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Uganda Safaris > Gorilla Safaris

4 Day Gorillas in Bwindi, Uganda - RWS8

Safari Highlights include:

• GORILLA TRACKING in Bwindi (two opportunities)
• NATURE WALK in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
• BATWA TRAIL to see traditional Batwa life
• COMMUNITY PROJECT visits

Scheduled gorilla safari dates for 2012

2012: 22 Jan, 19 Feb, 11 Mar, 15 Apr, 6 May, 10 Jun, 22 Jul, 12 Aug, 2 Sep, 14 Oct, 4 Nov, 9 Dec

Starts Sunday ends Wednesday

ITINERARY

Day 1
Met in Kigali and have an early start for Bwindi. Briefing on your safari. Drive to Uganda via Katuna border [Clocks go forward one hour] and continue to Bwindi through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes. Time permitting; go for a guided nature walk in the thick forest rich in birds, butterflies and monkeys. Alternatively go for a short stroll around the Lodge. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (L,D)

Day 2
Go gorilla tracking (subject to permit availability at time of booking), walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 3
Either go gorilla tracking again (on payment of supplement at the time of booking subject to permit availability) or go for a guided nature walk in the thick forest rich in birds, butterflies and monkeys. Alternatively go for a stroll around the lodge or for a community walk. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (B,L,D)

Day 4
Leave for Kigali in Rwanda via Kabale and Katuna, [Clocks go back one hour]. Time permitting; go for a tour of the city including a visit to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops, and the genocide memorial. Transfer to the airport (B,L).

NOTES:

1. Published prices may change without notice in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

2. Prices are valid until 31 December 2012.

3. Prices are based on indicative exchange rates with the US dollar at the time of print. For payments in £ sterling and euro the dollar shall be converted at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.

4. Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed, accommodation on a shared basis and meals stated (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali bed and breakfast only and on safari full board) and, where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, chimpanzee permits and one gorilla permit. At Volcanoes lodges (Bwindi, Mount Gahinga, Kyambura and Virunga), the tariffs are on an all inclusive basis and in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks; laundry services; and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. A complimentary massage is also offered.

5. Prices exclude airfares to Uganda/Rwanda, entry visas and airport taxes. At non-Volcanoes lodges all personal expenditure such as telephone calls, laundry and drinks are excluded.

6. All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.

7. From the safari price paid by clients Volcanoes contributes $100 per client, which will be transferred to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate nonprofit organisation which undertakes community and conservation activities.

8. Volcanoes prices are all-inclusive so that, as far as possible, all costs for an agreed safari itinerary are fully covered rather than charging a low initial price for basic activities and then charge for extra services later or other unforeseen factors. Clients’ only extra expenditure is for personal items or items such as alcohol at non-Volcanoes lodges or gratuities. Our prices may therefore appear higher than other companies but they are all-inclusive, include more activities, are more flexible and have the safety of international back-up and insurance cover.

9. Prices for gorilla safaris are based on clients staying at Volcanoes properties. Separate quotes are available, on request, for clients wishing to stay at other properties and the relevant supplements paid.

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