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6 day Gorillas and Chimpanzee Express

View of Ngamba Camp Site on Lake Victoria in Uganda, Copyright  Wild Frontiers 

6 day Gorillas and Chimpanzee Express

BRIEF DESCRIPTION

A six-day safari from Entebbe, visiting the Mountain Gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.  On this itinerary, time permits for either one or two treks - if trekking once the other day being used for a forest walk or cultural/village visit.  A combination of good quality lodges and hotels or camps are used throughout, and transport is by customised 4x4 vehicle.  All meals on safari are provided, bed & breakfast only in Entebbe.  Included is an excursion to Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary on Lake Victoria . 

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Chimp in Ngamba Camp on Lake Victoria in Uganda, Copyright  Wild Frontiers 

Chimps playing in Uganda at Ngama Camp, Copyright  Wild Frontiers 

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Rates Included
Rates Excluded
  • Meet & greet services 
  • airport transfers to/from Entebbe airport 
  • accommodation in good quality hotels / lodges 
  • meals on safari 
  • services of driver/guide 
  • all park entry fees and activities on the itinerary and an excursion to Ngamba Chimpanzee Island by boat   
  • Visas 
  • drinks 
  • tips 
  • personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature 
  • Gorilla permits USD500 each 
  • Charter flights also optional extra.
    Please note that certain of these trips will trek gorillas in RWANDA.  Enquire at time of booking. 
Itinerary Details

Day 1

Entebbe – Lake Victoria Hotel. Ngamba Island Chimpanzee sanctuary excursion. Bed & breakfast included. Ngamba could go at end of itinerary

Day 2

Fly or drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest or to Rwanda Parc National de Volcans – overnight at lodge.  For those flying in, an afternoon forest walk or cultural visit may be undertaken. All meals included.  Charter flight or full day drive.  We strongly recommend flying.

Day 3

Gorilla trekking, overnight Bwindi / Rwanda. All meals included. (Walking)

Day 4

Option of forest walk or a second trek with pre-purchased permits.  Overnight Bwindi /Rwanda. All meals included. (Walking)

Day 5

Drive to Lake Mburo, overnight tented camp or lodge. Game viewing and walking in national park. ll meals included. (5-6 hours drive.)

Day 6

Return to Entebbe arriving late afternoon.  Curio shopping en route.  Additional accommodation may be booked on request.Ngamba Island recommended for an overnight stay post safari. Do NOT book flight departing before 20h00. All meals included. (5 hours drive)Accommodation tonight not included.



















Limitations
  • group size: minimum: 2  maximum: 7 
Departures

FRI 9 – 14 January 2009 
FRI 30 Jan – 4 February 2009
FRI 6 – 11 February 2009
FRI 27 Feb – 4 March 2009
FRI 20 – 25 March 2009
FRI 17 – 22 April 2009
FRI 5 – 10 June 2009
FRI 26 June – 1 July 2009
FRI 24 – 29 July 2009
FRI 31 July – 5 August 2009
FRI 21 – 26 August 2009
FRI 4 – 9 September 2009
FRI 25 – 30 September 2009
FRI 9 – 14 October 2009
FRI 20 – 25 November 2009
FRI 18 – 23 December 2009
FRI 8  - 13 January 2010
FRI 29 January – 3 February 2010
FRI 12 – 17 February 2010
FRI 12 – 17 March 2010
FRI 4 – 9 June 2010
FRI 25 – 30 June 2010
FRI 16 - 21 July 2010
FRI 6 – 11 August 2010
FRI 17 - 22 September 2010
SAT 22 – 28 October 2010
FRI 12 – 17 November 2010
FRI 3 - 8 December 2010 


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