Blazing Trail Wildlife Adventue   14 DAYS - CTSU 420
(L. MBURO, GORILLAS, QUEEN ELIZABETH, KIBALE, SEMULIKI, MURCHISON)

DAY    1:       Depart from Kampala for south-western Uganda.  Cross the Equator, driving through savannah and scattered bush country.  Enter lake Mburo N.P., the only park in Uganda that surrounds an entire lake.  See herds of Zebra and other savannah mammals.  This park also acts as home to over 300 species of birds.  Enjoy a boat ride on the lake and game drive.  Dinner and overnight at Rwonyo Rest Camp or Mantana Camp.

DAY    2:       From lake Mburo, drive through the mountainous and heavily terraced area of Kigezi, aptly named "the Switzerland of Africa".  Stop at beautiful Lake Bunyonyi - lake of Little Birds - before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla N.P.  The evergreen forest and the service are relaxing after the long day's journey.  Overnight at a Luxury Camp or lodge.

DAY    3:       Early morning your guides will brief you before you head into the dense forest on your search of the gorillas and an intimate interaction with these gentle and endangered animals.  The forest also affords viewing of other primates including blue monkeys, L'oehst monkeys, red tailed monkeys and chimpanzee, along with a variety of birdlife.  The time spent trekking in this unspoiled tropical forest and watching the gorillas is certainly worth the effort.  In the evening relax back at a Luxury Camp or lodge.

DAY    4:       Enter the forest for a repeat of the mountain gorilla tracking experience or choose a less demanding forest walk.  Dinner and overnight at Luxury camp or lodge.

DAY    5:       Leave the gorilla sanctuary for the Ishasha sector of Queen Elizabeth National Park.  View the amazing contrast in the scenery as you move from dense forest to open grasslands dotted with flat-topped acacia and primeval euphorbia trees.  Famous for its tree-climbing lions, this part of the Park is also known for large herds of buffalo and kob.  Continue to Mweya Safari Lodge on the shore of Lake Edward for dinner and overnight.

DAY    6:       Start your day with the excitement of an early morning game drive.  Then visit the volcanic area of Queen Elizabeth N.P. with its many salt lakes and extinct craters.  In the afternoon, cruise on Kazinga Channel, which joins lakes George, and Edward.  From the comfort of your boat you can watch for elephant and other game on the shore.  Hippopotamus, crocodiles and water birds can be seen along the banks.  Overnight Mweya Safari Lodge with dinner.

DAY    7:       Early morning departure for exploration of Semuliki N. P. and Sempaya Hot Spring.  This area is largely untouched by man.  As an extension of the vast forest of the Congo, several species of birds and animals are unique to this park.  Overnight at the Semuliki Safari Lodge.

DAY    8:       Spend the morning exploring the lush Forrest filled with primates and birds.  After lunch search for Chimpanzee and other primates.  Dinner and overnight at Semuliki Safari Lodge.

DAY    9:       Leisurely drive to Kibale forest.  This mature hardwood forest harbours 11 species of primates and a vast variety of birds and butterflies.  Lunch upon arrival and the afternoon free for short hikes and exploring the surroundings.  Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge or Ruwenzori Guesthouse.

DAY    10:     Early morning visit to Kibale forest for chimpanzee trekking.  The forest also houses other primates like grey cheeked mangabeys, baboons and vervet monkeys.  Picnic lunch at Bigodi Forest Camp.  In the afternoon, walk through the swamps to see birds and primates at close range.  Overnight with all meals at Ndali Safari lodge or Ruwenzori Guesthouse.

DAY    11:     After breakfast depart for Murchison Falls N. P. through the village towns of Kagadi and Hoima with lunch enroute.  Proceed to Sambiya River Lodge, which is centrally located in the Park.  With its picturesque setting and reputation for good service the lodge is a perfect base for your last three nights of safari.

DAY    12:     Morning visit to the top of the Murchison Falls where you will see the Nile crash through a 7 Metres gorge.  In the afternoon, enjoy the spectacular boat cruise to the bottom of the Murchison Falls.  Large crocodiles, hippopotamus, water birds and other game can be spotted from the boat.  Return to Sambiya River Lodge for overnight.

DAY    13:     Cross the Nile for an early game drive on the Northern Bank.  Animals frequently spotted here include Uganda kob, hartebeest, elephants, Rothchild's giraffe, Cape buffalo, topi and lion.  After lunch at the Lodge, relax by the pool or experience nature close-up on a forest walk with a ranger guide.  Overnight at Sambiya River Lodge.

DAY    14:     Depart Murchison Falls through Masindi and Luwero Districts.  See traditional homesteads and farms enroute.  Arrive in Kampala early evening.

Uganda Safari Wonderland           15 Days - CTSU 421

The early explorers had no easy job crossing the savannah of Africa in search of the source of the Nile.  Make it easy on yourself and join us in a discovery of the majesty and beauty of Tanzania and Uganda.  This accelerated and enjoyable safari follows the approximate route of those early pioneers.

SOURCE OF THE NILE:         DAY    1:       From Kampala you drive to Jinja and the source of the Nile.  Rising from Lake Victoria, the largest fresh water lake in Africa, the Nile flows 13,000kms, to the Mediterranean.  As you travel to Jinja in the comfort of your vehicle reflect on the trails and determination of those early explorers bent on discovering the true source of the Nile.

ZANZIBAR      DAY    2-5:    Fly to Dar-Es-Salaam and cross to the island of Zanzibar by ferry.  Relax on golden beaches fringed with palms and enjoy the warm waters and excellent coral reefs of the Indian Ocean.  Explore the intriguing and historic town of Zanzibar where time seems to have stood still.  Wander the narrow streets of Stone Town, go on the romantic Spice Tour, visit Historical Museums and the Sultan's Palace.  Enjoy warm African hospitality in excellent hotels.

TANZANIA      DAY    6-11:  Depart Zanzibar and fly over the vast expanses of Tanzania landing in the heart of the safari country.  Overnight in Arusha.

As you drive through Arusha National Park with its herds of plain game, there are also marvellous views of snow-capped Mt. kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.  You travel through Oldavai Gorge where human fossils date back nearly two million years, and continue to Ngorongors Crater where you will spend the night at a hotel built on the rim of the huge caldera, commanding breathtaking views down into the giant game - filled sanctuary.

An early morning game drive takes you down 2,000 feet to the floor of the caldera.  This enormous basin of about 100 sq. miles is a natural sanctuary for a wide variety of animals including many lion, elephant, buffalo and even black rhino.  The birdlife is abundant, with many rare and beautiful species.  Leaving the crater you head for the wide-open plains of the Serengeti.  Overnight in Serengeti National Park.

The next two days are spent game viewing in the park.  This world famous wildlife sanctuary is home to herds of wildebeest, gazelle and zebra as well as prides of lions and other predators.  In this panoramic setting with vast plains and open blue skies you can often see a variety of animals at one time.  Overnight in a Serengeti Lodge with clear, star-studded night skies above.

Drive to Mwanza on the shores of Lake Victoria.  You cross into Uganda by ferry on an overnight trip arriving at Port Bell, near Kampala.

UGANDA        DAY    12-15:          Drive northwards through fertile farming country and small market towns to Murchison Falls National Park.  Named for its magnificent waterfalls where the Nile is forced through a narrow gorge to plummet 45 metres, this Park also offers rich game and bird life as well as remarkable and varied scenery.

Travellers can get good views of the powerful waterfalls from above as well as from below where you experience the Falls from the comfort of a launch cruise.  Animals graze on the banks and there are hippopotamus and crocodiles in the river.  Birds are all around - you might even spot the rare shoe-billed stork.

Cross to the Northern Bank by ferry for an extensive game drive with a picnic lunch.  Your guides help spot for elephant, giraffe, water buffalo, Uganda kob and lion.  Pass through the rare Borassus palm forest and visit the dramatic Nyamsika Plateau viewpoint.

Set off on a walk to search of chimpanzees.  Other primates such as the colobus and blue monkeys also live in this unspoiled tropical forest with its ancient ironwood trees.  There are exotic forest birds and bright butterflies.

Your nights in the Park are spent at Sambiya River Lodge.  This picturesque lodge has thatched cottages and is situated on a cliff above the river.  There is a swimming pool and panoramic views.  On your last day, an early evening departure brings you to Kampala for an overnight stay at your hotel.

MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK   3 DAYS - CTSU 422

DAY    1:       From Kampala, head North through the districts of Luwero and Masandi with their traditional farms and villages.  After a re-fuelling stop in Masindi town, proceed to Sambiya River Lodge in Murchison Falls N.P.  After lunch, tour the top of the Falls, where the Nile crashes through a 7 - metre gorge to fall 45 metres.  Numerous scenic viewpoints are the photographer's delight! If hot, one can cool off in the Lodge pool.  Dinner and overnight at picturesque Sambiya River Lodge.

DAY    2:       Cross the Nile by ferry and set off on an early morning game drive.  Look for elephant from the Nyamsika Plateau viewpoint.  Your guide helps spot elephant, giraffe, Cape buffalo, Uganda kob and lion.  Butterflies are abundant.  After a packed lunch you take a boat cruise to the base of the majestic Murchison Falls.  Crocodiles bask in the sun and hippos yawn on the way.  Spectacular bird life is found her including the rare shoebill stork, and you are likely to see numerous animals.  Return to the excellent service and comfort of Sambiya River Lodge.

DAY    3:       An early morning forest walk in search of chimpanzees in Pabidi Forest.  Birds, butterflies and other primates are plentiful.  Return to Kampala after a packed lunch.

NB. Extra nights at Sambiya River Lodge with excursions like fishing and birdwatching are available upon request.               

QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK   3 DAYS - CTSU 423

DAY    1:       Head west from Kampala through magnificent hill county and lush cultivation.  You pass through the market town of Masaka after stopping at the equator for photographs.  Stopping for lunch in Mbarara.  Enjoy a game drive when you enter the famous Queen Elizabeth National Park.  Dinner and overnight at the beautifully situated Mweya Safari Lodge.

DAY    2:       A guided walk takes you into the tropical Kyambura Gorge in search of chimpanzees.  This hike involves climbing.  In this unspoiled environment, birds and butterflies are all around, and you might also see primates.  After lunch, take the launch trip up Kizinga Channel, which separates Lakes Edward and George, viewing a variety of game on the banks.  Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari lodge.

DAY    3:       After an early morning game drive and breakfast, tour the volcanic area of the park with its many salt lakes and extinct craters.  Return to Kampala by early evening.

NB.     Extra nights at Mweya Safari Lodge with excursions are available upon request, or combine QENP with gorillas or chimpanzees in other Ugandan parks.