ESSU 044: Bwindi Gorillas (5 Days/4 nights)

Five days safari featuring 2 days of gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in such of the mountain gorillas. Then proceed to Lake Mburo National Park, an attractive acacia-dotted savannah home to huge herds of impala, as well as uncommon topi, eland, klipspringer and other antelope. Zebra and buffalo also graze these peaceful acresand the lake also supports a wonderful diversity of birds

Departures: Daily, minimum 2 persons.

Day 1: Bwindi
Depart Kampala in the morning driving south with stops at the craft village at the Uganda Equator for pictures and shopping. After lunch at the Lakeview hotel in Mbarara, proceed through the beautiful evergreen mountain country referred to as the "Little Switzerland". Arrive Bwindi late afternoon/early evening. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp.
Approx Transit time: 8 - 10 hrs
Meal plan: {L, D}

Day 2: Day 1 of Gorillas
After breakfast and briefing by park ranger guides, depart with picnic lunch boxes to start a 30 minutes - 8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas, return to Gorilla Forest Camp for dinner and overnight.
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 3: Day 2 of Gorillas
With picnic lunch, take a second chance tracking the gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp
Meal plan: {B, L, D} Pls note: 2nd day tracking is optional and the fee for the permit is US$500, not included in the price quoted below.

Day 4: Lake Mburo
Transfer to Mbarara for lunch before heading into the Lake Mburo National Park for an afternoon game viewing. Game in the park includes Zebra, Impala, Eland, Topi, Hippo and a variety of woodland bird species. Dinner and overnight at Mantana Mburo Tented Camp, situated on a small hill overlooking the lake.
Approx Transit time: 6½ hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

Day 5: Kampala
Another morning game drive in the park until lunch time. Depart after lunch for Kampala. End of services.
Approx Transit time: 6 hrs
Meal plan: {B, L, D}

2011 Price: US$3821 per person sharing

Price include:
- Transportation in a custom safari vehicle
- Services of a trained experienced English speaking driver/guide
- Fullboard accommodation in the tented camps based on double/twin sharing
- Gorilla permits and park entry fees

Not included:
- Expenses of personal nature such as visa, travel/baggage insurance, laundry, beverages, tips etc.
- Christmas, New Year and Easter supplements

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