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A Week In Gorilla Lands

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From Kampala to Kigali
4.0
3 traveler reviews
A Week In Gorilla Lands - Absolute Africa
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Operator
Absolute Africa
Group Tour
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 28
Age range 18 to 80
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Highlights

  • Explore Kampala's craft market and the Equator
  • Enjoy game drives and a cruise in Mburo Park
  • Trek with chimpanzees in Kalinzu Forest
  • Meet mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest
  • Visit Kigali's Genocide museum and memorial

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 UGANDA
  2. Day 2 UGANDA
  3. Day 3-4 UGANDA
  4. Day 5 UGANDA
  5. Day 6-8 UGANDA - RWANDA
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Absolute Africa

4.5
(172 reviews)

Number of tours

46

Age Range

18 to 80 years old

Response time

9 hours

Response rate

100%

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Good
    4.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Excellent
    5.0
  • Transport
    Good
    4.0
  • Accommodation
    Good
    3.7
  • Food
    Good
    3.7
  • Tour Operator
    Absolute Africa
    4.5
  • K
    · July 10th, 2019
    When 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 smaller group). Also that it was a hop on tour was not clearly visible for us and those starting the tour with us in Entebbe. The camping was very nice with good tents but the accommodation in the hostels was horrible. At one point there were only 2 toilets and 2 showers for 28 people and the bunkbeads were not save. The mosquito nets didn't cover the bed and as there were holes in them. Even if it's clear the standard is not the same as in Europe there should be at least enough sanitary rooms and save beds. The food was mostly English breakfast and the vegetarian food was always mixed with some kind of vegetarian meat which for us was not needed. A bit more diversity would have been good. The gorilla tracking was extremely exhausting and obviously not for beginners! But to see the gorillas was worth the effort!
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Hi 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 more
    Trip date: July 2019
  • MD
    · May 9th, 2017
    Wow, wow wow! Given the low cost of this tour I...
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    Absolute Africa commented on this review
    Thank 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
  • A
    · September 17th, 2011
    like all the time
    Trip date: December 2011

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8 days
A Week In Gorilla Lands
From Kampala to Kigali

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What our customers ask about this tour

    The content in our FAQ section is subject to change.
    • 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.

      January 1, 2017 • Other
    • 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.

      August 1, 2016 • Other
    • 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.

      August 1, 2016 • Visa
    • 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…

      February 15, 2016 • Price / Availability
    • 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.

      February 1, 2016 • Group size
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    Good to Know

    Tour ID: 6397

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      Uganda
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J, G. As a traveler from England you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F, J.

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    • Vaccines
      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Typhoid - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Cholera - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
      • Rabies - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
      • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Rwanda and Uganda. Ideally 3 weeks before travel.
      • Yellow fever - Required for entrance into the country for Rwanda. Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Uganda. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • 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.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before April 18th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 18th, 2025, 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 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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