6 days adventure
This 6-Day package will enable you to tour Uganda’s most spectacular destinations, including its second-largest national park, with vast savannah grasslands stretching along the horizon. Experience an abundance of wildlife, including lions, hippos, buffaloes, elephants, and a wide variety of bird species. Additionally, you’ll embark on an exhilarating chimpanzee tracking experience in the lush Kyambura Gorge, home to a thriving primate population. The tour also includes a visit to the scenic crater lakes around Fort Portal, offering breathtaking views and peaceful surroundings. Lastly, you’ll explore the remarkable Semuliki Hot Springs, where you can witness geothermal activity and the area's diverse wildlife and culture.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park Begin your journey with a scenic drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, taking in the stunning landscapes along the way including the Ugandan Equator. You will stop for photos and lunch depending on time, see the crater lakes before checking in at Pumba Safari Lodge Lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Day 2: Game Drives and Boat trip on Kazinga Channel Morning Game Drive: Embark on an early morning game drive in the park's Kasenyi Plains after breakfast, where you can spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, and various antelope species. The early hours offer the best chances for wildlife sightings. After the game drive you’ll transfer to Mweya Peninsular for lunch and a relaxing boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, home to one of the highest concentrations of hippos in Africa. You'll also spot crocodiles, elephants, buffaloes, and a variety of birds on the shores. Dinner and Overnight at Pumba Safari Lodge. Day 3. Chimpanzee Tracking in Kyambura Gorge Morning: After an early breakfast, head to Kyambura Gorge for a chimpanzee tracking experience. Meet your ranger guide for a briefing before descending into the lush gorge, sometimes called the "Valley of Apes." Spend about 2-4 hours trekking through the rainforest in search of chimpanzees. Along the way, you'll also spot other primates like black-and-white colobus monkeys and red-tailed monkeys, as well as various bird species. Afternoon: Return to the lodge for lunch and some relaxation. In the afternoon, go on a guided nature walk along the edge of Kyambura Gorge. Enjoy scenic views of the dramatic landscape, and learn about the unique ecosystem and culture of the locals that thrives here. Accommodation: Pumba Safari Lodge. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Day 4. Transfer to Fort Portal - Crater Lakes Exploration - Cultural Tours in Tooro Kingdom Fort Portal is surrounded by numerous crater lakes, formed from volcanic activity. On this Day after breakfast we will depart Queen Elizabeth National Park and drive to Fort Portal through rush villages with Banana plantations to enjoy hikes around the scenic crater lakes such as Lake Nkuruba, Lake Nyinambuga etc.. Later have lunch and take a cultural tour to visit the King’s Palace (Karuzika), interact with the locals, and learn about the history and traditions of the Tooro people. Dinner and Overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel Day 5. Semuliki Hot Springs & Nature walk On this Day after breakfast we will drive through the rolling hills to Sempaya 50km from Fort Portal Town. The Semuliki Hot Springs are one of the unique natural attractions within Semuliki National Park, located in Western Uganda. These geothermal features are culturally significant and offer a fascinating experience for visitors. The local Bamba people believe the springs are inhabited by spirits of their ancestors, making them important in local traditions and rituals. Here we shall take a guided walks through the nearby trails, which pass through the dense forest surrounding the springs. These walks offer a chance to observe various bird species, butterflies, and primates like the grey-cheeked mangabey and red-tailed monkeys. Later return to Fort Portal for lunch and relaxation. Dinner and Overnight at Mountains of the Moon Hotel. Day 6. Amabere Ga Nyina Mwiru Caves - Transfer back to Kampala On this Day after breakfast we’ll explore more crater lakes and the Mabere caves, enjoy a nature walk and water falls, and take in the scenic surrounding forest. Later we’ll depart Fort Portal and enjoy the scenic drive back, reflecting on the incredible wildlife and natural beauty experienced over the past three days. Trip Highlights: •Uganda Equator •Game drives •Chimpanzee Tracking •Boat Safari on Kazinga Channel •Nature Walk •Crater Lakes Exploration •Hot springs •Cultural Experience
What’s Included?
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Accommodation on full Board based on 2 people sharing.
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All transport is in 4WD Land cruiser with a pop-up roof
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Game drives in the park, see lions, leopards, Ugandan kobs, elephants, etc.
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Boat Trip on the Kazinga Channel, see the animals at the waterfront!
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Chimpanzee permits
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Visit Semuliki Hot Springs
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Cultural Sites Visit
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Crater lakes exploration
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Nature Walk
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
All bookings made with GARI TRIPS are subject to these terms. Price of trip includes: Private Ground transport (car and fuel in 4*4), Safari guide, entry cost to all parks mentioned in the itinerary, all activities mentioned (Permits, Boat Cruise, and Game Drives), Accommodation Based on Bed & Breakfast. This is if nothing else has been agreed. Price does not include: International flights (unless special agreement), visa fees, beverages, items of personal use and tips. Adjustments after booking: If you want to make changes in your itinerary after booking we will arrange for this if it is possible. Note that the dates for gorilla and chimpanzee trekking cannot be adjusted after booking. Changes in itinerary: In the case of unforeseen circumstances (such as road closures, bad weather, security conditions or problems with hotels) GARI TRIPS reserves the right to make adjustments in the itinerary to ensure you get the best service. You will off-course be informed about this as soon as possible. Payment: When booking a trip, we ask for 30% down payment and a full payment for gorilla and chimpanzee permits (permits can only be booked and secured by paying!) The full payment of the trip has to be done six weeks before starting the tour. CANCELLATIONS: 60> days to start of safari 10% charge 59-32 days to start of safari 25% charge 31-8 days to start of safari 50% charge- 7-0 days to start of safari 100% Gorilla permits and Chimpanzee permits are excluded from percentages above and are 100% nonrefundable. Means of payment: Payment from abroad should be done through bank transfer to our account in Uganda. Fees for transfer are paid by the client. We accept payment in Cash and Credit cards. During Trip: The animals in the parks are wild so no guarantees can be given of good sightings during game drives or trekking, but rangers and our guides will do their very best to make sure you get a great experience. GARI TRIPS reserves the right to refuse any client behaving in a way that can cause danger/inconvenience to any third party, damage to property, environments or ecosystems to continue the trip. In such a case no refunds will be made and GARI TRIPS will not be liable for expenses occurring due to termination. Vehicles: We put a lot of energy into getting cars that are in a roadworthy condition. Despite this punctures, breakdowns, damage or any other delay can occur due to poor road conditions that are out of our control, for this no liability can be accepted. Complaints: Any issues that occur during the Trip should be reported immediately to the guide and we'll do our best to resolve it. If an issue has not been solved to the client's satisfaction a written complaint should be e-mailed to us no later than 30 days after finishing the safari. Liability: GARI TRIPS cannot accept liability or pay compensation for unforeseen circumstances that are out of our control. This includes flight delays/cancellations, war/threat of war, riots, civil unrest, terrorist attacks, border closure, acts of the government, strikes, thefts, epidemics, road closure, natural disasters, extreme weather conditions, fire, technical/mechanical problems to transport due to bad roads and similar events beyond the company's control. Health: It is the responsibility of the client to insure that proper medical precautions (immunizations and so on) have been taken.
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