Eight days incredible Big Fiv
8 DAYS INCREDIBLE BIG 5 ENCOUNTER (MURCHISON AND KIDEPO)
$5354-8003 USD
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Safari summary
The 8 days incredible big 5 encounter safari offers amazing sighting of the big 5 game, wild white Rhinos in Ziwa Rhino sanctuary (elephants, Buffalo, Lion and Leopard) in the rolling savannah plains of Buligi and Narus valley in Murchison falls and kidepo valley national park respectively while on game drive.
The safari also boost classical boat cruise along the Nile river to the bottom of the Murchison falls for sighting of aquatic animal species like hippos, crocodiles, water birds, Hiking of mountain Morungole and visiting the endangered Ik community living on top of Morungole mountain situated outside Kidepo valley national park.
Lastly on the bucket list of activity, spectacular viewing top of the falls for watch and listen to staggering powerful thunderous roar with which the Nile burst through the 7 meter wide gap in the escarpment, gorge before dropping down 45metershence formation of a blue fume of spray marked by thunderous roar and trade mark rain bow in what is described as Devils cauldron
About this tour
| Tour type | Set-date, set-itinerary, group | |
| Main focus | Game drives | |
| Activity level | Strenuous activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Walking safari—with armed guard
- Cultural visits—orphanages, markets, schools
- Hiking | trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Accommodation
- Alcoholic beverages
- All drinks
- Hot air balloons
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Spa treatments
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Pick up from airport and transfer
Arrive in Kampala following the flight from your country of origin. Land at Entebbe international airport the main gate way to the pearl of Africa where you will find a company representative dedicated to offer you a courteous welcome to the pearl of Africa. After a short briefing about your 8 days Uganda safari, you will connect to the hotel in Kampala for relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
palm hotel Entebbe/ 2 friends’ beach hotel
Transfer to Murchison Falls N.P
After breakfast, depart the hotel and embark to a drive to Murchison falls national park via kichumbanyobo gate and connect to the top of the falls to view and listen to staggering powerful thunderous roar with which the Nile burst through the escarpment, gorge before dropping down to form a blue fume of spray marked by thunderous roar and trade mark rain bow in what is described as Devils cauldron after which we retreat from the activity and connect to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Red chili safari lodge/ horn bill safari lodge
Morning games drive & after noon
After breakfast, embark on a 3-4hours thrilling game drive towards northern section of the park, Buligi savannah rolling combretum with patches of Borassus palm boosting sighting of 4 of the big five game like elephants, buffaloes, leopard, lions & giraffes, primates & numerous antelopes Return to the lodge for lunch, then proceed to gather at Paraa jetty for 3hours stunning boat cruise on river Nile to the bottom of the falls and return to the lodge for dinner and overnight
Red chilli safari lodge/ horn bill safari lodge
Transfer to Kidepo Valley Park
Kidepo Valley
After an early morning breakfast, embark on an early morning 417km or 6-7 hours drive via Gulu town through wangkwar gate to most isolated national park endowed with rich extinct species of wild life that can’t be found anywhere in the pearl of Africa with a stopover at Aruu falls for its fall sighting and Kitigum town for lunch before proceeding with the journey to the park arriving late in the evening for dinner and over night
Apoka rest camp
Game drive Narus valley & kidepo
After breakfast, embark on game drive to the Narus valley, savannah grassland rolling plains amongst distant views of mountains and hills rewarded with constant water supply throughout the year wildlife .After return to the lodge for lunch. Afternoon, link up with the ranger guide, embark on another thrilling game drive connecting to north of the park in the semi arid kidepo sector far north eastern Uganda .Return to the lodge on reverse journey for evening for dinner and over night
Apoka rest camp
Karamojong culture(Lorukul village
After breakfast, checkout of the lodge and transfer to Lorukul Karamojong cultural village to explore the manyatta settlements, cultural dances and get your self some souvenirs. After embark on a journey to Gulu town for lunch after which we proceed & connect to Aruu falls for its magnificent falls sighting, nature & community walk, photo shoot experience. Retreat from the activity for transfer to Gulu for Acholi cultural traditional dance experience (task art centre), dinner & over night.
Lexus vintage/ Church hill courts
Transfer to Kampala.
After early morning breakfast, embark on 332km or 5-6hours drive to Entebbe through karuma with en route lunch at migyera before proceeding to Kampala arriving late evening for dinner and overnight. Highlight of the day: - Baboon sighting at Karuma Bridge along Gulu-Kampala high way
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