BOOK THIS TRIP places available!Gorilla Encounter
Trip Valid:
01/07/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
14 days (ex Nairobi)
Highlights:
Go on safari around the scenic Lake Nakuru, Experience remarkable African wilderness, Spend a memorable hour with the rare mountain gorillas of Uganda
Trip Code:
UOT
Group Size:
Minimum 4, Maximum 24
Price:
Prices from USD $1080
Park & Permit Fees USD$510 cash to be paid on the ground
In order to ensure a permit for the Gorilla trek will be available for purchase when you arrive in Africa, an increased deposit (USD$510 + US$250 per person) will apply at time of booking. The Gorilla Permit is in fact paid for locally and is included in the advertised Park & Permit fee. The additional deposit paid at time of booking will be credited to the final balance of your booking. Please note your deposit is non refundable.
*(plus local payment USD $325)
pricing for United States: change country
Extras:
view 2008 airport transfers and pre- & post-trip accommodation prices
Get an introduction to the people and animals of Africa with a game drive along the shores of scenic Lake Nakuru and time spent at a children's education centre in Jinja. Then it's time for the ultimate wildlife experience: an encounter with mountain gorillas in the misty rainforests of Rwanda. Watching these expressive apes eat and play within their lush, green home, with absolutely no barriers between you both, is something that will remain in your memory forever.
about guerba
The 2006 merger of Intrepid and Guerba created one of the world's leading suppliers of small group adventures. With over 25 years experience operating safari and overland journeys throughout Africa, Guerba really know their stuff. Guerba shares our desire to get off the beaten track and our commitment to responsible and sustainable travel. Their leaders are local and as well as being passionate about their homelands are among the most experienced in the adventure travel sector.
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meals included: 13 Breakfasts, 13 Lunches, 13 Dinners
transport: Overland truck
accommodation: Participatory camping (13 nts)
budget: Allow USD $25 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sat
important notes:
Tour price includes trekking permit visit the gorillas. In order to secure this, an additional non-refundable deposit must be paid at the time of booking.
Please note that the minimum age for this trip is 18 years of age.
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Why not see the best that East Africa has to offer on an overland advntre through The Masai Heartlands (YOM)
Day 1 Nairobi
Get ready for this overland adventure in Kenya's exciting capital.
Day 2 Lake Nakuru
Capture one of Kenya's best-known images on camera on the shores of Lake Nakuru: an enormous flock of dusky pink flamingos feeding and frolicking on the shallow soda waters. There's also a wealth of game in this reserve so explore the surrounds to search for rhinos resting beneath acacia trees, prides of powerful lions, gentle giraffes and more.
Day 3 Eldoret
Enter the lush green Western Highlands- Kenya's tea country.
Days 4 - 6 Jinja/ Kampala
Entering Uganda, experience the breathtaking beauty of the Bujagali Falls and perhaps even take on the raging rapids in a raft.
Day 7 Lake Bunyoni
Travel through the mystical landscapes of the Lake Bunyoni region to discover some of the most picturesque scenery in all of Uganda. It's possible to hire a traditional dugout canoe to take on the lake. They can be hard to master at first but great fun.
Days 8-11 Gorilla Trek
Travel over dramatic mountains and through ancient forests to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. This steamy rainforest derives its name from the dense vegetation that makes entry decidedly difficult, so come prepared with comfortable hiking boots, full water bottle and rain jacket. Tracking gorillas is a tremendous test of endurance but the time spent observing these gentle giants makes it totally worth it. The sight of these wonderfully human-like creatures munching on branches, climbing trees and cradling babies is completely captivating and few wildlife experiences can compare.
Day 12-14 Kampala/ Eldoret/ Nairobi
It's back to Nairobi, Kenya's exciting capital.
| start date | finish date | places available | bookings |
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| Sat 30 Aug 08 | Fri 12 Sep 08 | bookings closed | |
| Sat 13 Sep 08 | Fri 26 Sep 08 | bookings closed | |
| Sat 27 Sep 08 | Fri 10 Oct 08 | bookings closed | |
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| Sat 20 Dec 08 | Fri 02 Jan 09 | 7 | book now |
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| Sat 17 Jan 09 | Sat 31 Jan 09 | 7+ | book now |
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Every day, hundreds of happy people return from Intrepid trips, and their comments are here for you to read. We do not screen the feedback on this site, all comments are posted here as they were written (unless they used inappropriate language).
This was a good trip. As it is a new trip, there are suggestions that I have made through the feedback form, but overall, it was a great experience. The group was fantastic, the leaders competent and fun, the wildlife in Kenya plentiful, and the gorillas absolutely amazing.
Kristi Hanratty
Overall, bloody brilliant experience. Lelei, Simon and Evans were the kindest, most informed, caring guides i've ever had. Apart from a few teething probs with Gorilla permits and money etc, it was fab. I'd do it again in a flash!
Jane Burnett
Trip was brilliant great leader and crew but problems with seeing the gorillas as we couldn't go in groups. 1 of the group had to go on his own, we went over 3 days and we were always left to last. Also had to spend more on a visa as wasn't told when an extra country had been added.
Nina Allsopp
We were on the trip as part of our Honeymoon. We had a really amazing time and met loads of amazing people. The crew were just brilliant and made our trip really memorable.
Susan Byrne
The best holiday I've had. A road trip with a spacious truck, room to lie down, an intimate group of new friends,an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide, good food made with simple camp equipment, and many unforgettable experiences... so many that the gorilla encounter in the mountain jungle seemed almost like a normal occurrence!
Wycliffe Tippins
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