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MSUGT01:
8 Days
Gorilla Trekk
Day
1 Arrive Entebbe / Kampala
On arrival , you will be transferred to the hotel and
spend most of the day at leisure and overnight Dinner at
the hotel.
Day 2 Kampala – Lake Buyonyi
Whole day exploring lake Buyonyi taking with you picnic
lunch. The lake is dotted with small Islands whereby the
main Island was converted to a colony by a Dutch leper
until 1969. Dinner and overnight at the Island camp.
Day 3 Lake Buyonyi / Bwindi National Park
In the morning you will have a chance to take a canoe or
fish on the lake before embarking on a drive into the
mountains to the famous Bwindi forest. Bwindi means “a
place of darkness” derived from the thick vegetation of
the forest this almost impenetrable and this is where
your tour gets more excited. Rest off the day at
leisure, dinner and overnight at the Buhoma luxury
tented camp.
Day 4 Bwindi National Park
Full day in the forest searching for the mountain
Gorilla these creature are very magnificent. They move
in groups. Enjoy a picnic lunch before trekking back to
camp. Dinner and overnight at the luxury camp.
Day 5 Bwindi – Entebbe
After your exciting forest tour drive back to Entebbe
with lunch en-route . dinner and overnight at an hotel.
Day 6 Entebbe – Depart
Transfer to the airport fro your departure flight.
MSUGT02:
8 Days
Gorilla Trekking and Chimpanzee Safaris
This
trip starts in Kampala, Uganda and travels south through
Uganda to Rwanda finishing back in Kampala. Guided
gorilla trekking Chimpanzee tracking Lake Bunyonyi
Trekking in the Verungu Mountains in the Parc de Volcans
in Rwanda in search of the mountain gorilla is one of
the most memorable experiences that will stay with you
forever. Once found you can sit meters away from these
magnificent endangered creatures. A visit to see the
gorillas will help to ensure their continued survival in
their natural habitat.
Day 1 Kampala Departure Point: Bukoto, Blue Mango Hotel,
Old Kira Rd, Kampala. Check In Time: 8:45am Departure
Time: 9:30am After checking into the hotel you head off
to the Ngamba Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Situated on an
island 23kms from Entebbe, the sanctuary is beautifully
forested which provides a safe environment for the
orphaned chimpanzee that now regard this as their home.
(L; D)
Day 2 Kibale National Park An early start sees you
heading southwest to Gorilla country. Sir Winston
Churchhill named Uganda "The Pearl of Africa" and never
a truer word has been spoken about this beautiful
country. The scenery is green and the people are
extremely hospitable. The landscape varies from fertile
green areas to snow covered Ruwenzori Mountains in the
west to semi - desert parts in the north. (B; L; D)
Day 3 Parc de Volcansin This is an easier day as we
cross the Ruwenzoris and head into Rwanda and check into
our hotel. It is situated on the edge of the Parc de
Volcansin the foothills of the volcanoes of the Virungus.
(B; L; D) }
Day 4 Kisoro After a briefing by the park ranger, we
head off in search of these magnificent gentle giants,
the mountain gorilla. Optional Excursion: Gorilla Trek
cost from US$250.00 - US$375 per person. The time taken
to trek and find the gorillas can be long and tiring,
although once in their presence the effort is more than
worth it. The mountain gorilla (Gorilla Berengei) is one
of our closest living relatives and it is thought that
only about 600 still exist! Late afternoon sees us cross
over into Uganda. The experience of trekking the
gorillas is one of the greatest highlights that anyone
can have in Africa. (B; L; D)
Day 5 Lake Bunyoni A leisurely day sees you make our way
to lake Bunyoni, where you can relax or swim, windsurf,
go cray fishing, whatever takes your fancy from the many
amenities there. (B; L; D)
Day 6 Kampala Heading in a northeasterly direction we
make our way back to Kampala where the trip comes to
end. (B) Optional excusion Gorilla Trek US$225 - 375
Entrance into park and transfer to and from gorilla
trekking point US$25 - 30 Please note: This itinerary
should be used as a guide only and may vary from day to
day depending on road conditions, weather, political
situations, and group decisions. Due to new tourism laws
in some of the countries there may be a truck and crew
change during the trip. All prices & Local Payments are
subject to change with prior notice.
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