A 12 day safari which starts
in Kigali and finishes in Kampala. This safari can
also be done on a private basis. [One PNV gorilla permit
is included in the cost but the other gorilla trackings
require a supplement to be paid at time of booking.]
This safari traces the western Rift Valley, from the
Virunga volcanoes to the Rwenzori mountains. Seeing
some of the last remaining 700 mountain gorillas in
the world is a fantastic experience and this safari
takes you to three gorilla parks – PNV in Rwanda
and Mgahinga and Bwindi in Uganda. It offers an opportunity
to track gorillas five times, twice in PNV, once in
Mgahinga/Nkuringo and twice in Bwindi. PNV in Rwanda
has five habituated gorilla families and tracking most
groups in the afro-montane forest usually takes only
a few hours. You can also climb a volcano, visit the
remains of Dian Fossey’s grave or visit the endangered
golden monkey. Mgahinga, in Uganda, is a great place
to appreciate the unique Virunga volcanoes and it has
one habituated family. Sometimes this group moves across
the border and you can track gorillas at Nkuringo in
Southern Bwindi instead. You can also climb a volcano
or go for a nature walk, visit the endangered golden
monkey or go birding. Bwindi in Uganda has four habituated
families and the gorillas there live in thicker tropical
forest and tracking is more challenging as the hillsides
are steeper. You can also go for nature walks to see
birds, monkeys and orchids.
Continue to Ishasha (roads permitting) and go on the
hunt for the tree-climbing lions lounging on old fig
trees. Further north see the great game of Africa in
Queen Elizabeth National Park - elephant, lion, buffalo,
hippo, and leopard. Track the fast moving and elusive
chimpanzees in Kyambura Gorge. See the rich wildlife
and array of birds on the Kazinga Channel. Fly out
from Entebbe.
On safari clients stay 3 nights at Volcanoes Virunga
Lodge, 2 nights at Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge, 3
nights at Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge and 3 nights at Mweya/Jacana.
A choice of three short safaris can be added at the
end: Sipi and rafting (4 days), Chimps on Ngamba Island
(3 days) or Wildlife in Murchison (4 days).
RWS2 CLASSIC
RWANDA AND UGANDA
A TWELVE-DAY SAFARI
Departs 2008: 19 Jan, 9/16 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 Apr, 17 May, 14 Jun, 19 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov, 13 Dec
Departs 2009: 17 Jan, 14 Feb, 14 Mar, 18 Apr, 16 May, 13 Jun, 18 Jul, 15 Aug, 19 Sep, 17 Oct, 14 Nov, 19 Dec
SUITABLE EXTENSIONS (FROM KAMPALA): 3 DAY Chimps on Ngamba Island (UGS6) 4 DAY Wildlife & Birds in Murchison (UGS7)
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CLASSIC RWANDA AND UGANDA
Starts Saturday ends Wednesday (ends Kampala) |
US$ |
£ |
Euros |
| Per person sharing a twin room |
6,510 |
3,338 |
5,047 |
| Single room supplement |
771 |
395 |
598 |
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1. Published prices may change without notice in case of unforeseen circumstances beyond our control.
2. Prices for safaris in 2008 are valid until 31 December 2008. Prices for the dates shown in 2009 will be published at a later date.
3. Prices are based on exchange rates with the US dollar in May 2007: 1.95 US dollars to the £ sterling and 1.29 dollars to the euro. For payments in £ sterling and euro the dollar shall be converted at the prevailing exchange rate at the time of payment.
4. Prices include transport and a driver/guide for the itinerary agreed, accommodation on a shared basis and meals stated (in Kampala, Entebbe and Kigali bed and breakfast only and on safari full board) and, where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, chimpanzee permits and one gorilla permit. At Volcanoes gorilla lodges (Bwindi, Mount Gahinga and Virunga), the tariffs are on an all-inclusive basis and, in addition to accommodation and meals, include unlimited consumption of all alcoholic and soft drinks; laundry services; and any activities clients wish to do around the lodges. A complimentary massage is also offered.
5. Prices exclude airfares to Uganda/Rwanda, entry visas and airport taxes. At non-Volcanoes lodges all personal expenditure such as laundry and drinks are excluded.
6. All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher. Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited; any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking. Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.
7. From the safari price paid by clients Volcanoes contributes $100 per client to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate non-profit organisation which undertakes community and conservation activities.
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For dates and prices of all scheduled safaris please
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For more information or to book a safari please email salesug@volcanoessafaris.com
 (RWS2) For
a pdf containing details of the tour please click
here.
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(Days shown are for scheduled safaris only)
Day 1 SATURDAY
Met on arrival at airport and transfer to Kigali. Briefing on your safari.
After lunch depart for PNV at 2pm. The journey north goes through the
beautiful terraced hillsides that characterise much of Rwanda’s
landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes,
sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga
Lodge (FB).
Day 2 SUNDAY
Go gorilla tracking in Parc National des Volcans (subject to permit availability
at the time of booking). Tracking the gorillas through the light mountain
forest on the slopes of the Virungas is a magical experience. If you
are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be
back at the base in time for a late lunch! Some gorilla families however
are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it
is wet and muddy. O/N: Volcanoes Virunga Lodge (FB).
Day 3 MONDAY
Either go gorilla tracking again in Parc National des Volcans (on payment
of supplement at the time of booking), or visit the golden monkeys or
drive to Gisenyi, visit Ros Carr's orphanage and Lake Kivu or climb
the Visoke/Muhavura volcanoes, or trek to Dian Fossey's grave, or visit
the local school, community projects or walk to Lake Bulera. O/N: Volcanoes
Virunga Lodge (FB).
Day 4 TUESDAY
In the morning either relax or walk near the Lodge, visit the golden
monkeys or trek to Dian Fossey's grave. After lunch transfer to Uganda
[Clocks go forward one hour]. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).
Day 5 WEDNESDAY
Either go gorilla tracking again, this time in Mgahinga/Nkuringo, (on
payment of supplement at the time of booking), or climb the Muhavura
or Gahinga volcanoes, or go for a nature walk, visit golden monkeys in
Mgahinga. O/N: Volcanoes Mount Gahinga Lodge (FB).
Day 6 THURSDAY
Drive to Bwindi through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding
through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes and
lakes. Alternatively look for monkeys and birds near the river by the
Lodge or go for a community walk. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (FB).
Day 7 FRIDAY
Either go gorilla tracking (on payment of supplement at the time of booking),
walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across
the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking
in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Alternatively
go for a leisurely nature or community walk. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
(FB).
Day 8 SATURDAY
Either go gorilla tracking (subject to permit availability at time of
booking), walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming
across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment!
Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day.
Alternatively go for a leisurely nature or community walk. O/N Volcanoes
Bwindi Lodge (FB).
Day 9 SUNDAY
Leave for Queen Elizabeth National Park. Either drive via Ishasha, home
of the tree climbing lion, roads permitting, or take the alternative
route through cultivated expanses. Time permitting, go for an evening
game drive O/N: Mweya/Jacana (FB).
Day 10 MONDAY
Go for an early morning game drive to seek out wildlife, rest during
the heat of the day and then go on an evening game drive. The game seen
will depend on the season, the Kasenyi plains are good for lion and the
Mweya peninsula for a variety of animals. O/N: Mweya/Jacana (FB).
Day 11 TUESDAY
An excursion to Kyambura gorge nearby to track the fast moving and elusive
chimpanzees, one of man's closest relations. The chimp population is
quite mobile and viewing is unpredictable but the walk is enchanting.
Alternatively go for a nature walk in Maramagambo Forest to see other
primates and to visit the bat cave and the blue lake. In the afternoon
take a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel where the wildlife and a vast
array of birds come to drink. O/N: Mweya/Jacana (FB).
Day 12 WEDNESDAY
Drive to Kampala; enroute stand on the Equator, bargain at the roadside
markets and see the royal drum makers. Freshen up in day rooms at Windsor
Lake Victoria Hotel in Entebbe until transfer to the airport for return
flight (HB).
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