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Uganda Gorilla Express Safari (3 Days) |
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Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of
the western rift valley covering 331 sq. kms. It is one
of the largest natural forests in East Africa, supporting
a large number of plants and animals not found elsewhere.
This forest is a sanctuary for almost half the world's population
of mountain gorillas (about 330 of 600), which is the rarest
race of gorilla. Bwindi is one of the richest ecosystems
in Africa that includes mountain gorilla, chimpanzee and
8 other species of primate.
The main activity in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is "gorilla
tracking" to the habituated four families of mountain
gorillas. Other wildlife includes but not limited to Elephant,
bush pig, giant forest hog, many species of bats and rodents,
at least 346 species of birds including rare forest birds,
at least 14 species of snakes, 27 species of frogs and toads,
6 chameleons, 14 lizards, skinks and geckos, at least 202
species of butterfly. There are also several endangered
species of birds with limited ranges. Learn
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| ITINERARY:
Uganda Gorilla Express Safari Adventure |
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Day
1: Kampala - Bwindi Impentrable National Park
Very early, you will be picked up from your accommodation
by your driver guide and set to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
National Park. This is a very long journey approximately
9 - 10 hours drive. With a stop at the craft village at
the equator for pictures and crafts shopping, continue for
lunch in Mbarara and a chance to stretch you legs and later
proceed to Kisoro then cross to Rwanda and head for Kiinigi
guest house for Dinner and overnight, at Bwindi Gorilla
Resort, A Luxury – Upper class Hotel with Air Conditioned
rooms F/B
Day 2: Bwindi - Full Day Gorilla
Trekking
After breakfast with packed lunch, Hikers will love the
adventure of tracking the gorillas in the beautiful ecosystem
of the park. As gorilla tracking is unpredictable, it is
difficult to foresee how many hours you will actually hike.
It may take up to 8 hours, and you should be prepared to
a walk long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes
with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. Anyone
who has made the trek will be quick to say that in any circumstances
the thrill of seeing the gorillas makes it all worthwhile.
For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas
is limited to one hour. The ranger guide always briefs you
on how to behave with these gentle giants. Dinner and overnight
at, Bwindi Gorilla Resort, A Luxury – Upper class Hotel
with Air Conditioned rooms F/B
Day 3: Bwindi - Back To Kampala
+ Depart
Have your early breakfast before embarking on our return
to Kampala, drive down through the grassed and terraced
escarpments of southwestern Uganda while taking in the breathtaking
sights of the hills of the region known as ‘the little
Switzerland of Africa’. This area is a highly fertile,
mountainous region with steep sided hills covered from top
to bottom in neatly terraced cultivated rows. Continue through
Mbarara, the land of the long horned Ankole cattle. A remarkable
highlight of this journey is the Equator line and surely
you will cross it as we have a brief stop here. Arrive Kampala
in the evening to be dropped at your accommodation or at
Entebbe Airport for your onward travel arrangements. |
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| Bwindi Impenetrable, 331
kms, is located in South Western Uganda, on the edge of the Albertine
Rift Valley, on an altitude range from 1.160 m to 2.607m. This
is a real tropical rainforest, spread over a series of steep ridges
and valleys. It is regarded as one of the most biologically diverse
forest in Africa. In the local language "bwindi" (from
"mubwindi") means "dark place", referring
to the impenetrable nature for human beings of the swamp located
into the South East of the actual Park, according to people's
legends. For More information concerning Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Forest, feel free to Contact
Us. |
| PRICE
GUIDE: 2011-2012
Uganda Travel Planner |
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NO.
OF
PAX
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PER
PERSON
SHARING TWIN
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SINGLE
ROOM
SUPPLEMENT
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EXTRA
NIGHT
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2-4
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USD
1375
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USD
199
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N/A
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5-8
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USD
1260
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USD
199
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N/A
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9-12
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USD
1175
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USD
199
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N/A
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13+
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USD
1025
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USD
199
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N/A
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ABBREVIATION
KEY: NO. Of Pax =
NO. Of Participants, USD =
U.S. Dollar
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CHILDREN
POLICY : Between 2-12 Yrs=
50% of Adult, Under 2 Yrs=
FREE
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| INCLUDED
In the Uganda Safari Price |
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Meet and Greet Services with airport assistance
Arrival and departure airport transfers with assistance
One Gorilla permit per person to be secured and paid for
in advance
Complimentary baggage handling of two pieces per person
Free excess baggage storage in the Gateway City / Town
Express check-in with assistance in your city hotels / safari
lodges
Full board accommodation whilst on Safari
Transport in a custom-built safari vehicle with window seat
guarantee
At least a pair of standard Binoculars in each safari vehicle
All parks and game reserve entry gate fees including vehicle
& driver fees
Complimentary bottled mineral water on safari and game drives
Unlimited game viewing drives per day whilst on safari
Services of an English - speaking and professional safari
driver/guide
Guided Pre-Departure Shopping Tour at an African Market
or Arts Store
All Government taxes and levies where applicable |
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| EXCLUDED
In the Uganda Safari Price |
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International Airfares
Tourist entry Visa to Uganda (If required for your nationality)
Bed and breakfast accommodation in your City Hotels
Travel Insurance Cover, Personal or Baggage (Recommended)
International airport(s) departures taxes (if not included
in your ticket)
Optional excursions not mentioned in the inclusions and/or
quoted separately
Expenses of personal nature such as phone calls, internet,
laundry etc.
All alcoholic drinks, wines and spirits.
Tips and gratuities to driver guides/lodge/hotel staff
All other extras not mentioned in the 'included' |
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| VALUE
ADDED FEATURES:
The AfriChoice! Difference |
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Membership to AMREF's Flying Doctors Emergency Evacuation
Programme*
Illustrated Spectrum Guide® to Africa Wildlife Safaris
and Animal Spotter®
Assorted and Pre-Stamped 'AfriChoice!® African Safari
Post Cards
Complimentary 'AfriChoice!® Authentic African Safari
Hat
NB:
The AMREF's Flying Doctors
Emergency Evacuation Programme ONLY covers the cost of evacuating
the casualties from emergency site to the nearest hospital
by air or ground ambulance but does not cover hospitalization
bills. |
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| Tailor-Made
/ Custom-Designed Uganda Tours and Safaris: |
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NB:
The Uganda Safari packages listed here are only the most
popular ones. AfriChoice can also offer you Custom-Designed
or Tailor-Made African Safari
Packages. We work closely with all the leading Uganda
safari hotels, lodges and safari camps to produce the
best safari itineraries for varied desires and needs.
To get more information on a custom-designed Uganda Safari
package or experience, DO NOT hesitate to Contact
Us or simply complete our short Booking
Enquiry Form. A knowledgeable Uganda safari
consultant or representative from our office will get
in touch with you.
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