Kenya is one of the iconic safari destinations in Africa. It is home to some of the most sought after wildlife reserves, including the Masai Mara, which together with the Serengeti, hosts the Great Migration from July to October.
Tanzania is a fascinating travel destination embodied by Mt Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak; the Serengeti National Park, home to one of the best wildlife shows in the world the wildebest migration; and the Ngorongoro Crater with its unbelievable density of animals in an exctinct caldera.
Uganda, known as 'The Pearl of Africa', is a country filled with rolling hills, adventurous activities, beautiful scenery, and most famously, the Mountain Gorillas.
Rwanda is not only the land of a thousand hills, but also a country rich in flora and fauna, particularly primates and most famously, the rare Silverback mountain gorilla. in fact, Gorilla Trekking is one of the main drawcards to this beautiful country
An East Africa Safari gives visitors the chance to witness the annual wildebeest migration, witness the Big Five, go Gorilla Trekking and encounter some of the most spectacular cultures that will leave a permanent mark in your travel experiences.
A short safari excursion is a great way to exprience the destinations you travelling. By engaging in off the track activities, you get to explore the aspects of safari outside the norms of a typical safari itinerary.
Image Travel Limited offers tailored safaris to fit both your dreams and budget,with the experience of putting together safaris throughout East Africa. We cover all four East African countries – Kenya, Tanzania,Uganda and Rwanda – regions rich in their variety of African wildlife.
Kampala, Murchison Falls, Kibale, Queen Elizabeth N.Park, Bwindi, Entebbe, Depart
8 Days Extreme Wild Adventure Uganda Discovery - Safari Overview
A "Uganda Wild Discovery Experience" safari offers an immersive journey into the Uganda's diverse natural habitats. It's a step up from a basic itinerary and aims to reveal the full spectrum of Uganda's wildlife, from the iconic primates to the classic "Big Five." The goal is to provide a rich and varied experience that showcases Uganda's unique ecosystems.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 Kampala- Murchison Falls
Begin the panoramic drive north-west through the famous Luwero Triangle and, travel to Masindi via Ziwa Rhino Project. A visit to the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary for Rhino trekking is a must. After lunch, drive to Murchison Falls. Overnight and dinner at Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Staying at
Paraa Safari Lodge | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Murchison Falls National Park - Paraa Safari Lodge
After your cup of coffee, cross the Nile by ferry to the northern bank of the park. Your guide will
help you spot Elephant, Lion, Cape buffalo, Rothschild’s giraffe, hartebeest, Waterbuck, Oribi,
Bushbuck, Bohor reedbuck, hyena and if you are lucky, the leopard. Return to the hotel for
breakfast and lunch. After lunch, go for a boat safari upstream the calm Victoria Nile to the base
of the falls stopping just tens of meters from the Devils Cauldron. En-route, marvel at the
toothsome hippos, crocodiles and over this 17 km stretch you may see elephant, waterbuck and
Uganda Kob crocodile. This is also a zone of many bird species like Goliath heron, Egyptian
goose, pelican bee-eater, kingfisher, hornbill, cormorant and the rare shoebill stork. There you
leave the boat and start your - quite heavy - hike to the Top of the fall (approx. 1 hour). See
where the world’s longest river explodes violently through a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley
escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. Your driver/guide will be waiting for you to
bring you back to the lodge. Overnight and dinner at Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Staying at
Paraa Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Murchison Falls-Kibale
All day drive south via Hoima to Fort Portal through verdant countryside and past traditional
homesteads and farms along Albertine Rift escarpments. Fort-Portal rests in the shadow of the
fabled Mountains of the Moon. Meals and overnight at Kyaninga Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Staying at
Kyaninga Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4 Kibale Chimpanzee Trekking - Queen Elizabeth National
Early morning trek for chimpanzees. Kibale is the best reserve in Africa to view chimps, a thick jungle with a towering canopy. In the afternoon, drive to the south into Queen Elizabeth National Park, sightseeing and game viewing enroute. Dinner and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Staying at
Mweya Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Queen Elizabeth National Park - Mweya Safari Lodge
Begin your day with a cup of coffee. Early morning game drive along Kasenyi and Queens Mile
makes visitors encounter elephants, buffalo, water bucks, warthogs, lions, Uganda Kobs lakes
and a variety of birds. Return to the lodge for breakfast and lunch. After lunch, a two hour boat
trip along the famous Kazinga channel is worthwhile an opportunity to see Hippo, Buffalo, Kobs,
Elephants, warthogs etc. This trip also enables visitor chance to see spectacular birds. Dinner
and overnight stay at Mweya Safari Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Staying at
Mweya Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Queen Elizabeth National Park - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
With previous day’s memories, enjoy your breakfast ready for guided Chimpanzee/primate walk
along Kyambura Gorge to look for habituated chimps through the gorge. After primate walk,
proceed to Ishasha. You will drive along the deep and wide dry craters that are occupied by
savanna grasses and acacia. The drive takes you through the unique western rift valley
escarpment and the (southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park) Ishasha sector where you
will take on yet another game drive in search of tree climbing lions before proceeding to Bwindi
Impenetrable National Park. The journey takes about 4 hours but driving through interesting
features. Arrive Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening. This park is home of the rare
mountain gorillas. Apart from gorillas, there are a wide variety of primates to see including the
blue and red tailed monkeys. The forest itself is lush and green and there are streams running
through it. Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Staying at
Buhoma Lodge| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Bwindi Gorilla tracking - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After breakfast set off early with guides to track the gorillas. The thrill of your encounter will
erase the difficulties of the potentially strenuous trek. Bring jungle boots and rain jackets
because the park is often wet. Spend time in awe watching the gorillas go about their activities.
Each gorilla safari encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the
close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngster’s frolic and swing from vines
in a delightfully playful display. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a magnificent green swathe of
dense rainforest, so ancient that survived the last ice age. A recently proclaimed World Heritage
site, it’s one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and its unique, precious flora
sustains roughly half of the world population of mountain gorillas - believed to number just 720.
There’s also a substantial chimpanzee population and research shows that Bwindi is the only
forest in Africa in which these two apes live together. Time permitting, spend the afternoon on a
community foot safari to explore the life style of the people living and surrounding the park.
Return to camp exhilarated to relieve the encounter with friends over a drink. Dinner and overnight stay at Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Staying at
Buhoma Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8Bwindi -Kampala/Entebbe
After early breakfast, Drive back to Kampala with a visit to Igongo Cultural village to explore and
learn the Bahima and Ankole culture. This is the place where the future meets the past.
Continue your drive to the Equator crossing with your lunch enroute before you drive to back to
Kampala/Entebbe to catch up your evening flight back home. Meal Plan Breakfast –Lunch, End of Service
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
8 Days Extreme Wild Adventure Uganda Discovery- Price Overview
The herds are moving into the southern plains of the Serengeti, around Ndutu, Kusini, and Naabi. The short grasses here are rich in nutrients, preparing the females for calving.
February
This is the peak calving month. Hundreds of thousands of wildebeest calves are born, often within a few weeks of each other. This spectacle attracts a high concentration of predators, making it an excellent time for predator-prey sightings.
March
The calves are a few weeks old and growing quickly. The herds begin to spread out as they continue to graze on the southern plains, preparing for the long journey north.
April
The long rains begin, prompting the herds to start their movement northwest. They form long columns as they begin their trek through the central Serengeti.
May
The migration gathers momentum, with vast columns of wildebeest stretching for miles. The herds congregate in the Western Corridor, and the mating season, or "the rut," begins.
June
The dry season starts, and the wildebeest face their first major challenge: the Grumeti River. Thousands of animals must cross this crocodile-infested river, creating dramatic and intense encounters.
July
The herds continue their journey north, with many arriving in the northern Serengeti. The Grumeti River crossings are in full swing, and some of the first herds may begin to cross the even more treacherous Mara River.
August
This is one of the best months to witness the famous Mara River crossings. The herds are spread out across the northern Serengeti and the Maasai Mara, making multiple crossings back and forth over the river in search of greener pastures.
September
The river crossings continue, though the intensity may decrease. Large numbers of wildebeest are now grazing in the fertile plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
October
As the dry season approaches its climax, the wildebeest start to slowly move back into the Serengeti from the Maasai Mara, heading east and south.
November
The short rains begin, signaling the herds to make a decisive move south towards the replenished plains of the eastern Serengeti. They make their way through the Lobo and Loliondo areas.
December
The wildebeest arrive back on the short-grass plains of the southern Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area. They are widely dispersed, feeding on the fresh grass and getting ready for the next calving season.
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