THE GORILLA ADVENTURE 14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS

ITINERARY

DAY 1 ENTEBBE On arrival at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by your guide and transferred to your hotel. (D) Accommodation: Entebbe for 1 night

DAY 2 ENTEBBE · MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK After breakfast depart through Kampala to Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary. Here you will have a walking safari to discover the Southern White Rhinos that have been re-introduced in . In the afternoon you will drive to the legendary Murchison Falls which the National park takes its name from. (B/D) Accommodation: Murchison Falls National Park for 2 nights

DAY 3 MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, early morning game drive. The trip takes you through beautiful landscapes made up of savannah grasslands down to the delta point in search of lions, leopards, hyenas, buffalo, elephants and several antelopes as well as bird species. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the River to the bottom of Murchison falls and enjoy these spectacular waterfalls. (B/D)

DAY 4 MURCHISON FALLS NATIONAL PARK · KIBALE NATIONAL PARK After breakfast, you will depart from the Murchison Falls National Park and drive to the Kibale National Park, driving through the Rift valley Escarpment. In the afternoon you will arrive in Fort Portal town. (B/D) Accommodation: Kibale National Park for 2 nights

DAY 5 KIBALE NATIONAL PARK After breakfast you will reach the Kibale Forest and enjoy the chimpanzee trekking. In the afternoon, you have the opportunity to take a natural walk in the Bigodi Wetlands Sanctuary as well as visit a local community. (B/D)

DAY 6 KIBALE NATIONAL PARK · QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK After breakfast you will drive to the world-famous Queen Elizabeth National Park and you will cross the equator along the way. Evening game drive. (B/D) Accommodation: Queen Elizabeth National Park for 2 nights

DAY 7 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK You start the day with an exciting early morning game drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park, famously known as one of the World’s National Parks with the highest bio-diversity of flora and fauna. In the afternoon, take the amazing launch cruise on the , revealing hundreds of hippos as well as numerous bird species some of which are seasonal "immigrants" from Europe. (B/D)

DAY 8 QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK · ISHASHA After breakfast, drive to Ishasha located in the southern part of Queen Elizabeth National Park. Enjoy the African wildlife and its beautiful scenery. In Ishasha, game drive seachirng the unique tree-climbing lions. (B/D) Accommodation: Ishasha for 1 night

DAY 9 ISHASHA · LAKE BUNYONYI Today you start your journey to one of the most beautiful places in Uganda: the Lake Bunyonyi. Its name means a place with "many small birds”. Along the way you have spectacular views of the terraces of the Ugandan mountains. This area is called the "Switzerland of Uganda". (B/D) Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi for 2 nights

DAY 10 LAKE BUNYONYI This morning you will get up very early to enjoy gorilla trekking. Trekking the Mountain Gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences on earth. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours, but is well worth the effort. You will be led by an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about flora and fauna and the lifestyle of the Gorillas. (B/D)

DAY 11 LAKE BUNYONYI · RUHENGERI () After breakfast you will drive to Rwanda fondly known as the "land of a thousand hills." Enjoy the stunning landscapes along the way. (B/D) Accommodation: Ruhengeri for 1 night

DAY 12 RUHENGERI · LAKE KIVU The volcanic chain "Virunga" is a breathtaking beauty of old volcanoes rising almost 5000 meters, completely covered by dense, green rainforest. You can choose between different options: trekking on the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park; hike the 3,711 m high Mt Bisoke; visit the grave of the famous gorilla researcher Dian Fossey; visit of Golden monkeys. In the afternoon, leave Ruhengeri and proceed south to Gisenyi on Lake Kivu. You will take a walk through the fashionable lakeside resort, as well as to the border post with DR Congo. (B/D) Accommodation: Lake Kivu for 2 nights

DAY 13 LAKE KIVU Today you will choose to spend the rest of the day relaxing at the hotel; alternatively you can take a walk to the fashionable lake side resort, or go for a boat ride on the lake. (B/D) Optional: Trekking on the Mountain Gorillas in the Volcanoes National Park. ($)

DAY 14 LAKE KIVU · KIGALI Today, you will drive to the capital of Rwanda in Kigali. Enjoy the beautiful scenery on the way. Upon arrival in Kigali enjoy a city tour. You will visit the Genocide Museum in the suburb Gisozi. In the evening depart for the Airport to catch your flight back home. (B)

INCLUSIONS

• Transfers as per itinerary • Visits as per itinerary • 13 night accommodation in double occupancy • Meals: 13 breakfasts, 13 dinners • Bottle of water • English speaking local guides • Gorilla trekking permit in Uganda • Minimum 2 / maximum 7 person per vehicle - 4X4 vehicle with pop up roof

Not included · International air · visa for Uganda +/- $USD50 · visa for Rwanda +/- $CAD75 · Optional excursions · beverages · items of a personal nature · gratuities to hotel personnel, guides and drivers · Gorilla trekking permit in Rwanda: $USD 1500.00 per person.

Price in CAD$, per person starting from, double Land package occupancy Departures

October 30, 2020 6599

December 11, 2020 6659 January 8, 2021 6659 February 19, 2021 6659 April 16, 2021 6599 June 11, 2021 6659 July 16, 2021 6659 August 20, 2021 6659

October 29, 2021 6659

December 3, 2021 6659

Single room supplement 889

Hotel Options or similar City 3 * Entebbe Airport Guesthouse Entebbe Murchison Falls National Park Murchison River Lodge Kibale National Park Kluge’s Guest Farm Queen Elizabeth National Park Engazi Lodge Ishasha Enjojo Lodge Lake Bunyonyi Bird Nest Resort Ruhengeri Davinci Lodge Lake Kivu Paradise Kivu Resort

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