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5 days Gorilla Safari (Focus on gorillas- Fantastic extension from Kenya or Tanzania).
Tour Code: BMT 003.
(Please note that this itinerary also applies for Rwanda if we can’t get gorilla permits in Uganda and Nkuringo as well the southern sector of Bwindi).
Gorilla tracking began in 1993 and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park covers half of the world’s recorded Mountain gorillas - its also home to many bird species.




Trip highlights: The main activity is gorilla tracking, a forest walk in Muyanja water falls with an option of visiting the Batwa community.
Day one: Arrival - Entebbe -Kampala - 42km.
On arrival at the airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your guide from BUSHMEMORIES who will then transfer you to Kampala for the over night at either Serena Kampala Hotel (High end/luxurious accommodation), Hotel Africana (Medium class accommodation) or Namirembe Guest House (Low budget/basic accommodation). B/B.
Day Two: Kampala - Bwindi - 530 km.
After breakfast, your guide will drive you through the rolling green hills of the Switzerland of Uganda (Kabale) with beautiful scenery and terraced farming to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. best known for its Mountain Gorillas the Montane Forest also attracts spectacular birds. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemics including the African Green Broadbill, Bar Tailed Trogon and other beautiful forest species. The nature walk will lead you to the Munyaga Waterfall and a chance to see Primates such as the Grey Cheeked Mangabey Blue monkeys and others species. Spend the night at either Gorilla Forest Camp (High end/luxurious accommodation), Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ G and C’s Buhoma Homestead (Medium class accommodation) or UWA Community Bandas. (Low budget/basic accommodation). F/B.
Day Three: Bwindi - Gorilla Tracking.
Gorilla tracking. Take with you lunch boxes and all the necessary gear to track the rare Mountain Gorilla, perhaps one of the most exciting wildlife experiences. There are now only 650 left in the world! The tracking may take between 2 and 6 hours with Park Guides interpreting the flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. In the afternoon relax at the Camp or an option of taking a forest walk. Overnight at either Gorilla Forest Camp (High end/luxurious accommodation), Lake Kitandara Tented Camp/ G and C’s Buhoma Homestead (Medium class accommodation) or UWA Community Bandas. (Low budget/basic accommodation). F/B.


Day Four: Bwindi - Kampala - 530km.
After breakfast, depart Bwindi Impenetrable National park for Kampala having lunch en route and arriving in the evening. Overnight at either Serena Kampala Hotel (High end/luxurious accommodation), Hotel Africana (Medium class accommodation) or Namirembe Guest House (Low budget/basic accommodation). B/B.
Day Five: Kampala - out. 42 Km.
Transfer to the airport and later fly out depending on international Flight departure times.

Quotation:
High end/luxurious accommodation:
If there are 2 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $2, 025 including one gorilla permit.
If there are 3-4 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $2, 020 including one gorilla permit.
If there are 5-6 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $1, 875 including one gorilla permit.

The single supplement is $650 for the whole trip.
Medium class accommodation:
If there are 2 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $ 2, 025 including one gorilla permit.
If there are 3-4 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $1, 975 including one gorilla permit.
If there are 5-6 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $1, 825 including one gorilla permit.
The single supplement is 449 for the whole trip.
Low budget/basic accommodation.
If there are 2 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $ 1, 675 including one gorilla permit.
If there are 3-4 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $ 1, 575 including one gorilla permit.
If there are 5-6 pax on safari, the cost per person will be $ 1, 475 including one gorilla permit.
The single supplement is 380 for the whole trip.
1. 1 Gorilla Permit per person.
2. All Meals and accommodation as per the itinerary.
3. All ground transportation in a comfortable 4x4 vehicle.
4. Park entrance fees.
5. Services of a full time English speaking driver/guide.
6. Water, coffee or Tea while on safari.
7. All boat trips.
8. All game drives.
9. All airport pick ups and drops.
10. All activities at stipulated in the itinerary.
11. And all government taxes/levies.
Excluded Are:
1. Bar Bills
2. Phone calls
3. Personal insurance
4. Laundry
5. Air fare
6. All other Services of a personal nature.
7. Driver guide’s gratuity.
Important:
Please note the gorilla tracking in this itinerary can be done in Rwanda as well if permits/accommodation can’t be got in Uganda at the time of your booking

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