Gorillas or Chimps

Purely Primates - Uganda & Rwanda

Country of Origin:

Uganda

An eight day safari ex Entebbe/Kigali, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda you will have the opportunity to visit all three areas where Mountain Gorillas are found in Africa. Top quality local hotels and lodges are used throughout, and transport is by customised vehicle. All meals on safari are provided, bed & breakfast only in Entebbe. INCLUDED is also a half-day boat trip to Ngamba Island on Lake Victoria where orphaned chimpanzees have been relocated and viewing is excellent. Note that trip may be run in reverse to take into account trekking dates.

Schedule:

Day 1

Entebbe Lake Victoria Hotel Ngamba Chimpanzee sanctuary, half day tour by boat
Day 2

Travel from Entebbe along mountain roads to BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST gorilla sanctuary. Overnight in en suite chalet/lodge accommodation. It is a long days drive but the scenery is beautiful, the last section travelling on mountain roads to reach the camp around 5pm. Overnight Buhoma Guest Lodge. This lodge is located on the edge of the sanctuary, on the slope of the hill. Accommodation is in thatched chalets with ensuite bathrooms. Meals are taken in a dining area. Your permits will be pre-booked for trekking the following day. (Option to upgrade accommodation on request, additional cost)
Day 3

Gorilla trekking Buhoma Guest Lodge 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. These massive primates are extremely rare, only 600 odd remaining. You will get within metres of the family, and be privileged to spend time amongst them. Returning to the camp you will be able to reflect on the experience. Balance of day at leisure, you may organise a forest walk looking for primates and birds in the forest. This would be an additional amount and payable direct to the parks. The trekking may be fairly strenuous; anything from one hour up to six hours or more is not uncommon at relatively high altitude. Please refer to our information sheet.
Day 4

Option of second trek or forest walk. The gorilla trekking permit MUST be pre-booked to avoid disappointment.There are two gorilla familes in the area and where possible its good to be able to trek both. After your second trek you will travel to Kisoro on the border of Rwanda. Overnight at the Travellers Rest hotel, made famous by Dian Fossey.
Day 5

This morning we will cross into Rwanda (the border formalities are generally done the evening before) An early morning trek into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in Rwandas Parc National Des Volcans, where Dian Fossey did her ground-breaking research in the 1970s and 80s. Returning to the lodge, we have an opportunity to relax. Overnight Gorilla Nest Lodge.
Day 6

Second opportunity for gorilla trekking. In Rwanda there are 30 permits available (four families) for trekking per day. After the trek, we return to Kabale, overnight at the White Horse Inn, or to Lake Bunyoni, Bushara Island tented camp.
Day 7

Return to Entebbe, overnight Lake Victoria Hotel Note: Guests may have the option of flying OUT of Kigali today on a scheduled flight to Entebbe or elsewhere, rather than driving. A further option would be to overnight at NGAMBA ISLAND CHIMPANZEE SANCTUARY, on Lake Victoria. See below for further details, this would be an additional cost.
Day 8

Transfer to airport

Local Safari Rate List:

Resident Rates	Group	Valid From	Valid Until	Rate		Groups
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	Ksh	48000	Kenya Residents
Extra night	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	Ksh	9500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jan 2012	15 Dec 2012	Ksh	81000	Kenya Residents
Extra night	1	1 Jan 2012	15 Dec 2012	Ksh	20700	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	2 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	Ksh	44115	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jun 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	48100	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	63130	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Nov 2012	15 Dec 2012	Ksh	48100	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jun 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	53000	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	68000	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Nov 2012	15 Dec 2012	Ksh	53000	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jun 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	53000	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	68000	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Nov 2012	15 Dec 2012	Ksh	53000	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jun 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	47100	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	61450	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Nov 2012	15 Dec 2012	Ksh	47100	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	3 Jan 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	54900	Kenya Residents
Extra night	1	3 Jan 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	13500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	15 Oct 2012	Ksh	79500	Kenya Residents
Extra night	1	1 Jul 2012	15 Oct 2012	Ksh	25500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	3 Jan 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	46900	Kenya Residents
Extra night	1	3 Jan 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	9900	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	15 Oct 2012	Ksh	57500	Kenya Residents
Extra night	1	1 Jul 2012	15 Oct 2012	Ksh	13500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	7 May 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	49500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	57500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	7 May 2012	15 Jun 2012	Ksh	51200	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	16 Jun 2012	15 Jul 2012	Ksh	60650	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	16 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	67550	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	21 Oct 2012	30 Nov 2012	Ksh	60650	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Dec 2012	20 Dec 2012	Ksh	51200	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	14 May 2012	15 Jun 2012	Ksh	34850	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	16 Jun 2012	15 Jul 2012	Ksh	39990	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	16 Jul 2012	20 Oct 2012	Ksh	44290	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	21 Oct 2012	30 Nov 2012	Ksh	39990	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Dec 2012	20 Dec 2012	Ksh	34850	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	14 May 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	49500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	15 Oct 2012	Ksh	57500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	48200	Kenya Residents
Single room supplement	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	5600	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	14 May 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	57500	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	14 May 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	72250	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	110550	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	14 May 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	46450	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	1 Jul 2012	31 Oct 2012	Ksh	92050	Kenya Residents
Per person sharing	2	14 May 2012	30 Jun 2012	Ksh	53000	Kenya Residents

Locations Visited:

Bwindi National Park

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Safari

Country of Origin:

Uganda

Visit Ngamba Island in Lake Victoria, with full day visiting the chimps, fishing, bird watching and swimming.

Schedule:

Day Excursion

Travel from Entebbe pier by boat across Lake Victoria to Ngamba Island, about 90 minutes, and view a chimpanzee feeding session close-up from the visitors platform area. Listen to a talk by sanctuary staff, fish in the lake, kayak, view a neighbouring fishing village, enjoy some fantastic bird-watching and other wildlife encounters, with the option to swim on the equator, or just sunbathe and relax! Chimp viewing permit included.
Note

Rates on request

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

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Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Safari

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Overnight Safari

Country of Origin:

Uganda

A 2 day, over nigt chimpanzee experience on Ngamba Island. Activities include bird-watching, fishing, kayaking, sunbathing, and of course watching the chimp feeding sessions (two daily from the platform, as well as the feeding of the chimps in the enclosure), with the option of going on a guided CHIMPANZEE FOREST WALK with some of the young chimps into the forest area with a CSWCT staff member.

Schedule:

Overnight Chimpanzee experience

Included in the Ngamba overnight experience price are the following: all meals on the island prepared by our cook services of CSWCT staff for the optional forest walk (walk is an additional cost) option of visiting nearby fishing villages unlimited use of canoes on Lake Victoria unlimited use of visitors centre island fees chimp viewing permits shown separately above overnight accommodation in our comfortable en-suite tented camp with private decks overlooking Lake Victoria ll teas & coffees

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Entebbe

Resident Link:

Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Overnight Safari

Kibale Forest Budget

Country of Origin:

Uganda

Safari to Kibale Forest National Park to watch chimpanzees. Staying in budget accommodation.

Schedule:

Day 1

Day One Drive westwards taking the Mityana-Mubende road. Continue on to Fort Portal. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House.
Day 2

Early morning walk in Kibale Forest to track the habituated chimps which are the major attraction. These delightful apes are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in trees and are closely related to humans than any other living creature. Using the network of shady forest trails provides much delight to botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders are in for a treat with 335 species recorded. Overnight Rwenzori View Guest House. Primate Walk: This starts from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8:00am or 3:00pm. It lasts for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animals and plant species within the forest. This walk is restricted to four groups of four persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon.
Day 3

After breakfast, head for Ndali Lodge to get a view of one of the crater lakes in the region, Lake Nyinambuga. Return to Kampala.

Rates	Group	Valid From	Valid Until	Rate
Per person	6	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	595
Per person	4	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	680
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	920
Per person	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1505

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Kibale National Park

Resident Link:

Kibale Forest Budget

Kibale Forest

Country of Origin:

Uganda

This safari will take you trekking to watch chimps in the Kibale forest. Includes all transport & fuel costs, Park entrance fees, Accommodation as indicated, one Chimp tracking permit per person,

Schedule:

Day 1

Drive westwards taking the Mityana-Mubende road. Continue on to Fort Portal. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
Day 2

Early morning walk in Kibale Forest to track the habituated chimps which are the major attraction. These delightful apes are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in trees and are closely related to humans than any other living creature. Using the network of shady forest trails provides much delight to botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders are in for a treat with 335 species recorded. Overnight Ndali Lodge.
Day 3

After breakfast, return to Kampala.
Primate Walk:

This starts from Kanyanchu River Camp at 8:00am or 3:00pm. It lasts for 2-4 hours and is the most popular walk, highlighting the diversity of different animals and plant species within the forest. This walk is restricted to four groups of four persons each, in the morning and the same number in the afternoon.

Rates	Group	Valid From	Valid Until	Rate
Per person	6	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	880
Per person	4	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	965
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1205
Per person	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1950

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Kibale National Park

Resident Link:

Kibale Forest

Gorilla, Chimps and Queen Elizabeth NP Budget

Country of Origin:

Uganda

8 day safari to trek and watch Gorillas in Bwindi, staying at Lake Mburu and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Chimpanzee track in Kibale. Budget accommodation.

Schedule:

Day 1

Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day 2

After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 3

GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre. Gorilla Tracking: 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 3 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.
Day 4

After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge; relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight is in the new cottages of the Institute Hostel, FB.
Day 5

Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at the Institute Hostel.
Day 6

Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Rwenzori View Guest House in Fort Portal. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House, FB.
Day 7

Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the guest house or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight at Rwenzori View Guest House.
Day 8

After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala.

Rates	Group	Valid From	Valid Until	Rate
Per person	6	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1990
Per person	4	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	2210
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	2865
Per person	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	4325

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Bwindi National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Resident Link:

Gorilla, Chimps and Queen Elizabeth NP Budget

Gorilla, Chimp and Queen Elizabeth NP

Country of Origin:

Uganda

8 day safari to trek and watch Gorillas in Bwindi, staying at Lake Mburu and Queen Elizabeth National Park. Upmarket accommodation.

Schedule:

Day 1

Arrive on the early morning flight, freshen up and have a meal then immediately drive southwestwards, with a stop at the equator, to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake, from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo. Dinner and overnight at the Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day 2

After an early morning game drive we depart for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day 3

GORILLA TRACKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. Gorilla Tracking: 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 3 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.
Day 4

After breakfast depart to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Check into your lodge relax for the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 5

Early morning game drive. Return for breakfast. Lunch at the lodge. Optional bird walk. Afternoon cruise on the Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge, FB.
Day 6

Optional early morning game drive again. After breakfast depart for Ndali Lodge and Kibale forest. Arrive for lunch. Afternoon at leisure or take a walk around the Crater Lake, swim, fish etc. Dinner and overnight at Ndali Lodge, FB.
Day 7

Very early morning breakfast. Chimp tracking at 0800. Either lunch back at the lodge or for the energetic, a picnic lunch in the forest. Another walk through the Bigodi Swamps in the afternoon before returning to the lodge. Overnight and dinner at Ndali Lodge.
Day 8

Day Eight - After a leisurely breakfast, return to Kampala and take your evening flight.

Rates	Group	Valid From	Valid Until	Rate
Per person	6	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	3480
Per person	4	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	3690
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	4520
Per person	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	6340

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Bwindi National Park

Lake Mburo National Park

Queen Elizabeth National Park

Resident Link:

Gorilla, Chimp and Queen Elizabeth NP

Gorilla Trek Bwindi Uganda

Country of Origin:

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.

Schedule:

Day 1 Kampala - Bwindi

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 ï¿½ tented camp.
Day 2 Mbarara - Bwindi

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.
Day 3 Bwindi Impenetrable Fore

Day in the forest with option of second gorilla permit. This must be pre booked.
Day 4 Bwindi Impenetrable Fore

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.
Day 5 Bwindi - Kampala

You return to Kampala stopping for lunch en route and arriving in Kampala in the late afternoon.
Gorilla Tracking

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
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

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Bwindi National Park

Resident Link:

Gorilla Trek Bwindi Uganda

Gorilla Safari 5 days - Budget

Country of Origin:

Uganda

5 Days Gorilla Safari to Bwindi National Park and Lake Mburo and Bunyoni. Staying in Budget accommodation. Includes- Airport transfers to/from Entebbe, transport , Park entrance fees, game drives & boat rides, accommodation as indicated, one Gorilla permit per person & chimp tracking.

Schedule:

Day 1

Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Rwonyo Camp, FB.
Day 2

Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 3

GORILLA TREKKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Buhoma Community Centre, FB.
Day 4

Depart Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi and overnight on Bushara Island on full board basis.
Day 5

Enjoy swimming, bird watching or island hopping in the morning. After lunch depart back to Kampala.
Gorilla Tracking:

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. The 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
Per person	6	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1485
Per person	4	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1540
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	1955
Per person	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	2970

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Bwindi National Park

Resident Link:

Gorilla Safari 5 days - Budget

Gorilla Safari 5 Days

Country of Origin:

Uganda

5 Days Gorilla Safari to Bwindi National Park and Lake Mburo and Bunyoni. Staying in Up market accommodation. Includes- Airport transfers to/from Entebbe, transport , Park entrance fees, game drives & boat rides, accommodation as indicated, one Gorilla permit per person & chimp tracking.

Schedule:

Day 1

Drive southwestwards with a stop at the equator to Lake Mburo National Park. This is the only park in Uganda with an entire lake from which it derives its name. Game drive and canoe ride on Lake Mburo, overnight at Mantana Tented Camp, FB.
Day 2

Depart early morning for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The park derives its name from its thick vegetation with an immense variety of evergreen trees, festooned with lianas, epiphytes, which reach great heights in their search for sunlight plus half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day 3

GORILLA TREKKING, this is it, this is the day you have been waiting for. Get up for an early breakfast and off you go on your adventure, after the gorillas. Imagine coming less than 5 metres close to these primates. It won’t be easy but it certainly will be worth it. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, FB.
Day 4

Depart Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi and overnight on Bushara Island on full board basis.
Day 5

Enjoy swimming, bird watching or island hopping in the morning. After lunch depart back to Kampala.
Gorilla Tracking

Gorilla Tracking: 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. The 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
Per person	6	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	2325
Per person	4	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	2390
Per person	2	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	2795
Per person	1	1 Jan 2012	31 Dec 2012	US$	4165

Local Safari Rate List:

Local Rates

Locations Visited:

Bwindi National Park

Lake Bunyoni

Lake Mburo National Park

Resident Link:

Gorilla Safari 5 Days

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