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Kob, the tree Climbing Lion in Ishasha, Chimps, Monkeys
                            and over 606 Bird Species making it a remarkable desti-                                       ABOUT PIONEER XPRESS SAFARIS
                            nation for Bird Watching.                                                                      We are premier providers of budget and luxury safaris in East
                                                                                                                           Africa, offering eco friendly packages that meet your needs, being
                                                                                                                           the leading providers of Travel and Tours and an indigenous
                                                                                                                           Company incorporated in Uganda, we are Proud of our knowl-
                                                                                                                           edge and expertise in tailor made , for local incoming tour in East
Mount Elgon National Park                                                                                                  Africa and Offer the best tour packages to tourists, We are Arrang-
Lying 256 kms northeast of Kampala, bordering with Kenya in eastern Uganda, Mt.                                            ing transportation ,pick up and drop service from and to the
Elgon covers an area of 1155 sq.kms. It offers a variety of scenery, vegetation and                                        airport , conducting research for groups and company retreats,
cultures. Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcano with gradual slopes leading to the crater                                        business meeting, conferences, We specialized in Walking, Hik-
rim, lying at 4,321 metres above sea level. Mountaineering skills are not required.                                        ing, Trekking, Mountain Expedition, Rafting, Canoeing, Bungee
The whole region is excellent for hikers and climbers, with caves, rock paintings,                                         Jumping , Wildlife Safaris, Incentive Travel, Hotel/Lodge /Resort/
gorges and waterfalls providing beautiful scenery. Sipi Falls, at the foothills of the                                     home stay Bookings, Cultural activities, Honeymoon Packages,
mountain is a favorite destination. The park has a variety of small game including,           Luxury Lodge Safari, , , Bird watching , Car Hire. And our staff are also able to give profes-
duiker, hyena, leopard, chimpanzee, buffalo and elephant and numerous species of              sional advice to travelers with regards to where to go sightseeing, engage in
birdlife.                                                                                     adventure & sports, what to eat and drink, and recommend the best buys in the area. They are
                                                                                              knowledgeable about health, customs and immigration requirements of a country, we are
                                                                                              pleased to cooperate with your company and request that you add Uganda to your tour destina-
Mount Ruwenzori National Park
                                                                                              tion so that we can work hand in hand. Feel free to contact for any inquiry. We are ready to
                                                                                              offer you very competitive rates for your program to Uganda
The Ruwenzori Mountains lie along the western border of Uganda and rise to a                     Packages
height of 5,100 meters. The legendary’ Mountains of the Moon; as they are                         Uganda Gorilla safari– 4Days/3Nights
called, offers a World Heritage Site and the incomparably, beautiful, mist-shrouded               Murchison Falls National ParkSafari-5 Days/4Nights.
peaks provide a unique backdrop to one of our magnificent national parks. The
                                                                                                  Lake Mburo Safari-3 Days/2 Nights.
diverse fauna includes Elephant, Genet, Chimpanzee, Golden Cat, Forest Hog, Rock
                                                                                                  Lake Bunyonyi Safari -4 Days/3 Nights.
Hyrax, Sitatunga, Mongoose, Duiker, Vervet, Monkey and the Ruwenzori-Colobus
monkey.                                                                                           Mountain Of The Moon Safari - 5 Days/4 Nights.
                                                                                                  Great Uganda/Kenya Safari - 10 Days/ 9 Nights.
                                                                                                  Great Uganda Tour -11 Days/10 Nights.
Semuliki National Park safari                                                                     Great Uganda Safari - 12 days/11 Nights.
Semuliki National Park is located in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo               Great Uganda/Rwanda Safari - 25 Days/24Nights.
District in western Uganda. It was made a national park in October 1993, and is one               Honeymoon Package - 7 Days/6 Nights
of Uganda's newest national parks. 194 km2 (75 mi2) of East Africa's only lowland
tropical rainforest is found in the park. It is one of the richest areas of floral and fau-      National Parks of Uganda
nal diversity in Africa, with bird species being especially diverse.
                                                                                                                                     Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
                                                                                                                                     Bwindi covers 321 sq kms of wilderness and pro-
                                                                                                                                     tects over half of the worlds remaining 600 moun-
                                                                                                                                     tain gorillas. One of the most biologically diverse
                                                                                                                                     rainforests in Africa, it also harbors 10 other pri-
                                                                                                                                     mate species including the striking black and
                                                                                                                                     white colobus monkey, chimpanzee and
                                                                                                                                     L'Hoest's monkey. Excellent forest birding in-
                               PIONEER EXPRESS SAFARIS                                                                               cludes 23 species endemic to the Albertine Rift.
                               Www.pioneerexpresssafaris.com                                                                         Most of our clients visit the park to take a
                               info@pioneerexpresssafaris.com
                                                                                                                                     glimpse of the Mountain Gorillas, but the park i .
                                                                                                                                     home to over 120 species of mammals, including
                         Cell phone: +256783080596/ +256701868347                                                                    chimpanzees, black & white colobus monkey,
blue monkey, bush pig, duiker, leopard, jackal and elephants in the southeast       of Uganda. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky out-
of the park. There are also over 350 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies   crops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions.
and over 200 species of trees at Bwindi.


                                                                                                                            Lake Mburo National Park
Kibale Forest National Park                                                                                                 Lake Mburo is the largest of the five lakes
Kibale has the greatest variety and concentration of primates in East Africa. One                                           within this national park that consists of open
of the last strongholds of the red colobus, 12 other species present include                                                savannah, acacia woodland and swamps. A
L'Hoest's monkey, grey cheeked mangabey and chimpanzee. Chimp tracking                                                      good range of wildlife can be seen on boat
an. birding are the main activities in Kibale Forest and the rare forest elephant                                           trips, nature walks or game drives. For birders
or leopard may be seen.                                                                                                     Lake Mburo National Park this is the best area
                                                                                                                            for African fin foot, as well as to Kampala be-
                                                                                                                            ing particularly busy with city weekend visitors.
Mgahinga National Park                                                                                                      six endemic papyrus species including the
Uganda's smallest park, covering an area of just 34 sq kms, located on the                                                  brilliantly colored papyrus gonolek. Located
south western tip of the country on the border with the Democratic Republic                                                 420 kms southwest of Kampala City, the park
of Congo and Rwanda, 51 0km from Kampala. Mgahinga is the second home                                                       covers 260 sq km. It is one of the more
to one of the remaining habitats of the mountain gorilla found on the slopes of                                             popular parks, due to its relatively close loca-
the Virunga Mountains. Access to trekking the gorillas is strictly controlled,                                              tion
with only small groups being allowed at any one time and always accompa-
nied by a professional game ranger. Booking must be made several months
in advance. Other wildlife found in the park includes bushbuck, elephant,
leopard, aardvark, honey badger. Jackal and a wealth of birdlife.                                                                    Murchison Falls national park
                                                                                                                            The Park takes its name from a beautiful and
                                                                                                                            powerful waterfall on the River Nile. The Park
Kidepo Valley National Park                                                                                                 ',s a five hours drive by road from Kampala
The Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Uganda's most spectacular parks. It is                                            and it is a remote and genuinely wild tropical
1,442 Tucked into the corner of Uganda's border with Sudan and Kenya, the                                                   terrain. The viewing combines a game drive
park offers breathtaking Savannah landscapes, which end in rugged horizon.                                                  through the savanna along the River Nile.
                                       A huge latitudinal range and corre-                                                  Where huge herds of elephants, giraffes, lions
                                       spondingly wide climatic conditions                                                  and many more will constantly intercept your
                                       have evolved an extremely diverse                                                    ride and a boat cruise where hippos will
                                       flora. As a result the variety of animal                                             threaten to attack when protecting their
                                       species in the park is equally abun-                                                 young ones. You will also have a glimpse of
                                       dant including many which are found                                                  the Crocodiles together with water birds
                                       nowhere else in Uganda. The vegeta-                                                  which are frequent sites along the way.
                                       tion can best be described as open
                                       tree Savannah which varies much in
                                       structure and composition. Mountain                                      Queen Elizabeth National Park
                                       forest dominates some of the high            The Queen Elizabeth National Park is a 5-6 hours drive from Kampala on the surfaced
                                       places, while areas along the Lorupei        road via Mbarara it is found in the South Western part of Uganda near Kasese town it
                                       River support dense Acacia geradi for-       is a 5-6 hours drive from Kampala, on the surfaced road via Mbarara. Queen Elizabeth
                                       est. The flora and fauna of the park         National Park boasts of a rich natural Flara and Fauna and holds up to 100 mammal
                                       are more typical of Kenya than the rest      species in the various Swamps and Crater Lakes; it's a great place to see the Uganda

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  • 1. Kob, the tree Climbing Lion in Ishasha, Chimps, Monkeys and over 606 Bird Species making it a remarkable desti- ABOUT PIONEER XPRESS SAFARIS nation for Bird Watching. We are premier providers of budget and luxury safaris in East Africa, offering eco friendly packages that meet your needs, being the leading providers of Travel and Tours and an indigenous Company incorporated in Uganda, we are Proud of our knowl- edge and expertise in tailor made , for local incoming tour in East Mount Elgon National Park Africa and Offer the best tour packages to tourists, We are Arrang- Lying 256 kms northeast of Kampala, bordering with Kenya in eastern Uganda, Mt. ing transportation ,pick up and drop service from and to the Elgon covers an area of 1155 sq.kms. It offers a variety of scenery, vegetation and airport , conducting research for groups and company retreats, cultures. Mt. Elgon is an extinct volcano with gradual slopes leading to the crater business meeting, conferences, We specialized in Walking, Hik- rim, lying at 4,321 metres above sea level. Mountaineering skills are not required. ing, Trekking, Mountain Expedition, Rafting, Canoeing, Bungee The whole region is excellent for hikers and climbers, with caves, rock paintings, Jumping , Wildlife Safaris, Incentive Travel, Hotel/Lodge /Resort/ gorges and waterfalls providing beautiful scenery. Sipi Falls, at the foothills of the home stay Bookings, Cultural activities, Honeymoon Packages, mountain is a favorite destination. The park has a variety of small game including, Luxury Lodge Safari, , , Bird watching , Car Hire. And our staff are also able to give profes- duiker, hyena, leopard, chimpanzee, buffalo and elephant and numerous species of sional advice to travelers with regards to where to go sightseeing, engage in birdlife. adventure & sports, what to eat and drink, and recommend the best buys in the area. They are knowledgeable about health, customs and immigration requirements of a country, we are pleased to cooperate with your company and request that you add Uganda to your tour destina- Mount Ruwenzori National Park tion so that we can work hand in hand. Feel free to contact for any inquiry. We are ready to offer you very competitive rates for your program to Uganda The Ruwenzori Mountains lie along the western border of Uganda and rise to a Packages height of 5,100 meters. The legendary’ Mountains of the Moon; as they are  Uganda Gorilla safari– 4Days/3Nights called, offers a World Heritage Site and the incomparably, beautiful, mist-shrouded  Murchison Falls National ParkSafari-5 Days/4Nights. peaks provide a unique backdrop to one of our magnificent national parks. The  Lake Mburo Safari-3 Days/2 Nights. diverse fauna includes Elephant, Genet, Chimpanzee, Golden Cat, Forest Hog, Rock  Lake Bunyonyi Safari -4 Days/3 Nights. Hyrax, Sitatunga, Mongoose, Duiker, Vervet, Monkey and the Ruwenzori-Colobus monkey.  Mountain Of The Moon Safari - 5 Days/4 Nights.  Great Uganda/Kenya Safari - 10 Days/ 9 Nights.  Great Uganda Tour -11 Days/10 Nights. Semuliki National Park safari  Great Uganda Safari - 12 days/11 Nights. Semuliki National Park is located in Bwamba County, a remote part of the Bundibugyo  Great Uganda/Rwanda Safari - 25 Days/24Nights. District in western Uganda. It was made a national park in October 1993, and is one  Honeymoon Package - 7 Days/6 Nights of Uganda's newest national parks. 194 km2 (75 mi2) of East Africa's only lowland tropical rainforest is found in the park. It is one of the richest areas of floral and fau- National Parks of Uganda nal diversity in Africa, with bird species being especially diverse. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Bwindi covers 321 sq kms of wilderness and pro- tects over half of the worlds remaining 600 moun- tain gorillas. One of the most biologically diverse rainforests in Africa, it also harbors 10 other pri- mate species including the striking black and white colobus monkey, chimpanzee and L'Hoest's monkey. Excellent forest birding in- PIONEER EXPRESS SAFARIS cludes 23 species endemic to the Albertine Rift. Www.pioneerexpresssafaris.com Most of our clients visit the park to take a info@pioneerexpresssafaris.com glimpse of the Mountain Gorillas, but the park i . home to over 120 species of mammals, including Cell phone: +256783080596/ +256701868347 chimpanzees, black & white colobus monkey,
  • 2. blue monkey, bush pig, duiker, leopard, jackal and elephants in the southeast of Uganda. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky out- of the park. There are also over 350 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies crops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions. and over 200 species of trees at Bwindi. Lake Mburo National Park Kibale Forest National Park Lake Mburo is the largest of the five lakes Kibale has the greatest variety and concentration of primates in East Africa. One within this national park that consists of open of the last strongholds of the red colobus, 12 other species present include savannah, acacia woodland and swamps. A L'Hoest's monkey, grey cheeked mangabey and chimpanzee. Chimp tracking good range of wildlife can be seen on boat an. birding are the main activities in Kibale Forest and the rare forest elephant trips, nature walks or game drives. For birders or leopard may be seen. Lake Mburo National Park this is the best area for African fin foot, as well as to Kampala be- ing particularly busy with city weekend visitors. Mgahinga National Park six endemic papyrus species including the Uganda's smallest park, covering an area of just 34 sq kms, located on the brilliantly colored papyrus gonolek. Located south western tip of the country on the border with the Democratic Republic 420 kms southwest of Kampala City, the park of Congo and Rwanda, 51 0km from Kampala. Mgahinga is the second home covers 260 sq km. It is one of the more to one of the remaining habitats of the mountain gorilla found on the slopes of popular parks, due to its relatively close loca- the Virunga Mountains. Access to trekking the gorillas is strictly controlled, tion with only small groups being allowed at any one time and always accompa- nied by a professional game ranger. Booking must be made several months in advance. Other wildlife found in the park includes bushbuck, elephant, leopard, aardvark, honey badger. Jackal and a wealth of birdlife. Murchison Falls national park The Park takes its name from a beautiful and powerful waterfall on the River Nile. The Park Kidepo Valley National Park ',s a five hours drive by road from Kampala The Kidepo Valley National Park is one of Uganda's most spectacular parks. It is and it is a remote and genuinely wild tropical 1,442 Tucked into the corner of Uganda's border with Sudan and Kenya, the terrain. The viewing combines a game drive park offers breathtaking Savannah landscapes, which end in rugged horizon. through the savanna along the River Nile. A huge latitudinal range and corre- Where huge herds of elephants, giraffes, lions spondingly wide climatic conditions and many more will constantly intercept your have evolved an extremely diverse ride and a boat cruise where hippos will flora. As a result the variety of animal threaten to attack when protecting their species in the park is equally abun- young ones. You will also have a glimpse of dant including many which are found the Crocodiles together with water birds nowhere else in Uganda. The vegeta- which are frequent sites along the way. tion can best be described as open tree Savannah which varies much in structure and composition. Mountain Queen Elizabeth National Park forest dominates some of the high The Queen Elizabeth National Park is a 5-6 hours drive from Kampala on the surfaced places, while areas along the Lorupei road via Mbarara it is found in the South Western part of Uganda near Kasese town it River support dense Acacia geradi for- is a 5-6 hours drive from Kampala, on the surfaced road via Mbarara. Queen Elizabeth est. The flora and fauna of the park National Park boasts of a rich natural Flara and Fauna and holds up to 100 mammal are more typical of Kenya than the rest species in the various Swamps and Crater Lakes; it's a great place to see the Uganda