Spending time with gorillas in the wild is the greatest wildlife encounter on Earth according to David Attenborough. Who are we to argue with the great maestro himself?
Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa whose diverse landscape encompasses the snow-capped Rwenzori Mountains and immense Lake Victoria. Its abundant wildlife includes chimpanzees as well as rare birds. Remote Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a renowned mountain gorilla sanctuary.
The remote, unspoilt parks teem with wildlife such as the famed East Africa big game species of lion, elephant and buffalo as well as primates and over a thousand species of birds.
Uganda, and its neighbour Rwanda, share the unique responsibility of conserving a population of critically endangered mountain gorillas and chimpanzees, funded in no small part through the trekking fees levied on visiting guests.
Mountain gorillas are one of the world’s most endangered species, with only some 600-700 left in the wild. These magnificent animals live in small troops, each within its own defined boundaries and each with several females and their young being led by a single dominant male – the Silverback. Distinct from their cousins who live in the open plains and lowland forests of West Africa, mountain gorillas are normally found in at an altitude of between 1500m and 3650m.
• Spend 10 days with Anna your host, and a group of amazing ladies in Uganda
• Step into an experience of a lifetime and trek the wild mountain gorillas in Bwindi National Park – this will be an encounter you will never forget!
• Chimpanzee Trekking in Budongo-Top of the Falls – You will follow the chimpanzees in the jungle as they feed, play, groom and go on with their day to day activities.
• A once in a lifetime chance to experience the ultimate wildlife encounter on safari in an open top land cruiser
• Safari Boat Cruise in along the Nile to Murchison Falls in search of elephant, lion, hippo, buffalo, leopard & crocodile to name a few
• Search for primates including L-hoestes, Red-colobuses, Blues, Red-tailed and grey cheeked mangabeys swinging through the dense forests
• Visit the Batwa Tribe
• Take a canoe trip to explore the 29 Islands around Lake Bunyonyi
•Visit (and stay at!) the Ziwa Rhino Sanctaury
Airport pick up and drop off from Entebbe Airport
9 nights accommodation - on a shared basis - single rooms available upon request. An additional fee will be required.
All meals as per itinerary
Permits for Gorria Trekking and Chimp Habilitation
Transfers throughout the tour
Park fees
Professional guides
AMREF evacuation insurance is also included – we will evacuate you to the nearest private hospital but you are required to have medical insurance to cover medical bills from that point.
Pre-Departure Support
24hr On-Site Support
Airport Drop Off
International Airfares
Drinks / Meals not mentioned
Visas
All items of a personal nature
Gratuities and Tipping
Travel Insurance
Additional Night in a twin room