3-Day Fly-in Uganda Gorillas via Masai Mara

This morning, your Kenyan safari outfit drops you off at an airstrip in the Masai Mara for your morning Aerolink flight from the Mara to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Entebbe. You arrive at Entebbe at 11.00Hrs and check-in for the connection to Kihihi or Kisoro airstrips in the vicinity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – the home of the Mountain Gorillas. At Kihihi or Kisoro, a driver/guide from Nextgen Safaris will pick you up and transfer you to Mahogany Springs Lodge or Similar. After check-in, you have the rest of the day to yourself.

Afternoon/Evening: Go on a guided nature walk to meet the Ugandans who neighbour the park. You get to learn a thing or two about the culture of the people, so depending on which nature trail you take, you will have a chance to meet the traditional healer and learn how the Bwindi forest (a UNESCO heritage site) is used to treat people for various ailments. You could also visit a local school if the school term is in session.

 

Day 2: Gorilla trekking Experience

Gorilla Trekking Experience

Have an early breakfast at 06.30Hrs and be ready to transfer to the park headquarters. With packed lunch in your carry-on, your guide will deliver you to the tracking start point before 08:00Hrs for registration and a briefing from the rangers on what to expect before commencing your trek. The guides will then take you through the bush, pushing your way through the undergrowth, looking for where the family of gorillas you are tracking spent the night. (Tracking/trekking can take from half an hour to 5 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes).

When you finally locate the family that you are tracking, sit in the forest among the gorillas, see them go about their day, marvel at the playful babies and the sheer size of the dominant male; the Silverback. After the mandatory 1 hour is up, the rangers will lead you back to the starting point. Your guide will take you back to the lodge for relaxation looking back on the fantastic day.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge

Luxury lodge bordering Bwindi NP without fences

Day 3: Flight to Entebbe & Depart

This morning, enjoy breakfast and depart for the airstrip from where you will fly back to Entebbe Airport on a 09.00Hrs flight – arriving back at Entebbe in the mid-morning. At Entebbe, connect to your international flight and depart for home. If you need us to book a day room because your flight departs later tonight, let us know and we will be happy to do so.

Main Destination: Entebbe International Airport (Entebbe)

Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)

End of this 3-Day Fly-in Uganda Gorillas via Masai Mara Safari

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost. You’ll be dropped off at the airport.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

All visitors to Uganda must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. The Government of Tanzania has rolled out an online Visa application portal accessible on internet.  Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveler.  For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Uganda Embassy or Consulate.

LANGUAGE: English

TIME: GMT +3

CLIMATE: East Africa climate is predominantly tropical.  The long rains are from mid-March to late May and the short rains from November to January.  The hottest months are from October to February and the coolest months are June to August.

VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the National Grid in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.

CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.   Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country.  Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency. However, US$ older than 2009 are only accepted

CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.

BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.

WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 litres of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.

HEALTH: East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions.  Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards:

Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs.  Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray. The hotels provide mosquito repellent sachets as part of the room’s amenities in all our locations.

Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.

DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure Nextgen Safaris is notified prior to travel so that the respective Hotels and Lodges are informed

GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following:

The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day

Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day

PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform.  Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages.  If in doubt, please check with your guide.

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