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Gorillla Trekking Safari Uganda
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$40,000
Overview
Discovering Hidden Treasures in South Africa
Looking for an African wildlife adventure like no other? An exclusive guided safari expedition to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda, tracking mighty mountain gorillas might be just what you’re after.
A World Heritage Site, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to families of mountain gorillas, which you will have the opportunity of encountering while exploring the misty mountain slopes.
An absolute must for any wildlife enthusiast, the Gorilla Trekking Safari package offers the once-in-a-lifetime experience of viewing mountain gorillas in their natural habitat, witnessing their fascinating behaviour and complex social structures.
Inclusions
What's included
- Meet and Greet at Entebe airport.
- Accommodation at The Boma Guest House on Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Accommodation at Clouds Mountain Lodge on a Full Board Basis.
- Scheduled flights, and airport taxes as applicable and specified in the itinerary.
- Scheduled Light Aircraft flights: Entebbe Airport / Kisoro Airstrip / Entebbe Airport.
- Accommodation at Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge on Full Board Basis.
- Scheduled Light Aircraft flights: Entebbe Airport / Kihihi Airstrip / Entebbe Airport.
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
- Administration fee.
- All Road Transfers as per itinerary.
- Nature walk or a Batwa Pigmy village visit.
- Park and concession fees.
- 1 Gorilla permit per person as specified in the itinerary.
Exclusions
What's Excluded
- International flights and applicable airport departure taxes.
- For guests staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge: We shall endeavor to purchase Nkuringo Gorilla group permits – the Nkuringo group is closest to the Lodge. If at the time of booking, the Nkuringo permits are not available, we shall secure permits for a Rushaga Group. Rushaga is a 45 – 60 minute drive from Clouds. There is an additional cost of approximately USD188 (per vehicle) which transfers guests to the tracking start point, waits and returns them to the Lodge.
- Gratuities for guide/driver/hotel staff
- For adding another Gorilla Track we shall charge+- $650 per person per Gorilla permit.
- Baggage restriction of 15kgs per person (no more) is applicable on all flights in small, soft-sided bags.
Finding Peace in Uganda's Wild Landscapes
Embark on scenic hikes amidst the rugged beauty of the Rocky Mountains, with views of natural lakes and towering peaks.
Community & Culture
Properties and experiences that uplift and empower local communities.
Conservation
Supports wildlife projects, protected areas and ecosystem regeneration.
Footprint
Lodges and camps chosen for their sustainability credentials and initiatives.
Day 1
Entebbe / Kampala
➔Upon your arrival at Entebbe Airport you will be met by a representative from Travel Republic Africa who will accompany you on your transfer by road to:
The Boma Guest House.
➔Accommodation is on Bed & Breakfast Basis
➔After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your scheduled charter flight to Bwindi from where you will begin your gorilla tracking expedition. Additional activities to enjoy include community walks, Batwa Community tours, forest walks and birding.
➔You will spend 3 nights at
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge or Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Lodge
➔Accommodation is on Full Board Basis.
Days 2 - 4
Journey to the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Day 5
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Entebbe
After a final breakfast in the forest lodge you will have a transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe from where you will embark on your homeward journey.
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