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Discover the best of the 'Pearl of Africa'; a diverse country, green and tropical, with savannahs, forests, lakes, the Nile, and snow-covered peaks.
Arrive in Entebbe and transfer to the Protea Entebbe, overlooking the shores of Lake Victoria. Meet your African Wildlife Foundation leader – Carter Smith or Craig R. Sholley – and fellow travelers for a briefing on your journey ahead. Carter Smith and Craig R. Sholley share a passion for wildlife conservation in Africa which has spanned decades. From Carter’s years living in the bush rehabilitating birds of prey and working closely with Sir Iain Douglas-Hamilton on Save the Elephants, to Craig’s work studying Mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey at Rwanda’s celebrated Karisoke Research Centre, acting as scientific advisor for the award-winning IMAX film, Mountain Gorilla, and most recently, serving as senior vice president of AWF, they each have a long-standing love affair with this spectacular continent making them the perfect guides for your adventure.
Board a bush flight to the serene Kidepo Valley in the northeastern tip of Uganda. Spend your days here enjoying extended game drives through this wildlife-rich habitat. Buffalo, zebra, waterbuck, and warthog are abundant, and so are the lions. The Apoka Safari Lodge is the only one in the park, complete with a waterhole frequented by wildlife. While in the landscape, you will visit the Karamojong tribe and the site of an AWF Classroom Africa school.
Fly to Kasese and then transfer by road to Kibale National Park where you’ll have an opportunity to trek chimpanzees in their natural habitat, before transferring to Semliki Wildlife Reserve where you’ll spend the next two days. Enjoy a morning boat cruise on Lake Albert in search of the elusive, prehistoric-like Shoebill and an evening game drive in search of wildlife with a sundowner. You will also have the chance to take an exploratory walk along with one of the many forest trails in Semliki - track the rare forest elephants or explore the swamp – this is one of the only places where you can walk extensively. On your final night there will be a night game drive to see the nocturnal species in the area.
A private charter flight takes us to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest — home to half the world’s population of Mountain gorillas. A scenic drive winding through the slopes of ancient volcanoes offers panoramic vistas and a glimpse into rural community life. Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, a conservation enterprise lodge developed by AWF and owned and operated by the Nkuringo community, addresses human/gorilla conflict by building income from gorilla tourism. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is the home of your two Mountain gorilla treks. Tracking gorillas is a life-changing experience. Hike the steep slopes of this mountainous forest, and have an eye-to-eye encounter with these magnificent animals.
This morning, fly back to Entebbe and return to the Protea Hotel for lunch and relax in your dayroom before transferring to the airport for your independent homeward flight.
* Travel by 4WD vehicle, scenic bush flight and boat
* 9 nights in wonderful premium accommodation: hotel, lodges and an intimate
safari camp
* Reasonable fitness required for chimpanzee and gorilla tracking
All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners included.
For early game drives and in order to maximise the time spent in the parks, a
packed breakfast or lunch may be provided in some instances.
It is possible to cater for vegetarians or clients with special requirements,
however please make sure you will advise your Sales Consultant at time of
booking or our Customer Operations department before departure.
Please also note that in Uganda the availability of certain specialised
products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or
non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialized dietary
items from home.
* Travel by 4WD vehicle, scenic bush flight and boat
* 9 nights in wonderful premium accommodation: hotel, lodges and an intimate
safari camp
* Reasonable fitness required for chimpanzee and gorilla tracking
This safari has been rated 2 (Leisurely/Moderate) with a Safari Rating of 5
The grading of moderate applies specifically to the gorilla trek and the
chimp trek, the rest of the itinerary is generally graded as leisurely in
relation to the activity level.
*Gorilla Trek:* Owing to the nature of the terrain and the need to explore to
find the gorillas, the trek doesn't follow a path in Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest and instead the guides will cut a route through the undergrowth. You
should expect a minimum of three hours walking on rough terrain, with the
possibility of climbing up to 2607m, in order to find the gorillas; steep
ascents and descents over muddy slopes are the norm. Strong footwear is
essential.
This is a busy and active trip with some early starts as we explore as much
as we can of this wonderful country. We maximise our time in wildlife areas
by travelling using scenic bush flights and comfortable 4WD vehicles.
Please note that a baggage restriction of 15kgs per person is applicable on
all flights in small, soft-sided bags. We take 4 scenic flights on this
itinerary.
Hotels, lodges and safari camps
*Protea Hotel*
The 73-room Protea Hotel Entebbe is ideally located on the glistening shores
of Lake Victoria and a convenient 1km from Entebbe International Airport.
The Tides Restaurant, Terrace and Bar, serves full breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. Nile perch is a signature dish. Standard rooms include a marble
bathroom, hairdryer, in-room safe, coffee and tea maker, AC, TV with cable,
free Wi-Fi, and a mini-bar.
*Apoka Safari Lodge*
The large, spacious rooms at Apoka were built with comfort in mind. The
canvas tents feature handmade furniture created by local craftsmen, with big
hand-carved beds with soft duvets, hand-woven woolen carpets, extra-large
plush towels, and over-sized dressing gowns. You'll have plenty of places to
relax and enjoy the views, with comfy sitting areas and a private veranda
with your own outdoor bathtub! Another unique feature at Apoka is the
inviting swimming pool that has been carved out of a giant rock.
*Semliki Safari Lodge*
Semliki Safari Lodge in Semliki Wildlife Reserve is a secluded and intimate
lodge, with a maximum of only 18 guests. It is surrounded by trails of
riverine forest and savannah where the wildlife is plentiful. The main lodge
has a soaring thatched roof and contains a lounge area with inviting
armchairs and sofas, as well as the dining area. It is lit by lanterns and
open to the elements on one side allowing guests to feel connected to
surrounding environment. Guests stay in golden-hued tents with thick thatched
roofs and hardwood floors. Each tent features an en-suite bathroom with
running water, hot showers and flush toilets. Staying under canvas on
safari in Africa is a wonderful experience – hearing the sounds of the
wildlife, feeling the wind and even smelling the rain. Tea or coffee is
brought to you in the morning so you can start the day sitting on the veranda
enjoying the views.
*Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge*
Set on a forested ridge near the entrance to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest,
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge boasts eight spacious cottages built from
volcanic stone. Spectacular views stretch all the way to the Virunga
Volcanoes of Rwanda, as well as across the border into the Congo, where the
glow of Nyiragongo Volcano can be seen on a clear night. Warm and welcoming,
each cottage features a bedroom, ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, and
a separate lounge. Comfortable chairs on the outdoor verandas provide the
perfect vantage point to admire the unforgettable vistas of the forest below.
Blazing fireplaces create a cosy glow as evening falls.
All breakfasts, 9 lunches and 9 dinners included.
For early game drives and in order to maximise the time spent in the parks, a
packed breakfast or lunch may be provided in some instances.
It is possible to cater for vegetarians or clients with special requirements,
however please make sure you will advise your Sales Consultant at time of
booking or our Customer Operations department before departure.
Please also note that in Uganda the availability of certain specialised
products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or
non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialized dietary
items from home.
The wettest areas are concentrated along the shores of Lake Victoria and the
western mountain districts. Although rains are normally more frequent during
the two rainy seasons which occur in April-May and October-November, wet
spells can occur also during the dry season, so please come prepared for
this. Uganda can be visited at any time, as over most of the country the
weather is pleasant for much of the year and temperatures are never
excessively high.
The temperatures are usually cooler at night and this depends more on the
altitude than on the actual area of the country.
* Travel insurance
* Single accommodation (available on request)
* Visas or vaccinations
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