Gorilla Express 2009 Itinerary

A one-week safari from visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda. On this itinerary, time permits for either one or two treks - if trekking once, the other day can be used for a forest walk or cultural/village visit. A combination of good quality lodges and hotels or camps are used throughout. Included is also a half-day boat trip to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated.

Activities:

Nature & Wildlife Hiking & Trekking History & Culture

Countries Visited:

Uganda

Itinerary:

Day 1 - Arrive Entebbe Arrive Entebbe, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Overnight at the Lake Victoria Hotel. Day 2 - Bwindi Forest or Rwanda Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or Rwanda Parc National de Volcans. Overnight at Lodge. (BLD) Day 3 - Bwindi Forest or Rwanda An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes, led by experienced trackers will bring you amongst a family of Mountain Gorillas. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp for a late lunch, we have an opportunity for forest walks with the guides, or just to relax. Note: The trekking may be fairly strenuous; up to six hours or longer is not uncommon - at relatively high altitude. Mountain Gorillas are wild animals, as such sightings cannot be guaranteed, however the success rate is well over 90%. Overnight at Lodge. (BLD) Day 4 - Bwindi Forest or Rwanda Today you have the option of a second day of gorilla tracking (with pre-purchased permits only). Those persons not trekking will be able to go on a forest walk in Bwindi looking for birds and primates with a local knowledgeable guide, or go on a local community village walk. Overnight at Lodge. (BLD) Day 5 - Lake Mburo National Park The drive takes you via Kabale into the Uganda Highlands - the Switzerland of Africa - with great views and vistas of this lush green area. From here we continue to Lake Mburo National Park. This small park offers a great variety of game including zebra, leopard, various antelope and hippo - as well as prolific birdlife. Here you may go on a walk with a local guide or on game drives. Overnight at Tented Camp. (BLD) Day 6 - Entebbe Return to Entebbe today via Kampala markets arriving early evening. Overnight at the Lake Victoria Hotel. (BL) Day 7 - Entebbe - Ngamba Island Excursion Today we enjoy a half-day boat trip to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated and viewing is excellent. Overnight at the Lake Victoria Hotel. (B) Day 8 - Entebbe Day at leisure before you are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

Group Size:

Max 7

Type of Accommodation:

Hotels

Comments:

TRIP FACTS Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights Group Size: Max 7 Transport: Custom-built safari vehicles with guaranteed window seats. Accommodation: 3 Nights Hotel, 4 Nights Lodges or Tented Camps Activities: Gorilla tracking, game drives. Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 4 Dinners INCLUSIONS Accommodation, meals as indicated, airport transfers, park fees, game drives & activities as indicated, transportation on tour, professional guide. EXCLUSIONS International airfare, optional activities, gorilla permits (approx. $500 USD per permit), drinks, tips, visas if required, items of a personal nature.

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