Uganda SAFARI
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) |
Day 1 Entebbe 45 kms
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)
Day 2 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
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)
Day 5 Entebbe
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)
Safari Quotation:
The nett and noncommissionable cost of the private safari, as described in the above itinerary will be:
HIGH SEASON
01 JANUARY-28 FEBRUARY
01 JUNE-30 SEPTEMBER
01 DECEMBER-31 DECEMBER
Each of 2 paying clients sharing in twin; 2 783 €
Each of 4 paying clients sharing in twin; 2 539 €
Each of 6 paying clients sharing in twin; 2 458 €
2 Gorilla permits per person (add to above per person costs) 1 200 €
Single room supplement; 538 €
LOW SEASON (GORILLA PERMITS ARE DISCOUNTED TO US$350 EACH FOR APRIL,MAY AND NOVEMBER)
01 MARCH-30 MAY
01 OCTOBER- 30 NOVEMBER
Each of 2 paying clients sharing in twin; 2 199 €
Each of 4 paying clients sharing in twin; 1 956 €
Each of 6 paying clients sharing in twin; 1 875 €
2 Gorilla permits per person (add to above per person costs) 700 € for April, May and November only
2 Gorilla permits per person (add to above per person costs) 1 200 € for October and December
Single room supplement; 376 €
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.
INCLUSIONS
- All ground transportation and fuel and transfers as per itinerary
- All meals as specified in this itinerary (except hotels in Kampala or Entebbe which are generally B&B)
- All Drinks at Clouds Lodge with exception of Champagne or premium spirits
- Accommodation as noted in this itinerary
- Water and snacks in the vehicle
- Activities as indicated in the itinerary
- All game drives in a 4 wheel drive vehicle
- Ranger guide fees
- Park & conservation fees
- All applicable taxes, administration and banking fees
- Gorilla permits per person as specified in the itinerary. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited. Any gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. There is a minimum age limit for gorilla tracking which is strictly 15 years. Please note that if clients are staying at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge, we shall endeavor to buy Nkuringo Gorilla permits which are close to the Lodge. If at the time of booking the Nkuringo permits are not available we shall secure Gorilla permits from either Nshongi, Mishaya, Busingye, Kahungye or Bweza groups which are a 45 – 60 minute drive from Clouds for an additional return cost of US$150 for a vehicle to transfer guests to/from the starting/ending point. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.
- Charter or scheduled flights as applicable. Baggage restriction of 12kgs is applicable on all flights in small, soft-sided bags.
EXCLUSIONS
- International flights
- All airport departure taxes
- All passport and visa fees (USD50 per person for entry into Uganda)
- All meals not specified in this itinerary
- Drinks, Specialty wines, spirits and champagne throughout this itinerary
- Items of a personal nature: fax, telephone, etc.
- Laundry in Entebbe/Kampala and most lodges except at Clouds lodge
- Gratuities for Guide/driver / hotel staff
- Any extras and additional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel/medical insurance
- Trip cancellation, travel delay or baggage insurance.
- Charges incurred as a result of delays beyond our control.
- All statutory increases beyond our control.
PLEASE NOTE THAT GORILLA PERMIT AVAILABILITY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNTIL WE RECEIVE A DEPOSIT OF US$600 PER PERMIT OR US$350 PER PERMIT IN THE LOW SEASONS AND ACTUALLY BOOK AND PAY FOR THE PERMITS
- A cancellation on gorilla permits will incur a 100% cancellation fee.
We reserve the right to amend the stated itinerary in response to unexpected changes in local conditions as well as the right to substitute hotels of comparable status where deemed necessary and will inform the client of the changes made.
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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