Shoebill next to person1/2/2024 ![]() We do ask that you take a test at home before flying to Uganda, even though proof of a negative test IS NOT a requirement for entry at present - this is liable to change. Good walking boots and rain gear are essential in case of the off-chance of unseasonal showers.Ĭovid 19: To join this tour you will need to be doubly vaccinated. The walking in most areas will be on well-defined mostly level tracks but at Ruhija the trek for Mountain Gorillas can take us away from forest trails and into areas that may be steep, slippery or thickly vegetated. Each vehicle will hold up to 6 passengers, driver and a guide. but we shall endeavor to rest in the middle of the day or use this time to travel to our next destination. The days can be long as it is important to be out at dawn and again out until dusk, as this is when most species are at their most active. Tour Code: On this tour we will be looking for a variety of bird species that include many Albertine Rift Endemics as well as some very sought-after mammals such as Mountain Gorilla and Chimpanzees. PLEASE LET US KNOWN STRAIGHT AWAY IF YOU WANT TO DO EITHER OF THESE TWO TREKS.Īccommodation: Ranges from standard to good, food is generally of a high standard and mostly buffet-style. Chimpanzee permit (subject to availability), which is USD 200 per person.Įarly booking recommended! You will need us to book you a permit if you intend looking for Gorillas or Chimpanzees.Gorilla permit (subject to availability), which is USD 700 per person.Not included: International airfare, insurance, entry visa fee and departure tax, drinks, tips, laundry and items of a personal nature. ![]() Included in cost: Full-board accommodation in twin or double en-suite rooms (according to availability), all meals from dinner on 6th July to lunch on 15th July, drinking water from van cool box, transport in exclusive 4x4 Land Cruisers which accommodate 6 guests, all boat excursions mentioned herein, all park and reserve entry fees, and services of all local driver-guides and leaders Group size: Minimum for tour to go ahead 4, and a maximum of 10 with 2 leaders And the birds here are amazing with African Green Broadbill, Petit's Cuckoo-Shrike, Grey-chested Illadopsis, Red-throated Alethe, Black-faced Rufous Warbler, Grauer’s Warbler, Many-coloured and Lühder’s Bush-Shrikes, Ruwenzori Batis, Stripe-breasted Tit, Dusky Crimsonwing, White-browed Crombec, White-bellied Crested Flycatcher, Willcock’s Honeyguide, Dusky Twinspot and maybe the curious and attractive Woodhouse's Antpecker plus so much more! Lake Mburo and Mabamba Swamp will provide a fitting finale to an action-packed African adventure. ![]() Seeing Gorillas up close and personal will be a lifetime long-treasured memory and is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Crossing Queen Elizabeth Country Park there are chances of seeing Lions, as well as a wide variety of savannah species before reaching Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Moving on to Kibale National Park for White-winged Warbler and Papyrus Gonolek, we can also spend some time with a fascinating group of Chimpanzees here. We begin in Entebbe for a gentle introduction to this very special country's avifauna with species such as African Grey Parrot, Great Blue Turaco, African Emerald Cuckoo, Green-throated Sunbird and Golden-Backed Weaver. And don't forget the amazing Shoebill which is another must-see bird that we will have a great opportunity to find, with our best opportunity from a boat as we slowly explore narrow channels and streams in the marhes In Kibale we will look for Chimpanzees and the rare Green-breasted Pitta as well as a host of other superb species. Of course there will be many other things to look for including African Green Broadbill and a bunch of Albertine Rift Endemics. The “jewel in the crown” must certainly be Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park which is one of the best places in the world to see Gorillas, and this will be high on our list of targets on this spectacular trip. With its wide-variety of habitats including breathtaking forests, world-famous waterfalls, awesome savanna and high-altitude grasslands this is one of the must-see destinations on our planet. ![]() Uganda is one of Africa’s most outstanding birding destinations.
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