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Gorilla Express

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Summary:

The tour takes you in a search of the rare mountain gorillas at Bwindi National Park. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is located in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the western rift valley covering 331 sq. kms. It is one of the largest natural forests in East Africa, supporting a large number of plants and animals not found elsewhere. About half the world?s population of 600 mountain gorillas reside in Bwindi.

Along with the gorillas, there are nine other species of primates including chimpanzee, blue monkey, redtail monkey, L?hoest?s monkey, black and white colobus, potto, Demidoff?s and needle-clawed galago. Three hundred forty-seven species of birds have been recorded in Bwindi; seven species are listed as endangered. Species of particular interest include the Kivu ground thrush, white-bellied robin chat, red-throated alethe, collared apallis, short-tailed warbler, yellow-eyed black flycatcher, Rwenzori batis, blue-headed sunbird, strange weaver and the Shelley?s crimsonwing. Over 200 species of butterflies have also been recorded here.

Tour Title:

Gorilla Express

Tour Category:

Budget

Total Seats:

Tour Length:

2 Nights

Origin:

Uganda , Kampala

Destination:

Uganda , Kampala

Departure Date:

Itinerary:

Day One:
Meet and greet at your accommodation at 0700hrs. An early morning start from Kampala takes you southwest and across the Equator. You drive through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredibly long curving horns. You then ascend into the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with terraced farming and mountain scenery. Drive through to Bwindi. { 10 hr drive}

Day Two:
After an early breakfast and a briefing by a ranger guide, enter the gorilla sanctuary for your adventure. The beauty of this rain forest is spectacular. The area offers dramatic steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense, but criss-crossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain varies with the movements of these great primates. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle and endangered giants is an awesome, exciting experience to be long savored. Many find it to be a rare and moving opportunity.

Day Three:
Sadly return to Kampala with great memories of and moments spent with the fascinating Mountain Gorillas. You will have a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. Drop-off at your home. END OF SERVICES.

Features:

-Gorilla safaris
-Birding tours

Remarks:

Note
The above prices are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons. Six persons may enjoy upto 30% saving on the per person rate!
Includes:

- Gorilla permit fees
- All meals while on safari
- Service of an English speaking driver guide
- Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver
- Gorilla tracking as per the Itinerary
- Government taxes

Excludes:

- Extras at the accommodation i.e. drinks, telephone, laundry etc.
- International flight
- Departure tax
- Tips to porters and drivers

Season Rates and Dates

(Please note the rates below are in US$)
From	To	Rate Per Person	Single Room Supplement
01-Jan-2010	31-Dec-2010	US$ 1812	US$ 195

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