Gorilla Trek Bwindi Uganda
Gorilla Tracking in the Impenetrable Forest, Bwindi for a day. Visit Traditional Drum makers at Mbara. Accommodation in a tented camp. Recently gazetted as a National Park, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is an area of outstanding natural beauty and is home to over half the world's population of mountain gorillas. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to visitors. Two groups of gorillas have been habituated to the presence of people. The birdlife is rich and although forest birds are difficult to view, species such as the colourful Ruwenzori turaco may be seen. Upmarket.
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Depart Kampala early in the morning after breakfast at 0830am and drive southwest with a brief stopover at the Mpigi Royal drum makers en route where you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations, and at the Uganda Equator for photographs. Drive through Savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns.You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, with terraced farming and mountain scenery usually known as the "Switzerland of Africa". Drive through Kabale Town and continue on to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for dinner and overnight � tented camp.
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Enter the forest at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness of the forest, home to the more than half of the world's left mountain gorillas. After a short briefing by the guides, proceed through the dense bush to trek for these endangered animals. Other primates also live in the forest including the black and white Colobus monkey. Return to Buhoma for dinner and overnight.
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Day in the forest with option of second gorilla permit. This must be pre booked.
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Depart Bwindi for Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale, the lake famous for its little birds and from which the name 'Bunyonyi' originates, renowned for its variety and abundance of avian. Enjoy a local canoe ride on this beautiful narrow lake surrounded by green hills. Dinner and overnight at Far Out Camp.
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You return to Kampala stopping for lunch en route and arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon.
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This is the major activity in Bwindi, with four gorilla groups currently available daily for tourists. Mubare group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened for tourism in 1993, Habinyanja group (18 gorillas, 1 silverback) opened in July 1998, Rushegura group (10 gorillas, 1 silverback) was opened in July 2002, while Nkuringo group (19 gorillas, 2 silverbacks) was opened for tourism in April 2004. Book at least 6 months (but not more than two years) in advance to ensure that requested dates are available. Gorilla tracking in Bwindi can be challenging, therefore ensure fitness. Gorilla tracking experience starts at 8.30 am local time and can last from a few hours to a whole day! Registration at the gate commences at 7.45 am. What to bring: • Wear jungle shoes suitable for steep muddy slopes and carry a rain jacket because the park is often wet. • Put on ear plugs for those who feel uncomfortable with jungle sounds. • Carry rain gear, sunscreen lotion, a hat (as the weather is unpredictable) and insect repellant. • Carry a packed lunch.
| Rates | Group | Valid From | Valid Until | Rate | |||
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| Per person | 6 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 1970 | ||
| Per person | 4 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2025 | ||
| Per person | 2 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 2440 | ||
| Per person | 1 | 1 Jan 2012 | 31 Dec 2012 | US$ | 3585 |
