Gorilla Express

• Overview

  Gorillas are just like us. They feel love, hate, fear, grief, joy, greed, generosity, pride, shame, empathy, and jealousy. If you tickle a gorilla he will laugh. Please do not tickle the gorillas.

   

  Itinerary

  Day 1 - Kampala

  Uganda's capital is big, but it still feels really safe. Ugandans love to party, so there's plenty of great pubs for kicking back with an Eagle beer. Just stay alert around the crazy boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) drivers.

  • Arrive at any time as there are no activities planned today, so spend time getting to know Kampala
  • If arriving early, perhaps visit the Kasubi tombs, National Museum or wander the Kabaka's trail

  Day 2-3 - Queen Elizabeth National Park

  Elephants are enormous. But their feet have this crazy soft padding which means you can't hear them walking, even if it's right through your camp in the middle of the night.

  • Travel to Queen Elizabeth National Park - set between the Great Rift Valley lakes of Edward and George
  • Hope to see elephants, lions, leopards, buffaloes, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks
  • Take a boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel, well-known for pelicans, eagles and other wonderful birdlife, as well as its healthy population of hippos

  
  

  Day 4-6 - Gorilla Trek

  The good thing about being in a small group is that someone will probably have a kickass SLR camera. Which means you can put away the point-and-shoot and simply watch the gorillas.

  • Travel on to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - home for the next three nights.
  • Receive a full briefing and head off early to find mountain gorillas with local trackers
  • Enjoy two days for gorilla visits

  
  

  Day 7 - Mbarara

  Tonight's the perfect time to sample some waragi - Ugandan gin. It's hotter than a bushfire and has more kick than an angry giraffe. If anyone asks, you're drinking it to keep the mozzies at bay.

  • Continue on to the university town of Mbarara
  • Take the afternoon to explore the town and perhaps try some local food or find a football match to watch

  Day 8 - Kampala

  When you hear the word 'mzungu' at Owino market, they're talking to you, foreigner. It's the biggest market in the country so if you can't find a bargain here you're not looking hard enough.

  • Leave the small town of Mbarara behind and drive back to Kampala via the shores of Lake Victoria 
  • The trip ends on arrival in Kampala

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• What to Know

  What's Included

  • An experienced safari leader whilst on safari; local specialist guides join us for the Gorilla trek; park fees; one pre-purchased gorilla permit; 6 camp, 1 night hotel; transport by overland vehicle.

  Not Included

  • International flights, local payment, arrival and departure transfers, airport/departure taxes, visas, pre-tour or post-tour accommodation, all other meals, drinks, sleeping bag, all optional additional tours or activities during free time, transfers outside of the tour program, travel insurance, tips and items of a personal nature, laundry and flights (unless specified).

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• Dates

  Trip Dates and Prices

  Start Date – End Date		Trip Status		Price	Kitty Payment	Total Price
  14 Jul 2013 - 21 Jul 2013		5	Available	US $930	US $815	US $1,745	Book Now
  18 Aug 2013 - 25 Aug 2013		3	Available	US $930	US $815	US $1,745	Book Now
  25 Aug 2013 - 01 Sep 2013		5	Available	US $930	US $815	US $1,745	Book Now
  06 Oct 2013 - 13 Oct 2013		7+	Available	US $885	US $815	US $1,700	Book Now
  13 Oct 2013 - 20 Oct 2013		7+	Available	US $885	US $815	US $1,700	Book Now
  01 Dec 2013 - 08 Dec 2013		7+	Available	US $885	US $815	US $1,700	Book Now
  08 Dec 2013 - 15 Dec 2013		7+	Available	US $845	US $815	US $1,660	Book Now
  05 Jan 2014 - 12 Jan 2014		7+	Available	US $930	US $815	US $1,745	Book Now
  12 Jan 2014 - 19 Jan 2014		7+	Available	US $885	US $815	US $1,700	Book Now
  16 Feb 2014 - 23 Feb 2014		7+	Available	US $845	US $815	US $1,660	Book Now
  23 Feb 2014 - 02 Mar 2014		7+	Available	US $845	US $815	US $1,660	Book Now
  13 Apr 2014 - 20 Apr 2014		7+	Available	US $845	US $815	US $1,660	Book Now
  15 Jun 2014 - 22 Jun 2014		7+	Available	US $845	US $815	US $1,660	Book Now
  22 Jun 2014 - 29 Jun 2014		7+	Available	US $885	US $815	US $1,700	Book Now
  13 Jul 2014 - 20 Jul 2014		7+	Available	US $930	US $815	US $1,745	Book Now

  Kitty payment is required in cash. It needs to be paid before the end of your trip, in the local stated above. It is generally paid on Day 1, and covers most on-ground expenses. Kitty payments calculated using exchange rates valid on 1 Jan 2012.

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