Gorilla Tracking, Glorious Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi
Tour Overview
They may be double our size, covered in fur, and walk on all-fours, but humans and Mountain gorillas are more similar than you think! Did you know, we share around 98% of our DNA with these fascinating beasts. This tour will enable you encounter these beasts & a tour of Lake Bunyonyi-one of the most beautiful places on earth with about 30 islands connected like dots! Take a boat ride to “Punishment Island” and discover some magical myths, see the tree climbing lions & local culture! ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Pickup and Transfer to Fort Portal
Location: Kibale Forest National Park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Fort Motel
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Depending on your arrival time at Entebbe International Airport, you will be transferred to Fort Portal town. The journey takes you through the cool undulating tea plantations along Fort Portal town also known as Uganda’s Tourism City with lunch Enroute.
On arrival check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight ...more ...less
Day 2 : Chimpanzee tracking and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park
Location: Kibale Forest National park
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Engiri safari lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After an early morning breakfast, your driver will take you for chimpanzee tracking activity which takes about 3 hours in Kibale Forest National Park where you will view a variety of monkeys, birds, butterflies in the tropical rain forest.
After Chimpanzee tracking, you will be transferred to Queen National Park. On arrival have lunch at your hotel and after lunch go for an afternoon boat cruise for 2 hours at Kazinga Channel where you will view buffaloes, Crocodiles, Elephants and a variety of bird species.
After the boat cruise you go for an evening game drive as you head back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight
Day 3 : Ishasha Morning Game Drive and Transfer to Bwindi
Location: Queen Elizabeth National Park
Accommodation: Hotel, Ruhija community rest camp
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have an early morning breakfast and depart to Ishasha sector to search the tree climbing lions in the fig trees as well spot elephants, Topi, water backs, Kobs and buffaloes. After a 2 hours game viewing, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
On arrival, check in at your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
Day 4 : Gorilla Experience and Visit Lake Bunyonyi
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation Name: kEIJE BUNYONYI ECO RESORT
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning after breakfast you will be transferred to the UWA offices for a briefing about Gorilla tracking experience in the thick tropical rain forest of Bwindi. After briefing, embark on a 3-hour trek in the jungle searching the Gorilla family, when you find the family you're tracking, you will spend an hour with these might apes as you learn more about them and take memorable life tie photos.
Later after tracking the gorillas, head to Lake Bunyonyi, a place that some travellers have with tears described as the most beautiful on earth. The hilly landscape, the about 30 islands connected like dots in the Garden of Eden should leave you breathless!
You can choose to take an optional local boat ride to “Punishment Island” and see where myth has it that non virgins were left to die several decades ago as punishment. Listen to tale of this place as you savour the scenery, the beauty of the most beautiful place on late afternoon, depart Bunyonyi and spend the night in Kabale town.
Optional tour of Kabale museum for some beautiful Bakiga folklore.
Day 5 : Transfer to Entebbe International Airport with a stop over at Igongo cultural extravaganza/Equator
Location: Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast embark on a 7-8 hour drive to Entebbe Airport via Mbarara Masaka highway with a stopover at the Equator at this imaginary line that dives the world into two hemispheres (Time for photo shoot & and a practical compelling experiment of seeing water swirl in two different directions.
You will have lunch at Igongo cultural museum and a detour of the museum for a true cultural extravaganza from the great stories, artefacts etc. Across the road from the museum, visit and climb the imposing iconic “Biharwe Eclipse” monument, which was dated by astronomers and historians to have taken place in the year 1520 AD.
This was the only scientifically dated event in the early history of the Great Lakes region, the eclipse, which was acknowledged in the legends of Bunyoro, Buganda and Nkore, became the key benchmark that was used by historians to determine royal genealogies of those kingdoms.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Bottled water through out the trip
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Accommodation
Accommodation cottages self contained with WiFi available and hot showers
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Round airport trip with a customized safari Van and has A top up for wildlife viewing during the game drive
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Transport with only by car no flights of any kind.
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Drinks with Meals
only water and meals, meals we serve mine course i.e starters and deserters you pay them separate and at your on cost
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Entrance Fees
All park fees are are included on the price and according to itinerary
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
WiFi is available at the all hotels and lodges
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Game Drives on Safari
We only conduct 2 game drivers in queen Elizabeth national park and boat cruise at kazinga channel
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Local Taxes
All Government taxes are included in price
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Meals – Full Board
We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner
What's Not Included
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Country Entry Visas
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping is allowed depending on how happy you are with your guides either from park rangers and company guides but its not a guarantee.
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Train Tickets
We dont travel by train or bus. a private will have a private transport
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Deserter, stater, alcoholic beverages , sodas and juice, visas and all flights of any kind
Check out our Q&As
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What is the tipping policy?
$3 per person per day
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
Yes available group will start the tour
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes
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Company Instant Book
Yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
Budget
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
22
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
I will first consult the group if they allow but not common
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Being an experienced local-based tour company, we know how to work and support the local community because we are born here; we live and raise our families here. When you travel with us, your support creates strong harmony between people and wildlife conservation.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, solo travellers requiring their own room are required to pay a supplement.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us regarding our latest COVID-19 policies and practices.
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Trek Rwenzori Tours requires a minimum deposit of 1000 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 20 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trek rwenzori tours charges.
Up to 36 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 35 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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Gorilla Tracking, Glorious Wildlife & Lake Bunyonyi
5 Days Starting and ending in Enteebe
Visiting: Kibale Forest National Park, Kibale Forest National park, Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi, Entebbe ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
300
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
Age range:
15-85
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Kosher, Vegans
