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Gorilla Express Overview

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    • YGOG
    • 4.72 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $837
      CAD $792
      AUD $873
      EUR €531
      GBP £486
      NZD $981
      ZAR R6,363
      CHF FR652
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $830
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,667*
      CAD $1,597*
      AUD $1,667*
      EUR €1,110*
      GBP £992*
      NZD $1,977*
      ZAR R12,135*
      CHF FR1,309*
      *
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel to Uganda on a quest to meet the mountain gorilla

Travel to Uganda and embark on a quest to meet one of the world's most endangered species - the noble mountain gorilla. Encounter Uganda's birdlife, frogs and butterflies while hiking through the thick jungle with an experienced local tracker. The first glimpses of mountain gorillas will be sure to capture hearts and render most speechless - a just reward for the challenging trek. With cruises, camping and game drives included in the trip, this Ugandan adventure is action packed and sure to satisfy.

  • Game Drive in Queen Elizabeth National Park
  • Trek through mountainous forest terrain
  • Meet Uganda's majestic mountain gorillas
  • Travel to Uganda and soak up the culture of Kampala
  • Seek out lions and leopards on a game drive
  • Cruise past hippos in the Kazinga Channel

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Gorilla Express Summary

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Day 1 Kampala

Once the heart of the Buganda Kingdom, Kampala is a fascinating place to explore on foot, particularly its many markets and craft shops.

Day 2 Kabale

Picturesque Kabale is the gateway to the Bwindi Inpenetrable Forest, home to the majestic mountain Gorilla's.

Days 3-4 Gorilla Trek

Famous for its remarkable biodiversity, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is home to many endangered species including roughly half of the world's remaining mountain gorillas.

Days 5-6 Queen Elizabeth National Park

Beautifully set between two lakes in the Great Rift Valley, Queen Elizabeth National Park plays host to a wide array of wildlife, including elephants, lions, leopards, Ugandan kobs and waterbucks.

Day 7 Mbarara

Known for the local long-horned Ankole cattle and small-scale dairy farming, the university town of Mbarara is a pleasant place to explore and sample some local food.

Day 8 Kampala

Kampala is a city on the move but its museums and historic monuments still offer a compelling insight into the history of the Buganda people and their culture.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Kampala, Uganda

  • Finish:

    Kampala, Uganda

  • Group size:

    Min 4 , Max 22

  • Ages:

    Min 18

  • Meals:

    7 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 6 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Camping (with facilities) (6 nts), Hotel (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    4x4, Overland vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Bwindi Gorilla Trek, Kazinga Channel boat cruise, Queen Elizabeth National Park Game Drive

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    239kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. This trip requires full payment at time of booking in order to secure a gorilla permit. We also require full passport details. Please see trip notes (Important notes) for more details.
    2. A single supplement is available on this trip.
    3. This trip finishes upon arrival at our finish point hotel in Kampala on Day 8. Please do not book any flights until after 4pm this afternoon.

  • Trip price from

    USD $837
    CAD $792
    AUD $873
    EUR €531
    GBP £486
    NZD $981
    ZAR R6,363
    CHF FR652
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    Kitty

    USD $830
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  • Total price from

    USD $1,667*
    CAD $1,597*
    AUD $1,667*
    EUR €1,110*
    GBP £992*
    NZD $1,977*
    ZAR R12,135*
    CHF FR1,309*
    *     Price information
  • * Refer to booking conditions

  • Per day from:

    USD $208
    CAD $199
    AUD $208
    EUR €138
    GBP £124
    NZD $247
    ZAR R1,516
    CHF FR163
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About Uganda

    • 8
    • YGOG
    • 4.72 out of 5
    • Trip Price tool tip
      USD $837
      CAD $792
      AUD $873
      EUR €531
      GBP £486
      NZD $981
      ZAR R6,363
      CHF FR652
    • Kitty tool tip
      USD $830
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $1,667*
      CAD $1,597*
      AUD $1,667*
      EUR €1,110*
      GBP £992*
      NZD $1,977*
      ZAR R12,135*
      CHF FR1,309*
      *
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    • Basix
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