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Tours within Uganda: Luxury Tours Starting Kampala

	5Days Bwindi impenetrable and Queen Elizabeth On this tour, you combine the Bwindi impenetrable forest and Queen Elizabeth park. The tour reveals a stunning panorama of Lakes George and Edward amidst game-filled plains. You will do a unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel and into Lake Edward. The trip passes through possibly the highest hippo concentration in Africa and many mammals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. The cruise offers an excellent platform for photography and game viewing.
	7 Days Chimpanzees and all the Gorillas This tour takes you to Queen Elizabeth National park, Bwindi imprenetrable Forest and Mgahinga. Queen Elizabeth is one of Uganda's oldest parks. It borders Lakes Edward and George which are connected by the Kazinga channel. Bwindi Forest is most famous for gorilla tracking, but there are other hiking trails, where you can see a large variety of birds and primates. Mgahinga is Uganda's smallest park - just 34 square kilometers. It lies in the extreme south west of the country bordering Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo. Mgahinga comprises 3 extinct volcanic mountains and 3 extensive swamps . Along with gorillas, the park also supports golden monkey, elephant, leopard and forest hog.
	Best of Uganda (21Days 20Nights) This 3 week program gives you the ultimate experience in one the most diverse ecosystems in Africa. At Queen Elizabeth National Park, the 34km Kazinga channel is home to thousands of hippos. On this tour, you will see open savannah, dotted with Acacia and cendelabra Euphorbia trees, which provide ideal habitat for elephant, lion, leopard, Uganda kob, and large herds of buffalo. You will have a chance to see almost 10 primate species including habituated chimpanzees.
	Gorilla Tracking (3Days 2Nights) Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley covering 331 sq. kms. It is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, supporting a large number of plants and animals not found elsewhere. About half the world's population of 600 mountain gorillas reside in Bwindi. The vegetation, as the park's name implies, is composed of tropical rainforest with dense undergrowth. This rugged terrain makes hiking in search of gorilla strenuous work. Visitors who trek should be prepared for up to 8 hours of hiking. Good physical condition is required. A maximum of only 6 permits per day are available for advance booking, so confirmation 4-12 months in advance is required to avoid disappointment. Along with the gorillas, there are nine other species of primates including chimpanzee, blue monkey, redtail monkey, L'hoest's monkey, black and white colobus, potto, Demidoff's and needle-clawed galago. Three hundred forty-seven species of birds have been recorded in Bwindi; seven species are listed as endangered. Species of particular interest include the Kivu ground thrush, white-bellied robin chat, red-throated alethe, collared apallis, short-tailed warbler, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, blue-headed sunbird, strange weaver and the Shelley's crimsonwing. Over 200 species of butterflies have also been recorded here.
	Magnificent Murchison Falls (3Days 2Nights) This is short safari that takes you to the Murchison Falls National Park. This is Uganda's largest park, north of the mighty River Nile. You will see various large mammals. Boat trips can be done to the foot of Murchison Falls. You are likely to see hippos, crocodiles and magnificent bird life close up. Besides game viewing at the National park, expect lovely, panoramic views as you drive along the way.
	Uganda Highlights (14 Days 13 Days) This 2 week tour is a package of Uganda's best parks.You will visit Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mburo and Mgahinga. It presents large game viewing and bird watching opportunities. Wildlife includes lion, leopard, elephant, giraffe, buffalo, hartbeest, oribi, Uganda kob, chimpanzee and countless bird species.