4 Days Gorillas in Luxury

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FLY TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK / 4 DAYS LUXURY TOUR

This rain forest is said to be 25.000 years old, making it one of Africa’s most ancient and most bio diverse habitat. The altitude of this mountain park ranges from 1200 – 2600 meters. The park is best known for its mountain gorilla tracking, ranked among the world’s premier wildlife encounters..

OVER VIEW

1. Arrive and overnight at Entebbe 2Friends Beach hotel. BB
2. Transfer to Entebbe international airport and fly on schedule at 0745 to Bwindi national park. Afternoon community walks. O/n, Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge.
3. Gorilla track. O/n Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge
4. Fly back to Entebbe and enjoy the game of golf at the oldest golf course in Uganda on the shores of Lake Victoria..

Depart late evening for the airport in time for you late night flight.

Day 1- ENTEBBE

Arrive at Entebbe international airport. Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel.

Over night / 2 Friends Beach Hotel BB.

2. Fly Entebbe Airport to Kisoro airstrip / 1 hr. 15minutes flight

After a very early breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Entebbe airport. Check in at 0700. Fly at 0745for Bwindi national park. Road transfer from Kisoro or Kihihi airstrip to the lodges is 2 hour drive. Arrive in time for an early lunch..

Bwindi Rain forest Park said is said to be 25.000 years old, with altitude range 1200 – 2600 meters, with five rivers and a high annual rainfall make it rather humid. Besides its mayor attraction, the mountain gorillas (gorilla Berengeri) the National Park is also home to an amazing 120 mammal species, 350 species of birds, 202 species of butterflies and over 200 species of trees..

In the afternoon visit the community to experience the locals’ life style and cultural practices. Discover how the locals produce commodities such as medicine, tools, soap, beer, baskets and food. Return to the lodge in the evening..

O/n Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge.FB.

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (located south of Bwindi park) high up on Nteko Ridge, on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the views are breath taking. Ten Stone cottages with fireplaces, soft armchairs, warm duvets, excellent meals made from local produce, good wine, a lush botanical garden, a cosy library and sheltered verandas with views to the volcanoes. Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge, with the ultimate goal of protecting the natural habitat of the mountain gorilla, also directly benefit the community of Nkuringo who also have a significant stake in the venture..

Day 3: Bwindi Gorilla park

Up relatively early for a hearty breakfast to give you the energy needed for your gorilla trek. Before 8 am report to the ranger station for registration and a talk by one of the rangers; the guides will then take you through the bush pushing your way through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. The trek can take from half an hour to 7 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes..

Once you are close to the group the guides will ask you to leave behind your bags as no food items should be carried close to the gorillas. Just take your cameras with you as you are about to meet the gentle giants! Sit in the forest among st the gorillas,listening to them grumble to each other and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male; the silver back. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rain forest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas – sadly enough there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left. You are allowed exactly one hour with the gorillas before returning to the base station..

Please note: please listen to the instructions of the local rangers at all times. It is forbidden to approach the gorillas closer than 5 meters, to feed them or to use flash photography. Likewise for your and their safety! You will be accompanied by armed guards which guarantee your safety in an area where Africa wild buffaloes are sighted. While walking, please feel free to ask guides to slow down if they are going too fast and if you need a rest. There is the additional option to hire porters on site. The Uganda Wildlife Authority does not allow a trekking when you are sick as gorillas are very susceptible of human diseases. Should you feel sick the day of the trek we urgently advise you to abide this rule. In order to receive a 50% refund of the permit cost you MUST get a doctor’s report that day (please ask your guide to arrange this for you).. We must also stress that, while you have a very good chance of seeing gorillas, success is NOT guaranteed. They are wild creatures with no fixed routine and finding them requires the skills and experience of your tracker sand guides, as well as luck. The trackers and guides have helped to habituate the gorilla groups and know them intimately. They will take you to the area where they left the gorillas the day before. Before leaving they may be able to suggest how long the hike might be..

O/n Clouds Mountain Gorilla lodge. FB.

Day 4: Fly Kisoro airstrip to Entebbe International airport.

After breakfast at 0700 road transfer to the airstrip for you to return flight at0900 to Entebbe.

Depending on your flight out of Uganda, our team, wish to congratulate you for successfully tracking the gorillas. We offer you a complimentary golf game. Enjoy the Peace and quiet of the oldest Golf course opened 1901 with 5 star rating. Lunch or an extra night will be private at a hotel of your choice in Entebbe Please pay direct .Late evening or early morning, transfer to Entebbe airport for your home bound flight..
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