CLASSIC
AFRICA 4- Day Fly-in Gorilla Trek
| Day
1 |
Arrive
Entebbe in the morning. Meet and greet on arrival at the airport, then
charter flight to Kayonza near Bwindi. Upon arrival at Kayonza airstrip
near Bwindi, clients will be met by a Classic Africa Safaris representative,
who will be with the clients throughout to ensure they receive the services
as required. o/n Gorilla Forest Camp. LD |
| Day
2 |
Gorilla
tracking day. After breakfast take a short drive to Park Headquarters and
meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the
etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest where the gorillas
were seen the night before and track from that point. The trekking can
take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet.
The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically
demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking
worthwhile. 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. Picnic lunches are provided and it is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is
recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice; hence waterproof clothing
is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. Overnight
at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD N.B. We cannot guarantee seeing Gorillas. |
| Day
3 |
Second
gorilla tracking day. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
4 |
Day
04. Charter flight back to EBB to connect with departure flight, mid afternoon
or later. BL |
| Rates: |
1
paying client : $4,085 in single accommodation TOTAL MAXIMUM WEIGHT
client + luggage 180 Kgs (for weights exceeding these limits a larger aircraft
can be quoted).
2
paying clients: $2,350 per person in dbl. accom..... 180 kgs maximum
3
$2,170..........350 Kgs Maximum
4
$1,825..........350 Kgs Maximum
5
$2,190..........530 Kgs. Maximum
6
$1,885...........530 Kgs Maximum
Single
supplement: $150 (Not to be added to one client price)
Plus
Gorilla permits: $550 per person for 2 treks
Price
includes meals, guides, accommodations and park fees. Excludes alcoholic
beverages, gratuities, and international airfares. |
CLASSIC
AFRICA 8- Day Uganda Safari and Gorilla Trek
| Day
1 |
Arrive
Entebbe, meet and greet and transfer to Lake Victoria Hotel. If time permits
visit the famous Entebbe Botanical Gardens. The Lake Victoria Hotel is
a completely renovated colonial hotel with beautiful gardens and a swimming
pool. It is a four star hotel with 99 rooms. Overnight at Lake Victoria
Hotel on an accommodation and breakfast basis. |
| Day
2 |
Drive
to Kibale Forest area, the drive is a full day of approximately eight hours.
After leaving the Lake Victoria Basin pass through beautiful agricultural
countryside where every type of fruit and vegetable imaginable is grown.
Upon reaching Kyanjojo, in the lower foothills of the Ruwenzori Mountains
{Mountains of the Moon}, we drive through beautiful tea plantations and
into Kibale tropical rain forest. Overnight at Ndali Lodge. BLD |
| Day
3 |
Today
we take forest and swamp walks to see the rain forest and view birds and
primates, including chimpanzees. Walking is not difficult, paths have been
made in the forest and all walks are with excellent local guides. Kibale
Forest is known to have the largest concentration and most diverse population
of primates in the world. Overnight at Ndali Lodge. BLD |
| Day
4 |
Drive
to Bwindi via Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive passes through
Fort Portal and then south along the eastern length of the Rwenzori Mountains
{Mountains of the Moon} with the hope of seeing the glaciated peaks. The
drive is a full day gently descending into The Great African Rift Valley
to Queen Elizabeth National Park and continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest, passing through the scenic area known as The Switzerland of East
Africa. The drive today is about 7 1/2 hours. Overnight at Gorilla
Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
5 |
Gorilla
tracking day. After breakfast take a short drive to Park Headquarters and
meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the
etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest where the gorillas
were seen the night before and track from that point. The trekking can
take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet.
The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically
demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking
worthwhile. 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. Picnic lunches are provided and it is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended.
It can rain at a few minutes notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good
essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. Overnight
at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD
N.B.
We cannot guarantee seeing Gorillas. |
| Day
6 |
Second
gorilla tracking day. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
7 |
Drive
to Mbarara passing through the Switzerland of East Africa area and eventually
into Ankole Cattle country around Mbarara. These cattle are incredible
with horns larger than one can imagine. The driving today is about 6 -
7 hours. If time permits we can walk through the interesting local market,
where everything from a bolt of cloth to meat to fruits and vegetables
are on display for sale. Overnight at the Lake View Hotel on outskirts
of Mbarara. BLD |
| Day
8 |
Drive
to Entebbe, which takes about 5 hours. If time permits it's possible to
stop in Kampala for shopping and lunch and the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers.
Drop off at airport to connect with departure flight or we can arrange
another overnight. BL |
| Rates: |
1
paying client : $3,950 in single accommodation
2
paying clients: $2,520 per person in dbl. accom
3
$2060
4
$1,880
5
$1,775
6
$1,700
7
$1,650
8
$1,880 (2 vehicles)
9
$1,770
10
$1,675
11
$1,635
12
$1,600
Single
supplement: $300 (not to be added to one client price)
Plus
Gorilla permits: $550 per person for 2 treks
Price
includes meals, guides, accommodations and park fees. Excludes alcoholic
beverages, gratuities, and international airfares. |
CLASSIC
AFRICA 8- Day Uganda Fly-in Safari and Gorilla Trek
| Day
1 |
Arrive
Entebbe in the morning, meet and greet, then charter flight to Fort Portal,
near Kibale Forest, short drive, o/n Ndali Lodge. LD |
| Day
2 |
Today
we take forest and swamp walks to see the rain forest and view birds and
primates, including chimpanzees. Walking is not difficult, paths have been
made in the forest and all walks are with excellent local guides. Overnight
at Ndali Lodge. BLD |
| Day
3 |
Drive
to Queen Elizabeth National Park. The drive passes through Fort Portal
and then south along the eastern length of The Rwenzori Mountains, with
the hope of viewing the glaciated peaks. We again gently descend into The
Great African Rift Valley and Queen Elizabeth National Park and Mweya Lodge,
situated on a peninsula overlooking Lake Edward and Kasinga Channel, offering
beautiful views of the park with the Rwenzori Mountains in the background.
The lodge has been completely renovated to a high standard with excellent
rooms, en suite facilities, restaurant, bar area, outside dining and a
swimming pool. The drive today takes about 3 1/2 hours. Overnight at Mweya
Lodge. BLD |
| Day
4 |
Game
drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park including a launch trip of about
two hours on the Kasinga Channel to view some of the largest concentration
of hippo in the world {reported to be about 30,000} and other game with
excellent birding. Queen Elizabeth National Par is one of best birding
parks in Africa, with 560 + recorded species and a record of 296 bird species
seen in one 24 hour period. Overnight at Mweya Lodge. BLD |
| Day
5 |
Today
we do a Maramagambo Forest walk, visiting bat caves where one can see thousands
of bats and possibly pythons and Monitor Lizards catching bats. Alternately
we can do game drives in the park too. After lunch drive to Bwindi Impenetrable
{a World Heritage Sight} passing through the scenic area known as The Switzerland
of East Africa. The driving today is about 4 1/2 hours. Overnight at Gorilla
Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
6 |
Gorilla
tracking day. After breakfast take a short drive to Park Headquarters and
meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the
etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest where the gorillas
were seen the night before and track from that point. The trekking can
take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet.
The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically
demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking
worthwhile. 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. Picnic lunches are provided and it is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended.
It can rain at a few minutes notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good
essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. Overnight
at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD
N.B.
We cannot guarantee seeing Gorillas. |
| Day
7 |
Second
gorilla tracking day. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
8 |
Charter
flight to EBB to connect with departure flight, mid afternoon or later.
BL |
| Rates: |
2
paying clients: $3,905 per person in dbl. accom.....180 Kgs Maximum (for
weights exceeding these limits a larger aircraft can be quoted).
3
$3,240.........350 Kgs Maximum
4
$3,100.........350 Kgs Maximum
5
$2,995.........530 Kgs Maximum.
6
$2,760.........530 Kgs Maximum
Single
supplement: $300
Plus
Gorilla permits: $550 per person for 2 treks
Price
includes meals, guides, accommodations and park fees. Excludes alcoholic
beverages, gratuities, and international airfares. |
CLASSIC
AFRICA 6 Day Uganda Safari and Gorilla Trek
| Day
1 |
Arrive
Entebbe in the morning {or the day before}. Meet and greet on arrival at
the airport and take an early lunch at Lake Victoria Hotel. We then drive
to Mbarara on sealed roads passing through papyrus swamps close
to
Lake Victoria and tracts of tropical rain forest and the rolling
plains of Ankole cattle country. Mbarara is a colourful and friendly market
town. Overnight at the Lake View Hotel or Agip Hotel. LD |
| Day
2 |
Drive
southwest into the area known as The Switzerland of East Africa; the road
is sealed for half the drive, turning to an all weather dirt road. The
route passes through areas of breathtaking scenery, high hills and low
valleys that are for the most part cultivated. We arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable
Forest National Park, famous for gorilla trekking and now a World Heritage
Site. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
3 |
Gorilla
tracking day. After breakfast take a short drive to Park Headquarters and
meet with excellent local guides and trackers who will give a talk on the
etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike into the forest where the gorillas
were seen the night before and track from that point. The trekking can
take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet.
The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Although the hike is physically
demanding the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking
worthwhile. 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. Picnic lunches are provided and it is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is recommended.
It can rain at a few minutes notice; hence waterproof clothing is a good
essential including zip lock bags for cameras and film. Overnight at Gorilla
Forest Camp. BLD
N.B.
We cannot guarantee seeing Gorillas. |
| Day
4 |
Day
04. Second gorilla tracking day. Overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp. BLD |
| Day
5 |
Day
05. We drive to Mbarara. Overnight at Lake View Hotel or Agip Hotel. BLD |
| Day
6 |
Day
06. Drive to Entebbe, which takes about 5 hours. If time permits it's possible
to stop in Kampala for shopping and lunch and the Mpigi Royal Drum Makers.
Drop off at airport to connect with departure flight. Departure flight
must be late afternoon or evening or we can arrange another overnight.
BL |
| Rates: |
1
paying client : $3,130 in single accommodation
2
paying clients: $2,000 per person in dbl. accom
3
$1,715
4
$1,475
5
$1,390
6
$1,330
7
$1,280
8
$1,425 (2 vehicles)
9
$1,375
10
$1,340
11
$1,300
12
$1,280
Single
supplement: $175 (Not to be added to 1 client price)
Plus
Gorilla permits:$550 per person for 2 treks
Price
includes meals, guides, accommodations and park fees. Excludes alcoholic
beverages, gratuities, and international airfares. |
These
are examples only, and itineraries can be tailored to individual desires.
Exact itineraries that include gorilla trekking will be determined by the
availability of
Gorilla permits.
Murchison
Falls extension - 4 days/3 nights at Nile Safari Camp Includes launch
trip to the base of Murchison Falls and game drives on the North side of
the Nile river. |
Windsor Lake Hotel - Entebbe
Gorilla Forest Camp - Bedroom
Gorilla Forest Camp - Balcony
View
Bwindi National Forest
Game Drive in Mburo National
Park
Ruwenzori Mountains
View from Ndali Lodge over
the lake
Mweya Lodge - Bedroom
View from Mweya Lodge
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