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6-day Gorilla Encounter (Accommodated)

Tour Code 25TTG6A. Adventure Accommodated Tours
6 days from
$1'552 USD
USDwas 1725 USD
Plus 995 USD mandatory supplements.
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Group Size: Maximum 18. Age Group: 18+

Trek to see the great Silverback Mountain Gorilla in its natural jungle habitat

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Trek into the Ugandan wilderness to seek out chimpanzee and mountain gorillas in their natural jungle habitat. This small group adventure accommodated tour will provide you with incredible wildlife encounters and a glimpse of rural Uganda.

This tour includes Gorilla and Chimp Trekking. This is paid at the time of booking - please see supplements for pricing.

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Day 1. Kampala to Chimpanzee Trekking Area Highlights. Kampala, Uganda.

We leave Uganda's bustling capital Kampala traveling west and crossing the equator toward the forests. Arriving in the afternoon, we have some time at leisure to explore the nearby village and prepare for our trek to see Chimpanzee tomorrow.

Uganda is considered a 'green' country owing to having no distinct rainy season and permanently green countryside. Perhaps this is why it is home to nearly 7% of the worlds butterfly species, in addition to a vast variety of birdlife and wildlife.

Day 2. Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge Highlights. Chimpanzee Trek, Kalinzu Forest, Uganda.

This morning, we trek to see the chimpanzees. Unlike their larger cousins, the mountain gorilla, chimps live mostly in the trees and so our viewing consists mainly of peering high into the forest canopy. Predictably, the experience of seeing man’s closest relative in the wild is a memorable one.

Day 3. Chimpanzee Trekking Area to Lake Bunyonyi Highlights. Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda.

We depart and make our way south to Lake Bunyonyi - a crater lake set high in the mountains. The lake is 27km long and 7km wide with a depth of nearly 900m, making it Africa's second deepest lake. With 29 islands that can be visited by local boats, the lakeside offers a great base to unwind and enjoy the Ugandan countryside.

We base ourselves at the lake for our gorilla trekking splitting into smaller groups to trek for the gorillas over the next few days in the incredible Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

Day 4-5. Lake Bunyonyi, Gorilla Trek Highlights. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda. Mountain gorillas.

There are many activities to do at Lake Bunyonyi such as hiring canoes to visit some of the lakes islands, visit local tribes and villages, visit the local orphanage, bird watching and nature walks. Alternatively just relax, catch up on your travel diary or postcards to home.

Mountain Gorilla Trekking
This region of Africa is home to the world’s remaining 700 mountain gorillas, many of which inhabit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.

On the day of our trek we gather in the early morning to meet our local guide and tracker. Walking in small groups we trek into the thick rainforest. The trek can be demanding at times with uneven terrain and hilly terrain but the privilege of spending time with a family of these gentle primates makes the effort well worthwhile.

The usual procedure, once we have located the gorilla ‘family’, is to squat or sit down and simply observe them for around an hour – the time set by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (the national body charged with controlling and maintaining the gorillas in Uganda). Gorillas are sociable creatures, living in groups between 12 and 20 individuals, usually led by an ‘alpha male’ (the ‘silverback’ - so called because of the silver hair on his back which grows once the male gorilla attains maturity). Most people find that the gorillas are remarkably human-like at close quarters – particularly in the social interaction between family members and in ‘play’ activity in which the young engage. Photography is permitted (although not with a flash and there are restrictions for those who wish to use a video camera.)

Your permit allows you one trek and gorilla viewing (time limited to one hour). However because the authorities maintain strict limits on the number of visitors allowed to view the gorillas each day we may spend several days in the area while all passengers in our group complete the trek and viewing.

Day 6. Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala Highlights. Equator.

We make our journey back north crossing the Equator once again and continue to Uganda's capital Kampala where our tour ends on arrival.

Suggested Pre-Tour Accommodation.

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Red Chilli Hideaway, Kampala

In Kampala’s leafy suburbs away from the hubbub of the city centre, this backpackers and campsite is set in secure rambling gardens where vervet monkeys can be spotted in the trees. Within walking distance to local shops and markets, and taxis can be arranged to take you into central Kampala. Rooms – dorms, doubles and singles with shared bathrooms, limited en suite rooms available, camping (in own tent or tents can be hired), and some cottages suitable for groups or families. Facilities – restaurant and bar, lounge with satellite TV, internet, kitchen, plunge pool. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement

Double room Double room Triple room Dorm room Outside garden area Pool and bar area Pool area

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Suggested Post-Tour Accommodation.
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Red Chilli Hideaway, Kampala

In Kampala’s leafy suburbs away from the hubbub of the city centre, this backpackers and campsite is set in secure rambling gardens where vervet monkeys can be spotted in the trees. Within walking distance to local shops and markets, and taxis can be arranged to take you into central Kampala. Rooms – dorms, doubles and singles with shared bathrooms, limited en suite rooms available, camping (in own tent or tents can be hired), and some cottages suitable for groups or families. Facilities – restaurant and bar, lounge with satellite TV, internet, kitchen, plunge pool. Transfers are available from the Airport by pre-arrangement

Double room Double room Triple room Dorm room Outside garden area Pool and bar area Pool area

* Suggested pre and post tour accommodation can be booked together with your tour. Please enquire at the time of booking.

Additional Info

Meals
5 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 5 Dinners

Accommodation
5 nights twin share accommodation

Includes.
Fully Equipped Acacia Safari Vehicle
Accommodation as Specified and Cooking Equipment
All Road Tolls and Vehicle Taxes
All Ground Transportation
Meals as Indicated
Services of Two Crew

Included Highlights:
Chimpanzee Trekking**
Mountain Gorilla Trekking**

**Subject to purchasing gorilla & chimpanzee permits
Excludes.
Visas
Flights
Travel Insurance
Departure Taxes
Airport Transfers
Sleeping Bag
Optional Activities
Drinks, Tips
Items of a Personal Nature
Meals Not Indicated
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