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UGANDA
or RWANDA HIGHLIGHTS
Sample
Gorilla Trek - AFRICA BY DESIGN |
| LOCATION:
Uganda or Rwanda |
| DAYS:
6 Days in Africa |
| FITNESS
LEVEL:
Difficult |
| Due
to the nature of these amazing animals and the ever changing
climate of the rainforests, this tour is organized on
an individual basis. As such, this is one of our Africa
By Design opportunities. Please contact a Born Free Safaris
representive to answer further questions. This tour is
often added as an extention to other East African tours,
especially Kenya tours. The following is only a sample
of an itinerary you might expect. |
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Gorilla
Trekking is an extremely personal and wonderful experience.
You have the opportunity to catch a glimpse up close
and personal of the animals that are most like human
beings in the animal kingdom. Here you just may see
them in their most natural of environments and the thrill
can be unbelievable.
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Safari
Price
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Air Travel: Born Free will be pleased to assist in securing the best air schedule and fares possible. If you are planning to use mileage rewards, upgrades or purchase online tickets Born Free will also be happy to coordinate your plans.
UGANDA
Day 1 - ENTEBBE, UGANDA
Upon
arrival in Entebbe, Uganda, a local representative will meet you.
Proceed to the Lake Victoria Hotel for an early lunch. Then drive
to Mbarara on sealed roads passing through papyrus swamps close
to Lake Victoria and tracts of tropical rain forest and on to the
rolling plains of Ankole Cattle country. Mbarara is a colorful and
friendly market town.
(Lunch, Dinner)
Day 2 - BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Continue southwest into the area known as The Switzerland of East Africa, the road is sealed for half the drive, then is 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 and to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest N.P. famous for Gorilla trekking and is now a World Heritage Site.
Gorilla Forest Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 3-4 - GORILLA TREK
After
breakfast a short drive to park H.Q. where we meet the local guides
and trackers who will give a talk about trekking Gorillas. The hike
then proceeds to the area where the Gorillas were located the previous
day, then the trackers start their work to locate the Gorillas once
again. This whole process can take from 1 hour to 6 hours, then
one hour viewing these magnificent creatures before returning to
camp. This can be a long tiring day but well worth the effort. A
second day of Gorilla trekking or forest walks in included to enjoy
this Montane Rain forest, birding and possibly other primates not
to mention the flora. We do not guarantee seeing Gorillas.
Gorilla Forest Camp (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 5 - MBARARA
Return
to Mbarara. Check-in at hotel. Time at leisure.
Comfortable Hotel (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Day 6 - ENTEBBE, DEPARTURE and YOUR JOURNEY ONWARDS
Return
to Entebbe on sealed roads to connect with departure flight. If
time permits we can stop at the Royal Drum makers where one can
see the making of drums in a centuries old tradition.
(Breakfast, Lunch)
How
about extending your stay in Africa with a breathtaking exotic retreat
to one of our Jewels Of The Indian Ocean? How about adding a Gorilla Trek through the Uganda rain forests to discover the wonders and brilliance of the
elusive mountain gorillas, up close and very personal? They are both perfect extensions to any safari!
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