Bwindi Wildlife Insight Tours
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Bwindi Wildlife Insight
(Book a Gorilla trip with us and get $100 discount on your 'Gorilla permit.' (Pay US$600 for a Gorilla permit)
"Traveling is truly seeing for your self the unknown "
" African Giraffe at Murchison falls National park "
The monolith tree of life at the great lakes Museum.
You spent a lot of time thinking, planning and saving for your holiday.When you book a safari, your not just thinking of you. You've also got to think about the people coming with you. This causes you to be especially nervous- If you book for yourself and it doesn't work, fine,but if you book for someone else and it doesn't work then they'll blame you.DON'T YOU WORRY."Your happiness is guaranteed or you receive a ticket to come back for free."About Us
Bwindi Wildlife Insight is a private travel company specializing in tailor-made and set departure safaris and holidays in East Africa. With our years of experience and intensive knowledge of the destinations and respective tourism attractions, we strive to always create unique, special and authentic safari packages that go beyond the ordinary…
Whether you want to go on your first African wildlife safari, out for an adventure or beach relaxation, planning your honeymoon or other special occasion – or a combination of several of these – we will create a unique, personalized itinerary suited to both you and your budget.
Bwindi Wildlife Insight stands for:
ExpertiseOur team of highly skilled travel specialists and consultants are very skilled in the tourism industry. We only work with the best guides in the country who are not only professional local experts but also add that personal touch to your journey.
Focus on you!Your safari will be 100% tailor-made, designed to suit the best ethos, your personal interests as well as your budget. We do not take you on one of ‘our safaris’; instead you will be the one creating the perfect trip with the help of our safari specialists. With our experience and expertise we will guide you and give you the needful advice where requested.
ReliabilityBwindi Wildlife Insight is Indigenously owned and managed, professional and well established company with over 3 working years of experience.SustainabilityWhilst it is our endeavor to offer you extraordinary and authentic African experiences, we are also committed to sustainability and to do our part in protecting the natural environment, the African wildlife and the valuable cultural heritage.
We carefully select hotels and safari lodges and camps that have a comprehensive sustainability policy and ensure as minimal an impact as possible on the environment. We support local projects such as Watoto Foundation in Arusha, RAHAB Uganda or Laikipia Wildlife Forum in Kenya, in an effort to increase awareness for conservation and ensure that the local communities also benefit from your visit. While on your safari we also kindly request you to respect the environment by minimizing the footprint that you leave and follow our guidelines for responsible tourism.
The only way we can save Africa and the world’s unspoiled wilderness and heritate for posterity is if we all do it together!
We offer you more than just a safari… we help bring your dreams to life on an African experience you will never forget!
Passion
Our top initiative is to train and support the unemployed youth in eco tourism and conservation of nature at all levels.We've got a top notch team!
WHY CHOOSE US?
1. KnowledgeWe have been around; we have guided, driven, walked, paddled, flown, quad-biked, cruised and slept under the stars in many parts of East Africa. We have also made friendships and associated with thousands of travellers all over the world and now we are able to share our network and our knowledge with you so that you can enjoy the beauty, the inspiration, the rejuvenation and the excitement that only East Africa's wildlife, her people and wild places can.
The internet is a wonderful thing but it is also overwhelming and misleading, we know these places and lodges intimately - so let us unscramble the information overload and provide you with the best solutions.
We understand that travel is expensive and it is our mission to provide you with the best experience for what you are willing to spend. In the safari world, like everywhere, you get what you pay for. If you are given a comparative itinerary which is considerably cheaper there will be a good (or usually bad) reason... On the whole we do encourage our clients to spend upwards for the safari or gameviewing portion of a trip - in the short time that you are here, we want you to see as much as possible! The better reserves charge more for game viewing - not necessarily for accommodation.
The internet is a powerful source of information and all the specials and offers provided to you online are also provided to us in the travel industry to pass on to you - you pay the same price whether you book yourself online or through us. We do our utmost to make you aware of every item that is included and not included in an itinerary.
We are genuinley passionate about and pro-active in conservation. The threats which face wildlife and wild places in East Africa are many and complex! In order to preserve our planet for future generations we need to take action and support effective organizations that are focused on this. A portion of funds from every trip booked with us, is taken out of our pockets for conservation. Over the last few years we have donated funds for lion collaring and monitoring programs, we have donated funds towards rhino conservation and translocation, we have given numerous items to conservation charities and we continue to forge relations with conservation bodies that are doing good work in East Africa.
Planning flights, transfers, waiting for availability, talking on the phone, searching the internet all takes time - so let us do it for you! That is what we are here for. It is easy enough booking a week's holiday at a beach resort but putting together a complex safari itinerary and connecting the dots is what we are good at.
WHY CHOOSE US?
1. KnowledgeWe have been around; we have guided, driven, walked, paddled, flown, quad-biked, cruised and slept under the stars in many parts of East Africa. We have also made friendships and associated with thousands of travellers all over the world and now we are able to share our network and our knowledge with you so that you can enjoy the beauty, the inspiration, the rejuvenation and the excitement that only East Africa's wildlife, her people and wild places can.
The internet is a wonderful thing but it is also overwhelming and misleading, we know these places and lodges intimately - so let us unscramble the information overload and provide you with the best solutions.
We understand that travel is expensive and it is our mission to provide you with the best experience for what you are willing to spend. In the safari world, like everywhere, you get what you pay for. If you are given a comparative itinerary which is considerably cheaper there will be a good (or usually bad) reason... On the whole we do encourage our clients to spend upwards for the safari or gameviewing portion of a trip - in the short time that you are here, we want you to see as much as possible! The better reserves charge more for game viewing - not necessarily for accommodation.
The internet is a powerful source of information and all the specials and offers provided to you online are also provided to us in the travel industry to pass on to you - you pay the same price whether you book yourself online or through us. We do our utmost to make you aware of every item that is included and not included in an itinerary.
We are genuinley passionate about and pro-active in conservation. The threats which face wildlife and wild places in East Africa are many and complex! In order to preserve our planet for future generations we need to take action and support effective organizations that are focused on this. A portion of funds from every trip booked with us, is taken out of our pockets for conservation. Over the last few years we have donated funds for lion collaring and monitoring programs, we have donated funds towards rhino conservation and translocation, we have given numerous items to conservation charities and we continue to forge relations with conservation bodies that are doing good work in East Africa.
Planning flights, transfers, waiting for availability, talking on the phone, searching the internet all takes time - so let us do it for you! That is what we are here for. It is easy enough booking a week's holiday at a beach resort but putting together a complex safari itinerary and connecting the dots is what we are good at.
YOUR NATIONAL PARKS
1.0 Lake Mburo National Park
L. Mburob is located in the south, near Mbarar. This is where the Zebras call home, covered in extensive acacia woodlands, Mburo has markedly different fauna to other reserves. This is the best place in the country to see the gigantic eland antelope, as well as Zebra, Topi, Impala, and several acacia-associated birds. The lakes within the park attract hippos, crocodiles and a variety of water birds, while fringing swamps hide secretive papyrus specialists such as the Sitatunga Antelope, African Finfoot, Papyrus yellow Warbler. This is the perfect place for the Red faced and Black Bollared Barbets, Violet Tipped Courser, Tabora Cisticola, Bare-faced Go-away birds and many others.
2.0. Bwindi National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is situated in the south-western Uganda, a magnificent verdant swathe across the steep ridges of the Albertine Rift Valley; This is a home to roughly more than a half of the World's population of mountain gorillas. This is the only park in East Africa where chimpanzees and gorillas occur together. The park also offers some of the finest montane forest birding in Africa with 346 species of birds and is a key destination for any border visiting Uganda. The forest birding here is ranked among the best spots in Uganda, with 23 highly localised Albertine Rift endemics present.
3.0.Mgahinga Gorilla National park
This is Uganda’s smallest and probably most scenic national park in the far southwest bordering Rwanda and Congo, 14 Km from Kisoro town located in the southwestern corner of Uganda. The park covers the northern slopes of the three northern most Virunga Volcanoes: Mt Muhavura (4,127 m), Mt Gahinga (3,474 m), and Mt. Sabinyo (3,645 m) it is bordered to the south by the republic of Rwanda and to the West by the Democratic Republic of Congo. Each of these countries protects its own portion of the Virungas, in the Parc National des Volcans and Parc National des Virunga respectively. The three parks together form the 434-sq. Km. ‘Virunga Conservation Area' or VCA. Mgahinga is 33.7 sq.km, just 8% of the VCA and consists of the partly forested slopes of three extinct Volcanoes. Though it is the smallest in Uganda, it is very important as it is one of the two parks that offer a habitant for the endangered mountain Gorillas. This is also a good destination for birders with Uganda’s most spectacular birds such as the Rwenzori Turaco, Shelley’s Crimson Wing, scarlet Tufted Malachite and Montane double-collared Sunbirds to mention but a few.
4.0. Queen Elizabeth National Park
This is Uganda’s popular game park and one of the most scenic in the country. From open Savannah to rain forest, dense papyrus swamps and brooding crater lakes to the vastness of lake Edward, QENP boasts of one of the highest biodiversity ratings of any game reserve in the world. Almost 100 mammal species and remarkable 606 bird species makes this, the best safari territory, with elephants, Lions, Leopards, a profusion of hippos, the elusive giant forest hogs and handsome Uganda Jobs all regularly sighted around the tourist village on the Mwey Peninsula. It stretches from the crater dotted foothills setting in the shadow of the Rwenzori Mountains in the North, along the shores of L. George to the remote Ishasha River in the South which boasts of a marvelous waterfront. The remote Ishasha sector is famed for its tree-climbing lions, the Kyambura Gorge harbours habituated chimps, and the Maramagambo Forest is home to an alluring selection of forest monkeys and birds. Kazinga channel gives visitors a unique unequalled wildlife experience you come eye to eye with yawning hippos surrounded by resident and migrant water birds, many baffaloes can be seen in water, the Elephants playing along the channel banks and crocodiles seen at the close range.
5.0. Rwenzori mountain NP
“Mountains of the moon”
The 120km Rwenzori chain is regraded to be the legendary snow-capped Mountains of the moon. Reaching an elevation of 5,109m, it is also Africa’s tallest mountain range, exceeded in altitude only by the three- standing mount Kenya and Kilimanjaro. The distinctive glacial peaks are visible for miles around, but the slopes above 1,600m are the preserve of hikers, who rate the Rwenzoris to be the most challenging of all African mountains. A variety of large mammals inhabits the lower slopes, but the Rwenzoris are notable more for their majestic scenery and varied vegetation. The Trails lead through rainforests rattling with monkeys and birds, then tall bamboo forest, before emerging on the high altitude moorland zone, a landscape of bizarre giant lobelias, towered over by black rock and white snow, looking for the entire world like the set of a for the intrepid backpacking birder, some of the species here include; The Rwenzori Turaco, stuhlmann's double Collared Sunbird, Rwenzori (7days/6nights and if going for the peaks can be two days more.
6.0. Kibale National Park
This is most accessible of Uganda’s major rainforests, Kibale NP is home of the largest number of our closest leaving relatives, the chimpanzees which is the major attraction here, a remarkable 13 primate species, including the much localised red colobus and L'Hoest's monkey. The chimpanzees are delightful apes, more closely related to humans than to any other living creature, they are tremendous fun to watch as they squabble and play in fruiting trees. A network of shady forest trails provides much to delight botanists and butterfly lovers, while birders are in for a treat with 335 species recorded including the African and Green breasted Pitta’s, the endemic Prigogrine's ground thrush and many others. The elusive forest elephant, moves seasonally into the developed part of the park, while other terrestrial mammals include buffalo, giant forest hog and a half dozen antelopes species.
7.0.Semuliki National Park
Semuliki NP gazetted in October 1993; this is one of Uganda’s newest NP. It is an eastern extension of the vast Ituri forest and forms part of the forest continuum during the climatic upheavals of the Pleistocene, this is one of the richest areas for both flora and fauna in Africa. (Especially for birds) Semuliki NP is situated in the remote corner of extreme west of Uganda, in Bundibugyo district. It lies on Uganda-Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) border within the western arm of the East Africa Rift Valley, to the southeast are the Rwenzori mountains, to the west is DRC and to the north lake Albert. As all streams and rivers from the surrounding areas are flooded drain in to the park plus the poor drainage and Topography, many areas are flooded during the rainy season. This is one of the richest places for birds in Africa with 435 species, it has a large number of predominantly central Africa species which can’t be found anywhere else in East Africa, these includes some of the most spectacular and sought after birds like the Congo serpent eagle, long-tailed hawk, Nkulengu Rail, Black Wattled Hornbill, Lyre-Tailed Honey guide, Black Dwarf, Red-billed Dwarf, Piping and Black-wattled Hornbills and many others. There 63 mammal species some of which include the forest buffaloes, blue duiker, Beecroft's flying squirrel, Pygmy Squirrel, little Collared fruit bat, Chavrotain and target rats, at least 374 species of butterflies.
7.0.Kidepo National Park
The Kidepo Valley NP is one of Uganda’s most spectacular parks. It is 1,442 square kilometers and harbours scenery un surpassed in any other park in East Africa. Tucked in to the corner of Uganda’s border with Sudan and Kenya, the park offers breathtaking Savannah landscapes, which end in rugged horizon. A variety of animal species in the parkis equally abundant including many which are found no where else in Uganda. The vegetation can best be described as open tree Savannah which varies much in structure and composition. The landscape throughout the park is studded with small hills, rocky outcrops and inselbergs from which one can obtain stunning views in all directions.
Wildlife & Birding Safaris
Top 3 to 15 safaris
3 Day safari to Murchison Falls National park
DAY ONE: After breakfast we drive to Murchison Falls National Park; Lunch in Masindi then continue to the park, pass by the top of the falls to view the magnificient falls. Overnight Paraa lodge or Red chilli camp.
DAY TWO: Morning game drive; Here may have a chance to see the Lions, Leopards, Giraffes, Hartebeests, Oribis, Buffaloes, Elephants to mention but a few. Afternoon we take a cruise to the bottom of the falls, a magical trip through some beautiful scenery. The whole of the 50 meters wide Nile River is forced into a gap only 7 meters wide – the immense force of the water
and the views of the falls are awe inspiring here we maybe lucky to see crocodiles, schools of Hippos, a variety of water birds we may also see animals as they come to the river to quench their thirst, the chances here we have are for Giraffes, Elephants, Cape buffaloes and some times Lions as they come to ambush prey, overnight Paraa lodge or Red chilli camp.
DAY THREE: After the morning breakfast, we will game drive for whatever we didn’t see the previous day then transfer to Kampala or to the airport. End of our services.
Our package prices include accommodation and meals two people sharing in a room, park entrance fees in all game parks and protected areas mentioned in the itinerary, vehicle hire with fuel and driver guide, boat ride in Murchison falls, ferry crossing in Murchison Falls NP, Guided nature walks and Ranger guide fees where necessary.
6 DAY GORILLA SAFARI
Day One: Arrival at Entebbe International airport, met by our representative/guide who will transfer you to your hotel, Overnight at Hotel Africana
Day Two: Transfer to Bwindi:
Leave Kampala in the morning after breakfast and be ready for a long journey drive to Bwindi Impenetrable . This journey will take you south west of Uganda with a stopover at the equator for photographs and continue to Mbarara where you will have lunch, proceed to reach Bwindi in the late afternoon. In the evening you may go for a community walk where you will be entertained in some of the cultural dance of the community. Dinner and overnight at Trekkers Tervan Cottages
Day Three: Gorilla tracking:
Leave your lodge early to the park headquarters for briefing by a ranger guide; enter into the Gorilla Sanctuary for your adventure also referred to the “highlight of the safari” as you closely view our closest cousins. Other Mammals can also be seen in the forest like rare golden monkey, Forest Elephants mention but a few. The park is known for its fascinating gorillas. The time taken and the terrain vary according to the movements of these marvelous primates. The thrill of spending time and observing the gorillas is a rare moving, awesome and exciting adventure. Dinner and overnight at Trekkers
Tervan Cottages, Gorilla Resort
Day Four: After breakfast drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha sector of the park famous for tree climbing Lions. We shall go for a game drive in search for the tree climbing lions, we may have a chance for other animals like the Topis, Uganda Kobs, Buffaloes to mention but a few. After the game drive we shall continue to Mweya were we will spend a night at Mweya safari lodge
Day Five: Chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura
Starting the day early with breakfast and drive to the Kyambura for Chimpanzees In the afternoon we will go for a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where we may have a chance to see a variety of water birds, African migrants, Hippos, Nile Crocodile, Cape Buffalo, Elephant to mention but a few. Overnight at Mweya safari lodge
Day Six: Return to Kampala
At your lodge you will be served with early morning breakfast as you are preparing to head back to Kampala reaching at afternoon marking the end of our 6 day trip.
This safari package includes:
Transportation by a 4X4 vehicle, Full board accommodation, Park fees, Gorilla permits, boat cruise, Chimpanzee tracking permits, An English speaking Driver/guide, Airport transfers
The package excludes expenses of personal nature like Visa, drinks, tips for local guides, telephone, alcoholic drinks and anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary.
14 DAY GORILLA AND HIKING
DAY ONE: Arrive at Entebbe international Airport, met by our guide and transferred to Hotel in Kampala overnight Hotel Africana or Holiday Express Hotel.
DAY TWO: After breakfast Drive to Murchison Falls National Park; Lunch in Masindi then continue to the park, we have a chance to see the White crested Turaco enroute continue to Murchison Falls and pass by the top of the falls to view the magnificent falls, here we have a chance to see the Pel’s fishing owl, Rock Prantincoles and many others. Overnight Paraa lodge or Red chilli rest camp.
DAY THREE: Morning game drive; Here may have a chance to see the Lions, Leopards, Giraffes, Hartebeests, Oribis, Buffaloes, Elephants to mention but a few. Afternoon we take a cruise to the bottom of the falls, a magical trip through some beautiful scenery. The whole of the 50 meters wide Nile River is forced into a gap only 7 meters wide – the immense force of the water and the views of the falls are awe inspiring here we maybe lucky to see Crocodiles, schools of Hippos, a variety of water birds we may also see animals as they come to the river to quench their thirst, the chances here we have are for Giraffes, Elephants, Cape buffaloes and some times Lions as they come to ambush prey, overnight Paraa lodge or Red chilli rest camp.
DAY FOUR: On this day we will drive southward down the western edge of Uganda, through winding agricultural lands, where villagers and their children show their friendly nature and wave out and you may glimpse the Ugandan way of rural life. We will enter the crater-lake region located underneath the magnificent Rwenzori Mountains. Overnight Primate lodge or cottages.
DAY FIVE: After an early morning breakfast, walk to the briefing point in Kibaale NP reported to be home to the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in the world. Thirteen (13) different species have been identified here. We shall go for Chimp tracking where we have a chance to see a variety of other primates like. the Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Vervet, L’Hoerst and Red tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Red, Black and white Colobus Monkeys, afternoon swamp walk in Bigodi wetland for a variety of primates we may have missed in the forest. Overnight Primate Lodge or cottages.
DAY SIX: Morning transfer to Semliki NP, arrive for a nature walk along the hot springs where we may have a chance to see some species of primates, the hot springs, if desired we may visit the pygmy in their new settlement at Ntandi then evening drive back to Fort portal overnight Mountains of the moon or Tooro resort.
DAY SEVEN: Morning transfer to Queen Elizabeth NP, we have a chance to view the Rwenzori Mountains from short range. Overnight Mweya safari lodge or Park bands.
DAY EIGHT: Morning game drive through Kasenyi tracks and Kob mating grounds in search for lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Hyena, Giant Forest Hogs, and other game, we have a chance for a variety of savannah birds. There after we shall go for an afternoon boat ride on the Kazinga Channel believed to host the largest concentration of Hippos in Africa, a variety of migrant birds, we may have a chance to see a variety of other animals as they come to the channel for water. Overnight Mweya safari lodge or Park bands
DAY NINE: After breakfast transfer to Bwindi via Ishasha Sector of the park this area is famous for tree-climbing lions and driving below the huge fig trees is an experience you will never forget, as you may find the lions lying in the upper branches. After the game drive continue to Bwindi. Overnight either in Buhoma or Ruhizha depending on where we get the gorilla permits. Buhoma accommodation is Engagi lodge or Bwindi view camp and Ruhizha is Trekker’s Tavern cottages.
DAY TEN: After breakfast and briefing by experienced park rangers and with a picnic lunch, embark on a trek in search for the Mountain gorillas. These massive primates are extremely rare believed to be only 700 remaining. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas spent the previous night. The thrill of spending time with and observing these gentle giant gorillas is a rare, moving, awesome and exciting adventure that will leave us with long lasting memories of a truly unique experience it is an unforgettable experience to watch and photograph them as the little ones play and interact. We will have a full hour with the gorillas then return to our accommodation for overnight. Tracking takes between 30 minutes and 8 hours depending on where the gorillas are found on that day. Overnight either Engagi lodge or Bwindi view camp or Ruhizha is Trekker’s Tavern cottages.
DAY ELEVEN: Transfer to Kisoro, arrive for a village walk, we shall visit the local people and may have some entertainment from them overnight Traveler’s rest/Tourist hotel Kisoro.
DAY TWELVE: Whole day hiking Mt Muhabura (4127 m), “the guide” we shall take approximately 8 hours round trip to cover the12 kms, we shall pass a rocky surface covered by grass and small shrubs and once on top you will be rewarded with the view of other Virunga volcanoes, L. Edward in Queen Elizabeth NP, Bwindi and peaks of Mt. Rwenzori, (Incase you wish to hike another volcano we may change to the one you prefer most i.e. Mt Gahinga (3474 m) A hike which takes you about six hours round trip, goes through a good example of a pure bamboo forest. Gahinga once had a crater on top but time has changes into a lush swamp. The distance to the swamp is 8 kms. Sabinyo (3669 m) This offers 3 challenging peaks to climb. A climb up the mountain takes one up a ridge along the Eastern side of the climb to peak one. If you’re to continue, the climb to peak two involves walking a ridge with breath-taking drops into gorges of Rwanda and Uganda. Finally the hike up to peak three is steep with several ladders and mush scrambling. You are guaranteed to make your hands dirty enroute to peak three! Once on top you will be in Rwanda, Democratic republic of Congo and Uganda at the same time. The journey takes about 8 hours round trip to cover the 14 km stretch. Overnight Traveler’s rest/Tourist Hotel Kisoro.
DAY THIRTEEN: Transfer to L. Mburo NP through Kigezi highlands arrive for a game drive as you enter the park where we may have a chance to see the zebra, Impala, Topis, if lucky we may see the Eland and leopard and some other animals. Overnight Mantana tented camp or Rwonyo camp
DAY FOURTEEN: Morning game drive as you drive out of the park in search for what we may have missed the previous day; transfer to the airport for your flight, end of services.
Our package prices include accommodation and meals, Park entrance fees in all game parks and protected areas mentioned in the itinerary, vehicle hire with fuel and driver guide, boat rides in Murchison falls, Queen Elizabeth, chimpanzee tracking permits, ferry crossing in Murchison Falls NP, Guided nature walks and Ranger guide fees where necessary.
The additional US$ 600 is for Gorilla permits per person per day
These are booked in advance for they are sold on first come first serve basis and only confirmed with cash. Children below 15 years are not allowed to track chimps and gorillas
Not included in our package prices are tips, drinks, personal insurance, anything not included in the itinerary. Also not included things of personal nature, e.g. laundry, communication e.t.c.
10-DAY WILDLIFE SAFARI
DAY ONE: Arrival at the Rwanda Uganda boarder (Kyanika boarder?) met by our guide and transfer to L. Bunyonyi. We shall drive through the scenic “little Switzerland of Africa” with good views of this beautiful evergreen area. WE shall drive to one of the deepest lakes in Africa depending on time we may take a canoe on this beautiful lake to visit the island that acted as a leper asylum in the 50s, we shall visit other islands as well. Overnight Arcadia cottages.
DAY TWO: Incase you did not do the boat the previous day we shall go for the boat after transfer to Q. Elizabeth NP, via the Ishasha sector of Bwindi park, for a game drive in search for tree Climbing Lions, and birding for Broad-tailed Warbler, and a variety of raptors. Overnight in the park Bush lodge.
DAY THREE: Morning game drive in search for Elephants, Lions, Uganda Kob, water bucks, if lucky the Leopard, Hyena, Giant forest hogs and a variety of other wildlife. In the afternoon we will go for a cruise on the Kazinga Channel, where we may have a chance to see a variety of water birds, African migrants, Hippos, Nile Crocodile, Cape Buffalo, Elephant to mention but a few. Overnight Bush Lodge.
DAY FOUR: Morning we transfer to Kibaale forest. On the way we will visit the burial site for the late kings of Tooro Kingdom, and then visit the Nyakasura, a wonderful geographical cave feature known as the breasts of Nyinamwiru (Mabeere ga nyinamwiru) as they are called by the local people. Overnight Primate lodge cottages
DAY FIVE: After an early morning breakfast, we will walk to Kibale NP, reported to be home to the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in the world. Thirteen different species have been identified here. We go for Chimp tracking, where we may have a chance to see a variety of other primates e.g., Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Vervet, L’Hoerst, and Red tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Red, Black-and-white Colobus Monkeys to mention but a few. Afternoon Swamp walk in Bigodi wetland for a variety of primates. Overnight Primate Lodge Cottages.
DAY SIX: On this day we will drive to Murchison Falls NP, through winding agricultural lands, where villagers and their children will show their friendly nature and wave out and you can glimpse the Ugandan way of rural life. Overnight Paraa lodge
DAY SEVEN: In the morning we shall go for a game drive. Here the animals we are likely to see include Lion, Leopard, Giraffe, Oribi, Jackson’s Hartebeest, and Elephant, and many others. In the afternoon we take a boat ride to the bottom of the falls—a magical trip, through beautiful scenery. The whole of the 50 metres wide Nile River is forced into a gap only 7 metres wide – where the immense force of the water and the views of the falls are awe inspiring. Here, we may have a chance to see variety water birds, and many Hippos and Crocodiles. Overnight Paraa lodge
DAY EIGHT: After breakfast we shall cross with a ferry to the southern side of the Nile and drive to the top of the falls to view the magnificent falls. We shall have a brief history of what happed at the falls during the pre colonial era, then transfer to Jinja. Overnight Paradise hotel.
DAY NINE: We may visit the source of the longest river the Nile and Bujgaali falls. Overnight Paradise hotel Jinja.
DAY TEN: Transfer to the airport for your flight, depending on the time you may go for shopping for souvenirs’. After transfer to the airport for your flight, end of our services
Our package prices include accommodations and meals two people sharing in a room, park entrance fees, boat cruises, vehicle hire with fuel and driver guide, ranger guides fees, guided nature walks, chimp tracking, forest walk fees, and swamp walk fees.
Not included in our package prices are tips, drinks, personal insurance, anything not included in the itinerary. Also not included are things of personal nature, for example, laundry, communication, etc.
GROUP BOOKINGS
Coded J20U19
23 Nov 2019
Price
Per person USD 2,180 (includes Gorilla & Chimp permits)
8 DAY GORILLA SAFARI
DAY ONE:
Arrive at the Airport, met by our staff and transferred to Hotel in Kampala (options available for luxury, mid range and budget accommodations).
DAY TWO:
After breakfast drive to Bwindi via Rukungiri through the scenic "little Switzerland of Africa" with good views of this beautiful evergreen area. We have a chance to pass by various road side markets, Ankole Long horned cattle farms and other beautiful sceneries; we my have lunch in Mbarara before proceeding the Impenetrable forest overnight Hotel in Buhoma or Ruhija depending on where we get the gorilla permits.
DAY THREE:
An early morning trek into Bwindi Impenetrable forest National Park with packed lunch led by experienced guides will lead us to a family of mountain gorillas. Tracking the gorillas through the dense mountain forest is a magical experience. You are allowed to spend one hour with the gorillas and be back to base! Some gorilla families however, are more elusive and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy overnight Buhoma or Ruhija.
DAY FOUR:
After breakfast drive to Queen Elizabeth National Park via Ishasha sector of the park for a game drive in search for tree climbing Lions, we may have a chance to see Topis, Bush bucks, Water bucks, spotted hyenas, Buffaloes on our way. Overnight in Mweya or any other accommodation depending on availability or budget.
DAY FIVE:
Morning game drive through Kasenyi tracks and Kob mating grounds in search for the Lions, Elephants, Buffalo, Hyena, Giant Forest Hogs, spotted hyenas and other game. There after go for an afternoon boat ride on the Kazinga Channel believed to host the largest concentration of Hippos in Africa, a variety of migrant birds, Crocodiles, hippos, a variety of wild life as they come to quench their thirst. Overnight in Mweya or any other accommodation depending on availability or budget.
DAY SIX:
After breakfast transfer to Fort portal, visit the Nyakasura cave a wonderful feature overnight Hotel in Fort portal or Kibaale forest.
DAY SEVEN:
After an early morning breakfast, we walk or drive to Kibaale NP reported to be home to the greatest variety and highest concentration of primates in the world. Thirteen (13) different species have been identified here. We go for Chimp tracking, where we may have a chance to see a variety of other primates e.g. the Grey-cheeked Mangabeys, Vervet, L'Hoerst and Red tailed Monkeys, Olive Baboons, Red, Black and white Colobus Monkeys. Afternoon Swamp walk in Bigodi wetland where we have a chance to see a variety of primates.
DAY EIGHT:
After breakfast drive to Kampala or back to Entebbe for your flight, end of services.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Our package prices include accommodation and meals, Park entrance fees in all game parks and protected areas mentioned in the itinerary, vehicle hire with fuel and driver guide, Queen Elizabeth, chimpanzee tracking permits, Guided nature walks and Ranger guide fees where required.
Gorilla permits are at US$700 per person per day.
These are booked in advance for they are sold on first come first serve basis and only confirmed with cash. Children below 15 years are not allowed to track chimps and gorillas
Our package prices do not include tips, drinks, personal insurance and anything of personal nature e.g. laundry, communication e.t.c
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Bwindi Wildlife Insight
Plot 20 Luwum StreetP.o. Box 9923Kampala UgandaTel/ WhatsApp+256756665386bwindiwildlifeinsight@gmail.comEnquire with us below - Terms & Conditions.
Please take time to read the terms and conditions of Bwindi Wildlife Insight’ services. Confirming a safari with Bwindi Wildlife Insight assumes that you have read, fully understand and accept the terms and conditions described below.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
1. BOOKINGS.1.1 Bwindi Wildlife Insight provides transportation, accommodation bookings, restaurant meals, excursions and other services in cooperation with independent suppliers.
1.2 All information detailed in client itineraries is given to the best of Bwindi Wildlife Insight’ knowledge and based on the latest information available. Bwindi Wildlife Insight cannot be liable for modified information from third parties, nor for any obvious typing errors.
1.3 To reserve flights and gorilla permits we need: your full names as they appear in passport, your nationality and passport number.
1.4 Before confirming a safari, the client must inform Bwindi Wildlife Insight of any preferences and special requests of the participants; e.g. medical needs, diet, requirements relating to disabilities and any other requirements. Bwindi Wildlife Insight will meet the requests if possible.
1.5 All packages are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed. Many lodges and hotels offered by Bwindi Wildlife Insight have limited capacity and therefore it is essential to make reservations well in advance of your planned trip.
1.6 In the event that you wish to amend your reservation in any way, Bwindi Wildlife Insight will make the preferred adjustment where practicable and possible and confirm accordingly. Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to charge an amendment fee relative to the actual costs, which will be added to the total invoice.
1.7 Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to change and re-adjust the tour schedule, transportation, accommodation and services indicated in the itinerary in the event of unforeseen circumstances before arrival. Any changes to the itinerary will be communicated to the client as soon as possible.
2. PRICES 2.1 The prices quoted for the various safaris are as per the itinerary and include the following services, unless stated otherwise: overnight in hotels, guesthouses, tents or lodges, all meals as indicated, sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary, park entrance fees and ranger fees, airport transfers where applicable, ground transportation, English speaking driver/guides and bottled mineral water in the vehicle.2.2 Expenses that are not covered: international and domestic air fares, visa and passports, meals not mentioned in the itinerary, drinks other than the mineral water provided in the vehicle, tips and gratuities for the guides and accommodation staff, laundry, travel insurance and other items of a personal nature.
2.3 Prices on the website or quoted to our clients are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed until confirmed in writing.
2.4 Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to adjust prices at any time should there be any fluctuation in the exchange rate or increase in the cost of any element of the tour. The company will however make every effort to minimize any increases.
3. EXECUTION OF THE TOUR.3.1 It is a privilege to see animals in their natural habitat and as such, we cannot guarantee wildlife or game viewing. You must take caution when viewing the animals and carefully follow the instructions given by either the tour guide or wildlife rangers.
3.2 A gorilla or chimpanzee permit guarantees clients will be able to track the primates in question but does not guarantee that the animals will be in plain sight.
3.3 Accommodation is based on a twin or double bedded room, tent or banda, with private bathroom where possible. Single rooms may be available with the payment of a supplement fee but availability cannot always be guaranteed.
3.4 Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to substitute equivalent or superior hotels. If a hotel of equivalent standard is not available Bwindi Wildlife Insight may substitute the next best quality hotel or suggest superior standard accommodation (extra charges may apply).
3.5 The mode of transport used will be dependent on the number of clients and the route taken, based on the specifications of the chosen itinerary. Every effort is made to ensure that vehicles are provided in a roadworthy condition but no liability can be accepted for a puncture, breakdown, damage, or any delay as a result of the poor road conditions.
3.6 Experienced English speaking driver/guides are a key part of your tour. They are the only person(s) allowed to drive Bwindi Wildlife Insight’ vehicles. The driver’s decision on all matters, such as the route taken, is final.
3.7 Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to alter any route or arrangement, to cancel the operation of any scheduled tour or vary the safari services in any way in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as road closures, bad weather, problems with national parks or hotels and security considerations. In such cases, alternative arrangements will be made as circumstances permit.
3.8 Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to employ subcontractors to carry out all or part of the services agreed to be supplied.
3.9 Bwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to refuse any person from participating or continuing any tour if, in Bwindi Wildlife Insight’ opinion or in the opinion of any other person in authority, the person concerned behaves in such a way as to cause or be likely to cause danger, hazard or inconvenience to any third party, damage to property or to enviecosysto refunds will be made and Bwindi Wildlife Insight shall not be liable for expenses incurred as a result of the termination.
4. PAYMENT.4.1 All tours will be booked and confirmed only upon receipt of a 30% deposit of the basic program rate. For gorilla permits, a full advance payment of the permit fee is required in order to make the reservation.
4.2 The payment balance is due no later than 42 days prior to the safari, unless agreed otherwise.
4.3 Bookings made within 42 days before arrival must be paid in full at the time of confirmation.
4.4 If payment is not received in accordance with the above, Bwindi Wildlife Insight has the right to cancel the booking.
4.5 Payment can be made by VISA credit card, bank transfer or cash, before the start of the safari. Note that payments by VISA credit card attract a 5% service charge. Credit card transactions must be made at least two months prior to the start of your safari. Regretfully, traveller cheques are no longer accepted.
4.6 The costs of international transactions (or 5% service charge in case of credit card payments) are to be fully paid by the client.
5. CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS.5.1 All cancellation requests must be made in writing and shall be effective on the date of actual receipt by Bwindi Wildlife Insight.
5.2 The following cancellation charges apply to the basic program rate:
60 days or more prior to arrival 10% charge.
59 – 32 days prior to arrival 25% charge
31 – 8 days prior to arrival 50% charge
7 – 3 days prior to arrival 75% charge
48 hours or less prior to arrival 100% chargeBwindi Wildlife Insight reserves the right to deduct all expenses incurred from money paid.
5.3 Gorilla permits and air tickets are 100% non-refundable.
5.4 No refunds will be made for any unused services, late arrival or no-show of any of the members of the tour.
6. COMPLAINTS.6.1 Bwindi Wildlife Insight shall try to ensure that the company exceeds the expectations in every area of the tour arrangements. However, suggestions are very much appreciated in order to keep improving the quality of the service.
6.2 Complaints must be reported immediately to the Bwindi Wildlife Insight representative and to the supplier of the service in question, who will do their best to resolve the matter. If the problem is not solved to the client’s satisfaction, the complaint should be reported in writing and not later than 30 days after completion of the tour.
6.3 Liability for any complaints not notified in accordance with the above described procedure cannot be accepted.
7. LIABILITY.7.1 Bwindi Wildlife Insight will make every effort to ensure that all arrangements and services offered as part of the safari are carried out as specified in the most efficient way possible. However, the company does not have direct control of the provision of services by suppliers and, whilst every supplier is chosen with the utmost care, Bwindi Wildlife Insight does not accept liability for errors or omissions of such suppliers.
7.2 Bwindi Wildlife Insight shall not be liable for any loss, damage or injury of any nature whatsoever whether to person or property.
7.3 Whilst every care is taken, Bwindi Wildlife Insight cannot be held responsible for the direct or indirect costs of loss or damage to baggage or personal possessions.
7.4 Bwindi Wildlife Insight cannot accept liability or pay compensation for unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of the company or its staff, including flight delays/cancellations or force majeure such as war or threat of war, riots, civil disturbances, terrorist acts, border closure, acts of government or other authorities, strikes, thefts, epidemics, road closures, industrial disputes, natural or nuclear disaster, extreme weather conditions, fire, technical and/or mechanical problems to transport and all similar events beyond the company’s control.
7.5 It is the responsibility of the travel agency/wholesaler to ensure that all members of the tour have the appropriate passports, visas, travel permits, health certificates and other documentation required for the safari.
7.6 It is the responsibility of the clients to take proper medical and practical precautions in regard to health and safety. Medical advice should be sought well before travelling.
7.7 Clients are strongly advised to obtain comprehensive travel insurance before coming to Uganda. Local evacuation coverage is available in the unlikely event of a medical emergency while on safari with Bwindi Wildlife Insight.
7.8 The respective laws of the country govern Bwindi Wildlife Insight’ liability to passengers carried in its own vehicles. All claims are subject to the jurisdiction of the courts of the country in which the cause of action arises.
THANK YOU FOR TAKING TIME TO READ THESE TERMS AND CONDITIONS!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Your enjoyment, comfort and safety are our priority.
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