Tanzania & Uganda
Safaris BTSTU01-
SAFARI 1
D ay 1: Murchison Falls
Depart Kampala in the morning and drive to Murchison falls
National Park. Transfer to the magnificent Top of the Falls
where you will enjoy your picnic lunch as you marvel at the
mighty Nile being forced into a seven Metre crevice to thunder
45 metres below in a series of cascades. The Nile can be viewed
at different points up to the Baker's Summit. Overnight at Paraa
Safari Lodge. Elevated high above the Falls on the north side of
the river, the lodge enjoys astounding views.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}
Day 2: Murchison Falls
Start your game viewing after an early breakfast. Escorted by a
game ranger, you may opt for a game walk while trailing animals
and studying animal spoors. Game in this area include Giraffe,
Elephant, Harte beest, Lion, Uganda Kob, Oribi and a variety of
savannah and woodland birds. After lunch, take a Nile Cruise for
game viewing at close quarters. This is a paradise of the Hippo
and Crocodiles . Meals and overnight at Paraa Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 3: Kibale Forest
Breakfast early, then transfer to Kibale forest with picnic
lunches arriving for an evening Nocturnal Primate walk in search
of Galagos and Pottos. This is done using strong flashlights
that attract the shy lesser primates of the night. Overnight at
Ndali Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 4: Queen Elizabeth Nat. park
Morning chimpanzee trekking in Kibale Forest. On the walk, you
may see Black and white colobus monkey, Red tailed monkey,
Baboon, Grey cheeked mangabeys or the chimpanzee. After lunch,
depart for Queen Elizabeth National Park. through the East
African Rift valley arriving for a sun set game drive, before a
transfer to your accommodations for dinner and overnight at
Mweya Safari Lodge.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 5: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Morning game drive as this is the best time for opportunities of
viewing the cats in action. Afternoon, take another boat cruise
on the Kazinga for solitary Buffalo, Hippo and other animals at
the edge of the channel as they cool off. European migrant birds
like the terns and gulls congregate here in large flocks. Dinner
and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 6: Bwindi
After a relaxed breakfast, transfer to the gorilla sanctuary
through the beautiful mountain scenery referred to as the little
Switzerland. Dinner and overnight Gorilla Forest Camp.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 7: Day of Gorillas
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with
picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find
the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the
gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the
gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and
overnight.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}
Day 8: Kampala
After breakfast, transfer to Mbarara arriving in time for lunch
at the Lakeview Hotel. Later drive back to Kampala for an
overnight ferry from Jinja to Mwanza (Tanzania)
Approx Transit time: 5 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L}
Price: US$2640 per person sharing
Price include:
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking
driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the lodge/tented camp based on
double/twin sharing
- Gorilla & Chimpanzee permits
- Park entry fees
Not included:
- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/buggage
insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
BTSTU02-SAFARI 2
Day 1: O arrival at Mwanza pick up and drive Depart in the
afternoon from Arusha and drive to Ngorongoro Conservation Area
and set up camp. Ngorongoro Conservation Area's central feature
is the Ngorongoro Crater, one of the largest intact caldera in
the world and one of the most spectacular sights in Africa. The
Olduvai Gorge in the neighbourhood is the site where some of
Africa's oldest hominid fossils were found. The Crater has
densest predator population in Africa. Elephant, lion, zebra,
wildebeest and a host of other resident animals are to be found
here. Dinner
and overnight at the camp.
Day 2: Morning and afternoon game drives at the Crater floor.
Meals and overnight at the camp.
Day 3: After breakfast leave for vast Serengeti National
Park, Africa's most popular game reserve. There is an incredible
number of animals in this vast game park. Wildebeest is the most
populous followed by zebras. Elephant is notably scarce.
Cheetahs and the rest of the big cats are regularly sighted in
the plains. The few remaining endangered black rhino are
restricted at the Moru Koppies area. The park is also famous for
the wildbeeste migration, often described as the most impressive
spectacle in the world. Arrive in time for lunch. Afternoon
proceed for a game drive. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 4: Morning and afternoon game drives in the Park. Meals
and overnight at the camp.
Day 5: After breakfast drive to Lake Manyara National Park
and set up camp. After lunch proceed for an afternoon game drive
in the park. Birdlife in the park is very broad. The home of
tree-climbing lion, the park is also home to giraffes, hippo,
zebra, and buffalo. Dinner and overnight at the camp.
Day 6: After breakfast leave for Tarangire National Park.
Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at the Camp.
Day 7: Morning and afternoon game drives in the Tarangire
Park, Meals and overnight at the Camp.
Day 8: After breakfast proceed for an early morning game
drive enroute to Arusha town in time for lunch.
The price for the above tour is US$1330 per person.
This cost includes
1. Park entrance fees
2. Transport in a safari 4x4 vehicle (may join others)
3. Accommodation in spacious tents.
4. Three meals a day while on safari prepared by the safari cook
at the Camp
5. Services of a qualified tour guide/driver.
6. Jinja Mwanza Ferry
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