Destination: Uganda
Travel Dates: 8 th - 17 th July, 2010
'Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.'
Babs Hoffman
Highlights
Vintage Destinations Tour Leader (Lisa Marsden)
Kibale Forest or Kyambura Gorge Walking Safari in search of Chimps and other Primates in their natural habitat
Queen Elizabeth National Park to
search for Ishasha’s Infamous Tree Climbing Lions
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Trek for Gorillas in the Habinyanja, Mubare or Rushegura Groups which are located in the Buhoma region of Bwindi
Lake Mburo National Park
Entebbe
Optional extensions:
Murchison Falls
Mbamba Swamp - seach for the Shoebill Bird!
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Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive Entebbe. Overnight Boma Guest House, B&B
Day 2
Road transfer to Kibale Forest. Overnight Primate Lodge, F/B
Afternoon chimp trek
Day 3
Road transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Overnight Mweya Lodge, F/B
Afternoon Kazinga Channel boat cruise or chimp trek Kyambura Gorge.
Day 4
Road transfer to Ishasha Wilderness Camp, 2 night's accommodation, F/B
Day 5
Ishasha Wilderness Camp / Queen Elizabeth National Park
Day 6
Road transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Buhoma Lodge, 3 night's F/B
Day 7
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - trek Rushegura Group
Day 8
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - trek Bitukura Group
Day 9
Road transfer to Lake Mburo National Park. Overnight Mihingo Lodge. F/B
Day 10
Road transfer to Entebbe. Evening departure or overnight at Boma Guest House. B&B
End of services
F/B = full board . B & B = bed & breakfast . DBB = dinner, bed & breakfast
Cost per person sharing for 2010:
6 people travelling together US$3,800.00 per person
Single supplement rate $ 575.00 per person
Gorilla permits $ 500.00 each
Includes
Accommodation on a shared basis
Meals as specified
Water in the vehicle and bedrooms
Chimp trek permits & Kazinga Channel boat cruise
All game drives, Mbamba Swamp excursion. A guided walk in Bwindi or community walk in Buhoma.
Relevant park fees & Government taxes
Transport in a 4 x 4 Land-cruiser with open roof hatch, fuel & vehicle insurance.
Vehicle equipped with first aid kit, complimentary tea & coffee, bird books, maps, etc
All airport transfers, accompanied by your private guide
Excludes
Gorilla trek permits - US$500.00 each (current rate)
Entry visa - US$50.00
Dinner at Boma Guest House the first & final evenings
All drinks, laundry, gratuities, curios and items of a personal nature
Internal charters which are available for each leg / route
Any additional activities which are not listed in the above itinerary
International flights
Any additional days added to or deducted off the trip will require re quoting
Comprehensive travel insurance and cancellation and curtailment
Please note:
. A gorilla permit entitles you to one hours viewing from the time you locate your gorilla family.
A total of 24 permits are issued per day in the Buhoma area. Walks begin at 08:00 sharp.
. The minimum age limit for visiting the Gorillas is 15 years.
Please note:
Gorilla and chimp trek permits
Permits are non-refundable and non-transferable and subject to availability at the
time of booking unless pre-booked such as the ones we have booked for this tour. Should the permits increase during the year, this will not affect the price at which your permits were purchased at.
The price is fixed at $500 per permit per day.
The quote is subject to VAT, levy, fuel or any other industry related increases that are beyond our control.
The above itinerary include camps / lodges which are located in Malaria areas.
Please consult your doctor or local travel clinic and establish what precautions might be
required.
Please ensure that you are covered with comprehensive travel, medical, cancellation,
curtailment and default insurance for the duration of your trip.
Please contact us to join this tour
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