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9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Accommodated)

9 days
Start and end in Kampala
5.0
3 traveler reviews

9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Accommodated)

9 days
Start and end in Kampala
5.0
3 traveler reviews
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NZ $3,090
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+ $1,740 Gorilla & Chimp Permit
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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

  • Drive through Uganda's misty countryside
  • Trek for chimps in Kyambura Gorge
  • Relax by the tranquil Lake Bunyonyi
  • Track mountain gorillas in Bwindi Forest
  • Experience nightlife in vibrant 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

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Customer Reviews

  • 9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter (Accommodated) 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 (Accommodated)
From Kampala to Kampala

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What our customers ask about this tour

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  • S

    Sam

    Asked on January 3rd, 2025

    I want to know if this is a single occupancy accommodation for a solo traveler

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten January 2025

      Accommodation on tour is twin share with another client of the same sex. If we have no other 'same sex solo travellers' in the group then client will have single accommodation at no additional cost. Unfortunately I cannot guarantee that at time of booking.

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    Derek

    Asked on November 14th, 2024

    Could you tell me what types of accommodations are available? Are there tents? Hostels? Lodges?

    Accommodation
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2024

      Accommodation on tour is simple twin rooms in hostel/ simple hotels most rooms with ensuite.

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      Derek

      TravelerWritten November 2024

      If I skip the Gorilla and Chimpanzee tours, how would the price change?

    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten November 2024

      If you do not wish to trek for the gorillas and chimpanzees we would remove the trek permits fee and charge just the tour price as advertised.

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    Samantha

    Asked on September 18th, 2024

    Exactly what are the accommodations and exactly what kind of transport?

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    Transport
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten September 2024

      Accommodation is in simply and rustic accommodation - it is not a 4-5 star lodge tour. Transport is by 24 seat safari truck, (we carry 16 people at a maximum). The trek to the gorillas is conducted with Uganda Wildlife Authority guides.

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    Luke

    Asked on December 10th, 2023

    Is it possible for a 15 years old to come on this tour?

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    Gina

    Asked on August 12th, 2023

    1/2 Zimmer oder was wäre der Preis für 1 Person?

    Accommodation
    Price / Availability
    Single supplement
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten August 2023

      The 9-day Gorillas & Nile River Encounter Adventure Accommodated Tour makes use of twin share accommodation. Rooms are basic with en-suite facilities, but from time to time some rooms may be shared facilities. The price is per person sharing - which means you will share the room with another Acacia client of the same gender.

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    Scott

    Asked on May 6th, 2022

    I would need a single accommodation, please let me know if it's possible on this tour.

    Accommodation
    Single supplement
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten May 2022

      Unfortunately we do not offer Single Supplements on any Adventure-style tours. You would be sharing a twin bed room/chalet with a fellow solo traveller of the same sex.

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    Kenneth

    Asked on October 31st, 2018

    What is the type of accommodation used?

    Accommodation
    • Acacia Adventure HolidaysOperatorWritten October 2018

      The accommodation is based on staying in twin share cabins on the camping grounds. If you would prefer there is an option to camp in tents instead, please contact our team of travel experts to find out more information in regards to this option.

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Tour ID: 106765

  • 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 21st, 2025 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 21st, 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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