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Gorillas in Rwanda & Uganda
USD 11900
JAN-DEC
10 NIGHTS
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We are able to vary the price of this trip considerably, simply by swapping out the lodges that it contains. This is likely to have a very significant effect on the level of polish of the trip, but in all cases it will remain cool and authentic. Make your selection here and the lodges will automatically change in the itinerary below.
USD 13750 per person
This trip includes really good quality properties, perhaps without the intense polish of the very top lodges, but also without the premium price tag.
Trip Summary
Start location : Kigali International
Kigali
01 : Mille Collines
Virunga Mountains
02 : Amakoro Songa Lodge
03 : Amakoro Songa Lodge
04 : Amakoro Songa Lodge
Bwindi Forest
08 : Mahogany Springs
09 : Mahogany Springs
10 : Mahogany Springs
End location : Entebbe International
Kigali
Set in the centre of Rwanda, Kigali is the capital city and main transport hub for the country. Set across a series of prominent hills, the city centre is a reasonably pleasant place to explore, has some reliable hotels for overnight stops and some interesting genocide museums.
Day 1
Arrival : Kigali
lodge
Mille Collines
Hotel des Mille Collines is located in the middle of Kigali.
It is a rather old fashioned large hotel with all the usual facilities.
Guest accommodation is in 100 rooms of various specifications.
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Virunga Mountains
Set in the northwest of Rwanda, Virunga Mountains is one of the prime locations in Africa for viewing mountain gorillas, plus options for other primates and cultural interaction. Guest accommodation is in a very wide range of lodges, some of which are extremely high quality.
Day 2 , 3 , 4
Safari vehicle : Primate Safaris
lodge
Amakoro Songa Lodge
Amakoro Songa Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains area.
The lodge is centred on a pleasant main building.
Guest accommodation is in 8 detached rooms.
The lodge has close ties with the local community.
Amakoro Songa Lodge is located in the Virunga Mountains area.
The primary activity is gorilla tracking up into the mountain forests.
It is also possible to trek into the forest to view golden monkeys.
The trek to Dian Fossey's Grave is something of a pilgrimage.
Villages can be visited either as part of the other treks or as separate outings.
Bwindi Forest
Set in the southwest of Uganda, Bwindi Forest is one of the prime locations in Africa for viewing mountain gorillas. The area contains a handful of good lodges and offers an excellent range of other forest and cultural activities, notably including interaction with the Batwa pygmies.
Day 5 , 6 , 7
Safari vehicle : Primate Safaris
lodge
Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is located in the Bwindi Forest area.
The lodge is centred on a cosy main building, leading out to a terrace.
Guest accommodation is in five Standard Garden Cottage Rooms ...
... six Deluxe Garden Cottages ...
... one 2 Bedroom Garden Villas, each with two bathrooms ...
... and 5 very spacious Luxury Forest Suites.
Activities are centred on gorilla tracking, plus forest walks, hiking, canoeing and cultural visits to the local Batwa pygmies.
The primary activity is gorilla tracking up into the mountain forests.
The reserve is home to over twenty families of gorillas, totalling over 400 individuals.
Further guided forest walks are also available to search for other flora and fauna.
It is also possible to visit a Batwa tribe and learn about their tradional culture.
Day 8 , 9 , 10
lodge
Mahogany Springs
Mahogany Springs is located in the Bwindi Forest area.
The lodge is centred on a large main building.
There is also a small spa.
Guest accommodation is in seven cosy banana-thatched Superior Suites ...
... two larger Family Suites, each with two bedooms and two bathrooms ...
... and one Honeymoon Suite.
Activities are centred on gorilla tracking, plus forest walks, hiking and cultural visits to the local Batwa pygmies.
The primary activity is gorilla tracking up into the mountain forests.
.Further guided forest walks are also available to search for other flora and fauna
It is also possible to visit a Batwa pygmy village ...
... and a local school.
Day 11
Departure : Entebbe International
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