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This amazing adventure takes us to ‘Bwindi Impenetrable Forest’ in Uganda’s mountainous far southwestern tip where you will have the opportunity to track Mountain Gorillas.
Highlights:
- Discover the southern region of the Pearl of Africa.
- Unforgettable encounter with the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Meet, explore and learn from the local communities.
- Support sustainable tourism initiatives.
Specially created for:
- Nature lovers.
- Safari aficionados.
- Walking enthusiasts.
- Adventure travellers
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival in Entebbe & Optional Mabamba Swamp Tour
Arrival in Entebbe as per your international flight meet up with a representative from Nkuringo Safaris and transfer to the Guest House.
Optional Extra: In the afternoon (departure from the hotel must be max at 14.30/15.00 hours) departure by car and local canoe to Mabamba Swamp, one of the best places for spotting the rare shoebill storks. Of course, some fortune is needed but rarely does one leave the swamp without seeing one! Many other water birds have chosen this area as their home, so birding is always very interesting. Enjoy a relaxing sundowner on Lake Victoria and then return to the Guest House.
• Accommodation options
• Papyrus Guest House (Garden room) – Mid level
• Hotel No.5 (Luxury Rooms) – High level
• Meal Plan: Bed & Breakfast basis; Lunch & Dinner on own’s account
Day 2
Fly to Kisoro, drive to Lake Mutanda and proceed to Bwindi.
After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Entebbe international airport for your Aerolink flight to Kisoro. The flight is scheduled to depart Entebbe at 7:00AM and arrive Kisoro at 8:45. Upon arrival at Kisoro Airstrip, meet up with your driver /guide and drive to Lake Mutanda. Upon arrival at Lake Mutanda, you then “settle” in a dugout canoe for 2-3 hours of gentle relaxed cruising across the lake, enjoying the beautiful panorama. After this activity meet with your vehicle and drive to Nkuringo.
• Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Private cottage)
• Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 3
Gorilla tracking
After breakfast, at around 7:45 am, with packed lunch and drinking water you will be transferred to the National Park Head Quarters for the briefing on the dos and the don’ts while with the gorillas. You then continue to the forest for the start of the actual gorilla tracking.
The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary as per the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity. The tracking can take place at Nkuringo or at Rushaga(1hr drive from Nkuringo), as per the gorilla permits obtained.
Upon return, relax at the lodge and, for those who like, at 5.00 pm either stroll through the community center or drive up to the “Top of the World” - the name given to the football field, high up in Nkuringo which offers amazing views over the peaks and forests around Nkuringo. A great way to stretch your legs after the gorilla tracking and to enjoy a sundowner.
• Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Private Cottage)
• Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 4
Day with optional activities.
On this day, you will either relax at the lodge while enjoying the stunning views of the volcanoes and the forest.
OR
You opt to engage in optional activities like,
Nombe pocket forest for bird watching.
Buninga batwa experience.
Nkuringo community, black smith and herbalist.
Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge (Private cottage)
Meal Plan: Full Board
Day 5
Travel to Entebbe
After breakfast you will be transferred to Kisoro Airstrip for your scheduled flight to Entebbe. The flight is scheduled to depart Kisoro at 8:25AM and arrive Entebbe at
11:25AM. Upon arrival at Entebbe international airport meet up with a representative from Nkuringo Safaris and transfer to Entebbe for an optional day room use/overnight as you wait for your outbound flight or connect to your onward flight
• Meal Plan: Breakfast
- Accommodation as described.
- 1 Gorilla tracking permit per person. o Drinking water in the vehicle.
- All the excursions and activities indicated above under the supervision of a professional experienced English-speaking guide.
- Private Transfers in 4x4 vehicle(Land cruiser) with experienced English-speaking driver-guide.
- AMREF Evacuation Insurance cover.
- Government taxes
- Uganda Entry Visa fee.
- International air flights.
- Hike and canoe activity on Lake Mutanda.
- Mabamba Shoe bill excursion on day 1.
- Yellow fever vaccination cards.
- Any optional activity not indicated in above program.
- Gratuities and Tips.
- Travel insurance.
3340 USD Per person Sharing
3480 USD per person sharing.
3900 USD per person sharing.
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