The Pearl of Africa Exclusive
Destination:
Sipi Falls, Semuliki, Rwenzori
Duration:
17 days, 16 nights
Highlights:
Hike to Sipi Falls
Multiple game drives
Hike to the top of Murchison falls
Chimpanzee tracking
Bigodi swamp walk
Semuliki hot springs
Gorilla tracking
Nature walk in Rwenzori
Explore Uganda’s smallest savannah park
Day 1: Arrival
We arrive at Entebbe international and we will be greeted and welcomed by a Lasendle Afrika
representative to transfer us to our booked accommodation in Kampala
Meal plan: Breakfast
Accommodation: Serena Hotel
Day 1: Sipi Falls
Our Journey sets off in the East of Uganda to explore the iconic Sipi Falls, a series of three
falls that are cascading from the slopes of Mount Elgon. From our evening of sun downer,
we will retire to our lodge for dinner and rest.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Rafiki lodge
Day 2: Transfer to Moroto through Pian Upe
An early breakfast prepares us for the sunrise lead to Pain Upe for our adventurous walk
through the luscious savannahs with a perfect back drop of majestic mountains. After
lunch we embark on our journey to Moroto, a land inhabited by the fascinating
Karamajong culture.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Kara-tunga
Day 3: North to Africa’s true wilderness
After breakfast, we check out of our lodge and embark on a drive to the northernmost
corner of Uganda bordering South-Sudan and Kenya. We will pass through contrasts of
mountainous back drops, savannah and acacia tress in the reserve of Matheniko before
we set sight of the pristine expanse wilderness of Kidepo.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Apoka Lodge
Day 4-5: Game viewing on different Game trucks
Our game drive starts early to ensure an encounter with the wildlife before it returns to its
hide out from the heat of the sun as the day progresses. We return to the lodge for lunch and
some rest before we return to the off beaten trucks for more game viewing.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Apoka Lodge
Day 6: Journey to the world’s most powerful waterfalls
After breakfast, we bid Kidepo valley goodbye and set course Northwest to Murchison
Falls National Park. Upon arrival, we will check into our booked accommodation and
later enjoy an evening game drive.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Nile Safari lodge
Day 7: Murchison wildlife and waterfalls
Before dawn breaks, we arise to try and increase our chances of getting more action from the
Big Cats as they are more active at this time of day. We search through the untamed
savannahs grasslands for surprises that nature may present us for the morning. We return to
the lodge for warm lunch and spend the rest of the evening cruising on the Nile waters as we
look out for aquatic life like hippos, Nile Crocodiles etc.|
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Nile Safari lodge
Day 8: Onwards to Kibale forest – Semuliki Hot Glaciers
From northwest we begin our journey Southwest to Kibale National Park but before we
check into our booked accommodation, we will head on over to Semuliki to explore the
Sempaya hot Glaciers, listen to the interesting stories and traditional beliefs in relation
to the formation. From our adventure we continue to the lodge and check in for dinner.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Papaya Lake lodge
Day 9: Chimp Tales and Bigodi swamp
Breakfast is followed by a briefing at the Kibale National Park headquarters in
preparation for today’s chimpanzee tracking. The briefing will permit us entry into the
home of our closest animal relatives. We will get some time to enjoy their presence
hearing them communicate to each other, we may even see them frolicking up in the
trees above us or simply just on the ground going on about their day and watching us
intently as first time visitors in their home. From this thrill, we emerge from the dense
Kibale forest and return to the lodge for lunch. We end our day on the paths of Bigodi
that bring us close to other primate species, cultural experiences and culinary
experiences as well.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Papaya Lake Lodge
Day 10: The Mountains of the Moon Experience
With packed lunches, we set off early in the day to begin the journey to the Mountains
of the Moon. Rwenzori Mountains is Africa’s third highest Mountain. A nature walk in
the majestic mountains will bring us to experience the breathtaking flora and fauna that
can only be found on this ever snow -capped mountain. We will return from the thrill of
our adventure to the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Equator snow lodge
Day 11: The Medley of wonders
After breakfast, we will check out of our accommodation and journey on to the Medley of
wonders. Upon arrival, we will just dive into a thrilling game drive. Set out to the lodge
and check in for lunch. Our day will come to an end in an encounter with the aquatic
wildlife of Queen as we sail the Kazinga channel that is endowed with some incredible
bird species.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Mweya Safari lodge
Day 12: Morning game drive- Crater Lakes
We will be awakened to the sights and sounds of the Medley of Wonders. On a truly
good day Queen Elizabeth presents some of the most amazing game viewing
opportunities and hopefully we will get the very best from nature this morning. After
lunch we will explore the breathtaking scenic crater lakes as we enjoy the beautiful
sunset kissing the still waters.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Mweya Safari Lodge
Day 13: Scenic drive to Kisoro through Ishasha
Today we drive through the southern sector of Queen Elizabeth for a chance to of
viewing the Tree climbing Lions that normally climb because of the long savannah
grassland that doesn’t allow them to see their prey afar off. Hopefully we get lucky
to spot a few of them before we continue to the impenetrable Bwindi Forest to
check into our booked accommodation.
Meal plan: F/B
Accommodation: Bwindi Lodge
Day 14: The encounter with the Mountain Gorillas
You wake up to the crisp refreshing wild scent of the Bwindi forest and a
rejuvenating breakfast that will ready us for the rather steep trails to the home of
the Gentle Giants. After briefing we enter into a magical world of the big Apes that
will engulf us in a timeless bubble of complete intrigue. For some people, it gets so
hard to leave once the one hour of interacting with these beautiful creatures
elapses, they are simply captivating! Still lost in a dream we will just be blown away
by a landscape sun kissed in a picturesque scene.
Accommodation: Mt Gahinga lodge
Meal plan: F/B
Day 15: Where silver meets gold
Our adventure to meet the Golden monkeys will begin quite early in the wee hours
of the morning. After briefing we set out into the fairytale of the mufumbira ranges
for an encounter with the fascinating Golden Monkeys. We return to check out of
the lodge and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s second deepest Lake whose
iconic scenery is said to have featured in Marvels film, Black Panther. We will wrap
up the day in a relaxing boat cruise on the Lake.
Accommodation: Arcadia Cottage
Meal plan: F/B
Day 16: Journey to Uganda’s smallest savannah park
Upon arrival into Lake Mburo national park, we will check into our booked
accommodation for lunch. Our afternoon will be relaxed lazy one to just enjoy the
lodge perhaps take a swim as we prepare for a night game drive. A drive in the
night is such a thrilling experience of such amazing discoveries of Wild night life.
Accommodation: Mihingo Lodge
Meal plan: F/B
Day 17: Morning horse ride – Transfer to Entebbe
We shall awake to an adventure with horses through the wild game tracks of Lake Mburo.
After breakfast, we check out and transfer to the Uganda Equator to enjoy some shopping
time before continuing with our journey to Entebbe.
Meal plan: H/B
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