Going on SAFARI!!

I like the way that sounds!

So today we traveled back to Kampala in order to leave tomorrow morning for our 5 day trip around the southwest part of Uganda. Besides some bruises on my legs from the buckles of my backpack that sat on my lap during the 3 and a half hr drive, the trip back was typical for African travel on matatus. We enjoyed some more of the amazing indian food here in Kamapala and got ourselves ready to leave tomorrow. I also started my present shopping, so like I said, anything you really want be sure to tell me soon.

I am going to paste the itinerary for our safari below just so people have an idea of where I will be...just in case. Probably won't have internet at all till next Thursday, so you probably will not hear from me. We got an amazing deal on the safari and are paying 1/4 of what others pay :) don't worry it isn't schetchy, our friends just got back from the same trip!

Crystal


Safari Itinerary Uganda- Gorillas & Wildlife.

2rd –May ‘09: Depart for Lake Mburo National Park
Depart Kampala for Lake Mburo National park making a brief stop over at the Equator for photos and thereafter proceed to the park arriving in time for lunch. In the afternoon embark on a game drive in search for the Zebras, Impalas, Buffaloes, Topis and a prolific birdlife.
Accommodation: Rwonyo Camp.

3rd –May ‘09: Lake Mburo to Bwindi
Today early in the morning at 6:30am go for a nature walk in the park. Remember that this is the only park in Uganda where you explore the wild while on foot. Look out for what you missed on the previous drive. Return to the camp for Full breakfast and thereafter transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
Accommodation: Bwindi View Rest Camp.

4th –May ‘09: Mountain Gorilla trekking
Morning breakfast, get ready with our packed lunch, cameras, water, rain jackets, long pair of trouser and jungle boots, you will assemble for briefing from the rangers about the gorilla tracking the great adventure and experience! The time taken to encounter these peaceful primates is unpredictable for may take 3 to 8 hours. You sit in the forest among the gorillas listening to them grumble at each other and marvel at the size of the dominant male, the silverback. It’s amazing to think that there are only 650 or so of these creatures left in the world.
After this awesome trek, transfer to Ishasha sector (a home of the tree climbing lions)
Accommodation: Ishasha Bandas.

5th-May ‘09: Game drive in Ishasha.
After breakfast, embark on game drive in search of the animals like the Topis, warthogs, Elephants, buffaloes and towards the late morning hours search for the tree climbing lions.
Return for Lunch and after transfer to Mweya.
In the afternoon embark on a two hour launch trip on Kazinga channel for an amazing bird life and a variety of wild animals.
Accommodation: Albertine Lodge (Mweya Hostel).

6th-May ‘09: Queen Elizabeth to Kampala.
Have breakfast packed and go for a game drive along Kasenyi track and animals such as Lions, Elephants, buffaloes, Warthogs, Kobs, giant forest hogs and a variety of birds will be seen. Thereafter, drive to Kampala.