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Wildlife, Chimps and Birds in Kibale, Queen Elizabeth. Gorillas and Chimps and Wildlife 14 Days-Rwanda Tanzania Safari and Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Virunga Mountains |
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| Wildlife, Chimps and B |
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DAY 2: A guided nature walk in Kibale Forest,
which has the highest number of primates in Africa - including red,
black and white colobus, blue monkeys and baboons and a large number
of chimpanzees. A forest walk provides a high possibility of seeing
and hearing the noisy chimps and other primates playing around
through the forest. Birdlife is also fabulous, with over 300 species
recorded in the forest. An afternoon walk in Bigodi wetland gives
the opportunity of seeing the unusual birds, baboons, chimps and
other primates, which live, around the swamp.
DAY 3: Start for Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Set in the western branch of the Great Rift Valley, the park is
incredibly diverse in the type of terrain it encompasses.
Prehistoric volcanic explosion craters now serve as huge
amphitheatres across the floor of which troop herds of Elephant and
Buffalo. Some of these craters have formed salt lakes in which
Flamingo from as far away as Kenya are scattered like delicate pink
dust. Wide-open plains support fair numbers of game, both prey and
predator. The two large lakes that bound the park - Edward and
George, together with the connecting Kazinga Channel are home to
large numbers of Hippo, and numerous Crocodile. Arrive at Mweya
Lodge, dramatically located on a peninsula that juts out into Lake
Edward and provides excellent views of the Kazinga Channel. Enjoy
the first game drive in the evening. [Approximate driving time: 4
hours].
DAY 4: Drive to the Kyambura Gorge, a deep
natural ravine in the surrounding plains. Descend into the floor of
the gorge, track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees, one of
man's closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile and
viewing is unpredictable but the walk is enchanting. Alternatively
go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest to see other primates and
to visit the bat cave and the blue lake. In the afternoon take a
boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where the wildlife and a vast
array of birds come to drink.
DAY 5: An early morning game drive, time
permitting. Return to Kampala, past captivating attractions en
route: look at royal drum makers, brief stop at the Equator and be
in both hemispheres at once, drive past the roadside markets aerated
with fruit and vegetables. Lunch en route, arriving late afternoon.
Transfer to the airport for your flight. [Approximate driving time:
6 hours].
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| Gorillas and Chimps and Wildlife | |||||
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Day 2: This 766-square-kilometer tropical rain forest
is the natural habitat for an amazing 12 primate
species, and contains the highest primate density of an area on
Earth. Here, on a guided forest walk, you may find families of
Chimpanzees and Red Colobus Monkeys chattering and swinging
through the ancient forest trees. Some of the trees are 50 to 60
meters (150 to 180 feet) in height, and provide a majestic
canopy for the profusion of rain forest life, including 325 bird
species. Even though you may only rarely see them, the park is
home to the largest population of Forest Elephant in Uganda, and
is also home to Buffalo, Uganda Kob, Genet, Civet, Waterbuck and
Bushbuck. Take a guided walk through this fascinating forest,
following the well-marked trails. After lunch visit a nearby
forest swamp that is excellent for viewing more primates and
other forest animals.
Day 3: Start for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Set in
the western branch of the Great Rift Valley, the park is
incredibly diverse in the type of terrain it encompasses.
Prehistoric volcanic explosion craters now serve as huge
amphitheatres across the floor of which troop herds of Elephant
and Buffalo. Some of these craters have formed salt lakes in
which Flamingo from as far away as Kenya are scattered like
delicate pink dust. Wide-open plains support fair numbers of
game, both prey and predator. The two large lakes that bound the
park - Edward and George, together with the connecting Kazinga
Channel are home to large numbers of Hippo, and numerous
Crocodile. Arrive at Mweya Lodge, dramatically located on a
peninsula that juts out into Lake Edward and provides excellent
views of the Kazinga Channel. Enjoy the first game drive in the
evening. [Approximate driving time: 4 hours]
Day 4: Drive to the Kyambura Gorge, a deep natural
ravine in the surrounding plains. Descend into the floor of the
gorge, track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees, one of
man's closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile
and viewing is unpredictable but the walk is enchanting.
Alternatively go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest to see
other primates and to visit the bat cave and the blue lake. In
the afternoon take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where
the wildlife and a vast array of birds come to drink
Day 5: Start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Either
drive via Ishasha, home of the tree-climbing lion, roads
permitting, or take the alternative route through cultivated
expanses. Time permitting, go for a short stroll around the
Lodge or explore the village. [Approximate driving time: 4
hours]
Day 6/7: These two days activities may be amongst the
most exciting and challenging of the entire expedition. The
Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi are part of a worldwide population
of just 600 individuals. The gorillas are by no means tame, and
are completely wild animals. However, experienced guides
accompany you on tracking, many of who have been involved in the
habituation process themselves. The guides use their knowledge
of the gorillas’ habits and information from the previous day to
locate the group’s whereabouts.
Day 8: Travel eastwards to Lake Mburo National Park.
After lunch in Mbarara, drive to the park and check into your
camp. Enjoy an evening game drive to view the parks plains, game
species and birds, followed by a return to the camp to freshen
up for dinner. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]
Day 9: Early morning game drive and return to Entebbe.
Lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Transfer to the airport for your
return flight. [Approximate driving time: 4 hours]. |
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14 Days-Rwanda Tanzania Safari and Mountain Gorilla Tracking in Virunga Mountains |
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1: Arrive at Kigali
airport, Discovering Kigali and its surrounding, Visit of the Kigali
genocide memorial museum, here you will know what happened in Rwanda
in 1994. After we proceed in the afternoon to Kinigi the home of
mountain Gorillas. Day 2: Trekking in the forest on the edge of the Virunga mountain chain to find one of the last mountain gorilla families in the world - back in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel. For those who like to visit the Diana fossey tomb an extra day can be organized by their need. Day 3: After breakfast we proceed to Butare Via Gisenyi, will have a short stop in Kibuye for lunch and to admire the beautiful lake Kivu. Day 4: Visit of Butare museum and be entertained by Rwandan traditional dancer called "Intore" after we Drive to Nyanza, the historical seat of the ancient Rwandan kings – visit to the Palace and narration of some village elders – drive to Kigali and overnight. Days 6-Flight to Tanzania where you will overnight at Moivaro Plantations or Kigongoni Lodge. Day 7& 8: Pick you up from Moivaro Plantations or Kigongoni Lodge and depart for Tarangire game viewing in Tarangire National Park with a picnic lunch. After lunch proceed with the game drive within the Park, this park has got the large bird population is known for its tree climbing pythons. Dinner and overnight (Tarangire Sopa Lodge). Day 9: After an early breakfast set off for the world's most famous national Park, the great Serengeti. En route enjoy the game viewing and stop for a picnic lunch. Arrive at Seronera Lodge in time to relax before dinner and overnight. Day 10: After an early morning breakfast set off on a game-viewing endless plain, spending the whole day on a game drive in Africa's most spectacular wildlife play-ground! The park is renowned for the wildebeest Migration and the big five. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. Day 11: Enjoy an early morning game drive, when wildlife is most active! After breakfast continue with the game viewing until lunch time. After lunch will be followed by a drive to Ngorongoro crater with an optional tour of Olduvai Gorge. Dinner and overnight at Seronera Wildlife Lodge. Day 12: After morning breakfast transfer to Lake Manyara, enjoy the game along the park with picnic lunch. Noted for its beauty Manyara park is nestled at the base of the great Rift valley. Late afternoon drive back to Kilimanjaro Airport for your home flight. |
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| Climbing the Rwenzoris. | |||||
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DAY 2: Begin the climb - to Nyaitaba Hut (2650m). After
breakfast drive to Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m). Make final
arrangements for a guide and porters. Begin hiking up to Nyabitaba
hut. Walk through the banana shambas on the side of the steep
foothills, past the typical Bakonjo homesteads with the children
waving you on! Follow the trail along the Mubuku River, through
landslides and up and down rocks and bluffs. Cross the Mahoma River
and climb steeply through bracken fern slopes and
DAY 3: To John Matte Hut (3350m). The trail from Nyabitaba
drops down through the forest to the Kurt Shafer Bridge, just below
the confluence of the Bujuku and Mubuku Rivers. A steep ascent
through bamboo forest, traversing a long and exhausting stretch of
slippery moss-covered rock. From Nyamileju rock shelter, on clear
days, Mts Stanley and Speke can be glimpsed before passing into the
zone of the giant heather, lobelia and groundsel. The final stretch
to the hut is across a tiring bog, the first of many for which the
mountain is infamous.
DAY 4: To Bujuku Hut (3900m). Immediately after John Matte
Hut, the trail drops down to cross the Bujuku River and enters Lower
Bigo Bog, home of giant lobelias. Jumping from tussock to tussock,
the bog is finally crossed but rarely without the feet sampling some
of the freezing ooze below. The Upper Bigo bog gives way to Bujuku
Lake, with views of Mt Baker to the South and Mt Stanley to the
West. Bujuku Hut, well located for climbing Mts Baker and Speke, is
set in a narrow valley below Stuhlmann Pass and even for the
Rwenzoris it can be cold.
DAY 5: To Elena Hut (4541m). Leaving Bujuku, through more
bog, the trail climbs the slopes west of the lake, passing through
the magical Groundsel Gully as it ascends to Scott-Elliot Pass at
4372m. At the head of the gully a metal ladder takes you over a
steep section after which the trail branches, the right leads up to
Elena Hut and Mt Stanley over a steep rocky trail, while the left
leads to Scott-Elliot Pass and down to Kitandara Lakes. The Elena
Hut, at the base of the Stanley Glacier, depending on the weather
and individual’s acclimatisation, is about a three hour walk from
the summit of Margherita.
DAY 6: For those who wish, climb the peak up to Margherita
(5109m) and later down to Kitandara Hut (4023m). Climb on to the
glacier, moving on to the Stanley Plateau. Subject to altitude
sickness, fog and weather, scramble up to the summit of Margherita,
crown of the Rwenzoris. Crampons and roping up may well be
necessary. Not everyone will make it so do not be disappointed if
you don't. Returning to Scott-Elliot pass, there are spectacular
views back to Bujuku Lake and Mt Speke, up to Mt Stanley and down to
the Kitandara Lakes. Once over the pass the trail enters an alpine
zone of sparse vegetation and rough boulders. Descend to the
Kitandara Hut for overnight, past the Kitandara Lakes. (For those
who do not wish to climb the peak, a more restful day walking from
Elena Hut to Kitandara.)
DAY 7: To Guy Yeoman Hut (3260m). From Kitandara, the trail
ascends steeply up the headwall, spreading out from the base of Mt
Baker and continuing along the south side of the mountain to Fresh
field Pass. On a clear day there are views into the Congo to the
west and Mt Stanley to the north. From the pass, the long muddy
descent continues, passing the rock shelter at Bujangolo, the base
camp for the historic expedition by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1906.
DAY 8: To Nyabitaba (2650m). The path down can be slippery
and muddy with little to hold on to and requires careful balancing
over the vertical mud or steep rock. An overnight stop at the
Nyabitaba Hut is a pleasant rest after the exertion of recent days.
DAY 9: To Nyakalengija trailhead (1600m). A gentle descent
down the muddy paths to the trailhead, arriving late morning. Lunch
in Kasese. Drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, game viewing on
the way. A boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Time permitting,
short evening game drive.
DAY 10: Early morning game drive. Depart for Kampala, lunch
en route, arriving late afternoon. Continue to Entebbe for your
return flight. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]. |
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| 6 Days- Primates and Birds in Rwanda - PNV and Nyungwe | |||||
DAY 1: Arrive at Kanombe ( Kigali) airport.
Meet, greet and start for Nyungwe Forest National Park. Along
the way, make stops at places of interest including local
markets, the traditional palace of Rwanda’s Former King in
Nyanza. Drive past green fields of tea scattered across the
hillsides and the small wooden houses unique to the areas
surrounding Nyungwe Forest. [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]
DAY 2: Guided nature walk in the forest to see
a variety of animals and some of the three hundred bird species
found here, which include the Rwenzori turaco and black and
white casqued hornbill. Go on an escorted walk in search of
large groups of colobus monkeys - sometimes as many as 400 in a
group. OR go chimp tracking. Picnic lunch. Return late
afternoon.
DAY 3: Return to Kigali. Along the way, in
Butare, visit the Botanical Gardens and a cultural museum.
Arrive Kigali City in time for lunch. Afterwards drive north to
Kinigi via Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda
is well known.
DAY 4: Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to
track gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Gorilla tracking
through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and
tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming
face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort.
DAY 5: In Parc National des Volcans: Either go
gorilla tracking (on payment of gorilla permit supplement at
time of booking) or climb the awesome Visoke volcano, or track
the golden monkeys or trek to Karisoke Research Centre which
Dian Fossey, the famous primatologist, set up, or visit local
communities. Alternatively for those who are not up to it,
simply relax at Hotel. DAY 6: Leave for Kigali. Time permitting; go for a tour of the city including shopping. Transfer to airport for your flight. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours]. |
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