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9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Camping)

9 days
Start and end in Kampala
5.0
3 traveler reviews
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Overland Truck
Off-the-grid adventures with a rugged edge
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Age range 18 to 75
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Highlights

  • Cycle through Uganda's misty countryside
  • Trek to see chimps in Kymabura Gorge
  • Paddle across serene Lake Bunyonyi
  • Embark on a Gorilla Trek in Bwindi Park
  • Explore the vibrant markets of Kampala

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Kampala - Chimpanzee Trekking Area
  2. Day 2 Kalinzu Forest or Kyambura Gorge
  3. Day 3 Chimpanzee Trekking Area - Lake Bunyonyi
  4. Day 4 Lake Bunyonyi or Gorilla Trekking
  5. Day 5 Lake Bunyonyi or Gorilla Trekking
  6. Day 6 Lake Bunyonyi to Kampala
  7. Day 7 Kampala to Jinja
  8. Day 8 Jinja
  9. Day 9 Jinja to Kampala
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services
4.7
(289 reviews)

Number of tours

93

Age Range

18 to 75 years old

Response time

within 1 day

Response rate

92%

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Customer Reviews

  • 9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Camping) reviewer 1
    · June 8th, 2018
    Liz Is amazing. So full of caring and love. She was an absolute pleasure to have as a guide. Miss you Liz!
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    Trip date: May 2017
  • K
    · June 2nd, 2018
    This tour was so amazing, I would do it again...
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    Trip date: March 2017
  • A
    · June 2nd, 2018
    Everything about this tour was wonderful! Would...
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    Trip date: March 2017

Dates & Availability

9 days
9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Camping)
From Kampala to Kampala

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • K

    Kathryn

    Asked on September 3rd, 2023

    Is it fixed dates, could I come later? Ideally I would like to come end of the 2nd week.

    Tour Details
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten September 2023

      The tours depart on fixed dates. The next departure scheduled is 30 January, and the one after that 06 February. Are either of those any good?

  • A

    Alexandra

    Asked on August 6th, 2023

    I'm a vegan but I'm not fussy I'm happy to eat rice and vegetables the entire time but I was just wondering if you thought this would be a huge issue or if it could be fairly easily accommodated?

    Meals
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten August 2023

      We do accommodate Vegans on tour. The variety of alternative-meat/dairy options may be limited as we may not have the specialised brands that are available back in one's home country, but our Tour Leader will do their best to provide suitable meals. (We do get a lot of Vegetarians and vegans on tour).

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    Dawn

    Asked on May 20th, 2023

    What is the accommodation like on this trip?

    Accommodation
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      This is a camping trip. Clients will share a 2-man canvas tent, sleeping mattress supplied. Shared bathroom facilities. Clients need to bring their own pillow and sleeping bag.

  • C

    Crystal

    Asked on November 24th, 2022

    Two question please 1- what are the additional charges to the tow parks 2-you describe accommodations as "camping". From my experience camping can mean a wide range please describe in more detail.

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    Tour Details
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2022

      Camping is in two person tents. We stay in official campsites and while it is fair to say facilities vary, we provide all the equipment except a sleeping bag (which you must bring). We have departures running in 2023 but no more availability on 2022 gorilla tours.

  • J

    Jon

    Asked on August 22nd, 2022

    What do you mean by Subject to purchasing gorilla & chimpanzee permits. Also is there a minimum and maximum number on the tour?

    Group size
    Tour Details
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten August 2022

      The tour has a minimum of 6 passengers and a maximum of 24 passengers. The Gorilla & Chimp Permit are mandatory to purchase at the time of booking (along with your deposit) in order to secure the permit for the Gorilla Trekking and Chimp Excursion.

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      Jon

      TravelerWritten August 2022

      Is the permit included in the cost? And if not how much are they?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten August 2022

      The Permit is in addition to the Tour Price. Depending on which departure you are looking at the Tour Price is from US$994 to $1,325 + $800 Gorilla & Chimp Permit.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 106764

  • Currency
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    Uganda Shilling
    Uganda
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from New Zealand you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Uganda
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Uganda. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Meningococcal meningitis - Recommended for Uganda. 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. 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 August 15th, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 15th, 2025, a minimum payment of $300 is required to confirm your booking with Acacia Adventure Holidays. 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 61 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 Acacia Adventure Holidays will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
    • The following cards are accepted for "Acacia Adventure Holidays" tours: Visa, Maestro, Mastercard, American Express or PayPal. TourRadar does NOT charge you an extra fee for using any of these payment methods.
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    Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveler, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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