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GORILLA TREKKING IN UGANDA
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Uganda
Gorilla Safari - 6 Day Itinerary
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Uganda Gorilla Safari – 6 Day Itinerary with Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi and Lake MburoDay 01 Arrival at Entebbe airport must be in the morning, briefing and charter flight to Queen Elizabeth National Park*, lunch at Mweya, afternoon launch trip on the Kazinga Channel and game drive, overnight Mweya Lodge LD Day 02 Breakfast, game drive through Queen Elizabeth park heading for Bwindi via Ishasha if weather and road conditions permit, hoping to see the tree climbing lion and other wildlife, continue through the green and hilly area known as “Little Switzerland” to the Impenetrable Forest and the Mantana Bwindi Camp BLD Day 03 Breakfast, short drive to the Bwindi park Head Quarters for the briefing on the gorilla trek, first gorilla trek, overnight Bwindi Mantana camp BLD Day 04 Breakfast, second gorilla trek, overnight Bwindi Mantana camp BLD Day 05 Breakfast, drive to Lake Mburo National Park, game drive to the Mantana camp, lunch, afternoon boat trip and visit to the local fishing village, overnight Mantana camp BLD Day 06 Early morning bush walk to be at the swamps by 7.00 a.m. to have a chance of seeing the rare Shoebill, birdlife and wildlife, breakfast, game drive leaving Lake Mburo and returning to Entebbe, where day rooms have been reserved until your transfer to the airport. If time permits, lunch will be in Kampala and we will stop at the Royal Mpigi drum makers before going to Entebbe BL 01 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 4,980 plus 2 permits $550 (includes single supp and charter) 02 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 3,365 plus 2 permits $550 03 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,670 plus 2 permits $550 04 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,335 plus 2 permits $550 05 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,310 plus 2 permits $550 Single supplement US$ 270 Price includes transfers from and back to the airport, charter flight* from Entebbe to QENP, meals as stated, accommodation as stated, park entrance fees, boat trip and bush walk in Lake Mburo, day room on Day 6, membership to flying doctors, laundry in the Mantana camps. Prices excludes flights to and from Uganda, travel or medical insurance, meals not stated, drinks, items of a personal nature, tip and gratuities to porters, guides or staff. * Charter flights weight restrictions apply C172 2 seater max 396 lbs C210 max 770lbs including luggage
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Uganda Gorilla Safari - Standard 8 Day Itinerary:Depending on what time of the morning they arrive, if they are not going to be there the night before or before 10.00 a.m., it would probably be more sensible to reverse the itinerary and start with Lake Mburo (so Mpigi drum makers and lunch may be in Kampala or Masaka). The cost would remain the same. The Swamp walk is enjoyable but after the primate walk, it is not as exciting so it is best to do this on the afternoon of the first day in Kibale. Day 01 Arrive early morning, briefing and drive straight to Lake Mburo, lunch enroute or late lunch in the camp, game drive to the lake, afternoon boat trip and fishing village visit, overnight Mantana camp, Lake Mburo LD Day 02 Early morning bush walk to be at the swamp by 7.00 a.m. hoping to see the shoebill and other wildlife, breakfast, drive to Bwindi, overnight Mantana camp BLD Days 03+04 Gorilla treks, overnight Mantana camp BLD Day 05 Breakfast, drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha if weather and roads permit, Chambura Gorge trek, game drive to Mweya, lunch, afternoon launch trip, overnight Mweya BLD Day 06 Breakfast, game drive leaving Queen Elizabeth National Park and heading for Kibale Forest, lunch, afternoon Swamp walk, overnight Mantana Camp Kibale BLD Day 07 Breakfast, drive to the park head quarters to start the Primate and forest walks, overnight Mantana Kibale camp BLD Day 08 Breakfast, early departure for Entebbe, lunch enroute, day rooms at the Lake Victoria Hotel to shower and re-pack, transfer to the airport for flight out BL 01 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 4,800 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 includes single supp 02 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 3,145 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 03 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,680 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 04 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,450 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 05 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,310 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 Single supplement US$ 330 Price includes transfers from and back to the airport, meals as stated, accommodation as stated, park entrance fees, boat trip and bush walk in Lake Mburo, launch trip, primate and forest walks, swamp walk, day room on Day 8 , membership to flying doctors, laundry in the Mantana camps. Prices excludes flights to and from Uganda, travel or medical insurance, meals not stated, drinks, items of a personal nature, tip and gratuities to porters, guides or staff.
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Uganda Gorilla Safari - 8 Day Itinerary using Charter FlightDay 01 Arrive in Entebbe early morning, briefing, charter flight to Fort Portal, drive to Kibale, lunch, afternoon swamp walk, overnight Kibale camp LD Day 02 Breakfast primate and forest walks, overnight Kibale BLD Day 03 Breakfast, drive to QENP, game drive to the lodge, lunch, afternoon launch trip, overnight Mweya BLD Day 04 Breakfast, game drive to Chamburu Gorge, trek in the gorge hoping for more chimpanzee sightings, picnic lunch and continue to Bwindi BLD Days 05+06 Gorilla treks Bwindi BLD Day 07 Lake Mburo boat trip and game drives overnight Lake Mburo BLD Day 08 Bush walk, breakfast, return to Entebbe lunch in Kampala and drum makers if time permits, day rooms and evening transfer to airport for the flight out 01 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 5,795 plus 2 permits US$ 550 includes Single supp 02 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 3,625 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 03 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 3,130 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 04 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,775 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 05 clients in 1 L/Cruiser US$ 2,615 pp plus 2 permits US$ 550 Single supplement US$ 330 Price based on using the C172 for 2 clients, maximum weight 396 (180kgs) including luggage C210 for 4 clients maximum weight 770lbs (350kgs) including luggage and for 5-6 clients 1,166 lbs (530kgs). Price includes transfers from and back to the airport, charter flight* from Entebbe to Fort Portal, meals as stated, accommodation as stated, park entrance fees, boat trip and bush walk in Lake Mburo, primate and forest walks, launch, day room on Day 8, membership to flying doctors, laundry in the Mantana camps. Prices excludes flights to and from Uganda, travel or medical insurance, meals not stated, drinks, items of a personal nature, tip and gratuities to porters, guides or staff. |
Uganda Gorilla Safari - 9 Day Itinerary:
Day 01 Arrive At Entebbe Airport, transfer to the Lake Victoria Hotel for quick briefing before we go to the famous Entebbe Botanical Gardens and wildlife center, welcome dinner and overnight at the Lake Victoria Hotel LD Lake Victoria Hotel is a completely renovated colonial hotel with beautiful gardens and swimming pool, it is 4 star and has 99 rooms. Day 02. Drive westward to Kibale forest approximately 7.5 hours on sealed and dirt roads. The route slowly ascends from the Lake Victoria Basin into the lush rolling foothills of The Ruwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon). The road passes through villages and farmland where every imaginable fruit and vegetable of the tropics can be seen growing. Birding is excellent as the road passes through rainforest regions, agricultural land, papyrus swamps and scrub land before reaching the famous tea growing area around Fort Portal and Kyanjojo. Pass through tea plantations into Kibale Forest and the Mantana camp. Afternoon tea and then we set of for the swamps, hoping to see some of the 13 primates found in this area. Overnight Mantana Kibale Camp. BLD Day 03. Early breakfast and transfer to the Kibale Park for the primate and forest walk. Apart from the 13 primates, 9 diurnal and 4 nocturnal, this tropical forest is fantastic with the different trees, creepers and wild flowers. A night walk to see the potto and galago can be arranged (optional) Overnight Mantana Kibale Camp BLD Clients doing their safari during March, April, May and November can join the chimpanzee habituation team and spent the day learning about chimpanzee and how the team habituate the chimpanzee groups. We start by walking to the previous night’s “nesting” and help to dismantle the old nest before trekking through the forest, following the signs and spoors until we reach the current location of our chimpanzee family. The habituation team explain the body language and sounds as we watch and help collate data and we also learn about the flora in this unique, indigenous tropical forest. In the evening, we watch as the chimpanzee prepare their “nests” for the evening – the juveniles are particularly amusing as their lack of body weight prevents them from packing the foliage into a nest – those who have small children will recognise the frustrated juvenile temper tantrums and we have it confirmed – the chimpanzee are truly man’s closest relatives! We overnight in the Mantana luxury camp BLD Day 04. After breakfast drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive passes through Fort Portal and then south along the eastern length of The Ruwenzori Mountains, with the hope of seeing the glaciated peaks. The drive takes approx 3.5 hours and once again gently descends into The Great African Rift Valley and Q.E.N.P., lunch and afternoon launch trip (2 hours) on the Kasinga Channel to view some of the largest concentration of hippo in the world (30,000 + animals) other game and excellent birding. Q.E.N.P. is said to be the best birding park in Africa, with 560 + recorded and with a record of 296 bird species seen in one 24 hour period! Over night in Mweya Lodge, situated on a peninsula overlooking Lake Edward and Kasinga Channel, offering beautiful views of the park with The Ruwenzori Mountains in the background. Mweya Lodge has been completely renovated to a high standard, with excellent en suite rooms, restaurant, bar area, pool and outside dining. BLD Day 05. Breakfast and drive through Queen Elizabeth National Park heading for the Impenetrable Forest and our luxury camp at Bwindi. Road and weather conditions permitting, we game drive through Ishasha hoping to see the tree climbing lion and other wildlife. We pass through the scenic area known as The Switzerland of East Africa approx 4.5 hour drive, o/n Mantana Camp. BLD Day 06. Gorilla trek, o/n Mantana Camp. BLD Gorilla trekking. After breakfast take a short drive to Park H Q., meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the ethics of Gorilla trekking. Then clients hike into the forest to where the Gorillas were seen the night before, then they are tracked from that point. The trek can take from 1 to 6 hours to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet over rough and at times muddy terrain. Although the hike can be physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trek worthwhile. Once the Gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world. Picnic lunches are provided and it is important to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice, hence water proof clothing is a good idea, also zip lock bags for cameras and film. Day 07. Second Gorilla trek, o/n Mantana Camp. BLD Please note: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is "A World Heritage Sight" Day 08. Drive to Lake Mburo N.P. (6 to 7 hours with stops), passing through Switzerland of East Africa and eventually in to Ankole Cattle country around Mbarara. These cattle are incredible with horns larger than one can imagine! Then enter the park for a short game drive and an afternoon boat trip to the local fishing village, o/n Mantana Camp. BLD Day 09. Early morning bush walk to be at the swamps by 7.00 a.m. hoping to see the rare Shoebill and other wildlife before breakfast. After breakfast, we drive to Entebbe (approx 5 hours) and if time permits it will be possible to stop at Mpigi Royal Drum Makers en route before lunch in Kampala. Day rooms have been reserved for a quick shower and repacking before our transfer to the Entebbe airport for our flight out, end of services 01
paying client : $5,435 in single accommodation PLUS Gorilla permits: $550 per person for 2 treks and US$ 130 for the chimpanzee habituation fee if arriving in March/April/May or November. These need to be booked and paid in advance. If there are more than 4 clients wishing to do the chimpanzee habituation programme, then the itinerary has to be 10 days as only 4 clients may join the habituation team - the other clients will do the normal forest and primate walks. N.B. If local prices increase beyond our control, then above prices could be affected – prices based on 2004. * Charter flights can be used to / from most destinations if required.
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