East Africa at its best!
The wonders of East Africa
This 12-day adventure begins with a flight to Kisoro, Uganda where you will spend 3 nights at the Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge. Here you will join an expert guide to track mountain gorillas, spending an incredible hour observing them in their natural habitat. Next, fly to Entebbe for an overnight stay at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa before flying to Zanzibar. On the island of Pemba, you will unwind for 7 nights at the seafront Fundu Lagoon resort, soaking up the sun on white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Fundu Lagoon offers a peaceful setting to spot indigenous wildlife, explore the gardens, or dine beachfront with fresh seafood. The trip includes all transport by flight, road, and boat through lush forests, across the savannah plains, and along the Swahili Coast. Accommodations emphasize sustainability through conservation and community partnerships. With tracking magnificent gorillas, and then relaxing at an eco-friendly African lodge, this adventure blends breathtaking wildlife with a rejuvenating tropical escape. You'll return home with memories and photographs of rare encounters in Africa's incredible wild places.
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Day 1: Departure
Fly to Entebbe. Transfer to the welcomed and transferred to the luxurious Lake Victoria Serena Resort (close to the airport) for an overnight stay.
Day 2: Entebbe - Kisoro - Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
You are met and transferred back to Entebbe Airport in time to catch your domestic scheduled flight to Kisoro.
Upon arrival, you are met and transferred to Nkuringo (an approx. 1½hr drive) where you will stay 3-Nights at Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge in 1x Double Cottage on a Full-Board Basis. The rest of the day is yours spent enjoying the vistas and gentle walks around the local area.
Day 3: Gorilla tracking!
Gorilla tracking
After breakfast, you are transferred to the park HQ for a 07h00 briefing on gorilla tracking. You will then be allocated to a team of experienced ranger-guides who will take you into Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, to seek out one of the resident, habituated Gorilla groups.
Time taken to reach the Gorillas varies from as little as 45 minutes to a few hours in closed forest. Once the Gorillas are located, you will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them.
Day 4: Nkuringo, Bwindi Impenetrable NP - Kisoro - Entebbe
After an early breakfast, you are met and transferred back to Kisoro Airstrip (an approx. 1½hr drive) in time to catch your domestic scheduled flight back to Entebbe Airport.
On arrival, you are met by our representative and transferred back to the Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort & Spa (an approx. 30min drive) where you will stay for 1-Night in 1x Double Room on a Full-Board Basis. After lunch, you spend the rest of the day relaxing at leisure.
Day 5: Off to Zanzibar
Pool at Fundu Lagoon
After an early breakfast, you are transferred back to Entebbe Airport (an approx. 30min drive) in time to check-in for your international flight flight to Dar es Salaam.
On arrival, you collect your luggage and transfer to the domestic terminal in time to check-in for your light aircraft flight to Pemba Airstrip, Zanzibar.
Finally, you clear Customs & Immigration and are met and transferred by road to Fundu Lagoon where you will stay for 7-Nights in 1x Seafront Villa on an Full-Board Basis.
Day 6 - 11: Pemba, Zanzibar
Fundhu Lagoon Beach House
Your time is spent relaxing on the beach and enjoying the facilities at the resort (please note; diving, marine activities, excursions on the island are not included in the cost of this itinerary).
Day 12: Departure
Al Fresco Dining at Fundu Lagoon
Today, you will be transferred by road back to Pemba Airport in time to check in for your short light aircraft flight to Dar es Salaam International Airport.
From here, you move through the transfer section of the airport in time to catch your in-direct overnight flight back home.
Day 13: Arrival
Arrive back into London Heathrow (or selected other UK airports).
Duration: 12 Nights
Location: Uganda, Africa
Price: £7220pp
Price per person sharing in twin or double room accommodation includes: flights (economy class) from Entebbe to Kogatende; domestic return flights from Entebbe to Kisoro; domestic return flights from Kogatende to Manyara, Manyara to Pemba; Pemba to Dar es Salaam; accommodations & meals as per itinerary, transfers and transportation as per itinerary, services of professional experienced English-speaking driver/guide on Day's 2 - 4, & Day's 7 - 9; all excursions and activities as per itinerary (including 1x Uganda gorilla tracking permit per person), national park permits/fees.
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