Gorillas - White Water Rafting
5 Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari
$1980-2870 USD
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Safari summary
5 Day Gorillas and White Water Rafting Safari is a fantastic 5 days program of traversing the primate world in Uganda while enjoying the beautiful landscape and the local people. It is booked with luxury lodges and a selection of high-end boutique hotels. Spend your time with the gorillas and later come to the beautiful town in Jinja City and experience the Nile at its best undertaking the much adventurous activity of White Water Rafting.
Gorilla Trekking and White Water Rafting Safari is a popular adventure travel itinerary in Uganda that combines two of the country’s most thrilling activities. Gorilla trekking involves hiking through the forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park to see the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural habitat.
White water rafting, on the other hand, involves navigating the rapids of the Nile River, with its various class III and IV rapids providing an adrenaline rush. Both activities offer a unique opportunity to experience the beauty and excitement of Uganda’s wilderness, and the combination of the two makes for an unforgettable safari experience.
About this tour
| Tour type | Custom, tailor-made, private | |
| Main focus | Primate trekking | |
| Activity level | Moderate activity | |
| Best months | All months | |
| Countries | ||
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Fine details
Safari highlights
- Whitewater rafting
- Primate trekking
What’s included?
- Accommodation
- Airport transfers
- All drinks
- Meals
- Park fees
- Private vehicle and driver
What’s not included?
- Alcoholic beverages
- Internal flights
- International flights
- Laundry
- Premium alcoholic beverages
- Tips and gratuities
- Visas
Itinerary
Airport Pickup
Upon your arrival at Entebbe International airport, Arcadia Safaris driver-guide will be there to pick you up and transfer you to the hotel in Kampala for a Bed and Breakfast overnight stay. This will be a great opportunity for you to rest and relax after a long flight.
Latitude 0 Degrees, Kaazi Beach Resort
Transfer to Jinja
You will be up early for your breakfast; afterwards you will be transferred to Jinja, a city located along the Nile River the longest river in Africa, where you will have an exciting experience of white water rafting. You will be given all the necessary safety gears and an experienced guide will be with you throughout the rafting experience. After the white water rafting activity, you will then be returned back to Kampala arriving in the evening for overnight at your hotel.
Latitude 0 Degrees, Kaazi Beach Resort
Transfer to Bwindi Forest NP
Bwindi Impenetrable
Early departure to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park located in Southwestern Uganda with a stopover at the equator for some informative talk, photography and some experiments before proceeding to Mbarara town arriving in time for Lunch. Drive through the rolling green hills of Banana and Tea plantations arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the evening
Buhoma Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp
Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Trail.
Bwindi Impenetrable
After your early morning Breakfast, the driver will take you to the park offices for registration and briefing for your Gorilla Tracking at 7:45 am. The Park guides will offer you a hiking stick and you will trek through thick creepers of Bwindi with your guides to find the Gorillas. After spending time with the primates, you will go back to park offices for your Trekking certificate. You will find our office Guide waiting to take you back to the hotel for lunch and rest and Batwa Trail later.
Buhoma Lodge, Bakiga Lodge, Broadbill Forest Camp
Transfer back to Entebbe Airport
On this final day, after your early morning breakfast with your packed lunch, you will be transferred back to Entebbe International airport for your outbound flight back home. This will be a great opportunity for you to reflect on your amazing adventure in Uganda and to make plans for your next trip.
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