Exploring the Pearl of Africa
Overview
This couple has a long passion and fascination for travel throughout Africa, and Kili has had the pleasure to plan a number of interesting and unique itineraries for them. He is a talented photographer with a keen eye, and she is a painter that brings safari moments to life on canvas.
For this safari, we were focused on seeing the most of Uganda and exploring some areas that are often overlooked. Of course, we included chimpanzee experiences as well as two treks with mountain gorillas, but we also tied in cultural visits with the Batwa community, boating excursions, traditional game drive safaris and a few nights in the far north eastern corner of the country in Kidepo Valley National Park.
Kidepo was a mystery for us, not having heard of it before it was suggested. But we really did love the whole experience. The landscapes were gorgeous, both the surrounding savannah, but also the wonderful volcanic landscape, strewn with giant Euphorbia trees on our way to the Ik experience. — Andy and Melinda, Berkeley, CA
Itinerary in Brief
18 Jan: Arrive Entebbe, meet and greet and transfer to your city hotel (1 nt)
19 Jan: AM at leisure, PM shared flight to Kidepo Valley NP, game drive and overnight (3 nts)
20-21 Jan: Shared wildlife viewing activities and cultural activities
22 Jan: Charter to Murchison Falls NP, top of the falls visit, overnight (3 nts)
23-24 Jan: Explore MFNP; wildlife viewing activities and private boat cruises to the base of the falls and the delta
25 Jan: Overland transfer to Kibale Forest NP and afternoon at leisure, overnight (3 nts)
26 Jan: Morning chimpanzee trekking, local lunch at Tinka’s, afternoon Bigodi Wetlands Walk
27 Jan: Full day chimpanzee habituation interaction in Kibale Forest NP, PM at leisure
28 Jan: AM drive to Queen Elizabeth NP, PM private cruise of Kazinga Channel, overnight (1 nt)
29 Jan: Wildlife viewing in the southern sector of QENP, overnight (1 nt)
30 Jan: Scenic drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP, PM at leisure and overnight (4 nts)
31 Jan: Morning gorilla trekking, if time permits afternoon optional activity or at leisure
01 Feb: Full day immersion into the Batwa culture including a home visit and forest hike
02 Feb: Morning gorilla trekking, if time permits afternoon optional activity or at leisure
03 Feb: Scheduled flight to Entebbe, day room hotel, PM departure for international flt
