4 Days Gorilla Safari
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From its source in Lake Victoria, the River Nile crosses the Rift Valley to give Uganda a dazzling range of unique habitats. Uganda’s resulting beauty, natural wonders and biodiversity have impressed generations of travellers. Visitors return for Uganda’s welcoming people and temperate climate. Uganda’s most coveted natural attractions include the endangered Mountain Gorilla, Chimpanzees and over 1,000 species of birds. Uganda’s diverse habitats have. A comparatively small country, Uganda has won many accolades including Lonely Planet number one destination to visit in 2012.
This is a 4 Days Uganda gorilla trekking safari (4 Days, 3 Nights) that highlights Bwindi Impenetrable forest, one of the best destinations in Uganda for an exceptional encounter with Mountain Gorillas. Penetrate the impenetrable as you search for mountain gorillas and get a chance to meet the Batwa (pygmies) that share the forest with the gorillas. This safari will let you meet Gorillas in Bwindi.
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- All accommodation on Half Board (HB), Full Board (FB) or Bed and Breakfast (B&B) basis as quoted in the text
- Safari 4x4 tourist vehicle and fuel
- English speaking tourist guide
- 1 gorilla permit per person
- Entrance fees to the national parks
- Taxes
- Free mineral water in the vehicle during the tour
- Visa fees
- Drinks / alcoholic drinks
- Additional meals
- Tips
- Activities not part of the described program
- International travel insurance
- International flights
Tour Plan
On your arrival at Entebbe International Airport you will be met by your Umoja Motherland tours guide, who will greet you and transfer you to your hotel, taking between 15 minutes to 20 minutes, depending on traffic. Overnight at Papyrus guest house | Protea Hotel Entebbe(By Marriot)
Meal Plan: Bed and Break fast
An early morning breakfast then start from Entebbe to Bwindi, enjoy the scenery while on your journey to Bwindi. You will have a stopover at the Equator.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is a UNESCO Natural World Heritage site and one of the richest biological and botanical regions in the world. The forest covers an area of 331 km² at the south-western edge of the western Rift Valley. Bwindi’s most-revered species are the approximately 400 wild Mountain Gorillas (2011 census) that make up half of the world population of these gentle apes.
After a few hours in the vehicle, you may enjoy an afternoon walk around the village of Buhoma or Rushaga (your home for two nights) and a chance to visit the Batwa, the ancient forest-dwelling tribe. Overnight at Rushaga the Haven lodge | Engagi safari lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
You will be up early on the morning of your Gorilla Tracking for a good breakfast in preparation for the day’s physical activity. You will report for registration at the Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger station by 8 AM. After a briefing by the rangers, your gorilla trek will start. The trek usually takes between three and six hours so a reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a strong pair of walking boots or shoes.
The rangers will guide you through the village gardens and into the jungle-like forest. They will escort you through the sometimes thick bush, occasionally hacking the dense undergrowth with a machete as you search to locate the gorillas. The mountain gorillas are under 24 hour monitoring for their own safety, so you’re almost guaranteed to see them. The rangers monitor each gorilla family by keeping in close radio contact. In part due to gorilla tourism, the population of gorillas is slowly increasing but the species remains critically endangered. Gorillas and humans share almost identical genetic material and their health must not be compromised by coming into contact with human diseases (via our food, for example). To reduce transmission of disease from humans to gorillas, you will also be advised to keep a distance of 7 metres from the gorillas.
Once you have located the gorilla family, you will be asked to leave all your belongings to one side, and approach the gentle giants, just with your camera. The guides will interpret the animals’ behaviour and advise on what you are watching. Females and their young, young males and even a dominant Silverback may be seen: feeding, playing, interacting with each other, or just sleeping! You will never forget your encounter with the gorillas. They will be quite curious to see you! You are allowed exactly one hour with the gorillas before returning to base. . Overnight at Rushaga the Haven Lodge | Engagi Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Depart Bwindi with great memories of the moments spent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas. Transfer back to Kampala with lunch en-route. Depending on your flight schedule, you will have a lunch stop then your driver will transfer you to the airport in due time for your out bound flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
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It is highly recommended to use an adapter. Electricity in Uganda is 220/240 volts, frequency is 50 Hz, with square pin plugs, plugs are type G.
It is also possible to use European plugs, if in doubt, ask local people how to use your charger.
Many camps have a limited power supply, but all are capable of recharging their electronics.
Please try to bring enough batteries for the photographic equipment
Visitors must respect the attitude of the local people towards photography, you can only take pictures if you have received permission from the “models” to do so. One should never attempt to take a photo against another person’s will. If necessary, your guide can help you negotiate terms beforehand.
Never take pictures of border posts, people in uniform, at airports or military installations.
During the safari, we recommend that each of your group bring their own pair of binoculars, although in our cars you will find a set of binoculars to share.
Being able to see animals even more closely with binoculars, the nuances of their fur, their colors, their feathers, makes it easier to see animals hidden by tall grass, animals hidden in the treetops, or submerged in the river, etc. Being able to have binoculars during the safari elevates the experience to another level of detail.
The first thing most visitors will notice is that East Africa is extremely friendly and helpful people.
However, we still recommend that visitors take care of their valuables (especially money). In camps and hotels, always leave money or your credit card in the safe deposit boxes provided (either in the room or at the reception). We cannot be held responsible for any loss while on safari.
Arusha is a big city, with pickpockets and tricksters as in all cities, so we recommend that visitors do not walk around with flashy jewelry or with an open bag. Do not walk around Arusha at night.