Uganda Gorilla Tracking Safari, 6 Days

Day 1 ARRIVE IN ENTEBBE

International flight arrives at Entebbe airport. You are met, assisted and driven to Mbarara for dinner and overnight. You will pass through papyrus swamps near to Lake Victoria , tracts of tropical rain forest and the rolling plains of Ankole cattle country. Mbarara is a colorful and friendly market town. Meal(s) Included: Lunch, Dinner ^back to top

Day 2 KAMPALA/BWINDI

We drive southwest into "The Switzerland of East Africa" The paved road turns to all weather dirt road. The scenery includes areas of high hills and low valleys that are for the most part farms. We arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, a World Heritage Site famous for Gorilla trekking. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ^back to top

Day 3 BWINDI NATIONAL PARK

Gorilla Tracking Day. After breakfast we take a short drive to Park Headquarters to meet with the local guides and trackers who will instruct us on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest to begin the trek which can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking a worthwhile adventure. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most profound natural history experience in the world. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ^back to top

Day 4 BWINDI/QUEEN ELIZABETH

Second Gorilla tracking day. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ^back to top

Day 5 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Leisurely return drive to Mbarara. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ^back to top

Day 6 QUEEN ELIZABETH/KIBALE FOREST

Drive to Entebbe stopping at Kampala for lunch and shopping including a visit with the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers. Arrive at airport for late evening onward flight. Meal(s) Included: Breakfast, Lunch ^back to top

If only one person travels, the price is $ 5,290

# of Travelers	November - April		May - October
	Price Per Person in US$
	Double Occupancy	Single Supplement *	Double Occupancy	Single Supplement *
2	$2,980	$320	$2,870	$320

Special children and group rates available.

Tour Price Includes:

Deluxe hotels, lodges & tented camps with private facilities, Arrival & departure transfers, Game viewing via specially outfitted safari vehicles • Meals listed in the itinerary, Mineral water in safari vehicles, Park entrance fees, Local English speaking guides, Gorilla permit • Baggage Handling

Tour Price Does Not Include:

International flight to Africa, travel insurance, visa fees, gratuities, meals not listed

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