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 ForestNational Park, Bwindi National Park, Entebbe, Depart
6 Days Best of Uganda Expedition - Safari Overview
Image Travel brings you the quintessential trip that perfectly encapsulates what makes Uganda a premier destination. It's an ideal combination of the country's two most famous offerings: the deeply personal encounters with its primates and the classic African savannah experience with its large mammals.
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 Kampala-Murchison Falls National Park - Paraa Safari Lodge
You will be picked your hotel or place of residence in Entebbe. 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, a stopover at the Boomu women community project is encouraging thereafter drive to Murchison at the spectacularly situated site at the top of the fall where you can see the Nile’s beauty perfected!! Marvel at the Nile, compressing from up to 1 km squeeze through a 7-meter canyon dropping 45 meters with a thunderous roar creating a beautiful rainbow, a plume of spray and the best thing that happened to the Nile…” the Murchison Falls “. Enjoy the sunset as you drive to Paraa Safari Lodge for overnight and dinner. Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Staying at
Paraa Safari Lodge | Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day 2 Murchison Falls National Park - Paraa Safari Lodge
Begin the day with a cup of African Coffee ready for an early morning game drive. 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. In the afternoon you make a boat trip towards the Murchison Falls. Carefully watched by crocodiles, hundreds of hippos, buffaloes, water birds, apes and all the other thirsty wildlife that the Nile attracts you go to the bottom of the 43 meters high and famous Murchison Falls, which approaches you with a thunderous sound. a narrow cleft in the Rift Valley escarpment to plunge into a frothing pool 43m below. 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. Overnight and dinner at Paraa Safari Lodge. Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner.
Staying at
Paraa Safari Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 Murchison Falls-Kibale Forest National Park - Kyaninga Lodge
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 Chimpanzee Trekking Kibale Forest National Park- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Half day search of chimpanzee and 10 other primate including phoestes, red Colobus, blues, and red tailed and grey cheeked mangabey. The guide will provide detailed explanations, not only on primates, but also on all the forest fauna and flora and will ensure that your walk is both informative and enjoyable. This walk is excellent for viewing bird life and seeing primates at close quarters. After lunch, proceed to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park and here you may spot many wildlife including Elephants, Buffaloes, among others. This is the lushest highland rain forest on earth, filled with primates and exotic birds, valleys, hilltops and papyrus swamps. Meals and overnight at Buhoma Lodge/ Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Staying at
Buhoma Lodge | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 Gorilla Trekking Bwindi - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Begin the day with breakfast ready for trekking, which begins at 8:00 am with a briefing from the UWA staff. Ensure to carry along with you rain jacket, drinking water, snacks, jungle boots etc The guides will lead you inside the jungle to see the shy Primates for a group you have been booked for. Do not forget to take your lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours but it’s well worth the effort. The afternoon is spent on a foot safari around the local communities living around the park. Meals and overnight at Buhoma Lodge/Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Lodge. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Staying at
Buhoma Lodge| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6 Bwindi-Kampala/Entebbe
Return to Kampala, then Entebbe, with lunch enroute and stop over at Igongo cultural centre and the Equator Uganda before your evening departures home. Meal plan Breakfast, Lunch, End of services.
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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