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There is no ordinary day!
RWANDA
AND UGANDA
GORILLAS THROUGH THE MIST
(4 Day Safaris)
Rwanda
Tour A
Tour B
Tour C
THE ULTIMATE PRIMATE SAFARI
(9
Day Safaris)
Rwanda
and Uganda
Tour
A
Tour B
PARKS
CAMPS and LODGES
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these tours: Click
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Tracking gorillas
through misty, seemingly impenetrable forests can be an exhausting
process as the paths are often slippery, entangled and wet. However,
this effort is quickly forgotten the minute you encounter these
beautiful creatures. They instantly capture your full attention
with their acrobatic antics and cacophony of grunts, screeches and
chest beating.
GORILLAS THROUGH THE MIST - Tour A
Day
01
Upon arrival in Kigali you are met at the airport by our local representative
and transferred to the hotel. Following a detailed briefing and
an introduction to your English speaking driver guide, the afternoon
will be spent on a sight seeing tour of Kigali City, a Genocide
memorial site and Franco-Rwandan cultural centre.
Overnight at Mille Collines Hotel on
a bed and breakfast basis.
Day
02
After an early breakfast, drive NW to Ruhengeri, the main base town
for gorilla tracking (approximately 90 minutes drive) on a good
paved road through the countryside with its beautiful terraced hills
that are so characteristic of the rural Rwanda. Upon arrival, there
is a briefing by the Volcanoes
National Park's guides on how to behave in the forest and in
the presence of mountain gorillas. You then enter the park for a
gorilla trek which will take you until around midday depending on
where you find them. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is
forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most
profound natural history experience in the world. It is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is
recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice, hence waterproof
clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras
and film. After the trek, lunch will be at at Gorilla Nest Lodge.
If time permits, visit the markets, villages and local communities
or an optional visit to the little known by compellingly beautiful
twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo.
Overnight at Virunga Camp on a full board
basis
Day
03
After breakfast take a short drive back to the Park Headquarters
and meet with the excellent local guides and trackers who will give
another talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike
into the park for a second gorilla trek, visiting a different family
this time. Again, the trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb
to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at
times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty
of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile.
Lunch at the lodge and the remainder of the day at leisure. If possible,
there might be an afternoon guided tour to Dian Fossey's grave through
this rich surrounding forest. (This needs to be paid for locally)
Overnight at Virunga Camp on a full board
basis
Day
04
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali
arriving late morning to connect with your onward travel arrangements.
What is included.
What is not included.
PRICE
LIST
GORILLAS
THROUGH THE MIST - Tour B
Day
01
Upon arrival in Kigali you are met at the airport by our local representative
and transferred to the hotel. Following a detailed briefing and
an introduction to your English speaking driver guide, the afternoon
will be spent on a sight seeing tour of Kigali City, a Genocide
memorial site and Franco-Rwandan cultural centre.
Overnight at Mille Collines Hotel on
a bed and breakfast basis.
Day
02
After an early breakfast, drive NW to Ruhengeri, the main base town
for gorilla tracking (approximately 90 minutes drive) on a good
paved road through the countryside with its beautiful terraced hills
that are so characteristic of the rural Rwanda. Upon arrival, there
is a briefing by the Volcanoes
National Park's guides on how to behave in the forest and in
the presence of mountain gorillas. You then enter the park for a
gorilla trek which will take you until around midday depending on
where you find them. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is
forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most
profound natural history experience in the world. It is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is
recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice, hence waterproof
clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras
and film. After the trek, lunch will be at Gorilla Nest Lodge. If
time permits, visit the markets, villages and local communities
or an optional visit to the little known by compellingly beautiful
twin lakes Bulera and Ruhondo.
Overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge on a
full board basis
Day
03
After breakfast take a short drive back to the Park Headquarters
and meet with the excellent local guides and trackers who will give
another talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. We then hike
into the park for a second gorilla trek, visiting a different family
this time. Again, the trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb
to altitudes in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at
times muddy. Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty
of the forest and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile.
Lunch at the lodge and the remainder of the day at leisure. If possible,
there might be an afternoon guided tour to Dian Fossey's grave through
this rich surrounding forest. (This needs to be paid for locally)
Overnight at Gorilla Nest Lodge on a
full board basis
Day
04
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali
arriving late morning to connect with your onward travel arrangements.
What is included.
What is not included.
PRICE
LIST
GORILLAS THROUGH THE MIST – Tour C
(Uganda based)
Day
01
Upon arrival in Kigali you are met at the airport by our local representative
and transferred to the hotel. Following a detailed briefing and
an introduction to your English speaking driver guide, the afternoon
will be spent on a sight seeing tour of Kigali City, a Genocide
memorial site and Franco-Rwandan cultural centre.
Overnight at Novotel Kigali Umubano on a
bed and breakfast basis.
Day
02
After an early breakfast, drive NW to Ruhengeri, the main base town
for most gorilla tracking (approximately 90 minutes drive) on a
good paved road through the countryside with its beautiful terraced
hills that are so characteristic of the rural Rwanda. Upon arrival,
there is a briefing by the Volcanoes
National Park's guides on how to behave in the forest and in
the presence of mountain gorillas. You then enter the park for a
gorilla trek which will take you until around midday depending on
where you find them. Once the gorillas are located all fatigue is
forgotten, as the experience is often described as being the most
profound natural history experience in the world. It is important
to take plenty of water. Cameras and plenty of fast speed film is
recommended. It can rain at a few minutes notice, hence waterproof
clothing is a good essential including zip lock bags for cameras
and film. After the trek and lunch, you will continue your safari
by crossing the border and heading to Mount
Gahinga Rest Camp. If time permits, visit the markets, villages
and local communities en route.
Overnight at Mount Gahinga Rest Camp
on a full board basis.
Day
03
After breakfast take a short drive to the Park Headquarters and
meet with the excellent local guides and trackers who will give
a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. You then hike for a
second gorilla trek, visiting a different gorilla family this time.
Again, the trekking can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes
in excess of 7,500 feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy.
Although the hike is physically demanding the beauty of the forest
and surrounding scenery make the trekking worthwhile. Lunch at the
lodge and the remainder of the day at leisure.
Overnight at Mount Gahinga Rest Camp
on a full board basis
Day
04
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer back to Kigali
arriving late morning to connect with your onward travel arrangements.
What is included.
What is not included.
PRICE
LIST
THE
ULTIMATE PRIMATE SAFARI - Tour A
Day
01
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by our representative
here and transferred to the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel.
Overnight at the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel
on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day
02
After an early breakfast, you drive to the Kibale
Forest. The drive is a full day taking approximately 6½
hours. Leaving the Lake Victoria basin, you pass through Ugandan
villages and beautiful agricultural countryside where you see people
tending their traditional crops of millet, sorghum, beans and maize.
Upon reaching Kyanjojo, in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains
(Mountains of the Moon), you drive through a sea of green tea plantations
and into Kibale Forest, one of the eastern most extensions of West
Africa’s unique forest habitats. This evening there will be
a walk to search for galagos and pottos primates.
Overnight at the Mantana Camp on a full board
basis.
Day
03
After breakfast, the day will be spent exploring Kibale forest and
the surrounding area.
Overnight at the Mantana Camp on a full board
basis.
Day
04
After breakfast, you depart for Queen Elizabeth
National Park. The drive passes through Fort Portal and then
south along the eastern length of the Rwenzori Mountains, with opportunities
of viewing the glacier peaks. Descending into the Great Rift Valley,
you enter Queen Elizabeth National Park and
arrive at Jacana Lodge, providing panoramic views over the Crater
Lake. This afternoon will be spent looking for primates or enjoying
other local game activities here.
Overnight at the Jacana Lodge on a full board
basis.
Day
05
After an early breakfast and perhaps a morning activity exploring
the park, you’ll depart for the Bwindi
and the Buhoma Lodge. En route, you’ll stop at the Maramagambo
Forest. On foot, you’ll visit bat caves where one can see
thousands of fruit bats and potential bat predators like reticulated
pythons and monitor lizards. Afterwards, you’ll wind up, down
and over high-forested hills and through deep-farmed valleys. The
drive is reminiscent of travelling through central Europe. The journey
is only around sixty miles, but may take several hours because of
the region’s beauty and frequent stops along the way.
Overnight at the Gorilla Nest Lodge on
a full board basis.
Day
06
After an early breakfast, you depart to the national park boundary
to meet the guides and begin a hike into the forest for your first
gorilla trek.
Overnight at the Gorilla Nest Lodge on
a full board basis.
Day
07
After a relaxing breakfast, you depart for the Rwanda. The drive
is on murram roads to Kisoro, passing through more picturesque Swiss-like
countryside. Upon reaching the point where the road decends into
the Kisoro valley, views of the Virunga Mountains ahead are breathtaking.
Again, the drive requires many stops to enjoy the views and photography.
From Kisoro, it is a short drive to the Uganda/Rwanda border post
at Cyanika, where you enter Rwanda and proceed on to Ruhengeri.
Views of the Virunga Volcanoes continue as the road passes from
the north to the south side of these scenic mountains.
Overnight at the Volcanoes PNV Camp
on a full board basis.
Day
08
After an early breakfast, you’ll proceed to the park for a
briefing by the Volcanoes National Park's guides on how to behave
in the forest and in the presence of mountain gorillas, a similar
protocol to that which you experienced in Uganda. Again, the trekking
can take from 1 to 6 hours and climb to altitudes in excess of 7,500
feet. The terrain is rough and at times muddy. Lunch at the lodge
and the remainder of the day at leisure. If possible, there might
be an afternoon guided tour to Dian Fossey's grave through this
rich surrounding forest. (This needs to be paid for locally)
Overnight at the Volcanoes PNV Camp
on a full board basis.
Day
09
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer to Kigali
arriving late morning to connect with your onward travel arrangements.
What is included.
What is not included.
PRICE
LIST
THE ULTIMATE PRIIMATE SAFARI - Tour B
Day
01
Upon arrival at Entebbe airport, you will be met by our representative
here and transferred to the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel.
Overnight at the Windsor Lake Victoria Hotel
on a bed and breakfast basis.
Day
02
After an early breakfast, you drive to the Kibale Forest. The drive
is a full day taking approximately 6½ hours. Leaving the
Lake Victoria basin, you pass through Ugandan villages and beautiful
agricultural countryside where you see people tending their traditional
crops of millet, sorghum, beans and maize. Upon reaching Kyanjojo,
in the foothills of the Rwenzori Mountains (Mountains of the Moon),
you drive through a sea of green tea plantations and into Kibale
Forest, one of the eastern most extensions of West Africa’s
unique forest habitats. This evening there will be a walk to search
for galagos and pottos primates.
Overnight at the Ndali Lodge on a full board
basis.
Day
03
After breakfast, the day will be spent exploring Kibale
Forest and the surrounding area.
Overnight at the Ndali Lodge on a full board
basis.
Day
04
After breakfast, you depart for Queen Elizabeth
National Park. The drive passes through Fort Portal and then
south along the eastern length of the Rwenzori Mountains, with opportunities
of viewing the glacier peaks. Descending into the Great Rift Valley,
you enter Queen Elizabeth National Park and
arrive at Mweya Lodge, situated on a peninsula overlooking Lake
Edward and the Kasinga Channel. This afternoon will be spent looking
for primates or enjoying other local game activities here.
Overnight at the Mweya Safari Lodge on a full
board basis.
Day
05
After an early breakfast and perhaps a morning activity exploring
the park, you’ll depart for the Bwindi
and the Buhoma Lodge. En route, you’ll
stop at the Maramagambo Forest. On foot, you’ll visit bat
caves where one can see thousands of fruit bats and potential bat
predators like reticulated pythons and monitor lizards. Afterwards,
you’ll wind up, down and over high-forested hills and through
deep-farmed valleys. The drive is reminiscent of travelling through
central Europe. The journey is only around sixty miles, but may
take several hours because of the region’s beauty and frequent
stops along the way.
Overnight at the Buhoma Lodge on a full board
basis.
Day
06
After an early breakfast, you depart to the national park boundary
to meet the guides and begin a hike into the forest for your first
gorilla trek. Overnight at the Buhoma Lodge
on a full board basis.
Day
07
After a relaxing breakfast, you depart for the Rwanda. The drive
is on murram roads to Kisoro, passing through more picturesque Swiss-like
countryside. Upon reaching the point where the road decends into
the Kisoro valley, views of the Virunga Mountains ahead are breathtaking.
Again, the drive requires many stops to enjoy the views and photography.
From Kisoro, it is a short drive to the Uganda/Rwanda border post
at Cyanika, where you enter Rwanda and proceed on to Ruhengeri.
Views of the Virunga Volcanoes continue as the road passes from
the north to the south side of these scenic mountains. From Ruhengeri,
a 30 minute drive takes you to the park headquarters located at
Kinigi, near the base of Mount Sabinyo.
Overnight at the Gorilla Nest Lodge on
a full board basis.
Day
08
After an early breakfast, you’ll proceed to the park for a
briefing by the Volcanoes National
Park's guides on how to behave in the forest and in the presence
of mountain gorillas, a similar protocol to that which you experienced
in Uganda. Overnight at the Gorilla Nest
Lodge on a full board basis.
Day
09
After a leisurely breakfast, enjoy the scenic transfer to Kigali
arriving late morning to connect with your onward travel arrangements.
What
is included.
What is not included.
PRICE
LIST
INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
Package price includes:
· Airport transfers and assistance
· Transportation in 4x4 vehicle
· English speaking driver guide
· All accommodation and meals as per itinerary
· Mineral water while tracking
· Porterage
Not
included:
· Flights and airport taxes
· 2 gorilla trek permits (This is a total of US$750 per person.)
· Dian Fossey's grave fees
•
Visa fees where applicable (SA, American, British and German nationals
currently do not require an entry visa for Rwanda). Need to pay
Uganda visa fee when crossing the border.
· Personal drinks, tips and other personal expenses
PARKS
BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST
Well-trained guides lead you to the site where the gorillas were
encountered the day before and from here the tracking begins. The
gorillas, whose continuous search for food requires a nomadic lifestyle,
determine the duration of the hike. The trek can take between one
and six hours, sometimes more, at elevations in excess of 7,500
feet and over rough terrain. Although the hike can be physically
demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is
invigorating, and the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants are
fascinating. When the gorillas are encountered, any fatigue is quickly
forgotten. Observing a wild gorilla family in its natural habitat
and on its terms is considered by many naturalists to be the most
profound natural history experience in the world. Few who have had
this rare privilege would disagree. It is important to recognize
that these gorillas have only recently been habituated to tourists.
Their curiosity is obvious, but they have only begun to grow accustomed
to humans. Each strictly regulated 60-minute visit passes all too
quickly, and you depart leaving the gorillas to their fragile existence.
After time with the gorillas and a picnic lunch, you return to camp
with hopefully a few unforgettable memories of a rare and wondrous
experience. If the gorilla groups are relatively close, you’ll
also have the chance to hike nearby forest trails to obtain a better
understanding of the forest and its other inhabitants. These hikes
provide the opportunity to observe smaller primate species and regional,
endemic birds.
KIBALE FOREST
Kibale Forest is one of central Africa’s most researched and
best-known regions. Of the eleven primate species of Kibale, most
have been well studied and are therefore accustomed to human observation.
Well-marked trails make the forest easily accessible. Today’s
explorations include walks into the rainforest in search of primates.
Commonly seen species include red-tailed monkey, grey-cheeked mangabey
and both red colobus and black-and-white colobus monkeys. As you
walk the trails, it is important to remain alert, listening for
the distinctive pant-grunts that signal the presence of chimpanzees.
Chimps are abundant here, and there is a high likelihood of observing
them as they make their nomadic treks along forest trails and forage
for fruit in the canopy above. Your day in the forest is conducted
at a leisurely pace. Black-and-white-casqued hornbill, great blue
turaco, grey parrot and Narina’s trogon are just a few of
the many colorful central African birds you might find here. After
lunch you’ll explore a nearby-forested swamp that is excellent
for viewing birds, primates and magnificent butterflies.
QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK
Game drives in Queen Elizabeth National Park include a launch trip
of about two hours on the Kasinga Channel to view one of the largest
concentrations of Nile hippopotamus in the world. In addition to
these giant semi-aquatic mammals, the launch affords unique opportunities
to view a host of other mammals and birds as they come to the water’s
edge to drink or bathe. Birding from the launch is excellent as
QENP is one of best birding parks in Africa, with over 560 recorded
species and a record of 296 bird species seen in one 24 hour period.
On game drives, you’ll see that the kob occur in their thousands,
and you’ll expect to see Defassa waterbuck, bushbuck, African
buffalo, topi, warthog, and herds of elephants as well. Giant forest
hog are fairly common, and lion and leopard are by no means rare.
VOLCANOES NATIONAL
PARK - Virungas Conservation Area
The Volcanoes Park, on the Rwandan side is definitely the best place
anywhere to go gorilla tracking while also supporting a number of
other localised mammal, bird and plant species. This 13000 hectare
national park protects the Rwanda sector of the Virunga Moutains,
a range of six extinct and three active volcanoes which straddle
the border with Uganda and the DRC. Between 2.500 and 3.500m in
height, where an average annual rainfall of 2000mm is typical, bamboo
forest is interspersed with alpine moorland, grassland and marsh,
a landscape dominated by other worldly giant lobilia and senecio
plants. In this park, there are four different gorilla families
(Sabyinyo with 113 members, Amahoro, 17 members, Group 13 with 9
members and Susa, 37 members)
CAMPS
AND LODGES
BUHOMA LODGE
Buhoma Lodge is one of the original camps at Bwindi
and has been recently upgraded. The camp is located opposite the
entrance to the park and enjoys views over the forest canopy. There
are just 9 self-contained cottages, each with private verandah.
Some have en suite facilities. Lighting is provided by solar energy.
Meals are served in a central dining area where a fireplace warms
the cool evenings. Though simple, the camp provides an excellent
standard of service.
GORILLA FOREST CAMP
Located on the immediate edge of the Bwindi Forest with views towards
the forest, this is the most upmarket choice of lodgings at Bwindi
Impenetrable Forest National Park and provides an intimate bush
experience. The park’s gate is within walking distance of
the meeting point for gorilla trekking. The camp has 8 double rooms,
each with 2 queen-sized beds, a private wooden deck and bathroom
facilities, including a bathtub with a view of the forest. There
is also a central dining and bar area and the camp has 240V power
for lighting and recharging of video equipment.
GORILLA NEST LODGE
The Lodge offers comfortable rooms with en suite bathrooms, hot
and cold water and a friendly atmosphere. The dining and bar area
is open sided with a fire on cool evenings. All rooms and the dining
area have views of the volcanoes or overlook the beautiful valley
and the hills beyond. There are 20 attractive rooms.
JACANA LODGE
Jacana Lodge has seven luxury chalets constructed from natural local
materials, in harmony with its forest setting. Each spacious chalet
is individually decorated and has an enclosed verandah with large
windows, providing panoramic views over the Crater Lake. You can
savour a chilled sundowner or dine al fresco in privacy on your
private balcony, served by your personal waiter. In the central
area, you will find the dining room, main bar and the comfortable
lounge. The 'Tembo Bar' is suspended over the emerald waters of
the lake. At the water's edge, the 'Fish Eagle Bar' provides the
setting for intimate candlelit dinners. There is a gorgeous swimming
pool, with swim-up bar, and a sauna to restore you for the next
day's activities. From here, explore your surroundings on foot and
take advantage of the outstanding bird and butterfly watching opportunities.
Alternatively, you might prefer to hike into one of the spectacular
gorges. You can enjoy the lake on one of the canoes or small pontoons,
and the lodge will provide rod, tackle and bait for those who wish
to go fishing. Other attractions include chimpanzee viewing at the
Kyambura Gorge, sundowner cruises to observe and photograph the
abundant wildlife, the launch trip down the Kazinga Channel and
game drives.
MANTANA CAMP
Mantana Camp is the best lodge close to Kibale Forest National Park.
Less then 4 km from Kanyanchu, it is an ideal base for forest walks,
night walks and for the Bigodi Wetland Sanctuary walking trail.
Mantana Camp provides 7 double tents, each with its own bathroom
area with a hot shower, eco-friendly toilet system and a private
dressing space. The central area has a mess tent with thatched roof
where meals are served. Meals are generally several courses and
of a high standard. The service is warm and friendly and the staff
are dedicated to ensuring that guests enjoy their stay.
MILLE COLLINES HOTEL
The Mille Collines Hotel is 4-star and has 112 exclusive rooms and
executive suites with balcony, private bathroom, direct telephone,
satellite and movie channels, mini-bar and PC hook-up. The restaurant
has a good reputation for its culinary delights and international
cuisine in the top floor Restaurant, with magnificent views over
Kigali. The Pool Bar is the daily meeting place for local residents
and international travellers. Other facilities include a fully equipped
business centre with internet access and e-mail, a floodlit tennis
court, a pool, a fitness centre, a close-by 9 hole golf course,
room service, same day laundry service, hotel parking, hairdresser,
flower shop and various boutiques. Disabled and non smoking rooms
are available.
MOUNT GAHINGA REST CAMP - UGANDA
Mount Gahinga Rest Camp nestles in the shadow of the dramatic Virunga
volcanoes, on the borders of Uganda, Rwanda and Congo. The very
journey to Gahinga is exhilarating. On the edge of Mgahinga National
Park, the Camp is the ideal place for the discerning visitor to
stay while gorilla tracking, climbing a volcano, going birding,
swimming in the emerald waters of Lake Mutanda or just taking in
one of the most breathtaking landscapes of Africa. Accommodation
is in four thatched bandas or three tents, with private facilities.
MWEYA SAFARI LODGE
Mweya Safari Lodge offers some of the best accommodation in Uganda.
The 46 rooms and suites all have en suite bathrooms and private
balconies overlook either the Kazinga Channel or Lake Edward. The
suites and the Royal Cottage, occupied by the Queen in 1954, are
air-conditioned. The elegant air-conditioned Kazinga Channel Restaurant
serves international cuisine from an à la carte menu or a
buffet. There is often a barbecue on Saturday nights. Activities
include cruises along the Kazinga Channel, game drives, nature walks,
boat trip to the chimpanzee sanctuary on Izinga Island and bird-watching.
There is a swimming pool to enjoy at the end of the day.
NDALI LODGE
The owner-run Ndali Lodge is set high above Lake Nyinambuga and
affords breathtaking 360° views. Its location at 1,500m above
sea-level makes for a cooler climate. Eight individual cottages
are decorated in local crafts and materials and features high ceilings
and four-poster beds with mosquito netting. The en suite baths have
hot and cold running water and flush toilets. Each cottage has a
private verandah from which to savour the views towards the Ruwenzori
Mountains. There is no electricity at the lodge, but ample candle
and oil lamps are provided in the evening, creating a romantic feel
of "old Africa".
NOVOTEL KIGALI UMUBANO
Built on top of one of the numerous hills in the middle of a botanical
garden around 5 Km from Kigali
city center and 7 Km from the International Airport, its ideally
located. The hotel one of the best in the city and has under 100
rooms as well as restaurants, bars, swimming pool, sauna, tennis
etc. Rooms are modern and include all the essentials one would need
for an overnight stay here.
VIRUNGA CAMP
Set on a stunning hillside overlooking the Virunga volcanoes, Lake
Ruhondo and Lake Bulera, this is a breath-taking place. It’s
a newly constructed permanent camp with excellent food and service,
as well as being stylish. In addition to gorilla tracking, clients
can climb a volcano, visit the Karisoke Centre which Dian Fossey
set up, or go for gentle strolls around the picturesque villages
around the lakes.
VOLCANOES PNV CAMP
Set on a stunning hillside overlooking the Virunga volcanoes, Lake
Ruhondo and Lake Bulera, this is a breath-taking place. It’s
a newly constructed permanent camp with excellent food and service,
as well as being stylish. In addition to gorilla tracking, clients
can climb a volcano, visit the Karisoke Centre which Dian Fossey
set up, or go for gentle strolls around the picturesque villages
around the lakes.
WINDSOR LAKE VICTORIA HOTEL
The Lake Victoria is a newly renovated colonial hotel with beautiful
gardens and a swimming pool. Perhaps after lunch you’ll depart
for an afternoon excursion to Ngamba Island Chimp Sanctuary. (This
is not included in the cost) Located offshore in Lake Victoria,
the sanctuary has 100 acres of forest where 35 orphaned chimpanzees
are given a secure home. You travel by boat from Entebbe and view
the chimps from an observation platform. Here, you’ll be introduced
to some of the critical issues facing great apes throughout Africa.
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