DAY
1: An early morning start from Kampala takes you south-west
and across the Equator. The drive takes you through savannah
grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle
with their incredible long curving horns. Then you ascend
into the Kigezi highlands, known as the "Switzerland
of Africa", with terraced farming and mountain scenery
and drive through to Buhoma. Overnight at excellent accommodation.
DAY
2: Enter the sanctuary at dawn and enjoy the beauty and freshness
of the forest, home of the mountain gorillas. After a short
briefing by the guides, proceed through dense bush to trek
for these endangered animals. Other primates also live in
the forest including the black-and-white colobus monkey, red
tail monkey and chimpanzee. Return to the accommodation for
dinner and overnight.
DAY
3: Re-enter the forest for a second exciting day of gorilla
tracking. Return to the accommodation for dinner and overnight.
DAY
4: Depart from the forest for Lake Bunyonyi, the lake of little
birds, renowned for its variety and abundance of avian. Enjoy
a canoe ride on this beautiful narrow lake surrounded by green
hills. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
DAY 5: Return to Kampala after breakfast.
A note for Trekkers: Remember to bring heavy leather gloves,
stout hiking boots, long sleeves shirts, long pants, a light
back-pack, and water-bottle.
NB.
Pleas note that this trip is based on permit availability.
Book 4-12 months in advance to avoid disappointment.
