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Owner

Address

Uganda gorilla tours, Uganda>Rwanda

Telephone

+256.772.788.426, +44.790.863.9450

Accommodation

3 Nights Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
This lodge is set in a spectacular location overlooking the Virunga volcanoes and shimmering lakes Ruhondo and Bulera
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2 Nights Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge nestles in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. .
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3 Nights Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
The lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest home to gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees and birds.

• 3 Nights Volcanoes Mweya Lodge (or Jacana Safari Lodge)
A luxury lodge, with 50 rooms and swimming pool overlooking the Kazinga Channel.

International Airports

Kigali International Airport-Rwanda

Entebbe Internatinal Airport-Uganda

Prices

Please contact us for season tour prices

travel@kariburwanda.com

Contact Details

Email: karibu@kariburwanda.com
Mobile: +256.772.788.426
What sup: +256.772.788.426
Fixed: (+44)208.765.1058
:(+44)790.863.9450
Email: travel@kariburwanda.com

Owner

Rwanda gorilla tours

General Manager

Uganda gorilla safari packages

Assistant Manager

Rwanda and Uganda combined tours

Description

Safari Highlights include:
GORILLA TRACKING in Bwindi, Uganda and PNV, Rwanda
DIAN FOSSEY'S grave in PNV/Ros Carr's orphanage
GOLDEN MONKEYS in Mgahinga/PNV
CLIMB the Muhavura or Gahinga Volcanoes/nature walk
NATURE WALK in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
TREE CLIMBING LIONS in Ishasha
CHIMPANZEES in Kyambura Gorge
PRIMATES bat cave and Blue Lake in Maramagambo Forest
BOAT CRUISE on the Kazinga Channel
GAME DRIVES in Queen Elizabeth National Park
STAND on the Equator

Day 1
Met on arrival at airport and transfer to Kigali. Briefing on your safari. After lunch depart for PNV at 2pm.

The journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda's landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (L,D)

• Day 2
Go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (subject to permit availability at the time of booking).
Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience.

If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families however are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)

• Day 3
In the morning Visit the golden monkeys, in the afternoon drive to Gisenyi, visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (B,L,D)

• Day 4
Early morning after breakfast trek to Dian Fossey's grave, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. After lunch transfer to Uganda [Clocks go forward one hour]. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge(B,L,D)

• Day 5
Climb the Muhavura or Gahinga volcanoes, or go for a nature walk in Mgahinga. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (B,L,D)

• Day 6
Drive to Bwindi through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes and lakes. Alternatively look for monkeys and birds near the river by the Lodge or go for a community walk. O/N: Silverback Lodge

• Day 7
Spend this day relaxing at the lodge, saving your energy for Gorilla Trekking the next day. In the evening you might decide to take a leisurely nature or community walk around the park. O/N: Silverback Lodge (B,L,D)

• Day 8
Go gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, and get to spend another one hour with the Gorillas, walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation.
An inspiring moment! Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. O/N: Silverback Lodge

• Day 9
Leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Either drive via Ishasha, home of the tree climbing lion, roads permitting, or take the alternative route through cultivated expanses. Time permitting, go for an evening game drive O/N: Mweya/Jacana (B,L,D).

• Day 10
Go for an early morning game drive to seek out wildlife like Uganda kobs, elephants, buffalos, warthogs, the cats and many more others. In the afternoon, take a launch cruise on Kazinga channel to see the animals o the water banks, like the Hippos, many bird species as well. O/N: Mweya/Jacana (B,L,D)

• Day 11
An excursion to Kyambura Gorge nearby to track the fast moving and elusive chimpanzees, one of man's closest relations. The chimp population is quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable but the walk is enchanting. In the afternoon go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest to see other primates or relax at the lodge O/N: Mweya/Jacana (B,L,D)

• Day 12
Drive to Kampala; enroute stand on the Equator, bargain at the roadside markets and see the royal drum makers. Freshen up in day rooms at Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe until transfer to the airport for return flight (B,L).
Accommodation on this Safari
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3 Nights Volcanoes Virunga Lodge
This lodge is set in a spectacular location overlooking the Virunga volcanoes and shimmering lakes Ruhondo and Bulera.
The lodge has eight bandas, each with a unique view. Three hours drive from Kigali or a long days drive from Kampala.
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2 Nights Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge
Mount Gahinga Lodge nestles in the foothills of the Virunga volcanoes on the border of Uganda, Rwanda and the DRC. This cosy lodge has 8 bandas and is ideally located for tracking the endangered golden monkeys, or climbing a volcano. A long days drive form Kampala (or ones hour flight) or four hours drive from Kigali.
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3 Nights Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
The lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest home to gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees and birds. Tracking gorillas in the so-called ‘impenetrable' forest is a magical experience. A long days drive from Kampala (or one hour flight) or five hours drive from Kigali.

• 3 Nights Volcanoes Mweya Lodge (or Jacana Safari Lodge)
A luxury lodge, with 50 rooms and swimming pool overlooking the Kazinga Channel.
Price:

what’s included in this price?
1. Published prices may change without notice in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.

2. All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.

3. Prices for gorilla safaris are based on clients staying at Volcanoes properties. Separate quotes are available, on request, for clients wishing to stay at other properties.

4. prices include:
• An expert English speaking driver guide for the itinerary agreed.
• Accommodation on a shared basis and meals as stated in the itinerary (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali hotels bed and breakfast only and on safari full board, all inclusive in Volcanoes Lodges only).
• Where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, nature and community walk fees, one chimpanzee and one gorilla permit.

5. Safaris prices exclude:
• Airfares to Uganda/Rwanda.
• Entry visas and airport taxes.
• Gratuities.
• Personal expenditure such as drinks and laundry at non-Volcanoes Lodges.
• For single rooms, a supplement (SRS) needs to be paid.

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