Uganda Safari Wildlife and Birds, Chimps and Gorillas

posted by safaris - private message on October 20, 2009 around 6 am from uganda

Day 1During morning game drive, you may see crater lakes filled with huge flocks of flamingos, lions relaxing on grassy plains, and elephants ambling through the bush. The area ranks extremely high in biodiversity.Uganda safaris In the afternoon, take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel to see some of the famous birdlife. O/N: Mweya Lodge or Jacana Safari Lodge (FB)Day 2After breakfast drive through the highlands of Uganda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or drive via Ishasha  home of the trip climbing lions. Roads permitting see tree climbing lions. The views are spectacular on this trip - at one point you can see the Virunga Volcanoes of Rwanda and the Congo. gorilla safari Bird life and primate life in Bwindi is superb, and there is an incredible variety of flora. O/N: Gorilla Resort (FB). Day 3Set out early for one of the world's greatest wildlife viewing experiences. At 8.00am, report to the ranger station, where the guides will take you through the dense bush to track gorillas. Uganda hotels This trek can take from two to eight hours and requires a reasonable degree of fitness. Long trousers, long-sleeved shirts, gloves, and a sturdy pair of walking boots are advised. Once you locate the gorillas, you willhave time to listen to them communicating and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male and the gentle giant silverback. This trek is considered one of the most unique in the world and it is the only opportunity to see mountain gorillas in the wild. O/N: Gorillas Resort (FB). Day 4Today you will transfer to Rwanda by road. (Clocks in Rwanda go back one hour.) Either relax at the hotel or go for strolls around the villages that line the lakes. Spend the remainder of the day visiting local communities around the lodge or simply relax and enjoy the magnificent sunset. O/N: Gorillas Nest Hotel/ Kinigi Guest House (B,L,D).Day 5Either go gorilla trekking in Rwanda's magnificent Volcanoes National Park (permit available with additional supplement) or visit the golden monkeys or drive to Gisenyi, visit Ross Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or climb the Visoke/Muhavura volcanoes, or trek to Dian Fossey's grave, or visit the local school, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. The park straddles Rwanda's border with Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Rwandan portion is home to gorillas, Tanzania holidays golden monkeys, silver monkeys, and over 180 species of birds. Currently, approximately 150 mountain gorillas live in the Rwandan portion of the mountains, in approximately 7 groups of varied sizes. These magnificent animals were studied intensely by Dian Fossey during her many years of living in the area. O/N: Gorillas Nest Hotel/ Kinigi Guest House (B,L,D). Day 6Depart for Kigali; if time permits, take a tour of the city, including a visit to the market, a pottery project, a widow's project, handicraft shops, and a genocide memorial. Transfer to the airport for your onward international flight. (B,L). End of trip.


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