|
|
Uganda Primates and Big Game 2 - 11 July 2010 (10 days)
offered by supplier M18965 (view this supplier profile)
Key Information:
Tour Duration: 12
- 17
day(s)
Group Size: 1
- 8
people
Destination(s):
Uganda
Specialty Categories:
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
Season: July - August
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: 4125 US Dollar (USD)
Maximum Per Person Price: 4125 US Dollar (USD)
|
|
From the source of the White Nile on Lake Victoria to the snow-capped Ruwenzori Range, harbouring some of the last remaining Mountain Gorillas, to the extensive landscapes of Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda is an equatorial country of forests, mountains, savannas and astonishing contrasts. No other area in Africa can match its amazing diversity of habitats, and this richness is reflected in its incredible wildlife. In a country roughly the same size as England, there are over 330 mammal species (including 24 primates) and a bird list of over 1,000 species. Based on our many years of experience in Uganda we have cherry-picked the finest mammal-viewing destinations to ensure that you get one of the very best explorations of this amazing land.
Our adventure begins as we depart Entebbe, on the shores of the mighty Lake Victoria, for Kibale which lies east of the snowcapped Ruwenzori Mountains and protects a diverse array of primates. This is one of the best places in the world to see Chimps and we will embark on an early morning walk in the hope of encountering these, our closest relative. Leaving the verdant Kibale behind us we journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Protecting the entire Ugandan shores of Lake Edward and the western shores of Lake George, this vast reserve boasts impressive crater scenery, expansive grasslands, tropical forests and large herds of Elephant, Buffalo and antelope as well as the famed tree-climbing Lions of the region.
Our next destination is Buhoma, headquarters of the famous Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Here, in the riches of the Rwenzori Mountains, one finds healthy populations of some of the planet’s last remaining Mountain Gorillas. In the expert and friendly company of our local guides we will climb the forested trails to a family unit in the hope of getting to observe a family group for an hour - this is a rare privilege indeed, rated by many to be the greatest wildlife experience on the planet.
Close to the Tanzanian border, our final destination is Lake Mburo, geographically part of the southern savannas, and here will enjoy viewing the likes of typically southern species like Eland, Burchell’s Zebra and Impala, all of which do not feature in other Ugandan reserves.
Our optional extension takes us to the bamboo-clad slopes of Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, home to six Virunga Volcanoes; where close encounters with Mountain Gorilla will no doubt be the highlight. Here we have the opportunity to track the large Virunga race, a separate subspecies from those found at Bwindi. To boot we have a good chance of seeing the beautiful Golden Monkey while exploring the large stands of bamboo that grace these verdant mountains.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Rates are based upon group tariffs; if the tour does not have sufficient registration, a small-party supplement may have to be charged. These costs are subject to major foreign exchange fluctuations and unforeseen increases in tour related costs and may have to be adjusted as a result.
Also see tour packages in:
Africa
Uganda
Nature & Wildlife
Wildlife Viewing
National Parks
Email it to a friend:
Click here to email this vacation to a friend
|
|
|
|
, ext: 18965
