Thursday, August 6, 2009

DAY 1 KAMPALA- QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK UGANDA

DAY 1 KAMPALA- QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

At 07hrs00, you will be picked from your hotel or residence and leave for Queen Elizabeth National park. Uganda safari Take a stop over at stopping at Mpigi crafts and the Equator crossing. At the Equator, you will watch some men demonstrating an experiment to test whether water does in fact go in opposite directions down a plug hole on opposite sides of the equator. This experiment is evidence to show that the equator is the separator of the two hemispheres. Many people know that the equator is there, but being there after a short drive is worth while evidence! Take pictures and then after proceed Queen Elizabeth national park. A game drive En route a game drive in search for the unique game like the Topi, Elands, Elephants and many other animals. Have lunch, Visit the crater lakes region and then wait for dinner and over night at Mweya Safari lodge/ JACANA SAFARI LODGE / INSTITUTE OF ECOLOGY(FB).

DAY2 LAUNCH CRUISE ALONG THEKAZINGA CHANNEL

Rise very early for a morning game drive to catch-up with the early risers and predators – lion, leopard, getting back to their hideouts. You will be likely to meet grazing elephants, spotted hyenas ,the elusive leopards, bushbucks, water buck and stripped jackal, and of course the several warthogs. Return to the lodge for break fast and then after, gorilla safari Uganda In the afternoon you will go for a launch cruise along the kazinga channel the waterway that joins Lake Edward to Lake George . Its banks are is crammed with families of hippos, buffaloes, with elephants at the banks. If time allows take an evening game drive to the crater area. Retire to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight at the lodge (FB).

DAY 3 CHIMPANZEES TRACKING IN KIBALE

You will drive to Kibale national park. The drive will take you through the beautifu;l foot hills of the Rwenzori Mountains. Uganda safaris Relax at the lodge as you wait for Lunch. In the Afternoon, you will assemble at Kanyankyu tourist centre for briefing from the Ranger guides before you go for chimpanzee tracking in the Kibale tropical rain forest. Though you will be chimpanzee tracking, you will be astounded to come across more primates and mammals like the Red tailed monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, the Blue Mangabeys, Bushbucks, Warthogs, Bush pigs, Duikers, Golden cats among others, several bird species including African Pitta, Warbler, Blue headed sun bird among others. Chances of seeing chimps in this park are 95%. After, you will come across man’s closest cousins in their family playing as they move from tree to tree . Dinner and over night at Ndali Lodge/ Primates Lodge/ Rwenzori View guest house.(FB)

DAY4 TO MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK

This will be a long drive but rewarding with e beautiful Scenery .Take breakfast and transfer to Murchison falls National park passing through the beautiful Albertine rift. Have lunch en route and as you approach the park you will be stopping briefly at the escarpment overlooking L. Albert. This point has the lowest Altitude 622 M (ASL). Still as you drive along Budongo forest way, you may spot Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Red Tailed and Blue Monkeys and lots of Olive Baboons may be seen. Birds like Afep Pigeons, the Nightjar, Black Billed Turacco, Great Blue and Ross’s Turaccos, Narina’s Trogon, White thigh Hornbills, African Green Pigeons and Nahan’s Francolin may also be seen.Proceed for dinner and over night at Paraa safari Lodge / Nile Safari Camp/ Sambiya River lodge/ Red Chillis Camp.(FB)

DAY5 LAUNCH CRUISE ALONG THE RIVER NILE

Wake up very early in the morning and take a cup of coffee as you prepare for an early morning game drive in the Northern part of Murchison falls national park. In this cool morning before the sun rises too high , you will expect encounters of herds of Buffaloes, Elephants, Rothschild’s giraffe, prides of lions, the Illusive leopard, Oribis, Hartebeests, Waterbucks, Kobs, watch elephants as they graze on the grassy hillsides and many bird species like the Nightjar. Back in time for late breakfast. Then after relax as you wait for lunch. In the afternoon, you will take a launch cruise along the Victoria Nile to the bottom of the falls, watch families of Hippos relaxing by the Nile bank, Nile crocodiles will be incubating eggs, as lots of birds stand on the backs of these mammals. You will return to your lodge for dinner and over night.

Optional: If you are physically fit and interested to hike to the top of the falls, (1 hour’s hike) the launch will drop you at the cliff on the right side of the bottom of the falls. Uganda tour With the accompaniment of a guide you will hike to the top of the falls. Simple hiking shoes and water are obligatory prerequisites. The walk is a little bit arduous conversely once you reach the top; you will realize that it is a worthwhile as you witness water dipping from a gorge that is 5o metres wide down into a narrow gorge of a 7 metres width…

Return to the lodge for dinner and over night (FB)

DAY 6 TRANSFER TO KAMPALA

You will be transferred to Your Hotel in Kampala. Lunch En route

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Wednesday, July 1, 2009

African Safari To Uganda Travel

Queen Elizabeth NP

After a cup of coffee embark on an early morning game drive along Kasenyi tracks and Queens mile in the park and expect to see lions, elephants, cape buffalos, warthogs, spotted hyenas, mongoose, waterbucks, kobs and, if lucky, the leopard, plus a lot of small animals and birds. Its little wonder that Queen Elizabeth boasts one of the highest bio diversity ratings of any game park or reserve in the world, - from the open Savannah to Rain Forest, dense Papyrus Swamps and brooding Crater lakes to the vastness of Lake Edward.
There are almost 100 mammal species that include Lions, Hippos, Buffaloes, Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Elephants and the elusive Giant Forest Hog in this park.
The primates include Chimps, Black and White Colobus Monkeys, Blue, Black faced Red Colobus, and Red tailed monkeys and Olive Baboons.
Reptiles are the amazing huge rock-Python, Puffadders, Spitting Cobras, Gabon Rippers, Green Mambas, Turtles etc. All these are regularly sighted around the tourist village on the Mweya Peninsula and all this makes a superb safari territory. Drive back to the lodge for lunch. In the afternoon take a  boat trip along the channel on this day will give you wildlife up close: Hippos Uganda Safari huff and spray mere feet away from the boat, Buffalo linger in the shallows and a tremendous variety of birds grace the grasses on the channel’s edge. These may include the Great White and Pink-Backed Pelicans, Great and Long-tailed Cormorants, Open-billed Stork, African Jacana, Malachite and Pied Kingfishers. There is also a Bird Observatory here, which was set up with the aim of studying both migratory and resident birds. Since its inception in 1997 more new species have been identified, including Uganda’s first record of the Bar-tailed Godwit.

CHIMPANZEE TRACKING African Safari
This morning we will leave for the 08.00am chimpanzee  trekking in Kyambura Gorge. Expect to see various primates most especially Chimpanzee of different species, Black and white Colobus monkeys and other animals like antelopes, hyenas, Lion and many others in the middle of savanna grassland. This gorge is a home of very many bird species. Have lunch. After lunch, you will go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest  to see other primates and visit the bat cave and the blue lake.  Return for dinner and over night  at either Jacana Safari lodge / Katara Lodge.Mauritius Holidays Travel

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Friday, May 22, 2009

Zambia and African Hotels

For as far as African safaris goes, Zambia is the one that retains its secret for lots of years and still preserves some although it is already setting out to get its crown for African safaris top destinations.

Zambia wilderness hunting expedition is entirely an unknown domain when compared with more traditional national parks, wildlife sanctuaries and game reserves. But this additionally does not contradict the reality that at some rate, the wilderness safaris that Zambia posses may possibly be graded as top caliber and may perhaps also equal the qualities of other several inspected hot African safari picks, Egypt hotels.

To spare you from scouring over magazines, books as well as online, we have already gathered data on a few of the best wilderness safaris, game reserves plus national parks in the country. Please study on…

Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park

No matter its difficult-to-pronounce name, Mosi-oa-Tunya furthermore bears something exceptional to shout for, Cape verde hotels the powerful Victoria Falls. This view is possibly the explanation why the park is identified as such, which if factually interpreted we may perhaps attain the meaning of “the smoke that thunders”.

Furthermore the name actually tells the fact. It thunders roughly that the noise along is adequate to cause you stand awestruck and whenever you draw closer, you may possibly experience the violent rushing of water.

The park similarly holds a few of the remaining rhinos that fortunately missed extinction. And if wilderness Zanzibar hotels becomes pleasing to you, you may as well get a few glimpses of the baboon, impala, giraffe, eland and sables.

Lochinvar National Park

The birdwatch promised land of Zambia. The acknowledgment of being a birdwatch nirvana is offered to Lochinvar because around 400 plus species of birds dwell in here. The big games even though are scarce which is barely limited to some herds of buffalo, hippos, spotted hyena, leopard, zebras and wildebeests.

Kafue National Park

The most prominent of all wilderness parks in Zambia, Kafue harbors the thickest inhabitants of wildlife in all Zambia hotels Thousands of violent lechwe, endless hoard of antelopes, sable, waterbuck, puka, roan, oribi, hartebeest, and large number of vultures to cite a few. Actually, the major creature that you wont discover in her are the zebras.

South and North Luangwa National Park

How may one trace Luangwa Park? It is basically the most eminent wildlife sanctuary in the world given that it harbors a biodiversity that is second to none in addition to a feeling of segregation Madagascar hotels and unadulterated wilderness, which creates it nearly without compare. Being unspoilt by travelers other than just for the locals along with a few fortunate international travelers, this park is genuinely a sight for creative activity in the making.

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Saturday, May 16, 2009

Gorilla Safari Uganda

Gorilla Safari Uganda

Mountain Gorillas are highly endangered primates and can only survive by increased conservation efforts. There are over 600 surviving mountain gorillas world over and half of this population is found in Uganda.

 
Gorilla Safari trekking in the major attraction places of Bwindi, Mgahinga, Parc de Valcanes and Congo Gorilla Parks, 8 people are allowed to trek for the groups available in these parks a day. At least advanced booking for gorilla permits are allowed three month in advanced, the best would be six month to ensure that requested dates are available.

 

While taking a long walk in the forest one will be in position to see other things besides the gorillas, In the trails there is an Ideal place for which to watch primates and birds, you will see many monkeys a long the trails, Tanzania safari Chimpanzees, although difficult to see, inhabit the forest adjacent, birds are also frequently heard in the park with so many different species on record.

Of particular interest are the Kivu Ground thrush, white-bellied robin chart, red throated alethe, collared appallis, short tailed wabler, yellow eyed black flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, blue-headed sun bird, strange weaver, and Shelley’s crimson wing.

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Monday, January 12, 2009

African Safari with Great Lakes Safari Company

Africa is one of the world’s most beautiful and exotic destinations. Going on an African Safari is sure to be an exciting and unique adventure. But being well prepared is necessary to ensure that you have a smooth and enjoyable trip. Here are a few tips.
Uganda Safaris with Great Lakes

1. Study everything first. Gather as much information as you can about the country you are planning to visit such as weather conditions, political climate and modes of transportation. Check up on your travel agency as well. Make sure you clearly understand their terms and the limitations of their services. Confirm that you have enough money to cover all your expenses as well as extra cash for emergencies or other unforeseen costs.
Gorilla Safari Uganda and Rwanda
2. Plan ahead on what to pack. Ask your travel agency about the local climate of the place, they can help you get a better idea on what type of clothes to bring. Don’t overlook the tiny things like the quality of shoes you will be wearing on the trip. Bring a few pairs that are durable yet comfortable to take long walks in. Generally, daytime in Africa is significantly hot — stock up on hats, scarves and protective eyewear. But anticipate cooler temperatures especially in the evenings. You may want to bring along a warm jacket or sweater just in case. Long pants are usually preferred over walking shorts to help protect you from mosquitoes.

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3. Don’t forget the other essentials. Load up on sunscreen and mosquito repellents to protect your skin. Bring a medical kit complete with bandages, antiseptics, painkillers, medicine for travel-sickness, allergies, skin cuts and diarrhea among others. It would be best if you can visit your doctor for a complete medical check-up and even a dental check-up before leaving. If the place you are visiting is known to have cases of malaria, take prophylactic malaria medication. You can ask your physician about this. Also inquire about the quality of water in the area you’ll be staying in. If you’re not confident that it’s potable, drink only bottled.

4. Once you have arrived, you may experience a bit of discomfort during the first few days such as jet lag and fatigue. Eating lightly and keeping yourself hydrated by drinking lots of water and liquids can easily cure this. Avoid alcohol and too much coffee though as these would only rob you of the energy you need to enjoy your vacation. Your body should be able to adjust to the local time zone in a couple of days.

5. Keep yourself hydrated. Always keep a sufficient amount of water with you. It would be good to take in liquids every few hours even if you don’t feel thirsty. This will help you avoid getting dehydrated or having a heat stroke.

6. Always think of your safety. In a different country, it’s easy to get disoriented especially if you’re a first time visitor. The culture could be very different from what you are used to. There are certain things we should think twice about doing in a foreign country such as driving. Unless you are significantly familiar with the local driving culture, road signs and local police vehicles, do not attempt to drive by yourself except when you have a guide who knows the place well. Also be cautious with your cash and other valuable items such as laptops and cameras. Don’t attract unwanted attention by counting your money in public. Keep valuables in an old bag and keep it by you at all times.

Keep these things in mind when preparing for that African Safari. Wise planning and organization are the secrets to having an unforgettable, hassle-free vacation.

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