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Safari Name | 7Days Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Tracking Tour |
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Full Itinerary
Arrive at Entebbe international airport. You will be met by our Airport Representative who will transfer you to your hotel. After checking depending on you arrival time, embark on the Kampala city tour and visit prominent places like: Namugongo matyres shrine, Bahai temple, Uganda Museum, Makerere University, Kasubi tombs, Iteso cultural dance near Kasubi, Namirembe and Rubaga cathedral, Buganda Kingdom Palace plus the Kabaka’s lake, shopping arcades in town and craft shops including National theater. Dinner and overnight stay at your Hotel of a good standing.
Day 2: Kampala – Bwindi Gorilla Forest
Drive early morning towards the west from Kampala and have a stopover at the equator for photographs, Proceed to Bwindi via Maramagambo forest and Ishasha sector following the mystical Rwenzori Mountain range for much of the journey. As you drive along the road via Ishasha sector, animals such as the waterbucks, elephants, antelopes, buffalo, kobs, can be seen along the road. You will arive in Bwindi late evening. Dinner and over night at the luxurious Gorilla Resort Camp/Mahogany Springs (High-end),Lake Kitandara Camp (Mid range)/Basic Buhoma community bandas.
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
You will have an early morning entry into the Uganda mountain gorilla sanctuary. The rainforest is spectacular as it offers a dramatic, heavily forested and dense landscape crisscrossed by numerous animal trails, allowing access for tourists. Recorded mammals here include the endangered mountain gorilla, the rare golden monkey, buffalo, elephants, black-fronted duikers, bushbucks, leopards, giant forest hogs as well as other animals. This park is best known for the fascinating gorillas trekking safari, where the time taken and terrain varies according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time with and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave you with long lasting memories of a truly Uganda gorilla safari unique experience. The gorillas are shy and peaceful animals and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact with each other.
Dinner and over night at the Camp.
Day 4: Cross the Border from Uganda to Rwanda
Embark on your Rwanda gorilla safari after breakfast, drive to Kisoro and cross the Rwandan Border to Ruhengeri. Dinner and overnight shall be at mountain Gorilla Nest or Kinigi guest House.(FB)
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Parc National des Volcanoes (PNV)
You will be early for briefing by the guide at Ruhengeri Park headquarters in Pac de volcanoes. The Rwanda gorilla trek begins at 9:00am and the time spent trekking depends on the movement of these wonderful giants. After the trek drive back to Uganda. Dinner and Overnight at Kabale White Horse inn.
Day 6: Game Viewing in Lake Mburo NP
Your safari to Ugand resumes after an early breakfast.You will drive to Lake Mburo National Park and enter the Park through the Nshara Gate. The afternoon game drive will take you along the lakes hore track, and with its own system of game trails and cleared walkways, the “Kigambara Loop” offers interesting guided lakeside walks. Here you can find herds of zebra, cape buffalo and eland, the Pribi and topi are easy to approach in this area. Along with the game drive, many visitors also enjoy a boat trip on Lake Mburo and self-guided nature trails. Bird watchers will enjoy more than 250 species of birds found in Lake Mburo including Papyrus Gonoleks, Brown-faced Lapwings, Carruther’s Cisticolas, the extraordinary White winged Warbler and Bare-Faced Go-away bird. After the activities in the park drive to Masaka for your dinner and over night at Brovad Hotel
Day 7: Equator, Royal Drum Makers, Entebbe and Departure
After early breakfasts, Head to Kampala and arrive early enough for your lunch, the drive back to Kampala stops at the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Here you will be able to watch the ceremonial drums being crafted using methods passed down through generations. There will also be time to stop at the equator for photographs and you will arrive in Kampala by mid-day. Be transferred to the airport for your flight.
• Game drives as per the itinerary
• Arrival and Departure airport transfers
• Accommodation and Meals as per the itinerary
• All park entrance fees to include government taxes
• Full time English speaking professional driver/guide
• 1 Gorilla tracking permit per person where applicable in the tour
• 1 Chimpanzee tracking permit per person where applicable in the tour
• Ground transport in a comfortable 4×4 Safari Vehicle equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
• Our 24hours support throughout the safari
• All International / domestic flights and any related taxes
• Personal expenses e.g. laundry, telephone calls, Beverages/Drinks, Tips and
• Travel and personal accident Insurance for any Passenger
• Visas which can be applied online or at the Embassy in your country
• Travel & Personal accident insurance
• Optional activities as indicated above and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
• Excursions, services and activities not mentioned in this program
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