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16 day Gorilla Trek, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda
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- Tour Description:
Despite the beauty of the jungle and mountain scenery, it's the interaction with the mountain gorillas that will be undoubtedly the highlight of your tour. You'll be introduced to your experienced local guides and trackers who will give a brief on the etiquette of gorilla trekking, before heading into the forest. You'll start by making your way to the area that the Gorilla's were last seen and begin tracking from there. It is a truly humbling and often emotional experience to be in the presence of these great apes, watching them forage for food and go about their daily lives. This personal encounter is arguably the most sensational wildlife experience of them all!
- Destinations
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Kenya: Nairobi, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara.
Uganda: Kampala, Kabale, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Kasinga Channel, Fort Portal, Kibale Forest National Park
Rwanda: Ruhengeri (base of the Virunga volcanoes)
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Day 1: Nairobi, KenyaArrive in Nairobi and transfer to your hotel. Once all the members of your group have arrived, your tour leader will organize an introductory briefing meeting. All meals to your own account. |
Day 2: Lake Nakuru, KenyaDepart early on your Gorilla Trek Safari Tour and head for Lake Nakuru, a sanctuary for the endangered white and black rhino as well as being a home to vast flocks of flamingos. Take a game drive on arrival. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Days 3-5: Masai Mara, KenyaThe Masai Mara in Kenya is one of the best regions for wildlife viewing anywhere on the planet, and by staying here for three nights you will have superb opportunities to see the amazing wildlife to be found here. You will spend your time on morning and afternoon game drives, relaxing during the heat of the day. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Day 6: Nairobi, KenyaAfter a final game drive you will return to Nairobi, where you can spend the rest of the day at your leisure. Breakfast and lunch included. |
Day 7: Kampala, UgandaAfter bidding farewell to Kenya you will travel to the beautiful country of Uganda, which is the location of your next fantastic wildlife experience. Breakfast included. |
Day 8: Kabale, UgandaYou will travel through lush hills and see charming villages on your way to Kabale, near the border of Rwanda. En route you will visit the beautiful Lake Bunyoni, which is Afica's deepest crater lake. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Day 9: RwandaYou will travel through some of the most glorious scenery in Africa and cross the border into Rwanda. You will then travel on to Ruhengeri, which is located at the base of the Virunga volcanoes and is your base for the gorilla trek. Upon arrival, the rest of the day is spent at your leisure. You may desire to explore the surrounding villages or simply relax and appreciate the marvellous views. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Day 10: Rwanda – The Gorilla TrekAfter a briefing by park rangers you will head off in search of the fascinating mountain gorilla, which is one of our closest living relatives. It is thought that there are only about 650 of these magnificent ‘gentle giants’ left. The gorilla trek can be long and tiring but the effort is quickly repaid once you are in the presence of the mighty gorillas. Watching them feed gives you a feeling of an extraordinary bond with these hugely powerful creatures. Watching the gorillas in their home is just an extraordinary experience and undoubtedly one of the great highlights of Africa. After an exciting and memorable day, you will cross the border back into Uganda. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Day 11: Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaToday you will travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park, which is the best park in Uganda. Queen Elizabeth National Park is a spectacular 1,978km2 area situated astride the Equator in the Western Rift Valley of Uganda. You will arrive in time for an afternoon game drive and you will hopefully get to see a wide variety of wildlife including lion, leopard, elephant, hippo, and the rare giant forest hog. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Day 12: Queen Elizabeth National Park, UgandaToday you will embark on a cruise through the Kasinga Channel which connects Lake Edward and Lake George and is home to massive numbers of hippos and crocodiles. You will also have time for another game drive through the Queen Elizabeth National Park. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
Day 13: Fort Portal, UgandaToday you leave QENP and travel north to the town of Fort Portal, which is in the foothills of the Ruwenzori Mountains and known to ancient geographers as the ‘Mountains of the Moon’. Fort Portal is a pleasant market town with a relatively prosperous feel, set in lush countryside but with a refreshing coolness in the air due to the altitude. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included. |
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Page: 2 Day 14: Fort Portal - Kibale
You have the day at leisure to explore the beautiful Kibale Forest National Park, one of the prime places in Africa for spotting chimpanzees in the wild and other primates including the black-and-white colobus, red colobus, and L’Hoest’s monkey. You can a ...
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Gorlla Closeup
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You will get within meters of the family and be privileged to spend time amongst them.
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Gorilla Family
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Interaction with the mountain gorillas that will be undoubtedly the highlight of your tour
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