Fly-In Gorilla Safari SPECIAL

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1 Fly-In Gorilla Safari SPECIAL 15 th October 30 th November days Fly In Safari with 2 nights in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest From US $1145 per person including a FREE massage! Extension in Bwindi available from US $125 per person only Limited availability! Day 1 Arrival Arrival at Entebbe Airport where you will be welcomed and transferred to your accommodation in Entebbe. Overnight at The Boma (B&B). ** Airport transfer arranged by your guesthouse. ** The Boma Entebbe This welcoming guesthouse is situated on the outskirts of Entebbe and only 5 to 10 minutes from Entebbe Airport. It is a tastefully restored colonial homestead consisting of comfortable bedrooms. Each of them is decorated along African themes and has their own private bathroom. A diners bar is set in a landscaped garden with lake views. The main house includes a private dining veranda and living room for overnight guests.

2 Day 2 Entebbe Bwindi National Park In the morning drop off at Entebbe International Airport for a domestic flight to Western Uganda, departing at hr. From Kihihi Airstrip (expected arrival hr) you will be transferred by road (1 hour) to the home of the endangered mountain gorillas. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a delicious lunch. In the afternoon you will have the opportunity to relax and prepare yourself for the next day. Or go for an optional (guided) forest walk for a first introduction with Uganda s unique flora and fauna. Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs. (B-L-D) Note: due to the early departure it is possible to request packed breakfast in advance. Mahogany Springs Bwindi NP Mahogany Springs is located at a 2 minutes drive from the headquarters in Buhoma. It offers eight individual bandas with 2 double beds, en-suite bathroom and a private terrace with panoramic views of the forest and surrounding land. The main building includes a craft shop, large bar area, relaxing lounge area with fireplace, restaurant and a large veranda. Day 3 Gorilla tracking Arise early today and prepare for the highlight of your safari, an unforgettable encounter with the Gentle Giants! Following breakfast, transfer to the national park offices where you will be allocated a gorilla family in groups of 8 as well as a gorilla tracking guide. After a pre-tracking briefing by your guide touching on the gorillas generally, your assigned gorilla family as well as appropriate safety precautions, you drive to the trailhead for the start of a thrilling adventure. Expect to walk between 2 and 8 hours in steep and sometimes muddy conditions with rain overhead, which can be tough and require a degree of (average) fitness. However the thrill of coming face to face with a giant Mountain Gorilla silverback completely makes up for the effort! Please remember to bring your passport for registration, appropriate, water proof hiking boots and a light rain coat. To protect from stinging nettles, we recommend long pants and long sleeved tops. A pair of old gardening gloves can help grabbing onto the vegetation while most hotels/lodges provide a walking stick that come in very handy especially when hiking downhill. A small waterproof backpack is an excellent idea to carry a light snack, bottled water as well as protection for your camera. Upon sighting the gorillas, you spend the allowed one hour with them as they go about their daily life; feeding, moving, playing, raising their young and sometimes wrestling by the juveniles it is a totally unique and unforgettable experience! Dinner and overnight at Mahogany Springs. (B-L-D)

3 Day 4 Bwindi National Park Entebbe Departure Today we will depart the impenetrable forest of Bwindi and head back to Entebbe (departure at hr or hr, expected arrival at hr or hr). At Entebbe International Airport connect to your international flight. (B) Travel tip: Extend your stay in Bwindi with an extra night to enjoy the magical forest a bit more! ** END OF YOUR SAFARI WITH GREAT LAKES SAFARIS ** Price per person in US dollars When 1 person travelling alone (single room) Fly-In Gorilla Safari SPECIAL 15 th October 30th November Standard SPECIAL * Including a FREE massage USD $ 2190 USD $ 2020 When 2 people travelling USD $ 1520 USD $ 1395 When 3 people travelling USD $ 1380 USD $ 1255 When 4 people travelling USD $ 1310 USD $ 1185 When 5 people travelling USD $ 1270 USD $ 1145 Single room supplement USD $ 250 USD $ 205 Supplement extra night in Bwindi single room Supplement extra night in Bwindi shared double room USD $ 340 USD $ 170 USD $ 255 USD $ 125 * The SPECIAL applies for the following dates: 27 th 29 th October 1 st 5 th November 15 th 18 th November 25 th 30 th November

4 Additional/optional surcharges to add to the package Price per person in US dollars 15 th -31 st Oct 1 st 30 th Nov Gorilla permit USD $ 600 USD $ 350 Mahogany Springs Walk (guided) USD $ 15 Bush breakfast at the river USD $ 20 Bush dinner at the river USD $ 30 Tree planting USD $ 45 Golfing from USD $90 Forest walk in Bwindi NP USD $ 70 Buhoma Village Walk USD $ 15 Included in the price: Airport and airstrip transfers (by guesthouse/lodge) Domestic flight by Aerolink per 11-seater Caravan (max. weight allowance 15 kg in soft luggage) Accommodation as described in the itinerary Transport to starting point for gorilla tracking in Buhoma/Ruhija Meals as described in the itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner) VAT for upcountry hotel and lodge accommodations AMREF Flying Doctors insurance Exclusions: International flight Visa (USD $100) Gorilla permit Optional activities in Buhoma or Bwindi Forest NP Meals and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary Items of personal nature Laundry service Tips

5 Terms and conditions: Prices are subject to change. Availability of accommodations and activities is not guaranteed; reservations will be made after receiving confirmation of the final itinerary and the requested deposit. Should any of the included accommodations not be available, we reserve the right to substitute it with an alternative suitable accommodation, which might affect the final quoted price. Timings may vary depending on aircraft routing. The special offer is limited to the specified dates in October and November. Please consult our webpage for the Terms & Conditions. EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBERS 24/7: Mobile Number: Andrew Nganga, General Manager Mobile Number : Dancan Kiiza, Senior Sales Consultant Mobile Number : Sheila Kogo, Marketing Manager COMPANY FULL CONTACT DETAILS: Great Lakes Safaris Ltd and Uganda Lodges Ltd Mutungo Hill Plot 1001 Block 243 Biina/Tank Hill Road Tel/Fax: +256 (0) , Mob (0) info@safari-uganda.com Visa fees and applications for East Africa Visa Uganda: Single entry visas costs US $100 per person. Visas can be purchased directly upon arrival and paid for in cash. Visa Rwanda: Single entry visa costs US $50 per person. Visas have to be applied for online via the Rwanda Immigration website. A copy of the approved application has to be presented at the entry point where the visa will then be issued and paid for. Kindly note that citizens from the following countries are required to pay visa fees but are allowed to obtain their visa upon arrival without prior online application: Australia, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, UK and USA. Visa Kenya: Single entry visa costs US $50 per person. Visas have to be applied and paid for online via the ecitizen portal, and present a copy of their evisa upon immigration. From 1 st July until 31 st August it will still be possible to obtain your visa directly at the border, without an online application. However, effective 1 st September 2015 all visitors to Kenya will be required to apply and pay for the visa online. Please remember that the visa process may take one full week. East African Tourist Visa: If you are planning to combine Uganda with a visit to Rwanda and/or Kenya it is recommendable to request for the East African Tourist Visa. This special tourist visa costs US $100 per person and allows 90

6 days multiple entry to Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya. Regretfully, Tanzania is not (yet) a member of the East African community and therefore not part of this arrangement. How to obtain the East African Tourist Visa: - Uganda: upon arrival at the airport, no (online) application in advance is required. The visa can be paid directly in cash. - Rwanda: online via the Rwanda Immigration website. Similar to the application for the single entry visa but make sure to select the East African Tourist Visa. - Kenya: at the moment only available directly upon arrival, but soon via the ecitizen portal as well.