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Gorillas and Game Parks
14 days ex Kampala
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Meet Uganda's rare mountain gorillas, Track chimps in the steep-sided Kyambura Gorge, Experience the diverse landscapes of Lake Mburo National Park, Cross the hippo heaven that is the Kazinga Channel, See the swirling rapids of Bujagali Falls, Safari in the remarkable Queen Elizabeth National Park
With the help of expert local guides, we head deep into the heart of Central Africa's forests for the pinnacle of wildlife experiences, an encounter with the mountain gorillas of Uganda. There may be rough roads, basic accommodation and times when things don't go as planned as is common in all of Africa, but one look at these gentle giants and all these inconveniences will seem trivial. Furthermore, with superb game viewing in the national parks, beautiful scenery, colourful towns and friendly locals, you'll quickly understand why Uganda is often called the Pearl of Africa.
Physical Rating: 3
Culture Shock Rating: 4
Accommodation: Participatory camping (13 nts)
Transportation: Overland truck, boat, walking
Trip Style: Intrepid Overland
Group Size: Maximum of 21 travellers per group
Departure: Departure is guaranteed, subject to 4 people travelling
Budget: Allow USD $80 for meals not included.
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| Details | | Intrepid Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Kampala | Leaving memories of war behind, Kampala is rapidly emerging as a confident commercial capital. Pitch a tent at a nearby campsite and start to get excited about this incredible African safari experience. | | Days 2-4 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | Considered Uganda's finest, Queen Elizabeth National Park boasts remarkable diversity in its wildlife. See some of the 606 recorded bird species here on a leisurely cruise along the passage linking Lake Edward to Lake George, the Kazinga Channel. Later, an escorted walk through the lush riverine forest of Kyambura Gorge is a chance to see the famous chimps and cheeky colubus monkeys that call this place home. The sound of chatter signals when the primates are near so keep an ear out at all times. Enjoy land-based safaris and keep an eye out for the Big Five as well as Uganda kobs and waterbucks. | | Days 5-8 | Gorilla Trek | Make camp in Uganda's green heart, a highly fertile mountain region. Against a backdrop of volcanic peaks, the thick jungle-like hilltops are incredibly beautiful. Accompanied by a guide and trackers, hike through the forest searching for a family. Bring lots of water because the trek to see the extremely rare mountain gorillas is strenuous. However the sight of these intelligent creatures, so similar to humans, makes the hard going completely worth it. The placid creatures will captivate you with their human-like behaviour and big brown eyes. When not tracking gorillas, enjoy walks into the steamy rainforests to see the other creatures that call it home. | | Days 9-10 | Lake Bunyoni | Travel through the mystical landscapes of the Lake Bunyoni region to discover some of the most picturesque scenery in all of Uganda. It's possible to hire a traditional dugout canoe to take to the lake. They can be hard to master at first but great fun. | | Day 11 | Lake Mburo | Take a game drive in Lake Mburo National Park, through an varied landscape of open plains, acacia grasslands, marshes and riverine woodland. The mosaic of habitats here makes for a great range of wildlife so look out for everything from hippos and antelopes to buffaloes and water birds around the lake. | | Days 12-13 | Jinja | Travel past lush mountain scenery and back through Mbarara and Kampala to the town of Jinja on the shores of Lake Victoria. The rushing Bujagali Falls nearby are one of the sources of the great Nile River and its churning waters are a rafter's dream. There's time here to shop for souvenirs, take on the world-class rapids or simply to relax on the riverbank. | | Day 14 | Kampala | The adventure comes full circle on return to Kampala. If you are staying here longer, consider seeing more primates on a day trip to the Ngamba Island chimpanzee sanctuary. |
| | * The prices listed are based on the costs and exchange rates current at the time of pricing. Intrepid reserves the right to alter these prices at any time. For trips departing between 01 January 2008 and 31 December 2008, the land price of your trip is guaranteed when you have paid in full. For trips departing beyond 31 December 2008, prices are indicative only. The itineraries and dates are applicable from 01 January 2008 until 31 December 2008. Beyond 31 December 2008 dates and itineraries are indicative only and are subject to change. All information in this brochure is accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time of printing, but please note that changes to our trips (which can be significant) can and do occur. Intrepid will make every effort to keep you informed of any changes, but cannot be held liable for any alterations made to the published itineraries. Please refer to our website for the most recent update to any trip. Please note that these conditions apply to Intrepid group trips only. Variations may apply for Intrepid Independent trips.
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