Big five and water safari

Day 2: Transfer to Gulu Today after early breakfast, you will begin your journey to Gulu- the Northern part. We don’t have any activities planned today as we expect you will want to rest after a tiresome day. It is possible, however, to have a stroll around this wild town of the north. Journey Time: 7 – 8 Accommodation: Churchill Courts Meal Plan: All meals You will stay in a comfortable hotel with air-conditioned rooms. Churchill Courts Gulu is rather new on the tourism map and not yet many nice and cosy lodges have been built. There are plenty of opportunities to stay in comfortable and clean places, but it won't give you the "out of Africa" experience. One of the most comfortable hotels is Churchill Courts. It's a new hotel with spacious air-conditioned rooms (useful, because Gulu can be very hot). The restaurant isn't all that cozy, but the menu is good and the service is warm and nice, as usual in Uganda.  

Kidepo Valley

Day 4: Game drives and Kanangorok hot springs Today after breakfast and go for a game drive. In Kidepo Valley National park,  you will find zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions and leopards. This is also the only place in Uganda where you can find the cheetah and ostrich. Kidepo is famous for its lions relaxing on the rocks - a scene which may remind you of a certain Disney film. You might even be very lucky to spot a leopard or cheetah! Besides the 4x4 safaris you can also take a bush walk in the park with an armed ranger   Accommodation: Nga’Moru Wilderness Camp Meal Plan: All meals

Murchison Falls

Day 6: To Murchison Falls N.P. Today you continue your journey to Murchison Falls National Park You will game drive towards your lodge. You will be staying at a great mid-range lodge. From here you can relax the rest of your day. Covering an area of over 3,840 km², Murchison Falls National Park is the largest conservation area in Uganda. The park’s name derives from its famous waterfall: the mighty Murchison Falls, which are formed where the Victoria Nile powerfully forces its way through a narrow cleft before plunging 43m down with a thunderous roar The mighty Nile River divides the park into its north and south sections. At the spectacular Murchison Falls the world's longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. As the river attracts large numbers of game, a boat safari up the Nile provides the perfect opportunity to see and photograph the animals. You will be watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, monkeys and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts, you go to the bottom of the Murchison Falls, which approaches you with a thunderous sound. By car or after a short hike you can reach the “Top of the falls” from where you have a perfect view of the extraordinary falls and the river snaking below. You will be staying at a great mid-range lodge, overlooking the River Nile. Here you can relax during the rest of your day.   Journey Time: 7 Hours Accommodation: Pakuba Game Lodge Meal plan: All meals Pakuba Safari Lodge is located on the Eastern Bank of Albert Nile, in Murchison Falls NP. It has tastefully furnished roomer that offer comfort, style and serenity Wildlife sightings at the lodge include elephant, cape buffalo, lion, leopard, hippos, and countless birds www.pakubasafarilodge.com      

Kidepo Valley | Murchison Falls

Day 8: Transfer back with en route rhino tracking Today after breakfast, you will transfer back to Kampala. En route, you will visit Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary where you will go for guided rhino tracking with an experienced ranger, which gives you a unique opportunity to view the rhinos from a close distance. Kidepo Valley and Murchison Falls National Parks once had both black and white rhinos; however, widespread poaching during the Idi Amin era resulted in the disappearance of these majestic animals from the wild. Founded in 1998, Rhino Fund Uganda works to reintroduce black and white rhinos into Uganda and runs a breeding programme. Accommodation for tonight is not inclusive in the program. If you wish to depart tonight from Entebbe Airport, make sure your flight is at 10 pm or later. If you want us to book one (or more) nights in Kampala and/or Entebbe, please let us know. Journey Time: 9 hours to Kampala, 10 hours to Entebbe Accommodation: Not included Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch Dates Since this is a private tour, departure can be organised for anytime throughout the year subject to the availability of accommodation and transport.   The bookings with the hotels mentioned in the program depend on availability. Reservations will only be made after your booking. In case the mentioned hotels are not available during the requested period, we will do our utmost best to book a hotel in the same class for you (of course we will only do this after consulting you). It is not possible to ‘reserve’ gorilla and chimpanzee permits. Therefore we can only buy them after your booking and down-payment and also here it all depends on availability. Transport Our standard offering for mid-range tours is a 4wd minibus with pop-up roof for easy safari viewing. All passengers will have a dedicated window seat. Your professional and courteous driver/guide will be at your disposal for questions or translations.   Tour Package Including: ·         Transport in a 4WD minivan with pop-up roof for excellent safari view; ·         All fuel for the tour; ·         English speaking Ugandan driver/guide; ·         Accommodation as listed in the program; ·         All breakfasts and dinners included; ·         Park-entrance fees according to the program; ·         All activities described in the itinerary; Excluding: International air fares and entry visa Uganda Meals that are not part of your accommodation; A porter for during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your daypack); Personal (medical/travel) insurance; Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc; All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)