Glimpse of Gorillas - Buhoma Lodge, Private Tour (On Request)
Glimpse of Gorillas - Buhoma Lodge, Private Tour (On Request)
5 Days Starting and ending in Entebbe
Visiting: Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Tour operator:
Tour code:
643654
Group Type:
Private
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 8
Age range:
8-99
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Join this exclusive five-day private tour to discover the gentle giants that live in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. Uganda is lucky to be the home of the famous endangered mountain gorillas, and it has the highest population of mountain gorillas in the world.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival Entebbe
Location: Entebbe
Upon arrival at Entebbe Airport, you will clear customs and immigration and then you will be met by our representative outside the baggage hall area and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Entebbe.
Day 2 : Entebbe – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest (500Km – 9/10Hrs)
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After an early breakfast, you drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive is a full day taking approximately 9 - 10 hours. Leaving the Lake Victoria basin, you pass through Ugandan villages and beautiful agricultural countryside where you see people tending their traditional crops of millet, sorghum, beans and maize. Upon reaching Kyanjojo, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon), you drive through a sea of green tea plantations. After check-in and a chance to freshen up, there will be dinner.
Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 3 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Location: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
After breakfast, you will be taken on a short drive to the park headquarters where you will begin your gorilla trekking experience. Well-trained guides lead you to the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the tracking begins. The gorillas, whose continuous search for food requires a nomadic lifestyle, determine the duration of the hike. The trek can take between one and six hours, sometimes more, at elevations in excess of 7,500 feet and over rough terrain. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is invigorating, and the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. When the gorillas are encountered, any fatigue is quickly forgotten. Observing a wild gorilla family in its natural habitat and on its terms is considered by many naturalists to be the most profound natural history experience in the world. Few who have had this rare privilege would disagree. It is important to recognize that these gorillas have only recently been habituated to tourists. Their curiosity is obvious, but they have only begun to grow accustomed to humans. Each strictly regulated 60-minute visit passes all too quickly, and you depart leaving the gorillas to their fragile existence. After time with the gorillas and a picnic lunch, you return to camp with hopefully a few unforgettable memories of a rare and wondrous experience. If the gorilla groups are relatively close, you’ll also have the chance to hike nearby forest trails to obtain a better understanding of the forest and its other inhabitants. These hikes provide the opportunity to observe smaller primate species and regional, endemic birds. Dinner will be provided at the camp/lodge.
Overnight in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Day 4 : Bwindi Impenetrable Forest – Entebbe (500Km – 9/10Hrs)
Location: Entebbe
After breakfast you will be transferred back to Entebbe, Again this will be a full day drive arriving back at your hotel in the evening.
Overnight in Entebbe.
Day 5 : Departure Entebbe
Location: Entebbe
After breakfast you will be transferred to Entebbe to connect to your departure flight
What's Included
TOUR GUIDE:
- Operated with English-speaking driver-guide during the game drive (Day 3)
ACCOMMODATION:
- 4 night’s accommodation
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Entebbe:
Superior Hotel Category = Protea Entebbe or similar 4*
Day 2-4 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:
Superior Hotel Category = Buhoma Lodge or similar 4*
MEALS:
- 4 Breakfasts
- 1 Lunch (Day 3)
- 2 Dinners (Day 2, 3)
TRANSPORT:
- Arrival private transfer from Entebbe International Airport (Day 1)
- Private transportation from/ to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Day 2, 4)
- Private 4x4 vehicle during the game drive (maximum 6 persons per vehicle)
- Departure private transfer to Entebbe International Airport (Day 5)
ENTRANCE FEES & ACTIVITES:
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Gorilla trekking including permits (Day 3)
OTHER:
- Meet & Greet
- All park fees and government taxes
What's Not Included
- Visa fees
- Domestic flights
- International flights
- Drinks during meals (unless specified otherwise)
- Optional tours (if any)
- City tax not included, payable on the spot
- Any visit not mentioned in the program
- Porterage and gratuities
- Expenditures of a personal nature, drinks and meals or items not stated explicitly in the program
- Any alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, mineral water, camera/video camera fee (if any)
- Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Requirements
Passengers should bring only soft-sided bags on safaris. All the passengers must have a valid Identification Card/Passports with them for internal flights. Travellers’ cheques generally are not accepted in East Africa. US banknotes cannot be older than 2008 and must have the most current security markings (large portrait of the presidents). Sun protection, sunglasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.
Please Note
- 1 pax booking is assigned to a single room. For 2 adults and more, prices are per person sharing a double room. Single room supplement is available for 2 adults and more, at additional cost (Single supplement optional extra)
- Gorilla permits once purchased cannot be cancelled, transferred or amended as the number of permits sold are restricted and have a very high demand for them
- All Passengers must do the same activity
- Children under 15 years of age are not allowed to do the gorilla tracking
- We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons
- Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
- In many hotels in Uganda, the triple rooms are double rooms with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
- No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Entebbe:
- Superior Hotel Category = Protea Entebbe or similar 4*
Day 2-4 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:
- Superior Hotel Category = Buhoma Lodge or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1 Entebbe:
- Superior Hotel Category = Protea Entebbe or similar 4*
Day 2-4 Bwindi Impenetrable Forest:
- Superior Hotel Category = Buhoma Lodge or similar 4*
Check out our Q&As
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What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
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Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
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Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
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When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client´s arrival
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
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Are flights included in the tour?
No, they are not included
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Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
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Low Deposit
ARP Travel Group requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of arp travel group charges.
At 24 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.