GORILLA EXPEDITION (5Tage)

Beschreibung in Englisch

 

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SAFARI HIGHLIGHTS
Day 1 Arrive Entebbe International Airport, transfer to Lake Victoria Serena Resort (BB)
Day 2 We take a scheduled flight to Bwindi. O/n Clouds Lodge (FB)
Day 3 and 4 Gorilla tracking.  O/n Clouds Lodge (FB)
Day 5 Transfer by scheduled flight to Entebbe International Airport. End of services

Days/Nights	5/4
Starts/Ends	Entebbe
Recommended vehicle	4X4 Safari Land cruiser(max 6 pax window seats guaranteed)

 

Arrive Entebbe International Airport, meet and Greet services by StudiFA guide. Transfer for about 45 minutes drive to your hotel.

Overnight Lake Victoria Serena Resort (BB)

Your guide will pick you up at 0630hrs and drive to the Airport for your 0745hrs flight out to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. You will land at Kisoro airstrip at 0855hrs and transfer for about 2 hrs to Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, your base for Gorilla tracking for the next 3 nights.
This rainforest is located in south-western Uganda, at the junction of the plain and mountain forests. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park covers 32,000 ha and is known for its exceptional biodiversity, with more than 160 species of trees and over 100 species of ferns. Many types of birds and butterflies can also be found there, as well as many endangered species, including the mountain gorilla. There are 23 of the 24 Albertine rift endemics including the African green broadbill, bar tailed trogon and other beautiful forest species. 

 

Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge high up on Nteko Ridge, on the edge of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, the views are breathtaking, In the shadow of three volcanoes, looking down into the thick tree-top canopy of Bwindi and beyond to the golden grasses of the Western Rift Valley.
8 Stone cottages with fireplaces, soft armchairs, warm duvets, excellent meals made from local produce, good wine, a lush botanical garden, a cosy library and sheltered verandas with views to the volcanoes.
Clouds, with the ultimate goal of protecting the natural habitat of the mountain gorilla, will also directly benefit the community of Nkuringo who also have a significant stake in the venture.
Overnight Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (FB)

Day 3 and 4                        Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park                                               
Today after an energising breakfast, you will embark on your gorilla trek. Before 8 am report to the ranger station for registration and briefing by one of the rangers; the guides will then lead you through the undergrowth, parting thick creepers, to track the gorillas. The trek can take anywhere from half an hour to 7 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking boots.It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas – sadly enough there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left. You are allowed exactly one hour with the gorillas before returning to the base station.O/n Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge (FB)

We will fly by scheduled flight to Entebbe at (0910hrs /1125hrs) in time to check in for your onwards flight connections via Nairobi at 1510hrs. (B)

 

HIGH SEASON
01 JANUARY-28 FEBRUARY
01 JUNE-30 SEPTEMBER
01 DECEMBER-31 DECEMBER

LOW SEASON (GORILLA PERMITS ARE DISCOUNTED TO US$350 EACH FOR APRIL,MAY AND NOVEMBER)

 01 MARCH-30 MAY
01 OCTOBER- 30 NOVEMBER

Our Tailor-made suggestions for this itinerary:

• Stay for a couple of nights in Jinja at the Magnificent Wild Waters Lodge at the start or end of your trip to see the source of the River Nile and engage in some adrenaline-packed activities like rafting, bungee jumping,jet-boating,kayaking.

What to pack:
FOR TRACKING:

• A small, lightweight day backpack
• Light, waterproof hiking boots or shoes
• Walking socks
• Canvas or leather gloves (in case you need to protect your hands from ‘spiky’ vegetation)
• Waterproof trousers/pants
• Waterproof jacket or poncho, with hood (or waterproof hat)
• Lightweight, quick-dry hiking trousers
• Short-sleeved shirt or T-shirt
• Water bottle or canteen (boiled water and a packed lunch will be provided by your Lodge)
• A camera or video-camera with high-speed settings (or 800ASA speed film minimum—no flash photography is allowed when tracking)

GENERAL:

• Long-sleeved shirts and trousers
• Short-sleeved shirts, T-shirts and shorts
• A down / fleece vest or safari jacket
• Travel alarm clock
• A sweatshirt or sweater for chilly evenings and early mornings
• Sunscreen & after-sun care
• Insect repellent (tropical formula recommended)

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Tour bookings made at least 45 days prior to arrival:
Deposit – 30% of total reservation cost within 7 days of confirmation
Balance – full balance due 45 days prior to arrival
Bookings made within 45 days prior to arrival:
Immediate full pre-payment due
Gorilla permits:
To be paid in full prior to confirmation - non-refundable
CANCELLATIONS
Cancellations received at least 45 days prior to arrival:
30% of total tour cost
Cancellations received less than 45 days prior to arrival:
100% of total tour cost

No refunds are due for any unused accommodation, services or features whatsoever
Tariffs quoted are valid for 2015 wherever possible.  Not all service providers release or guarantee their rates well in advance and therefore the itinerary cost is subject to increase.  Many factors may result in an increase of the cost of a safari itinerary and StudiFA is not liable to cover such increases.  Factors influencing cost increases include, but are not limited to, supplier increases (including gorilla permits and park / conservation fees), government tax increases and instatements, fuel increases, itinerary amendments, availability restrictions etc.  We will endeavor to provide as much notice as possible, and assure you that we will do all we can to prevent or limit any increases.

 

 

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