A Week In Gorilla Lands
- Max group size:
- 28
- Age range:
- 18 to 99
- Operated in:
- English
- Tour id:
- 6397
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1: UGANDA
- Day 2: UGANDA
- Days 3 - 4: UGANDA
- Days 5: UGANDA
- Days 6 - 8: UGANDA - RWANDA
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Transport
- Additional Services
- Flights
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Customer Reviews
- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryAverage
- GuideExcellent
- TransportGood
- AccommodationGood
- FoodGood
- KKatharimaJuly 10, 2019When we booked our tour it stated on the website that there would be a maximum of 16 people joining the trip, so we were surprised to find ourselves in a group of 28 people (and obviously we weren't the only ones in the group thinking it would be a... Show more
Absolute Africa commented on this reviewHi Katharina, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback on your tour and great to hear you really enjoyed your gorilla trek! We are sorry to hear you were surprised by the number of people on your tour as we do always aim to be very... Show moreTrip date: July 2019 - MDMeganMay 09, 2017Wow, wow wow! Given the low cost of this tour I was worried it might not live up to my expectations, but the dates worked perfectly so I thought what the heck. Well it didn't live up to my expectations, it exceeded them! Now don't expect any bells and... Show moreAbsolute Africa commented on this reviewThank you for your review, Megan. Great to hear you enjoyed your time in Uganda and Rwanda with Absolute! We will be sure to pass on your comments to Derek and Angelo too :)Trip date: April 2017
- AAnonymousSeptember 17, 2011like all the timeTrip date: December 2011
DorotaOctober 30, 2010Trip date: September 2010
Availability
- WednesdayDec 18, 2019WednesdayDec 25, 2019See Similar Tours To This Date$1,636
- ThursdayJan 30, 2020ThursdayFeb 6, 2020$1,636
- ThursdayFeb 20, 2020ThursdayFeb 27, 2020$1,636
- FridayApr 24, 2020FridayMay 1, 2020$1,636
- SundayMay 31, 2020SundayJun 7, 2020$1,636
- WednesdayJul 8, 2020WednesdayJul 15, 2020$1,754
- FridayAug 7, 2020FridayAug 14, 2020$1,754
- FridayAug 28, 2020FridaySep 4, 2020$1,754
- SundayOct 4, 2020SundayOct 11, 2020$1,754
- ThursdayOct 29, 2020ThursdayNov 5, 2020$1,754
FAQs
- What are the inclusions of the tour price?
Your safari price covers:
THE CORE HIGHLIGHTS:-
* Gorilla permit
* Entry into Queen Elizabeth National Park including a guided game drive
* Game cruise on Kazinga Channel, Queen Elizabeth National Park
CAMPING, BREAKFAST AND DINNER
- 5 nights camping and 2 nights dorm stay whilst at the gorilla parks
- 7 breakfasts and 7 dinners including a local meal
Transport in a fully equipped and dieselled expedition truck/vehicle including all camping and cooking gear, a fridge, gas cooker, sleeping mats, tents etc.
The services of a driver and safari leader.
The ongoing advice and back up from The Absolute team.
All road tolls and taxes are paid
There are however, visas that you will need and additional optional excursions to add on if you wish. - I noticed that this trip includes a Gorilla Permit? Does this mean there are no additional costs?
Yes this trip includes the gorilla permit as well as a game drive and game cruise in Queen Elizabeth NP, so there is no extra cost for this.
- Can you help us with our visas if needed?
Unfortunately we are unable to give visa advice due to the vast number of nationalities which our customers represent. Some nationalities can travel freely over borders, where others require advance permission to enter. There are also changes in requirements from time to time. We recommend checking your local embassy or consulate's website for the latest up to date information.
- How much will this tour really cost me?
The costs to consider when travelling overland are:
Safari price
Optional excursions
Personal spending money
Visas
We are always very transparent about what a tour will cost and are happy to go through personal, tailored budgets to give you a very realistic idea of what you will spend on your tour - whether you are an adrenaline junkie, souvenir-shopaholic or travelling on a shoestring… - What is the group size?
This trip is part of our longer Absolute Safari, the maximum number of people on this safari is 28 , usually there are about 20-25 people.
Good to Know
- About the countries
Currencies
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- ShillingUganda
- CHF
- FrancRwanda
Plugs & Adapters
Visa
Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.Vaccines
These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.- Typhoid - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Cholera - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
- Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
- Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
- Rabies - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
- Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Uganda and Rwanda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
- Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
- Payment information
- For any tour departing before 12 February 2020 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after 12 February 2020, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Absolute Africa. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
- Some departure dates and prices may vary and Absolute Africa will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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