a flat ridge high in the forest, that Gorilla Forest Camp is tucked away. It's hard to fathom that such luxury and sophistication could be available in an area as remote as this. Gorilla Forest Camp is the ideal base for a gorillatracking adventure in Bwindi. Guests can dine under the stars and relax by the roaring campfire. On cooler evenings, the central cottage provides a warm shelter. Located within the national park, Gorilla Forest Camp offers guests an unrivalled location, including the best bird and wildlife viewing in the Bwindi area. In fact, Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp often receives regular visits from the gorillas themselves, up to 4-6 visits per month. For the lucky guests in camp at those times, they may have the chance for a gorilla encounter without even leaving Gorilla Forest Camp. Accommodation is in eight large en-suite tents which have two queen-sized beds and a bathtub looking out onto the forest - ideal for relaxing after a day searching for gorillas in the forest. The camp has a bar and dining cottage overlooking the rainforest, as well as a raised natural platform for openair dining. Guests can sit around the cozy campfire at night and enjoy Bwindi s crystal clear mountain sky. There is a small gift shop at the camp offering a variety of local artifacts and practical supplies and a mini spa. For lighting and recharging of videos, 240-volt electricity is supplied. Gorilla trekking permits are issued by the government on a per person, per day basis at a cost of $600 per permit and are not included in the accommodation cost. Included Accommodation, all meals, beverages (except Champagne, premium wines, liqueurs), laundry, birding walks, forest walks, community walks, outdoor dining, stargazing, park fees Amenities Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi Available at an Additional Cost Champagne, premium wines, liqueurs, Gorilla trekking ($600 per permit), Batwa Tribe experience, spa treatments, curio shop items Bwindi North Kihihi Airstrip Private Road Transfer (1 hour, 30 minutes) 9 OCT 2018 Entebbe Kihihi Airstrip Entebbe Scheduled Light Aircraft Transfer (1 hour, 45 minutes) Entebbe, Uganda (Departure Location) End Safari Entebbe International Airport Entebbe, Uganda As the commercial capital of Uganda, Entebbe is a traveler s first introduction to Uganda when they arrive at the airport. In hotels around the city, travelers dream of the next day s adventures, hiking to see gorilla, tracking chimps through the forest or spotting one of Uganda s many other exotic and entertaining creatures.

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