Uganda Discoverer. This is a small group, no participation lodge safari with all nights accommodated in permanent tented camps or lodges.

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1 Uganda Discoverer This is a small group, no participation lodge safari with all nights accommodated in permanent tented camps or lodges. Group size Minimum: 4 Group Size Maximum: 7 Contents : Highlights Departure Dates Itinerary Pre-departure Info Highlights Lake Mburo, Canoe Ride at Lake Mburo, Bwindi National Park, Gorilla Experience, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Boat Cruise on the Kazinga Channel, Kibale Forest National Park, Chimpanzee Experience.

2 Departure Dates 2015 Month Tour Start Tour End Type Month Tour Start Tour End Type January 03/01/ /01/2015 July 03/07/ /07/ /01/ /01/ /07/ /07/2015 February 03/02/ /02/2015 F August 03/08/ /08/2015 F 17/02/ /02/ /08/ /08/2015 March 11/03/ /03/2015 September 03/09/ /09/2015 April 11/04/ /04/ /09/ /09/2015 May 08/05/ /05/2015 October 11/10/ /10/2015 June 03/06/ /06/2015 F November 11/11/ /11/ /06/ /06/2015 December 03/12/ /12/ /12/ /12/2015 Day 1: Kampala - Lake Mburo National Park F - Bilingual departures (French & English) Itinerary After arrival in Kampala on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal after which we then immediately drive south westwards, with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it receives its name. We do a game drive on the way to the lodge followed by a canoe ride on Lake Mburo in the evening. Meal: Mantana Tented Camp or similar At Mantana Tented Camp or similar Day 2: Lake Mburo Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight and is known to host half of the world s population of mountain gorillas. Silverback Lodge or similar At Mantana Tented Camp or similar At Igongo Restaurant or similar At Silverback Lodge or similar Day 3: Bwindi GORILLA TRACKING - this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for! Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure after the gorillas. Imagine venturing closer than 5 metres to these primates. It won t be easy, but it certainly will be worth it. Silverback Lodge or similar

3 At Silverback Lodge or similar Lunch pack from Silverback Lodge or similar At Silverback Lodge or similar Day 4: Bwindi Queen Elizabeth National Park After breakfast we depart to the Queen Elizabeth National Park. We drive through the Ishasha region of the park famous for its tree climbing lions before we proceed to the lodge for check-in and leisure time before dinner. Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar At Silverback Lodge or similar Lunch pack from Silverback Lodge or similar At Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park After an early breakfast, we depart for a morning game drive in the Queen Elizabeth National Park. During the heat of midday, we stop to enjoy our packed lunch and a rest before we continue on an afternoon game drive followed by a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Afterwards we return to the lodge for dinner and overnight. Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar At Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar Lunch pack from Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar At Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar Day 6: Queen Elizabeth NP Kibale Forest National Park For the early risers there will be an optional bird walk this morning. After breakfast, we depart for Kibale Forest where we arrive for lunch at the lodge. The afternoon is spent at your leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, with an option to swim, fish etc. Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar At Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar Lunch pack from Kingfisher Lodge (Kichwamba) or similar At Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar Day 7: Kibale Forest National Park An early morning walk in the Kibale Forest is spent tracking the habituated chimpanzees which are the major attraction in this national park. These delightful and sociable apes are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in the trees as they are more closely related to humans than any other living creature. Navigating the network of shady forest trails provides much delight to botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders are in for a treat

4 with 335 species recorded. In the afternoon, we take a walk through the Bigodi Swamps before returning to the lodge. Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar At Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar Lunch pack from Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar At Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar Day 8: Kibale Forest Kampala After a leisurely breakfast, we return to Kampala in time for your evening homeward flight. END OF TOUR At Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar Lunch pack from Primate Lodge (Forest Cottages) or similar Pre-departure Information Contents : Transport Travelling Times Accommodation Spending Money Meals First Aid Luggage Insurance Packing Visas Info on areas visited Transport: Jenman African Safaris uses fully equipped customized 12-seater 4x4 safari vehicles, Toyota Land Cruisers or other appropriate vehicles with comfortable seating, large windows for game viewing and a music system. The vehicles are equipped with pop-up roofs to facilitate the best game viewing. All luggage, besides hand luggage and photo equipment, is carried on the vehicle roof rack or trailer to ensure maximum comfort in the vehicle. Travelling Times and Distances: All travelling times are affected by road conditions, detours and weather conditions, therefore on certain days travelling times may be longer than anticipated especially where there is a lot of distance to be covered. Please keep in mind that the time it takes to travel 100 km in your home country is not equivalent to the time it takes to travel 100 km on African roads, therefore we encourage you to sit back and enjoy the spectacular scenery Africa has to offer. Where possible additional stops will be made to ensure your travelling comfort at all times.

5 For this accommodated safari, we make use of mid-range lodge accommodation. Your accommodation is situated either in National Parks, on the banks of a river, or in other places of interest. The accommodation will be a mix of lodges, chalets and permanent tented chalets with en-suite facilities. Some properties are equipped with swimming pools and/or bar areas. Spending money: Clients are advised to bring enough money to cover the purchase of curios, tips for the guide and additional entertainment. US Dollars and Ugandan Shilling are the most practical and convenient currencies. Breakfast and dinner will be prepared by the lodge where you are staying. They will also prepare lunch or a lunch pack depending on the itinerary for the day. Please advise us of any special dietary requirements in advance. First Aid: Our guides are trained in basic first aid and the vehicle is equipped with a medical aid kit. Preventative Malaria medication should be taken before the trip and throughout its duration and it is advisable to consult a doctor prior to departure. Yellow Fever vaccinations are compulsory please contact your Travel Clinic before departure. Luggage: Maximum baggage allowance: 12 kg. Jenman Safaris stipulates this luggage allowance, as an overloaded vehicle is a danger to both the clients and the guide. This does not include photographic equipment and a small daypack. Please bring soft-sided luggage (e.g. a backpack or soft barrel bag), not a suitcase. Don't bring too much clothing, as there are washing opportunities along the way. Please adhere to the allowance specified as space for luggage is limited. Insurance: It is compulsory for all travellers to have insurance covering their personal requirements, medical expenses and personal possessions. This is to be arranged before leaving your home country. Jenman Safaris has comprehensive public liability insurance. Packing: Shorts Track suit Walking shoes Light trousers/jeans Swimming costume Sandals T-shirts Sun hat Windbreaker Warm clothes (May August) Long-sleeved shirts Camera Torch Mosquito protection UV protection Spare batteries

6 Visas: The onus is on the client to organize all visas required to visit Uganda, prior to departure. Information on areas visited Contents : Uganda Lake Mburo National Park Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trekking Kibale National Park UGANDA When pioneer tourist Winston Churchill set foot in Uganda in 1902, he was so overwhelmed by the beauty of the country he called it the Pearl of Africa. He was right. This where the East African savannah meets the West African jungle. Where else but in this uniquely lush destination can one observe lions prowling the open plains in the morning and track chimpanzees through the rainforest undergrowth the same afternoon, then the next day navigate tropical channels teeming with hippos and crocodiles before setting off into the misty mountains to visit the majestic mountain gorillas? Besides all these, Uganda is also blessed with a vast bird population of more than 1,000 species. Uganda is Africa condensed, with the best of everything the continent has to offer packed into one small but stunning destination. Uganda is home to the highest mountain range in Africa, the Mountains of the Moon in the Ruwenzori National Park. It is the source of the mighty Nile, and around Jinja offers the best white-water rafting in the world. Bwindi National Park (331 sq. km), christened the Impenetrable Forest, is home to half of the world s known mountain gorillas, about 330 of them there s just one Bwindi gorilla for every 20 million people! Penetrating the Impenetrable Forest is no picnic, as the terrain is steep and the foliage unforgiving, but what a reward. All the hardships are forgotten in an instant with the first glimpse of the gorillas in their mountain kingdom. No bars, no cars this is not a safari park but their world, and you become their privileged guests. A country with fantastic natural scenery and a rich mosaic of tribes and cultures, Uganda is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by Tanzania. The southern part of the country includes a substantial portion of Lake Victoria, shared with Kenya and Tanzania. Lake Mburo National Park Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP) is a very special place - every part of it is alive with variety, interest and colour. LMNP contains an extensive area of wetland. The park harbours several species of mammals including zebras, impalas, elands, topi and buffaloes. The bird population includes the rare Shoebill stork. Its sculptured landscape with rolling grassy hills and idyllic lakeshores has a varied mosaic of habitats: forest galleries, rich acacia tree valleys, seasonal and permanent swamps which all support a wealth of wildlife. The park is only 370 sq. km and the smallest of Uganda s savannah national parks. Its mosaic habitat: dry hillside, rocky outcrops, bushes, thickets, open and wooded

7 savannahs, forests, lakes and swamps are home to a surprising diversity of plants and animals. Location: Lake Mburo National Park is situated in Mbarara district. It is about 3.5 hours drive from Kampala. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is situated in south western Uganda, on the edge of the Western Rift Valley (Albertine rift) and is shared by the Kanungu, Kabale and Kisoro districts. It is 331 sq. km in size and on an altitude range of 1,160 meters (Ishasha Gorge) to 2,607 metres (Rwamanyonyi Peak). The annual average temperature range is 7 C - 20 C with the coldest period being June and July. Of the local people neighbouring the park, the majority are Bakiga and Bafumbira, constituting the densest settlements in Uganda (350 people/sq. km). A few Batwa are also found. Species Diversity: Bwindi is home to 326 gorillas, almost a half of the world s population of mountain gorillas. There are also 346 species of birds and over 200 species of butterflies. This afromontane forest has a dense under storey of fern, vines and shrubs. About 324 tree species have been recorded here, 10 of which occur nowhere else in Uganda. Bird Watching: Bwindi is the bird watchers haven! It holds 346 species of birds and contains 90% of all Albertine rift endemics, difficult or impossible to see in any other part of East Africa and seven IUCN red data listed species. An experienced bird watcher can identify up to 100 species in a day! Visit Ruhija and Buhoma for this dream. Indicate your interest to the Park Management so that appropriate early morning departures can be arranged. Gorilla Trekking This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four Gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, and Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. The tracking experience starts at 8:30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7:45 am. What to bring: Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellent.

8 Carry a packed lunch. For conservation reasons, visits to the gorillas are tightly controlled. The following rules apply and must be strictly adhered to: No one with a communicable disease (e.g. flu, diarrhoea) is allowed to enter the park. Stay together in a tight group while with the gorillas, don t surround them. Don t get closer than 7 metres (21 feet) to the gorillas. Don t eat or smoke when with the gorillas or within a distance of 200 metres from the gorillas. Turn away from the gorillas if you have to sneeze or cough. Cover your nose and mouth in the process. Burry all human faeces a minimum of one foot deep and ensure that the hole is properly covered. If a gorillas moves into your direction, please move out of his way slowly. While being close to the animals, please do not make any funny noises and try not to move quickly. Don t leave litter. All litter must be carried out of the park and disposed of properly. No person under 15 years is allowed to track gorillas. Don t spit on vegetation or soil when in the park - use a handkerchief. Your group must not be more than 8 tourists and must all be over 15 years old. Kibale National Park With lush tropical rainforest and fascinating diversity of animals, Kibale National Park (KNP) is one of the most beautiful and stunning forests in Uganda. Kibale forest is certainly worth protecting as it is home to the largest number (in Uganda) of our closest living relative, the ENDANGERED chimpanzee, as well as the THREATENED red colobus monkey and the rare L Hoest s monkey. The forest has one of the highest diversity and density of primates in Africa totalling 13 species including the black and white colobus, blue monkey and greycheeked mangabey, red tailed monkey, bush babies and pottos. The park also hosts over 325 species of birds including the yellow spotted nicator, yellow rumped tinkerbird, littlegreenbul, green breasted pitta, African pitta, crowned eagle and the black beeeater. There are a number of impressive mammals including forest elephants, buffaloes, bush pigs, duikers and bats. A keen observer may see some of the reptiles and amphibians as well as a colourful variety of butterflies. Furthermore, over 250 tree species have been recorded. The most famous inhabitants of Kibale National Park are the chimpanzees with over 1,450 individuals protected within the park. At Kanyanchu, a community of chimpanzees has been habituated since 1991, allowing visitors the unique opportunity to view these great apes in their natural environment (with more than 90% chance of viewing). Primate Walk: This starts from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8:00 am or 3:00 pm. It lasts for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animals and plant species within the forest. Chimpanzees are the main attraction, of which five groups have been partially habituated to human contact. The guided walk is along well marked tracks and a distance of 3 km to 5 km is covered. This walk is restricted to four groups of four persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon. For the ultimate prize encounter, the park also offers the chimpanzee habituation experience which allows visitors to spend time from de-nesting in the morning through to bedtime with the chimps.

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