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Morning
and afternoon arrival(s).
Transfer to Jinja - 40k Entebbe to KLA - 80km to Jinja. An interesting
drive through towns, villages, tea and sugar plantations, small holdings
and Mabira Forest, crossing over the River Nile at Owens Falls Dam
for a first hand view of the Source of the Nile.
Evening
Accommodation options include:
Gately on Nile Guest House - overlooks
Lake Victoria, near the Source of the Nile.
$50 to $115pp Restaurant $10-15
All Terrain
Adventures, Bujagali Falls - East Africa's Centre for Adventure
- 8km downstream from the Source of the River Nile.
The Nile Porch
- overlooking Bujagali Falls
Single $75, Dble $95, Triple $120,
Family Units from $120.
Restaurant $10-15
Eden Rock Resort
- a tranquil setting beside the River with camping or
Dorms & Bandas $6-50
Restaurant $5-10
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2: Jinja and the Source of the River Nile - ATV ride
* Bujagali Falls / Jinja
Morning
- Jinja visit ($10), Source of the Nile, Jinja central markets,
craft shops, banks (forex exchange if not done already).
Lunch at Ozzies ($5)
Afternoon – OVERLANDER ATV safari with ATAU beside the
River Nile.
Evening
- Accommodation and evening meal as per previous evening ($5
-15). Various options for group meal at a restaurant of choice.
E.g. European, Ugandan, Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Pizzeria,
etc.
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3: Optional adventure activities at Bujagali Falls - some
options: Grade 5 Whitewater rafting on the River Nile - 3 highly recommended
operators - all priced at $95;Nile Horseback Safaris (2 hour ride
(minimum) $50, 3 hour ride $60, every further hour $15; Kayak the
Nile wih Tandam kayak - Half day trip US$85 Full day trip US$125,
2 hour sunset canoe trip on Lake Victoria $35, guided trips through
grade 5+ whitewater for experienced paddlers; Nile High Bungee Jump
$55 or The Nile Flyer - fly by zip wire over the River Nile ($25)
Evening
Accommodation and evening meal as first evening. Various options
for group meal at a restaurant of choice. ($10-15)
Day
4: 2 DAY OVERKNIGHTER ATV Safari - Bujagali Falls to an
island on the Nile. 2 Day ‘Roar of de Nile’ Guided ATV
/ Quadbike Safari With many different routes both there and back
to select from, this ride take us well outside the areas visited
on our shorter safaris. Some challenging sections on hills, across
streams and through swamps can be tailored into the trip. A picnic
lunch is carried with us. Accommodation at the Hairy Lemon Island
Resort - options: dorm., banda, cottage.
Day
5: 2 DAY OVERKNIGHTER ATV Safari - Hairy Lemon Island Resort
to Bujagali Falls. Continuing our 2 Day OVERKNIGHTER Roar of de
Nile Guided ATV / Quadbike Safari. Alternative routes selected so
there is almost no repetition of the previous day. A picnic lunch
served at one of the many scenic places we pass en-route. Return
to Bujagali Falls mid to late afternoon.
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6: Free day - at and around Bujagali Falls. A chance
to do some of the other adventure activities, or kick up your
heels and soak up some sun beside the pool or river, do some
fishing or take a one of our guided village walks ($6 with
meal) and get to see a bit of how the other half live.Visit
Jinja taxi ($5) and catch up on your mail at one of the many
internet cafes ($1 per hour) or take a round of golf beside
the River Nile at the Jinja Golf Course (about $15). Or take
a boat ride to Samuka Island for lunch (approx $25 including
the boat trip). Another option is to spend a day or half-day
working as a volunteer for SoftPower Education on one of their
projects which include building schools and community centres.
A trip to nearby Mabira Forest can be arranged - there are
many species of monkey and other animals and birds to be found
in this remnant of the vast tropical forests that used to
cover most of the country. Sundowners at The All Terrain Cafe
overlooking the river.
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Day
7: WILDRIDE GAME VIEWING Safari - Bujagali Falls
to Lake Mburo - Start of 4 DAY WILDRIDE GAME VIEWING ATV /
Quadbike Safari – includes all meals, transfers, banda
(basic cottage with hot shower) accommodation and park entry
fees. Almost everything except your smile, a toothbrush and
a camera. Travel by mini-bus from Bujagali Falls, via Jinja
and Kampala, across the Equator, to reach Lake Mburo National
Park mid afternoon.ATVs and equipment transported separately.
Banda accommodation inclusive or upgrade to Mihingo Lodge
- this is only an option if chosen by the whole group. $150/person/night)
Morning - An early departure after a light breakfast with
morning tea in Kampala.
Lunch - at the AidChild Cafe right on the Equator
Afternoon - Settle into the accommodation located at the Park
Headquarters or at Mihingo Lodge. Once the dust has settled
it'll be time to raise a little with an introductory game
drive. Ride with; zebras, topi, kob, waterbuck, eland, etc.
We have found that our ATVs hardly disturb these animals if
ridden with a sensible throttle. While in the park we are
required to only use the existing tracks. Over 300 species
of birds have been recorded in the park area. You will be
pleased to know that there are no elephant or lion though,
making it possible to do this unique type of game viewing
safari in safety.
Evening - sundowners and dinner at the Lakeside Restaurant.
Hippos come out at this time (they are only active at night
and can get sunburnt if out of the water during the day).
'Jennifer' likes munching on the grass within a few feet of
the restaurant and there are always warthogs and monkeys nearby.
Day
8: WILDRIDE GAME VIEWING Safari - Lake Mburo National
Park - All meals at the Lakeside Restaurant.
Morning - game viewing ride to the west of the lake and into
the tropical forest trail. Also includes a stop-off at the
fishing village.
Afternoon - game viewing ride to east of the park - ride to
the top of Kazuma hill for spectacular views across the rolling
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9: WILDRIDE GAME VIEWING Safari - Lake Mburo National
Park - Breakfast at the Lakeside Restaurant
Morning - game viewing ride to the north of the park then out
of the park boundaries to visit Mihingo Lodge which adjoins.
Lunch - at Mihingo Lodge or a picnic lunch to be had at one
of the many scenic stops en-route.
Afternoon - the going gets tough. We ride east towards Lake
Kachera and turn south following the twists and turns of the
lake shore. This will be through bush and swamps often over
areas with no paths - we use a compass for navigation. Although
outside the park, there are many opportunities for more game
viewing. Eventually we start heading west to enter the park
in the south-east corner. The late afternoon ride takes us back
over the open, rolling savannah to the lake and park headquarters.
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Day 10: WILDRIDE GAME VIEWING Safari - Lake
Mburo National Park and return to Kampala / Entebbe Airport
Morning
- Breakfast by the lake and a final game viewing ride following
the Eland Track back to the main gate. A chance to see the
animals you may have missed on previous rides.
Afternoon - Mini bus back to Kampala, stopping for lunch in
Masaka Township. Drop-off at a hotel of your choice (we can
advise) in Kampala or back to Entebbe airport. There is lots
of good accommodation also available at Entebbe if required.
If you are intending to spend more time in Uganda, or elsewhere
in East Africa, we can direct you to other good tour operators.
Summary:
Day 1 – Arrive Entebbe, transfer via Kampala to Jinja
and Bujagali Falls.
Day 2 – Introduction to Jinja and the Source of the
Nile, an afternoon ATV safari beside the River.
Day 3 – Optional adventure activities or volunteer work.
Day 4 - Start 2 day ATV safari following the River Nile downstream.
Day 5 – Complete safari. Relaxing evening?
Day 6 – Optional adventure activities – white
water rafting, horseback safari, kayaking, fishing etc.
Day 7 – Start of 4 day WildRide game viewing safari.
Day 8 – Lake Mburo National Park - WildRide
Day 9 – Lake Mburo National Park - WildRide
Day 10 – final game viewing safari and transfer back
to Entebbe, Kampala or Jinja / Bujagali Falls.
Costs:
All prices specified in US Dollars but payment can also be
accepted in GB Pounds or Euros.
Total cost of the package for a minimum of 4 people = $ 1,500
p.p.
Total cost of package for 2 or 3 people = $ 1,700 p.p.
A deposit of 40% is required when making the booking, the
balance is payable on arrival in Uganda.
Not
Included: To suit your budget and requirements; accommodation
options while at Bujagali Falls or in Jinja (between $5 to
$120 p.p.n. for 4 nights), the accommodation options on the
2 Day safari ($15 to $40pp for one night), optional adventure
activities at Bujagali Falls on DAY 3 ($25 - $95), evening
meals while at Bujagali Falls ($5 to $15 for 4 evenings),
bar tabs (bottled water, tea and coffee are supplied by All
Terrain Adventures). The option to stay at Mihingo Lodge is
highly recommended as an upgrade. |
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