Africa

Pearl of Africa

In the dark primeval forests you search for man’s shy cousins: the mountain gorilla and the chimpanzee. The 650 mountain gorillas left in the world are to be found only in the mists of the dramatic Virunga volcanoes and in the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. On the savannah plains below the lofty Mountains of the Moon reside the big game of Queen Elizabeth National Park: elephant, lion, buffalo, hippo & leopard. The launch cruise along the Kazinga Channel, linking Lakes Edward and George, is especially rewarding for seeing many animals & birds.

This safari includes 1 gorilla permit, but it is possible to track the gorillas five times and the supplement can be paid at the time of booking.

Day 1 - Depart London Heathrow
Day 2 - Arrive Entebbe - Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park - Kyambura Gorge Lodge- 3 nights
Day 3 - Morning and evening game drives

Day 4 - Morning Chimpanzee tracking, afternoon boat trip on the Kazinga Channel
Day 5 - Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest - Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge - 3 nights
Day 6 - Gorilla Tracking
Day 7 - Optional activities
Day 8 -  Transfer to Mgahinga National Park - Mount Gahinga Lodge - 2 nights
Day 9 - Optional activities
Day 10 - Transfer to Rwanda and Parc National des Volcans - Volcanoes Virunga Lodge - 3 nights
Days 11 & 12 - Optional activities
Day 13 - Transfer to Kigali for departure flight
Day 14 - Arrive London Heathrow

(Price based on two people sharing a twin/double room excluding the cost of international flights London/Entebbe & Kigali/London).