5 Days Gorillas Only - CTS06
 Day1.
Meet and greet at Entebbe International Airport by Crystal Guide who will warmly welcome you and facilitate seamless arrival formalities. After a short transfer to your hotel you will be briefed about you safari. Depending on the time of arrival e.g if your flight arrives in the morning, you are advised to have money changed this day. To get to know Kampala, you can visit some of the landmarks in town with the help of our driver/guide. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Hotel Africana or Hotel International.
Day2.
Depart from Kampala early morning and proceed south-west. have a stop over at the Equator for photos. The drive takes you through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredible long curving horns. Then you ascend into the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland of Africa", with terraced farming and mountain scenery to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp or L. Kitandara Tented Camp.
Day3.
Go for gorilla tracking walking up steeply in the dense rain forest through different animals' trails allowing access to tourists. Gorilla tracking is an inspiring and wonderful adventure which one can't miss. The Gorilla is a shy and peaceful animal and it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as they interact. Enjoy the Buhoma Village Walk organized by the local community. Overnight at Local Buhoma locally managed Rest Camp.
Day4.
After an early morning breakfast drive back to Kampala with a stopover in Mbarara for lunch. Overnight at Sheraton Hotel, Hotel Africana or Hotel International.
Day 5
Transfer to airport depending on your flight time. A note for Trekkers: Remember to bring heavy leather gloves, stout hiking boots, long sleeves shirts, long pants, a light back-pack, and water-bottle. In case you have more time you can combine this tour with CTS09: Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed, accommodation on a shared basis and meals as stated (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali bed and breakfast only and while on safari full board) and, where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, on chimpanzee and one gorilla permit. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking.
Prices exclude airfares, entry visas and airport taxes, all personal expenditure such as tips, telephone calls, laundry and drinks. For single rooms, a supplement needs to be paid.
Please note that clients will be using 4WD Vehicle including Land cruisers and Minibuses with open roof/hatches and enough leg room as well as guaranteed window seats.
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