The Great Uganda Gorilla Safari
A Rare Opportunity to Sit With Families of Endangered Mountain Gorillas
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2015
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Jun 22, 2015 | Jul 01, 2015 | ||||||
| Jul 03, 2015 | Jul 12, 2015 | |||||||
| Aug 12, 2015 | Aug 21, 2015 | |||||||
| Sep 12, 2015 | Sep 24, 2015 | Special Photo Tour | ||||||
| Sep 27, 2015 | Oct 09, 2015 | Special Photo Tour | ||||||
| Nov 17, 2015 | Nov 29, 2015 | Special Photo Tour | ||||||
2016
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Jun 24, 2016 | Jul 03, 2016 | ||||||
| Jul 22, 2016 | Aug 03, 2016 | Special Photo Tour | ||||||
| Aug 13, 2016 | Aug 22, 2016 | |||||||
| Sep 12, 2016 | Sep 24, 2016 | Special Photo Tour | ||||||
| Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 09, 2016 | Special Photo Tour | ||||||
| Nov 17, 2016 | Nov 29, 2016 | Special Photo Tour |
Custom Departures:
Customized private departures can be arranged for this destination.
Please call us for more information and we'd be happy to assist you.
Other Departure Options:
Other Departure Options:
Some of the above departures can be booked in conjunction with The Kenya Migration Photo Safari, The Great Kenya Migration Safari, The Secluded Tanzania Safari and The Great Tanzania Migration Safari. Contact us for details.
Pricing
Location of Adventure
UgandaGroup Size Limit
Approximately 11 TravelersA very important feature of this safari through primate destinations in Uganda is the limited group size, as ecotourism expeditions such as this are best experienced with small groups of travelers, for the most intimate wildlife encounters and the least impact on the natural environment.
Our Specialized 4x4 Land Rovers and Land Cruisers
Included
Charter flight from Bwindi to Entebbe, accommodations,
airport transfers on Day 1 and final day, meals from dinner Day 1 to
lunch final day, purified water, soft drinks, services of NHA Expedition
Leader, local guides, lodge staff, gorilla trackers, and one porter on
gorilla treks, permits for two chimpanzee treks, most gratuities, all
entrance fees and taxes.
Not Included
Travel to and from start and end point of trip, permit fees
for two gorilla treks (to be added to your invoice and subject to change
through day of departure), alcoholic beverages, some gratuities,
passport and visa fees, optional activities, items of a personal nature
(phone calls, souvenirs, etc.), airline baggage fees, airport and
departure taxes, optional travel insurance, and required medical
evacuation insurance.
Physical Requirements
Moderate to Difficult
Trekking in search of mountain gorillas is a strenuous activity. This challenging hike through the rain forest usually takes between two and five hours, but it can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as eight hours (on infrequent occasions, we’ve had a few treks take even longer than that). Travelers must be prepared for a full day outdoors in humid or occasionally rainy conditions, as the exact distance to locate the gorillas is impossible to determine ahead of time. The terrain is often uneven as we traverse the forest floor and usually involves a gradual ascent, but we will travel at a pace to accommodate all hikers with a designated porter to assist each traveler. Travelers are not required to participate in all activities and are welcome to forego any portion of the program, but in order to take full advantage of the itinerary, and in order to view the primates, guests must be able to participate in the hikes. Travelers should be aware that if they turn around due to fatigue, illness or any other reason, the remainder of the group, including the Expedition Leader, will go on. The returning traveler will be escorted by a local guide. Additionally, this trip involves long hours sitting in a vehicle during transfers and sometimes bouncing around on rough roads during wildlife drives. While we don't consider such conditions strenuous, they can post a physical demand on the body. All travelers must be able to climb into and out of the raised 4x4 trucks that serve as our safari vehicles. They must also be able to walk to and from our safari camp accommodations. We recommend that travelers have an adventurous spirit, as they will often enjoy the closest animal encounters.
Trekking in search of mountain gorillas is a strenuous activity. This challenging hike through the rain forest usually takes between two and five hours, but it can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as eight hours (on infrequent occasions, we’ve had a few treks take even longer than that). Travelers must be prepared for a full day outdoors in humid or occasionally rainy conditions, as the exact distance to locate the gorillas is impossible to determine ahead of time. The terrain is often uneven as we traverse the forest floor and usually involves a gradual ascent, but we will travel at a pace to accommodate all hikers with a designated porter to assist each traveler. Travelers are not required to participate in all activities and are welcome to forego any portion of the program, but in order to take full advantage of the itinerary, and in order to view the primates, guests must be able to participate in the hikes. Travelers should be aware that if they turn around due to fatigue, illness or any other reason, the remainder of the group, including the Expedition Leader, will go on. The returning traveler will be escorted by a local guide. Additionally, this trip involves long hours sitting in a vehicle during transfers and sometimes bouncing around on rough roads during wildlife drives. While we don't consider such conditions strenuous, they can post a physical demand on the body. All travelers must be able to climb into and out of the raised 4x4 trucks that serve as our safari vehicles. They must also be able to walk to and from our safari camp accommodations. We recommend that travelers have an adventurous spirit, as they will often enjoy the closest animal encounters.
Important Information About This Trip
Perhaps the two biggest benefits of choosing NHA for your
primate safari are our professional Expedition Leaders and our
well-engineered and thoughtful itinerary - both provide for an
extraordinary journey through the highlights of Uganda without
backtracking. Our leader understands our guests’ needs and makes special
arrangements to capitalize on impromptu opportunities along the way.
This trip is designed for those seeking exposure to all the diversity of
Uganda’s ecosystems. Each aspect reveals more of Uganda: from the
chimps of Kibale, to the lush crater highlands, to the wildlife-rich
savannahs of Queen Elizabeth National Park, to the impenetrable forest
habitat of the mountain gorillas of Bwindi. NHA has been visiting
gorillas in Africa since 1989, and this itinerary includes two treks. We
ask our guests to understand that the accommodations in this region are
not, collectively, of the standard that may be found in other, more
established safari countries. Some lodgings are extremely luxurious
while others are plain but clean and comfortable.
Mandatory Insurance
Getting There & Getting Home
We ask that you arrive Entebbe, Uganda in time for a 7 pm
welcome dinner on Day 1. For those who would like to arrive in Entebbe
in time to visit the botanical gardens (plan to arrive Entebbe by 1pm),
please inform your Adventure Specialist if you would like to participate
in a guided group excursion to the gardens at 3pm on the afternoon of
Day 1. We encourage travelers to arrive a day or more early to rest from
their plane trip. You are free to depart Entebbe after 4 pm on the
final day. We can best serve you if our Natural Habitat Adventures
Travel Desk makes your reservations, as our staff is intimately familiar
with the special requirements of these programs and can arrange the
most efficient and cost-effective travel. Please call us at
1-800-543-8917. Note that while we offer you the best possible rates
available to us on airfare and additional nights' accommodations, you
may find special web rates or better fares online.
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