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1 M U R C H ISON FALLS, KIBALE AND BWINDI GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI Safari Overview Murchison Falls, Kibale & Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari, a 7 day tour that takes you to the Murchison Falls National Park for wildlife viewing through game drives and boat launches and to Kibale Forest National Park, the primate capital of the world, for a chimp trek and to see various species of monkeys and birds. You will have a walk in the Bigodi swamp renowned for rare bird species and crown the safari with Gorilla trekking in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Safari Highlights Track Rhinos in Zziwa Rhino sanctuary Game drives in Murchison

2 Boat cruise Chimp trek in Kibale Forest Nature walk in the Bigodi swamp Gorilla trek in Bwindi Forest Equator experience Safari Itinerary Day 1: Kampala to Murchison Falls National Park (5-6hrs)

4 You will have an early breakfast and drive to Murchison Falls National Park via the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will have the opportunity to trek the Rhinos. The sanctuary houses Uganda s Rhino reintroduction project. There are 9 white rhinos and tracking is done on foot for 1 and half hours. You will continue to Masindi Town for lunch and later drive to Murchison Falls National Park. The entire journey takes 6-7 hours. You will have dinner and overnight at the lodge of your booking. Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Nile Safari Lodge Mid range: Fort Murchison (in rooms)/ Murchison River Lodge / Sambiya River Lodge Budget: Fort Murchison in tents/ Murchison River Lodge in tents / Red Chili Meal Plan: Dinner Day 2: Game drive and Boat launch on the Nile You will wake up very early and set off at 6.30am for a sunrise game drive on the Northern sector of the Park. Expect to encounter animals like Giraffes, Lions, Elephants, baboons, and a number of different antelopes. Return to the lodge for lunch and in the afternoon set

5 out for the launch cruise on the Albert Nile to the Bottom of the falls. Expect to see animals like Hippos, crocodiles, Water bucks, and a wide variety of bird species. You will also reach the Devils Cauldron where you will be able to see clearly the majestic Murchison falls. Return for dinner and overnight at your lodge booked. Luxury: Paraa Safari Lodge/ Nile Safari Lodge Mid range: Fort Murchison (in rooms)/ Murchison River Lodge / Sambiya River Lodge Budget: Fort Murchison in tents/ Murchison River Lodge in tents / Red Chili Meal Plan: Dinner Day 3: Visit to the top of the fall and travel to Kibale Forest National Park You will after your breakfast visit the top of the thunderous Murchison falls, where you will observe the River Nile squeezing itself in a 7 meter gorge before tumbling 40 meters down in a thunderous explosion and then flows down into a very peaceful river whose

6 water banks are swarmed with a profusion of water and land animals as well as birds. Later, you will travel to Kibale Forest national park. The journey will take almost 7-8 hours drive. This journey will take you through the verdant country side of the Albertine Escarpment. Also you will pass by Hoima homesteads for a clear view of the true African culture. Lunch will be held en route in Hoima town. Proceed with the journey to Fort portal and later reach Kibale in the evening. Dinner and overnight stay at: Luxury: Ndali lodge/primate lodge/kibale forest/kyaninga lodge Moderate: Mountains of the moon/kibale forest camp Budget: Rwenzori travelers/kibale forest camp/chimpanzee forest guest house Meal plan: Dinner

7 Day 4: Kibale Forest National park; Chimpanzee trekking/primate walk along the forest.

9 After breakfast, go for chimpanzee trekking/primate walk. Taking packed lunch. The activity takes up most part of the whole day. A variety of primates such as the greycheeked mangabeys, colobus monkeys, L Hoest monkeys, and red-tailed monkeys can be seen. While exploring several kilometers of the forest, you may see colourful butterflies, frogs, reptiles and insects as well, as the forest is also endemic bird species including the african grey parrot; african and green breasted pittas. Proceed to Bigodi swamp for a guided nature walk and birdwatcing. Luxury: Ndali lodge/primate lodge/kibale forest/kyaninga lodge Moderate: Mountains of the moon/kibale forest camp Budget: Rwenzori travelers/kibale forest camp/chimpanzee forest guest house Meal plan: Dinner

10 Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

12 You will have an early breakfast and set off for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Southwestern Uganda near the border with Rwanda. You will go along with packed lunch.this is a long journey of 9-10 hours but on a paved road passing through areas richly endowed with beautiful geographical features along the way. You will travel along the Albertine rift through the towns of FortPortal and Kasese with stopovers in areas with tourist attractions along the route. Lower Budget: Buhoma community Rest camp / Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp / Travellers Rest Hotel Kisolo / Gorilla Valley Lodge Moderate: Gorilla Resort Bwindi /Gorilla Safari Lodge / Silver Back Lodge / Lake Kitandara Camp / Chameleon Hill Lodge / Lake Mutanda Resort. Up market: Mahogang Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Rushanga Gorilla Satari Lodge. Meal plan: Dinner.

13 Day 6: Mountain Gorilla Tracking and Trekking 7am; you will attend a compulsory briefing at park headquarters by the game rangers. Taking with you packed lunch and water. Expect to know about the history of the park, dos and don ts of gorilla trackers. Afterwards, you will join be divided into separate groups to track through the forest searching for the rare apes. The activity will take up most part of the day. Return to Gorilla Forest Camp or Buhoma Lodge for resting, dinner and overnight. Lower Budget: Buhoma community Rest camp / Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp / Travellers Rest Hotel Kisolo / Gorilla Valley Lodge Moderate: Gorilla Resort Bwindi /Gorilla Safari Lodge / Silver Back Lodge / Lake Kitandara Camp / Chameleon Hill Lodge / Lake Mutanda Resort. Up market: Mahogang Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Rushanga Gorilla Satari Lodge. Meal plan: Dinner. Day 7: Bwindi National Park via Kampala

14 Early breakfast and depart Bwindi gorilla National park for Kampala. Lunch shall be served enroute and just in case you need souvenirs then you will have an opportunity to stop at the equator. This safari package includes; Transportation (type of car ) 4WD min van with pop up roof for excellence safari view. Gorilla permit (a US $600 value) Chimp permit Boat launch All fuel for the trip. Driver / guide. Game drive Guide ranger fees.

15 Accommodation and meals as per itinerary. All activities are described in the itinerary. Park fee is according to the program. Meals are according to the program. However, the package excludes: Personal Expenses like:, tobacco, telephone, drinks, laundry, porter fee, personal insurance, Visa, and tips to guides Enquire about this safari. Why should you travel with Pamoja Tours and Travel Uganda Limited?

16 5% of the profits go to Pamoja Health Initiative. Pamoja gives back to the community through its 5% share of the profits which goes Pamoja Health Initiative a project of Pamoja Tours and Travel aimed at providing free Health Services to Venerable communities in Uganda. Reliability and trustworthy. Pamoja is credited with trustworthy and reliable employees who are determined to work together with you to deliver quality services. Comfortable safe mileage. Pamoja aims at providing the most comfortable safe mileage to its clients so as to meet their satisfaction. Hospitable employees/ guides with a broader knowledge about Uganda. Meet our hospitable employees/guides all determined to make it to your travel destination. The employees are fluent English speakers. Affordable quality services. Pamoja exists to offer pocket friendly services which are of a good quality to suite your taste and preference. Its Important to let us know your Budget.

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