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weekly departure from Nairobi visiting Amboseli, Lake
Nakuru, Masai Mara.
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Tour Ug1: Gorillas and wildlife - Bwindi and Lake Mburo
(5 Days)
This safari starts and finishes in Entebbe. It can also be
done from Kigali in Rwanda, or from Kampala in Uganda [The
Bwindi gorilla permit is included in the safari cost].
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is located in south-western
Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley. It is one of
the largest natural forests in East Africa, with both montane
and lowland forest. About half of the world's population of
mountain gorillas - about 300 animals are found in Bwindi.
Three families are habituated at Buhoma - Mubare, Habinyanja
and Rushabura (6 permits per day are available for each of
these gorilla families); and one family is habituated at Nkuringo
(4 permits per day are available), making the park accommodate
22 trackers each day.
Tracking the gorillas
- Tracking commences every morning from the park headquarters
at 0830 hours, but clients should report to the headquarters
at 0800 hours ready for a detailed briefing from the guides
on gorilla etiquette.
- Gorilla-tracking is a year-round activity, irrespective
of season.
- The rain forest is moist, and it rains very often in Bwindi,
even in the dry season.
- Porters are available to carry clients' belongings (at
a charge of between $3-$10 per porter per day).
- Bwindi is rich in other primates, including chimpanzee
and blue monkey.
- Butterflies are the most conspicuous of the rich insect
fauna of the park, with more than 200 species.
- There is a large variety of trees, dense undergrowth,
an extensive stand of bamboo and a number of swamps. There
are also a number of nature trails in the park to explore
this primeval African forest - to the waterfall, along the
Rushura trail for some sweeping views towards Lake Edward
and the Rwenzoris; and to the Mubwindi swamp near Ruhija
for some unusual bird species.
Itinerary
Five Days Tour
(Hotels and lodges mentioned in the itinerary are only indicative
The same package can be booked with alternative accommodations.)
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Day One
- You arrive at Entebbe International Airport and are received
by our representative.
- You transfer to the Imperial Resort Beach Hotel for an
overnight stay (BB).
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Day Two
- You drive along the south-bound road passing charming
attractions en route: look at royal drum makers, enjoy the
Equator and stop at the roadside markets to enjoy some fruit
and vegetables. Lunch en route.
- You continue to Buhoma in the thick, impenetrable Bwindi
Forest via Kabale.
- You arrive late afternoon. [Approximate driving time:
9 hours]
- You stay overnight at the Bwindi Tented Camp or Buhoma
Homestead (FB).
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Day Three
- You go gorilla-tracking (subject to availability of gorilla
permits at time of booking), carrying a packed lunch.
- You will be accompanied by a guide and porters who will
carry your shoulder pack for you.
- You will then set off to the thick forest in search of
gorillas.
- The terrain can be difficult, with steep slopes covered
in dense vegetation that gives the park its name.
- In addition, the altitude of 5,200 feet and more means
participants do need to be physically fit.
- The time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously,
from as little as half an hour to as much as eight hours
before one returns to camp.
- Difficult though it might be, it is not an impossibility
and coming face to face with the great primates is well
worth it!
- You stay overnight at the Bwindi Tented Camp or Buhoma
Homestead (FB).
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Day Four
- You start for Mbarara, enjoying natural attractions en
route.
- Proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, Uganda's most conspicuous
park, with zebra, leopard, hippo, antelope and many birds.
- Lunch on arrival.
- Take a boat trip on Lake Mburo.
- Time permitting, take on an evening game drive. [Approximate
driving time: 5 hours]
- Stay overnight at the Mantana Mburo Camp (FB).
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Day Five
- After breakfast, drive to Kampala arriving early afternoon.
- Transfer to Entebbe airport for your flight (HB). [Approximate
driving time: 5 hours] Tour ends.
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