The world's remaining mountain gorillas live in three countries spanning four national parks - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Volcanoes National Park, and Virunga National Park. In Rwanda, you may only track gorilla within Volcanoes National Park, a section of the bigger Virunga mountains.
Approximately 480 mountain gorillas live in the Virunga complex and reside on the altitude range of 2,300 to 4,500 meters in the southern area of Virunga National Park (in the DRC), as well as the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, and some in Uganda's Mgahinga National Park. Gorilla Permit Availability and Cost Gorilla tracking permits are limited to 8 permits per gorilla family per day.
UGANDA MOUNTAIN GORILLA ITINERARY
Day-1:Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe, pick up and transfer to Kampala for a city tour, dinner and overnight. Dinner and overnight Hotel Africana for Midrange
Day-2: Lake Mburo National Park
Morning Drive to Lake Mburo National Park with a stopover at the equator, afternoon enjoy a boat ride on Lake Mburo. Overnight at the Kigarama wilderness for Midrange
Day-3: Bwindi
Morning Game Drive and transfer to Bwindi Forest National Park, with lunch on the way. Overnight at the Buhoma Haven Lodge for Midrange
Day-4: Bwindi
After an early morning breakfast, we will be transferred to the national park headquarters for a briefing by the guides before departing on the hike in search for the Great Mountain Gorillas. The excursion in a thick rainforest and the interaction with the mountain ape, provide a wonderful life experience. After returning to the lodge, have the rest of the day free for relaxing. Dinner and overnight Buhoma Haven Lodge for Midrange
Day-5: Entebbe - depart
Morning transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for a domestic flight to Entebbe. Arrival Entebbe and connect to your international Flight.
End of services
Prices are quoted in USD per person sharing and are subject to change until paid in full.
Two people per person sharing in midrange accommodation: $2480.00
Four people per person sharing in midrange accommodation: $2495.00
Luxury/Budget pricing on request
PRICE INCLUDES:
Airport
transfers
Accommodation
on tour on a full board dinner, lunch, bed and breakfast basis.
Ground
transportation by 4x4 tourist vehicle with an English Speaking Guide
Gorilla
permits at USD $800
Boat
ride on Lake Mburo
Game
drives in Lake Mburo
Bottled
water whilst driving
PRICE EXCLUDES:
International air tickets and associated taxes.
Meals not specified on the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as telephone bills, laundry expenses, beverages, etc.
Insurance against theft, loss, illness and/or accident.
Tips, baggage porterage and other extras not specified.
CONDITIONS:
Tour must be paid in full at time of booking
and is subject to availability.
Price applies to a minimum of two people
per person sharing
Price applies to tours undertaken during 1 - 30 November 2024
(E&OE)
Note: November is low season and has short rains
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