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We pride ourselves on our ability to design inspirational Tailor-made itineraries and Small Group Tours, plus exclusive, one-of-a-kind events.
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Tailor-made Itineraries

These sample itineraries are designed to provide an insight into the types of luxury travel experiences we can create. These suggestions can be treated as standalone programs or incorporated into a longer itinerary. Alternatively, you may wish to start with a blank canvas, to handcraft a personalised itinerary based on exactly what your client wants and nothing more.

In The Footsteps of Dian Fossey

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet your Travulous guide and transfer to your accommodation in Kigali.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying your accommodation's facilities or head out and explore Kigali, either on your own or on an optional guided city tour.
Some sites to consider visiting are the Kigali Genocide Memorial, Inema Arts Centre, Nyamirambo Women’s Center, and Umusambi Village, to name a few.
In the evening, there are many charming restaurants in Kigali to choose from for dinner, with many featuring panoramic views over the city.
Meals: All meals at own arrangement.
Overnight: Accommodation options
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before departing on a scenic drive through the Rwandan terraced hillsides towards Musanze, the base for gorilla tracking at Volcanoes National Park.
Check in to your accommodation in time for lunch. Spend the afternoon relaxing at your accommodation or take an optional tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After breakfast, we hike to Dian Fossey's original Karisoke Research Camp in Volcanoes National Park, located between two volcanoes, Mt. Karisimbi and Mt. Bisoke. Dian's original camp set-up consisted of a tent, converted over time to small cabins.
Today the cabins lie in ruins, but as you explore the area, you imagine what it must have been like for Dian when she arrived in Rwanda to set up her research camp to study and protect the endangered mountain gorillas back in 1967.
Before departing, you will have the opportunity to pay your respects at Dian's grave and that of her favourite gorilla friend, Digit.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a short briefing before meeting the rangers who will guide you to your assigned gorilla family.
Gorilla tracking does not present a serious physical challenge to a reasonably fit adult (regardless of age), although the altitude and terrain can be demanding.
Tracking can take anywhere from two to six (or more) hours, with the guides frequently stopping to allow people to rest.
After the trek, return to your accommodation and spend the rest of your day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
In the morning, you can enjoy an optional trek to visit the golden monkeys before returning to your accommodation for lunch and heading back to Kigali for your homebound flight.
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner at own arrangement.
Alternatively, consider extending this trip by adding one of our Extension Ideas (see below) to this program.
Prices will range based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions.
5-star > High Season
- The Retreat and Bisate
- Net Price: $12,274 per person
- Recommended Selling Price: $13,776.69 per person
5-star > Low Season
- The Retreat and Bisate
- Net Price: $10,100 per person
- Recomended Selling Price: $11,293 per person
Included:
- Guest accommodation based on double occupancy, as specified
- English speaking driver-guide
- The Retreat, accommodation, BB meals (breakfast), 1 x30-min welcome massage pp, fruit basket, snack jar, 1 x selected on-site activity as determined by the property
- Bisate, accommodation, FB meals (breakfast, lunch dinner), soft drinks, house wines, local beers, selected spirits, laundry, selected on-site activities as determined by the property
- Meals as per itinerary
- Meet and Assist at Kigali Airport, on arrival and departure
- Airport transfers, on arrival and departure
- Daily vehicle transfers
- Services of the camp/lodge guides and staff
- Conservation fees, carbon levies and community fees, where applicable
- Volcanoes NP - Original Karisoke Research Centre & Dian Fossey’s grave permit x 1pp
- Volcanoes NP - Mountain Gorilla permit x 1pp
- National Park Fees
- Water in vehicle
- Accommodation taxes and relevant Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Emergency evacuation cover (mandatory)
Excluded
- All flights: international, domestic or regional, unless otherwise specified
- Airport or departure taxes
- Personal travel and health insurance
- Any visas or travel permits required
- Early check-in and/or late check out at properties
- Room upgrades
- Single supplements, unless otherwise specified
- All drinks, unless otherwise specified
- Premium and import brands
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Kigali – Tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Volcanoes NP – Tour of Ellen DeGeneres Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
- Volcanoes NP – Golden monkeys permit
- Any park fees, entrance fees, and activities not specified
- Additional vehicle transfers
- Tips, donations, and gratuities
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Porterage
- Locally applied tourism development levies, infrastructure taxes or hotel taxes payable on site
- Any unforeseen increases in prices, including, but not limited to: accommodation and activity rate changes, fuel cost increases, currency fluctuations (relevant to aircraft or transfer services) and/or any new Government levies/taxes, park and conservation fees or industry increases which are beyond our control
- Any health testing requirements stipulated
Please note:
- Rates and availability are subject to change
- The Rwandan Government has tabled a new tax / tourism development levy that is expected to come into effect in 2025. It is suggested that a 3% levy will be added onto accommodation bookings
- All prices quoted are NET and non-commissionable
- Pricing is based on payments being made by bank transfer / SWIFT / wire payment
- All persons travelling must have comprehensive travel insurance
All permit rates, national park and entrance fees are subject to change without notice.

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The Gorillas of Rwanda & Uganda

Meet your Travulous driver guide at your hotel or upon arrival at Kigali International Airport. Set off for Mount Gahinga Lodge and cross the border into Uganda.
As Uganda’s smallest park, Mgahinga Gorilla National Park is located at an altitude range of 2,227m to 4,127m. Home to one habituated gorilla group, the park was declared a game sanctuary in 1930 and gazetted as a national park in 1991.
After checking in at your accommodation, spend the remainder of the afternoon enjoying the property’s facilities, including the terrace which boasts stunning views of the Virunga Volcanoes.
Meals: Lunch and dinner included, breakfast at own arrangement.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After an early breakfast, we set off gorilla tracking accompanied by your Tour Leader. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants is a fascinating and very rewarding experience.
Gorilla tracking does not present a serious physical challenge to a reasonably fit adult, regardless of age, although the altitude and terrain can sometimes be demanding. Gorilla tracking in Mgahinga National Park can take from 1 to 3 hours, with the guides stopping frequently for people to rest. Once the gorilla family has been found, your visit with these great apes lasts for one magical hour.
After the trek, return to your accommodation for a late lunch and spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After breakfast, we visit the Gahinga Batwa Village to experience the culture and history of one of Africa’s oldest tribes.
Participate in a visit to their new village, community centre and the Batwa Heritage Trail. You will learn about their traditional life as hunter-gatherers in the forest and their use of medicinal plants. Enjoy seeing the Batwa Dance Group perform their traditional dance and visit the Batwa Vocational Center.
Return to your accommodation for lunch, after which we drive back across the border into Rwanda and towards Musanze, the base for gorilla tracking at Volcanoes National Park.
Check in to your accommodation in time for dinner. Spend the evening relaxing at your accommodation.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After an early breakfast, we transfer to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing by park staff, before meeting the rangers who will guide you to your assigned gorilla family. With 12 fully habituated gorilla families living in the Volcanoes National Park, only 96 gorilla permits are issued to tourists per day. Advance booking is essential.
Gorilla tracking does not present a serious physical challenge to a reasonably fit adult, regardless of age, although the altitude and terrain can sometimes be demanding. Gorilla tracking can take from 2 to 6 hours, with the guides stopping frequently for people to rest.
After the trek, return to your accommodation for lunch and spend the rest of your afternoon at leisure, or take an optional tour of the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Overnight: Accommodation options
Today you can choose an optional activity including a second gorilla trek, going in search of golden monkeys who are endemic to the high-altitude forests of Volcanoes National Park, or visiting the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
You may also be interested in hiking to Dian Fossey's original Karisoke Research Camp in Volcanoes National Park, located between two volcanoes, Mt. Karisimbi and Mt. Bisoke. Dian's original camp set-up consisted of a tent, converted over time to small cabins. Today the cabins lie in ruins, but by listening to the stories of your Tour Leader, you will gain a good understanding for what it must have been like for Dian all those years ago, when setting up camp to study and protect the endangered mountain gorillas. You will also see Dian's grave, and that of her favourite gorilla Digit.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
Enjoy breakfast at your accommodation before departing for Kigali International Airport and your onward travel arrangements.
Time permitting, consider visiting optional Kigali highlights including Umusambi Village which is a beautiful nature reserve home to over 50 endangered Grey Crowned Cranes, or Kigali Genocide Memorial which is a moving testimony to this country’s past.
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner at own arrangement.
Alternatively, consider extending this trip by adding one of our Extension Ideas (see below) to this program.
Prices will range based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions.
5-star > High Season
- Mount Gahinga Lodge and Bisate
- Net Price: $12,123 per person
- Recomended Selling Price: $13,479 per person
5-star > Low Season
- Mount Gahinga Lodge and Bisate
- Net Price: $9,779 per person
- Recomended Selling Price: $10,806 per person
Included
- Guest accommodation based on double occupancy, as specified
- English speaking driver-guide
- Mount Gahinga Lodge, accommodation, FB meals (breakfast, lunch dinner), soft drinks, house wines, local beers, selected spirits, laundry, cellar collection wines (excluding champagne), signature cocktails, single-malt whiskies, massages selected on-site activities as determined by the property
- Bisate, accommodation, FB meals (breakfast, lunch dinner), soft drinks, house wines, local beers, selected spirits, laundry, selected on-site activities as determined by the property
- Meals as per itinerary
- Meet and Assist at Kigali Airport, on departure
- Airport transfers, on arrival and departure
- Daily vehicle transfers
- Services of the camp/lodge guides and staff
- Conservation fees, carbon levies and community fees, where applicable
- Mount Gahinga NP - Mountain Gorilla permit x 1pp
- Mount Gahinga NP – Batwa Community Visit
- Volcanoes NP - Mountain Gorilla permit x 1pp
- National Park Fees
- Water in vehicle
- Accommodation taxes and relevant Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Emergency evacuation cover (mandatory)
Excluded
- All flights: international, domestic or regional, unless otherwise specified
- Airport or departure taxes
- Personal travel and health insurance
- Any visas or travel permits required
- Early check-in and/or late check out at properties
- Room upgrades
- Single supplements, unless otherwise specified
- All drinks, unless otherwise specified
- Premium and import brands
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Kigali – Tour of Kigali Genocide Memorial
- Volcanoes NP - Original Karisoke Research Centre & Dian Fossey’s grave permit
- Volcanoes NP – Tour of Ellen DeGeneres Campus of Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
- Volcanoes NP – Golden monkeys permit
- Any park fees, entrance fees, and activities not specified
- Additional vehicle transfers
- Tips, donations, and gratuities
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Porterage
- Locally applied tourism development levies, infrastructure taxes or hotel taxes payable on site
- Any unforeseen increases in prices, including, but not limited to: accommodation and activity rate changes, fuel cost increases, currency fluctuations (relevant to aircraft or transfer services) and/or any new Government levies/taxes, park and conservation fees or industry increases which are beyond our control
- Any health testing requirements stipulated
Please note
- Rates and availability are subject to change
- The Rwandan Government has tabled a new tax / tourism development levy that is expected to come into effect in 2025. It is suggested that a 3% levy will be added onto accommodation bookings
- All prices quoted are NET and non-commissionable
- Pricing is based on payments being made by bank transfer / SWIFT / wire payment
- All persons travelling must have comprehensive travel insurance
All permit rates, national park and entrance fees are subject to change without notice.

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Uganda’s Mountain Gorillas

Upon arrival at Entebbe International Airport, meet your Travulous representative and transfer to your accommodation for check-in.
Spend the rest of your day at leisure enjoying some of Entebbe’s sites or relax at your accommodation.
Meals: All meals at own arrangement.
Overnight: Accommodation options
Optional Activities: Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary, Lake Victoria sunset boat cruise, birdwatching in Mabamba papyrus swamp, Entebbe Botanical Gardens nature walk, visit to Uganda Wildlife Conservation Education Centre (UWEC).
After breakfast, meet your Travulous guide and transfer to your accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The national park is also home to one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, protecting roughly half of the world’s population of mountain gorillas, including several habituated groups for tourists to visit. The park offers some of the finest montane forest birding in Africa.
Spend the rest of the day at leisure enjoying your accommodation's facilities, followed by dinner in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After an early breakfast, depart for mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
The activity starts with a briefing at 8am at the park headquarters. After the briefing you depart with the guide and rangers to find the mountain gorillas. The time spent tracking gorillas in Uganda depends and varies from half an hour to eight hours depending on the gorilla movements.
Although the hike can be physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants is a fascinating and very rewarding experience. Once the gorilla families have been found, your visit with these great apes lasts for one magical hour.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
Today you have the option to go on a second gorilla trek in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
Though the National Park is best known for its outstanding gorilla tracking, it also provides refuge to forest elephant, chimpanzee, monkeys and various small antelope. Bwindi is also home to around 350 bird species, of which 23 are endemic to the Albertine Rift and at least 14 are found nowhere else in Uganda.
After your gorilla trek you return to your accommodation. Spend the rest of the afternoon at leisure enjoying the facilities, followed by dinner in the evening.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
Overnight: Accommodation options
After breakfast, there is time for a guided forest walk, before departing for Entebbe airport and your homebound flight.
Meals: Breakfast included, lunch and dinner at own arrangement.
Alternatively, consider extending this trip by adding one of our Extension Ideas (see below) to this program.
Prices will range based on the time of year, length of stay, accommodation choices, number of participants, and inclusions.
5-star > High Season
- no.5 Boutique Hotel and Gorilla Forest Lodge
- Net Price: $6,302 per person
- Recommended Selling Price: $7,005 per person
5-star > Low Season
- no.5 Boutique Hotel and Gorilla Forest Lodge
- Net Price: $4,983 per person
- Recommended Selling Price: $5,052 per person
Included
- Guest accommodation based on double occupancy, as specified
- English speaking driver-guide
- No.5 Boutique Hotel, accommodation, BB meals (breakfast)
- Gorilla Forest Lodge, accommodation, FB meals (breakfast, lunch dinner), soft drinks, house wines, local beers, selected spirits, laundry, selected on-site activities as determined by the property
- Meals as per itinerary
- Meet and Assist at Entebbe Airport, on arrival and departure
- Airport transfers, as specified
- Daily vehicle transfers
- Services of the camp/lodge guides and staff
- Bwindi NP - Mountain Gorilla permit x 1pp
- National Park Fees
- Water in vehicle
- Flights, as specified: Entebbe to Kihihi (return)
- Accommodation taxes and relevant Value Added Tax (VAT)
- Emergency evacuation cover (mandatory)
Excluded
- All flights: international, domestic or regional, unless otherwise specified
- Airport or departure taxes
- Personal travel and health insurance
- Any visas or travel permits required
- Early check-in and/or late check out at properties
- Room upgrades
- Single supplements, unless otherwise specified
- All drinks, unless otherwise specified
- Premium and import brands
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any park fees, entrance fees, and activities not specified
- Additional vehicle transfers
- Tips, donations, and gratuities
- Expenditure of a personal nature
- Porterage
- Locally applied tourism development levies, infrastructure taxes or hotel taxes payable on site
- Any unforeseen increases in prices, including, but not limited to: accommodation and activity rate changes, fuel cost increases, currency fluctuations (relevant to aircraft or transfer services) and/or any new Government levies/taxes, park and conservation fees or industry increases which are beyond our control
- Any health testing requirements stipulated
Please note
- Rates and availability are subject to change
- All prices quoted are NET and non-commissionable
- Pricing is based on payments being made by bank transfer / SWIFT / wire payment
- All persons travelling must have comprehensive travel insurance
All permit rates, national park and entrance fees are subject to change without notice.

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Small Group Tours

Our tailor-made itineraries can also be operated as Small Group Tours. Led by our inspiring and knowledgeable Tour Leaders who are experts in their particular field, our Small Group Tours provide a unique insight into specific areas of interest, such as Wildlife Conservation, Culture, History, and Humanistic and Philanthropic legacies. Ian Redmond, Craig Sholley, John Fowler and Peter Veit are the former research staff and colleagues of the legendary gorilla primatologist, the late Dian Fossey.

Send us an enquiry if you are interested in a Small Group Tour escorted by one of our inspiring tour leaders.
To learn more about them, click on their photos below:

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**Tour Leader**
Ian is a tropical field biologist and conservationist, known for his work with great apes and elephants. For more than 35 years he has supported mountain gorillas, through research, filming and conservation work. Ian first travelled to Africa in 1976 where he joined Dian Fossey, studying and protecting the mountain gorillas of Rwanda and Zaire (now DR Congo). In 1978, he introduced David Attenborough to the gorillas for the BBC’s ‘Life on Earth’ series, and has advised in the making of more than 100 documentaries. Ian has been a conservation advisor for organisations including the Born Free Foundation, the Gorilla Organization, the Orangutan Foundation, and International Fund for Animal Welfare. He established and chairs the Ape Alliance, the African Ele-Fund and the UK Rhino Group. Ian was Chief Consultant and Envoy for the UNEP/UNESCO Great Apes Survival Partnership and continues advising on matters pertaining to apes and environmental issues.

**Tour Leader**
Craig's passion for African wildlife and conservation began in 1973 as a Peace Corps volunteer in Zaire (now DR Congo). As an L.S.B. Leakey grant researcher in the late 1970s, Craig studied mountain gorillas with Dian Fossey and, in 1987, became Director of Rwanda's Mountain Gorilla Project, of which African Wildlife Foundation (AWF) was a sponsor. He has worked and travelled extensively, providing conservation expertise, leading tours and photographing throughout Africa. Craig has acted as Scientific Advisor for the award-winning IMAX film, "Mountain Gorilla," and with the National Geographic Society, he surveyed the conservation status of mountain gorillas in Rwanda, Uganda and DRC in 1995. Craig’s direct involvement with AWF began as a Senior Associate and member of its Board of Trustees. Operating as a full-time employee of AWF since 2001, he now serves as Senior Vice President. He has also served on the Board of the Ecotourism Society.

**Tour Leader**
Rose-Marie is an independent researcher, historian and language expert specialising in traditional Rwandan oral literature, myths and rituals. She is a member of the Rwandan Academy of Language and Culture and regularly moderates informal study groups for cultural heritage. These groups typically attract young professionals, who have dubbed the effort as a ‘School of Rwandan Wisdom.’ Rose-Marie gives regular talks on Rwandan Culture Tourism including the Civic Education Programme known as Itorero ry'Igihugu, to train Rwandans on customs such as Umuganura (annual First Fruits Festival), and the Rwanda Women's Network, on traditional marriage rites and ceremonies. Rose-Marie participates as a key resource person in orientation seminars to educate newly appointed members to the Rwanda National Commission for UNESCO, on Intangible Cultural Heritage, Oral Literature, Heritage Sites and Cultural Industries. Rose-Marie speaks Kinyarwanda, Kiswahili, English and French.

**Tour Leader**
In the legacy of the late Dian Fossey, Dr. Gladys has become one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save the critically endangered mountain gorillas of East Africa. She is founder and Chief Executive Officer of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH), a 20-year old nonprofit organization that promotes conservation by improving the quality of life of people and wildlife to enable them to coexist in and around protected areas in Africa. She became an Ashoka Fellow in 2007 for merging Uganda’s wildlife management and rural public health programs to create common resources for both people and animals. Dr. Gladys trained as a veterinarian at the University of London’s Royal Veterinary College. Between 1996 and 2000, she set up the first Veterinary Unit at the Uganda Wildlife Authority. From 2000 to 2003, she completed a zoological medicine residency and masters in specialized veterinary medicine at North Carolina State University and North Carolina Zoological Park.

**Tour Leader**
Peter is a conservationist and Director of the Land and Resource Rights initiative with the World Resources Institute (WRI) in Washington. For more than 35 years, Peter has worked on environment and development issues, in 70+ countries. Early in his career, Peter studied animal behavior and wildlife conservation at the University of California, Santa Cruz. This work inspired him to study wildlife in Africa. In 1978, Peter met Dian Fossey in the San Francisco Bay area, after which he was invited to study the behavior of mountain gorillas at the Karisoke Research Center in the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. Peter lived in the park and worked with the mountain gorillas for more than 2 years from 1979 to 1981, serving as the director of the Karisoke Center whilst Dian moved back to the US to teach at Cornell University in New York. Peter has worked for WRI for more than 30 years, specialising in the links between natural resource management, human rights and democratic governance.

**Tour Leader**
John holds a BS in Zoology from the University of Georgia and an MS in Technology and Science Policy from Georgia Tech. After completing an undergraduate study program in Kenya, John got the rare opportunity that would become, “A Forest in the Clouds: My Year Among the Mountain Gorillas in the Remote Enclave of Dian Fossey”— his memoir of life and work in the Virunga Volcanos of Rwanda with National Geographic’s famous gorilla behaviourist. John also appeared in the pages of Fossey’s own, “Gorillas in the Mist” as well as Farley Mowat’s story, “Woman in the Mists”. Upon his return from Africa, John began a 21-year career in zoos in the U.S. and Australia, and met fellow zookeeper, Janet, who became his wife. His zoo work included leading tours to Africa, South America, Australia and New Zealand. Now retired from zoo work, John is a research coordinator in human behavioural healthcare. In addition to writing, John is an artist in nature-based abstract painting.

Special Offers

These Special Offers are only available to Travel Advisors and Operators who are signed up to our Agent Portal.

If you don’t see what you are looking for, please ask our travel team as there may be other special offers available.

Honeymoon Offers

Offer Name: Honeymoon Discount
Applicable Dates: 11 Jan 2025 - 10 Jan 2027

Offer Details: 50% discount on one partner's accommodation

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 2-night stay. 50% discount applies to 1 person per couple. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Copy of marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. Full price park fees, community levies and conservation fees apply on all nights. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 05 Jan - 30 Jun & 01 Oct - 22 Dec 2025

Offer Details: 1 newlywed stays 4 nights and pays for 2.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 4 nights. Offer applies to 1 newlywed per couple. Includes: Private safari vehicle and a private sundowner. Excludes: Park Fees, Kimana Conservation Levy and Angama Foundation contribution. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 05 Jan - 30 Jun & 01 Oct - 22 Dec 2025

Offer Details: 1 newlywed stays 4 nights and pays for 2.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 4 nights. Offer applies to 1 newlywed per couple. Includes: Private safari vehicle, 1-hour on-property photoshoot and a Maasai blessing (should the couple wish to wear traditional Maasai wedding clothing, these may be ordered prior to arrival at an additional cost). Excludes: Maasai Mara Park Fees and Angama Foundation contribution. Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Short Stay Honeymoon
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 4+ nights and receive 25% off accommodation. 20% off one spa treatment per couple per stay, Welcome amenities: in-room flower decoration, 1 x candlelit dinner, 1 x bottle of wine.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 4 nights. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Cannot be combined with other discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Long Stay Honeymoon
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 7+ nights and receive 30% off accommodation. 1 x dhow cruise. 1 x 60-min couples massage. Welcome amenities: fruit platter, in-room flower decoration, 1 x candlelit dinner, 1 x bottle of wine.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 4 nights. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Cannot be combined with other discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Discount
Applicable Dates: 01 Feb - 19 Dec 2025

Offer Details: 50% discount for the bride

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in Nature Tented Suites only. 50% discount applies to 1 person per couple. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Copy of marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. Full price park fees, community levies and conservation fees apply on all nights. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 2025

Offer Details: Bride stays free.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 2-night stay. Single room rate applicable for the groom. Room amenities include a bottle of wine, fruit and flowers. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 2025

Offer Details: Early check-in or late check-out and complimentary upgrade.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Complimentary upgrade to an Executive Suite, subject to availability at time of check-in. Turndown service including a bottle of chilled Prosecco, fruit, flowers & rose petal décor. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 2025, Regular Season Only

Offer Details: Bride stays half price.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Offer is valid for Regular Season only, with a minimum 3-night stay and a maximum 5-night stay. Applicable room category: Nina Tents only. Full conservancy fees and reserve fees are applicable for all guests per night. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 2025, Regular Season Only

Offer Details: Bride stays free and complimentary room upgrade.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Offer is valid for Regular Season only, with a minimum 3-night stay and a maximum 5-night stay. Single room rate is applicable for the groom. Early check-in or late check-out until 16h00, subject to availability at time of check-in. Complimentary room upgrade (from North Wing Ocean View to North Wing Deluxe View), subject to availability at time of check-in. Room amenities include a cake, bottle of wine, fruits and flowers. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. Cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Discount
Applicable Dates: 2025, mid and high season only

Offer Details: Bride stays half price

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in mid and high season only. 50% discount applies to 1 person per couple. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Copy of marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Discount
Applicable Dates: 05 Jan - 30 Jun 2025 & 01 Oct 2025 - 30 June 2026 & Oct 2026 - May 2027 (except 20 Dec - 05 Jan)

Offer Details: 50% discount on one partner's accommodation and 1st night free for the other partner

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum 6-night stay. Valid in for Tanzania and Uganda portfolio. 50% discount applies to 1 person per couple. Free night is not property specific. Travel must be within 12 months of wedding. Special applies to full board and game package rates only. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Copy of marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. Full price park fees, community levies and conservation fees apply on all nights. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Discount
Applicable Dates: 05 Jan - 30 Jun 2025 & 01 Oct 2025 - 30 June 2026 & Oct 2026 - May 2027 (except 20 Dec - 05 Jan)

Offer Details: 20% discount on one partner's accommodation

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in low and shoulder season only. 20% discount applies to 1 person per couple. Minimum 2-night stay. Nights must be consecutive. Travel must be within 12 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Copy of marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 2025

Offer Details: Special Honeymoon Package

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Complimentary welcome drink on arrival, flower arrangement, an in-rooom bottle of wine and fruit platter, one partner massage in the spa and one candlelight dinner (gazebo or beach). Minimum 3-night stay in a premium ocean-front room category. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Copy of marriage certificate must be shown at check-in. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Honeymoon Special
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025

Offer Details: 1 spouse will receive 50% discount on their accommodation.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid for travel all year. Travel must be within 6 months of wedding. Proof of marriage required at the time of booking. Can be combined with gorilla trek on Wilderness or long stay discount. For full terms, please enquire.

Free Nights

Offer Name: Stay 7, Pay 6
Applicable Dates: 2025, low and shoulder seasons only

Offer Details: Stay 7-nights for the price of 6

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in low and shoulder season only. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 4, Pay 3
Applicable Dates: 11 Jan – 30 Apr & 1 Nov – 20 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 4-nights for the price of 3

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. All 4 nights must be spent at the same lodge. Free night to be applied to the last night. Eligible properties: Kichwa Tembo; Klein’s Camp; Grumeti River Lodge, Serengeti Under Canvas; Lake Manyara. Cannot be combined with other special offers. National park / reserve / conservancy fees payable for all nights, where applicable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 4, Pay 3
Applicable Dates: 05 Jan - 31 May 2025, except Easter

Offer Details: Stay 4-nights for the price of 3

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Can be applied at a single property or combined across multiple properties. Not valid during Easter weekend. Non-resident bookings only. Cannot be combined with other special offers. Eligible properties: Kilindi Zanzibar; Serengeti Migration Camp; Serengeti Pioneer Camp; Tarangire Treetops; The Manor at Ngorongoro; Elsa's Kopje; Loisaba Star Beds; Sand River Mara; Elephant Pepper Camp. National park / reserve / conservancy fees payable for all nights, where applicable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 3, Pay 2
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 May & 01 Oct – 15 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 3-nights for the price of 2

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Applicable for adult and child rates at Mugie House. Flights must be booked with Governors’ Aviation (2 legs). National park / reserve / conservancy fees payable for all nights, where applicable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 6, Pay 5
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 May & 01 Oct – 15 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 6-nights for the price of 5

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Applicable for adult and child rates. Flights must be booked with Governors’ Aviation ( min 2 legs). Free night is based on the lowest priced property. National park / reserve / conservancy fees payable for all nights, where applicable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 8, Pay 6
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 May & 01 Oct – 15 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 8-nights for the price of 6

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Applicable for adult and child rates. Flights must be booked with Governors’ Aviation ( min 2 legs). Free night is based on the lowest priced property. National park / reserve / conservancy fees payable for all nights, where applicable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 4, Pay 3
Applicable Dates: 04 Jan - 19 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 4-nights for the price of 3

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. 4 nights must be consecutive. FIT Leisure bookings only. Not valid for groups. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Dinner supplement applies for the complimentary night(s). For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 7, Pay 5
Applicable Dates: 04 Jan - 19 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 7-nights for the price of 5

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. 7 nights must be consecutive. FIT Leisure bookings only. Not valid for groups. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Dinner supplement applies for the complimentary night(s). For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 4, Pay 3
Applicable Dates: 04 Jan - 30 Jun 2025 & 01 Sep - 19 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Stay 4-nights for the price of 3

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. 4 nights must be consecutive. Regular and high season only. Excludes peak season. FIT Leisure bookings only. Not valid for groups. Offer cannot be combined with any other offer. Conservancy and Reserve fees payable for all nights. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 5, Pay 4
Applicable Dates: 2025, mid season only (excluding 21 July - 31 August)

Offer Details: Stay 5-nights for the price of 4

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in mid season only. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Not valid during festive holidays. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 7, Pay 6
Applicable Dates: 2025, high season only (excluding 21 July - 31 August)

Offer Details: Stay 7-nights for the price of 6

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in high season only. Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. Not valid during festive holidays. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 4, Pay 3
Applicable Dates: 01 - 15 Mar & 18 - 31 May 2025

Offer Details: Stay 4-nights for the price of 3

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. 4 nights must be consecutive. Conservancy fees payable for all nights. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 3, Pay 2
Applicable Dates: 01 April - 30 June 2025 & 01 October - 19 December 2025

Offer Details: Stay 3-nights for the price of 2

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Valid in mid and shoulder seasons only. Park fees, community levies and conservation fees apply all nights (including free night). Cannot be combined with any other discount or offer. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Stay 6, Pay 5
Applicable Dates: 01 Nov 2024 – 31 May 2025

Offer Details: Stay 6-nights for the price of 4

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Combinable across all Wilderness & Wayo Camps. Minimum 2 nights stay per camp. Lowest priced night is complimentary. Can be combined with no single supplement offer but no other special offers. National park / reserve / conservancy fees payable for all nights, where applicable. For full terms, please enquire.

Discounted Permits

Offer Name: Gorilla Trek on Erebero
Applicable Dates: 2026

Offer Details: First 20 bookings (received by Erebero Hills) receive 1 gorilla trekking permit per person per stay

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Permits will be purchased upon booking confirmation (deposit received). Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. Can be combined with other offers, except resident rates. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Low Season Discount (International)
Applicable Dates: November to May

Offer Details: Save 30% on the cost of a gorilla permit

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Promotional low season (international) gorilla permit rates are conditional on having a minimum of 2 nights / 3 days at either Akagera NP and / or Nyungwe NP, plus park fees and at least one activity, during November to May. Promotion can change or be withdrawn by the RDB at any time. Discount is 30%, reducing an international permit cost to $1,050.00pp from $1,500.00pp. NB: Payment of all park fees, activities and accommodation must be paid, in full, before the RDB will issue discounted permits. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Conference / MICE Discount
Applicable Dates: 2025

Offer Details: Save 15% on the cost of a gorilla permit

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Promotional conference / MICE gorilla permit rates are conditional on providing proof of conference registration or conference invitation letter and must be an internationally recognised conference hosted in Rwanda. Promotion can change or be withdrawn by the RDB at any time. Discount is 15%, reducing an international permit cost to $1,275.00pp from $1,500.00pp. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Low Season Discount (EAC citizens)
Applicable Dates: November to May

Offer Details: $200 gorilla permit

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Discounted mountain gorilla permits for East African nationals are only available for travel between 01 January to 31 May 2025 and 01 November to 31 December 2025. Promotion can change or be withdrawn by the RDB at any time. Proof of nationality required at the time of booking. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Low Season Discount (African Residents and Rest of Africa Citizens)
Applicable Dates: November to May

Offer Details: $500 gorilla permit

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Discounted mountain gorilla permits for African nationals and African foreign residents are only available for travel between 01 January to 31 May 2025 and 01 November to 31 December 2025. Promotion can change or be withdrawn by the RDB at any time. Proof of nationality / residency required at the time of booking. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: EAC Discount
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Offer Details: UGX 300,000 gorilla permit

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Discounted mountain gorilla permits for East African nationals only. Promotion can change or be withdrawn by the UWA at any time. Proof of nationality required at the time of booking. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: EAC Resident Discount
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan 2025 - 30 Jun 2026

Offer Details: $700 gorilla permit

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Discounted mountain gorilla permits for East African residents only. Promotion can change or be withdrawn by the UWA at any time. Proof of residency required at the time of booking. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Gorilla Trek on Wilderness
Applicable Dates: 01 Nov 2024 – 31 May 2025

Offer Details: Complimentary gorilla trek during low season

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Minimum age, 15 years. Book 6 nights in Rwanda combining Magashi with Sabyinyo, Bisate or Bisate Reserve and receive 1 free gorilla permit per person. Magashi must be included to qualify. Permits are non-transferable and non-changeable. Can be combined with honeymoon and no single supplement offer. For full terms, please enquire.

Circuit Discounts

Offer Name: Circuit Discount
Applicable Dates: 2025

Offer Details: Save up to 20% with a circuit discount

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Save 10% savings 6+ nights, 15% off 9+ nights, and 20% off 12 +nights. Valid across all seasons on game package and full board rates. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts, except the returning guest discount. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Circuit Discount
Applicable Dates: 2025

Offer Details: Stay 5+ nights at 1 or more Nomad property and receive discounted rates

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Save 10% savings 6+ nights, 15% off 9+ nights, and 20% off 12 +nights. Valid across all seasons on game package and full board rates. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: 5-night Circuit Discount
Applicable Dates: 04 Jan 2025 - 04 Jan 2026, excluding peak and festive seasons

Offer Details: Stay 5+ nights at 2 or more Hemingways property and save 5%

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Save 5% savings 5+ nights at 2 Hemingways properties. Excludes peak and festive seasons. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: 7-night Circuit Discount
Applicable Dates: 04 Jan 2025 - 04 Jan 2026, excluding peak and festive seasons

Offer Details: Stay 7+ nights at 2 or more Hemingways property and save 10%

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Save 10% savings 7+ nights at 3 Hemingways properties. Excludes peak and festive seasons. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: Circuit Discount
Applicable Dates: 2025, low and shoulder season only

Offer Details: Stay 6 nights at 2 properties and save 10%

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Excludes travel in peak season. Combine 6 nights at 2 properties and save 10% on the cost of accommodation. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Cannot be combined with other offers or discounts. For full terms, please enquire.

No Single Room Supplement

Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: Low and green seasons, valid indefinitely

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 2 single travellers in a booking, additional single travellers will incur a single supplement. Low and green seasons only. Excludes high and peak seasons as well as festive seasons. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 2 single travellers in a booking. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: 05 Jan - 31 May 2025, except Easter

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 3 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Available across all Elewana properties (except Arusha Coffee Lodge), this offer is valid for travel until 31 May 2025. May be combined with the return guest discount. Max three rooms per booking. Offer is not valid during Easter weekend. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 30 Jun 2025 & 01 Nov – 15 Dec 2025

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 2 single travellers in a booking, additional single travellers will incur a single supplement. Mid and green seasons only. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: 2025 & 2026, mid and low season only

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 3 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 3 single travellers in a booking. Mid and low season only. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: 20 Mar – 15 Jun 2025 & 01 Oct – 19 Dec 2025

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Must be booked & confirmed by 31st Jul 2025. Not combinable with any other specials. Single room supplement waived across all our properties. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 2 single travellers in a booking. A single supplement of 25% of the adult rate will apply from the third single room onwards when booking 3 single suites or more for the same period. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: Low season, 2025 & Low season, 2026

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 2 single travellers in a booking, additional single travellers will incur a single supplement. Low season only. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement
Applicable Dates: Low and shoulder seasons, 2025

Offer Details: No single room supplement for the first 2 solo travellers per booking.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Maximum 2 single travellers in a booking, additional single travellers will incur a single supplement. Low and shoulder seasons only. Excludes May in Rwanda. Excludes high and peak seasons as well as festive seasons. Can be combined with gorilla trek on Wilderness, long stay discount and stay 6 pay 5 offers. For full terms, please enquire.

African Residents & Citizens

Offer Name: EAC Resident Rates
Applicable Dates: 2025, excluding peak season (01 July - 15 September and 20 December 2025 - 10 January 2026)

Offer Details: Discounted rates for EAC Residents and Citizens

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Excludes travel in peak season. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Copy of residency permit, visa, ID card or EAC passport to be provided at the time of booking. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: EAC Resident Rates
Applicable Dates: 2025, shoulder and low season only

Offer Details: Discounted rates for EAC Residents and Citizens

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Excludes travel in peak season. Park and conservancy fees applicable. Copy of residency permit, visa, ID card or EAC passport to be provided at the time of booking. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: No Single Supplement for EAC & Rest of Africa
Applicable Dates: 01 Nov 2024 – 31 May 2025

Offer Details: No single room supplement for EAC & Rest of Africa Residents.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Applicable to residents of African countries only. Proof of nationality / residency required at the time of booking request. For full terms, please enquire.
Offer Name: EAC & RoA Discount
Applicable Dates: 01 Jan – 31 Dec 2025

Offer Details: Discounted rates for EAC & Rest of Africa Residents.

Terms: New bookings only. Subject to availability. Applicable to residents of African countries only. Proof of nationality / residency required at the time of booking request. For full terms, please enquire.

Get in touch if you would like to take advantage of any special offers listed above.

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Familiarisation Trips

There is no doubt Mountain Gorillas and the Big Five will be the big highlights of our safaris this year, so why not experience these for yourself?

In 2025 Travulous will be offering Familiarisation Trips for the Travel Trade to visit Rwanda and Uganda.

If you are interested in joining, please complete the FAM Trip Application forms below:

Rwanda

The Volcanoes National Park segment of this trip will be guided by Ian Redmond. Ian worked with Dian Fossey at the original Karisoke Research Center in the 1970s, introduced Sir David Attenborough to the mountain gorillas, and taught Sigourney Weaver to grunt like a gorilla for her award-winning role in 'Gorillas in the Mist'.

Site inspections will include luxury properties in Kigali, Akagera NP and Volcanoes NP (including The Retreat, Magashi, Kwitonda Lodge, Bisate, Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge and Gorilla's Nest).

FAM TRIP 1
(with Volcanoes NP)

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APPLICATION FORM

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Uganda

The Bwindi Impenetrable National Park segment of our two trips will be guided by Dr. Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka. In the legacy of the late Dian Fossey, Gladys has become one of the leading conservationists and scientists working to save mountain gorillas. Gladys is the founder and CEO of Conservation Through Public Health (CTPH).

Site inspections will include luxury properties in Entebbe, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Kibale National Park, Murchison Falls National Park, and Queen Elizabeth National Park.

FAM TRIP 1
(with Murchison Falls NP)

FAM TRIP 2
(with Queen Elizabeth NP)

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APPLICATION FORM

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APPLICATION FORM

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