6 Days Gorillas And Wildlife Safari
2509$
per personThis safari starts and finishes in Entebbe. It can also be done from Kigali in Rwanda, or from Kampala in Uganda [The Bwindi gorilla permit is included in the safari cost.
This safari starts from Entebbe [The Bwindi gorilla permit is included in the safari cost]. For those who wish to visit the three natural-habitat gorilla countries of the world Bwindi and Mgahinga in Uganda, Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, and Virunga Park in Congo, which is on the other side of the misty Virungas please contact us. Enjoy tracking the legendary mountain gorillas.
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DepartureThis safari starts and finishes in Kigali.
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Departure TimePlease arrive by 9:15 AM for a prompt departure at 9:30 AM.
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Return TimeApproximately 8:30 PM.
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Dress CodeCasual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat, light jacket.
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Visit Gorillas in Volcanoes Park, Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave, track Golden monkeys, climb Bisoke volcano, Karisimbi volcano or other volcanoes. Culture in Butare, Gisenyi and Rwanda. Enjoy sunsets on Lake Kivu. Wildlife and Game in Akagera Park.
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Day 1: Entebbe-Kampala
Entebbe, Uganda
Uganda has a total area of 236,040 sq km, bordered by Kenya in the East and Tanzania in the South, Rwanda in the South west, DR Congo to the west and South Sudan to the North, making it a landlocked country. It lies at 10S to 40N Latitude and 300 to 350 East Longitude, so it is astride the Equator.1 00 N, 32 00 E. The country, however, is well watered and fertile. Although it lies at the Equator, it receives about three rainy seasons a year, with Lake Victoria, The Nile, the many forests and the Rwenzori mountains determining much of the climate. In forest ecosystems it rains regularly and weather is unpredictable. Water covers36,330 sq km, about 15% of Uganda’s area.The country is rich in wildlife, game, birds, and a vast culture of over 50 tribes occupying this beautiful, green country. In Uganda alone a birder will enjoy twelve percent of bird species in the world; a tracker will find half of the world’s gorillas; an explorer will have an opportunity to see more than 7% of the world’s mammals. For the discerning traveller the potential for Ecotourism here is enormous, and the discreet have tapped into it.
Day Itinerary
Arrive Entebbe airport. Meet, greet and transfer to your hotel for overnight (BB)2
Day 2: Entebbe to Lake Mburo National Park
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Day 3: Mburo Park to Bwindi National Park
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is on the edge of the western rift valley. The park is also rich in birds, chimps, monkeys and butterflies. Bwindi is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, with both montane and lowland forest. About half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas – about 400 animals – are found in Bwindi. There is Bwindi-North and Bwindi South. In Bwindi South, where we visit, five gorilla families are open to visitors in Uganda. Other activities include volcano climbing, guided nature walk in the forest for primates, birds and butterflies or enjoy the breathtaking landscape!
Day Itinerary
We go for an early morning game drive. Afterwards, start for Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. [Approximate driving time: 5 hours]4
Day 4: Gorilla tracking
Go gorilla tracking (subject to availability of gorilla permits at time of booking), carrying a packed lunch. You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will carry your shoulder pack for you. You will then set off to the thick forest in search of gorillas. The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered in dense vegetation that gives the park its name. In addition, the altitude of 5200 feet and more means participants do need to be physically fit. The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 7 hours before one returns to camp. Difficulty, however, is not impossibility and coming face to face with the great primates is well worth it!
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Day 5: Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Lake Bunyonyi (”Place of many little birds”) lies in south western Uganda between Kisoro and Kabale close to the border with Rwanda. Located at 1,962 m (6,437 ft) above sea level, it is about 25 km (15.5 mi) long and 7 km (1.35 mi) wide. The depth of the lake is rumored to vary between 44 m (144 ft) and 900 m (2,952 ft), which if true would make the lake the second deepest in Africa. The lake appears on the 5,000 Ugandan shilling Note under the title ”Lake Bunyonyi and terraces”.
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Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi to Entebbe and on to the airport for your flight
Start for Kampala arriving early afternoon and transfer to Entebbe airport for your flight (HB). [Approximate driving time: 6 hours]
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Visit Gorillas in Volcanoes Park, Visit Dian Fossey’s Grave, track Golden monkeys, climb Bisoke volcano, Karisimbi volcano or other volcanoes. Culture in Butare, Gisenyi and Rwanda. Enjoy sunsets on Lake Kivu. Wildlife and Game in Akagera Park.
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What is included in this tour?Items that are included in the cost of tour price.Price includes:
- 1 Night African Roots Guest House
- 2 Nights at Mutanda Lake Resort
- 1 Night Mburo Safari lodge
- 1 Night at Crater Bay Cottages Lake Bunyonyi
- 1 Gorilla Permit
- Game drives
- Vehicle for the tour
- All Entrance fees
- Local guide fee
- Half Day boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi to visit local communities, see birds
- Transfer in and Out
- Water
What is not included in this tour?Items that are not included in the cost of tour price.Price excludes:
- Meals in Entebbe or Kampala. Tour is on Full Board basis for the rest of the trip
- All flight ticket for clients
- Alcoholic drinks and drinks off meal time
- Video camera and photographic fee
- Porter’s fee
- Tips and laundry
- Any other expenses apart from those described above including expenditures of a personal nature such as phone calls
