20 days Escape in to the wild and cultural lands of Uganda

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Overview

This 20 day safari will take you to all the highlights of Uganda. From the lovely encounter with the Gorillas to the beautiful national parks with alot of animals for viewing on the game. Not forgetting the different cultures of the Ugandan people, making this safari a memorable one

Itinerary

Overnight at Airport View Guest House (Bed and breakfast)

After an early breakfast, your guide will pick you from your hotel in Kampala and drive you around Kampala where you will tour the city and its religious attractions. These include;

Namugongo Martryrs Shrine: The Basilica of the Uganda Martyrs is a Roman Catholic minor basilica dedicated to the Ugandan Martyrs who shed their blood because of the Christian faith

Gadhafi Mosque: this is the third biggest mosque in Africa and one of Col. Gaddafi’s legacy in Uganda

Idi Amin Palace and Torture Site: Famously known as the “Lubiri Palace”, this is the first modern in Uganda. And the torture chambers of Idi Amin on the palace grounds

Visit the art and crafts market in Kampala: You will get to visit one of the biggest crafts markets in Kampala. While here, you will get to buy some art, crafts and other souvenirs that will remind you of your visit to the Pearl of Africa

Later you will have lunch at a local restaurant; Kampala is a town full of culinary wonders.  You will get to taste some of the eclectic cuisine of the region including Uganda’s local foods. After lunch, the afternoon is yours to relax and enjoy.

Later in the evening, you will get to enjoy a cultural dance perfomances at Ndere centre.

Overnight at Cassia lodge OR Similar (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

After breakfast we start the drive to Kidepo Valley NP in a landscape of vast plains and semi-arid savannah framed by jagged mountains and wooded hills, Kidepo is one of the wildest and most spectacular reserves in Africa. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions enjoy panoramic views of the Narus River Valley and photographic opportunities of wildlife from all corners. An evening game drive along the Narus River Valley for game Viewing and photography of Elephants, herds of Buffaloes, Jackals, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Klipspringer and possibly Lions. 

Overnight at Savannah lodge OR Similar (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) 

After an early breakfast, go for a morning game drive to Kanangorok hot spring area crossing the sand river as we continue our 21 days Uganda safari. A variety of animals can be seen roaming around including Ostrich connecting back for lunch. In the afternoon have a cultural experience that will bring into contact with Karamjong peoples at Karenna and Kapedo. Meet the local elders and have an opportunity to interact with them. They will show you the kraals, the grinding stones and many more interesting items. 

Overnight at Savannah lodge OR Similar (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

 

 Leave the park in the morning and transfer through Gulu Uganda’s biggest town in the North. Continue through the flat scenic landscape with local villages and enjoy the Ugandan countryside. Arrive at the lodge in Murchison Falls National Park in the afternoon.

Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner)

This day, you will have Morning game drives and in the afternoon, take the launch cruise to the bottom of the Murchison falls, with the option of walking up the top of the falls. Sundowners will be served on the boat. 

Overnight at Pakuba Safari Lodge or similar. (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner)

This morning you will drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park, through volcanic crater lakes, and on a clear day one can see the famous “Mountains of the Moon”, The Rwenzori Mountains. This park which boasts one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world and also Uganda’s second largest National Park, the 1,978 sq km has everything from open savannah to rain forest.   Queen Elizabeth has over 100 mammal species, and an astounding 606 bird species, making it a premier safari destination.  Have a game drive while entering the park and later go for another evening game drive and overnight at your lodge.  

Overnight at Twinlakes Safari Lodge or similar (Breakfast, Lunch and dinner)

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