Arrival of your flight at Entebbe International Airport, you will be welcomed by an Echoes From Africa representative. You will be assisted with customs and immigration later at 12h00, fly to Kihihi Airstrip, land at 14h45 and transfer to Mahogany Springs lodge. Che ck in followed by a late lunch. Rest of the day is at relaxation. Meal plan/ Full Board basis – excludes drinks
After an early breakfast and briefing from the guides, and depart for the Mountains gorilla trekking inside the Bwindi Forest. You will need to carry drinking water, rain jacket and hiking boots while the rangers will provide you with a walking stick. Gorilla trekking is one of the unique activities you will enjoy while photographing and observing the gorillas.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park’s 331 sq. kms of montane and lowland forest jungle lies in southwestern Uganda, 540 kms from Kampala. A UNESCO World Heritage Site that is only accessible on foot. It is one of the richest ecosystems in Africa providing a habitat for over 90 mammals (including 11 primates), 348 species of birds (including 23 highly localized Albertine Rift endemics), 202 species of butterflies, 163 tree species, over 100 species of ferns, 27 species of frogs, chameleons, geckos and other endangered species. Bwindi is however most notable for her Mountain Gorillas, about half the world’s population of this critically endangered primate. After trekking, come back to the lodge for late lunch and spend the rest of the evening relaxing.
Mahogany Springs Lodge/Meal Plan: Full Board – excludes drinks
Relaxed breakfast at the lodge, check out and settle any extras (standard check out is before 11h00). Transfer to Kihihi Airstrip for your flight to Entebbe, departing at 14h55 and arriving at 14h45. Transfer to The Boma Hotel. Your luggage will be brought to the hotel by road. Dinner and overnight stay. The Boma Hotel/Lunch, dinner and overnight stay – excludes drinks
Depending on your departure flight, you will check out and transfer to the airport.
GORILLA PERMIT NOTE AND TREKKING RULES
If you have a cold, flu or other contagious infection, you shouldn’t go gorilla trekking as the gorillas are very susceptible to catching human infections, particularly respiratory ones.
Inclusions
- Meet and greet on arrival
- All transfers
- Accommodation at hotels/lodges & meals mentioned in the program
- Exclusive use of a safari land cruiser 4×4 with a pop-up roof and complementary WIFI
- 1 Gorilla trekking permit
- Services of a professional, experienced Echoes from Africa English-speaking driver guide
- Snacks and beverages in the vehicle during the tour
- Domestic flights as indicated Entebbe – Kihihi – Entebbe
- All activities, visits and extra meals mentioned in the itinerary
- All Park entry fees and government taxes as per the itinerary
Excluded
- Entry visa – $50
- International flights
- Increase in park fees or other charges beyond our control
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, mini bar, porter-age, travel insurance
- Early check-in or late check-out
Additional remarks:
We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability
The flight timings are subject to change.