Together Women Rise Uganda Gorilla Tracking Extension
Day 6: Thursday, July 30
Entebbe
Arrive at Entebbe Airport where you’ll be greeted by a private vehicle that will transfer you approximately 15 minutes to Hotel No. 5.
Entebbe
Situated on a peninsula in Lake Victoria, Entebbe is just a short drive from Uganda’s capital and offers plenty to keep visitors amused. This charming town features tree-lined streets and serves as an excellent base from which to explore the surrounding area.
Overnight: Hotel No.5
Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe is this new and stylish boutique hotel. From the moment you arrive, you will be warmly welcomed and cared for. With all the luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is an excellent option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting.
Unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavorsome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list and served with pride.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7: Friday, July 31
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
6:00 am: This morning you’ll be collected early from your hotel and transferred in a private vehicle approximately 15 minutes to Entebbe Airport for the scheduled flight to Kisoro (07h45/08h55). The lodge vehicle will be waiting for you at Kisoro Airstrip for the 2-hour journey to your accommodation located in the southern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
This afternoon, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the Batwa Community.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Located in southwestern Uganda, the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is said to be Africa’s oldest rainforest and is world-renowned for its excellent gorilla sightings. The rugged landscape features dense jungle, cascading waterfalls, sparkling streams, deep valleys, and steep ridges. Due to its natural beauty and unique ecological significance, this untouched forest has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Aside from the fantastic gorilla encounters, there are other allures such as a network of forest walks, over 340 species of birds and a variety of butterflies.
Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
At over 6,560 ft / 2,000 meters above sea level, Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge is Uganda’s highest lodge. Guests at Clouds stay in private cottages constructed from local volcanic stone. Every cabin has a generous sitting room with a fireplace, large armchairs, and hand-woven carpets.
The main lodge features soaring ceilings, exposed wooden beams, and endless views of treetops, volcanoes, and mountains.
Meals: All meals
Days 8-9: Saturday & Sunday, August 1-2
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
These two days will be spent taking part in full-day Gorilla tracking expeditions (depending on gorilla permit availability). Wake early for breakfast, then before 8:00 am, report to the ranger station for registration and a briefing. The guides will then take you into the bush, where you’ll make your way through the undergrowth to track the gorillas.
Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them ‘talk’ to one another, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male, the Silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas.
Treks can take from 30 minutes to six hours. A reasonable degree of fitness is required, as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes.
Overnight: Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Meals: All meals
Day 10: Monday, August 3
End of Itinerary
After breakfast, transfer 2 hours back to the Kisoro Airstrip in the lodge vehicle to catch your scheduled flight to Entebbe (09h10/11h25).
The scheduled flight makes two stops at different airstrips before arriving in Entebbe Airport hence the difference in time from the direct flight Entebbe to Kisoro on arrival.
Stay at Entebbe Airport to connect with your international flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUSIONS
- Meals and drinks as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation as stipulated in the itinerary
- Water in the vehicle for overland sectors
- Amref Flying Doctors emergency evacuation
- Charter or scheduled flights, inclusive of airport taxes where applicable, as specified in the itinerary
NB: Baggage restriction of 15kgs per person (no more) is applicable on all flights in small, soft-sided bags. This includes hand luggage. Extra luggage will incur a charge of $3 per kg, per sector, to be paid directly to the airline upon check-in. NB: Certain routings have restrictions on schedules and have minimum numbers: details will be confirmed upon booking - All ground transportation and transfers as indicated, which are inclusive of fuel
- Activities as stipulated in the itinerary
- Game drives in a shared 4-wheel drive vehicle at Lodges where indicated
- Park, ranger guide, conservation fees
- Community bed night fees
- All applicable taxes and administration fees
- Gorilla and/or chimpanzee permits
EXCLUSIONS
- All passport and visa fees
- All health vaccinations and medications, including, but not limited to:
Yellow Fever vaccinations are currently compulsory for entry into Uganda. All those entering Uganda must be in possession of a valid and original Yellow Fever vaccination card - International flights and associated airport departure taxes
- Meals not specified (including lunch and other meal stops between properties on overland sectors)
- Drinks where not stipulated in itinerary
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for guides / drivers / hotel staff etc.
Contact a safari specialist with any questions or to book this extension
