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RWANDA ITINERARIES
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GORILLA TRACKING IN RWANDA - 4 DAYS
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Itinerary
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DAY 01 |
ARRIVE KIGALI, RWANDA / PARC NATIONALE DES VOLCANES
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Today you arrive in Kigali, where we will meet you and transfer you to your lodge.
Gorillas Nest/Volcanoes Virungas (D)
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02 and 03 |
PARC NATIONALE DES VOLCANES / KIGALI
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Early start to Ruhengeri, to start the Gorilla tracking for these 2 days. The next two days activities may be amongst the most exciting and challenging of our entire expedition. The Mountain Gorillas in the Parc Nationale des Volcanes are part of a worldwide population of just 600 individuals. The gorillas we are allowed to track belong either one of four habituated family groups. For up to five years each, these groups have undergone an extremely delicate process that has gradually brought them to tolerate the presence of humans for a brief period every day and allowed a few privileged visitors to interact with them in the wild.
The gorillas are by no means tame, and are completely wild animals. However, experienced guides will accompany us on our tracking, many of who have been involved in the habituation process themselves. The guides will use their knowledge of the gorillas' habits and information from the previous day to locate the group's whereabouts.
Because of this, the time taken to track the gorillas varies enormously, from as little as half an hour to as much as 9 hours before one returns to base. Once the gorillas are located, our group will be allowed a maximum of one hour with them. This is one of the world's truly memorable experiences - a look into one of these magnificent creatures eyes brings home the bond that exists between them and us. It also brings home the poignant fact that they are on the edge of extinction, and that our presence here contributes to ensuring their continued survival.
Gorillas Nest/Volcanoes Virungas on the first night, Intercontinental Kigali on the second night (B, L, D)
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DAY 04 |
KIGALI / DEPART
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Today we enjoy a morning tour of the city, followed by an early lunch and a transfer to the airport for our flight out.
(B, L)
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RATES PER PERSON BASED ON A DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
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$2,753.00 per person double occupancy - 2 people
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$2,495.00 per person double occupancy - 3 people
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$2,412.00 per person double occupancy - 4 people
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$2,288.00 per person double occupancy - 5 people
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$2,237.00 per person double occupancy - 6 people
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$283.00 single room supplement
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$750.00 per person gorilla permits - Subject to change (Jan 01 - May 30, 3007)
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$1,000.00 per person gorilla permits - Subject to change (June 01 - Dec 31, 2007)
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PRICE INCLUDES |
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Accommodation in standard twin rooms
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Meals as indicated in the daily meal plan (B = Breakfast L = Lunch & D = Dinner)
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All road and air transfers as indicated
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Gorilla permits and chimp tracking permits where applicable
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Services of an English-speaking driver guide
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Park fees
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All activities described in the itinerary, unless specified as extras
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Mineral water, tea and coffee in the vehicle
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Mineral Water at the hotels and lodges
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Medical Evacuation to a hospital in Nairobi
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PRICE EXCLUDES
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Tips and gratuities to your driver/guide hotel/camp staff etc.
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All expenses of a personal nature
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Beverages other than mineral water, tea and coffee in the vehicle and Mineral water at the hotels and lodges.
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International Air Fares, entry visa fees, domestic and international departure tax
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UGANDA GORILLA PERMITS
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GORILLA PERMIT AVAILABILITY CANNOT BE GUARANTEED UNTIL WE RECEIVE
A DEPOSIT OF $500.00 FOR EACH PERMIT AND ACTUALLY PAY FOR THE PERMITS.
IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION UGANDAN GORILLA PERMIT PRICE IS REFUNDABLE AS FOLLOWS:
* 91 DAYS AND ABOVE 25% CANCELLATION FEE
* 46-90 DAYS 50% CANCELLATION FEE
* 9-45 DAYS 75% CANCELLATION FEE
* 0-8 DAYS 100% CANCELLATION FEE
THIS CANCELLATION PENALTY MAY CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CHECK THE CORRECT CANCEL POLICY AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
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RWANDA GORILLA PERMITS
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TO GUARANTEE A PERMIT A DEPOSIT OF US$750.00 PER PERMIT MUST BE PAID AT THE TIME OF BOOKING.
* IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION RWANDAN GORILLA PERMIT PRICE IS NON REFUNDABLE UNLESS WE CAN SELL THE PERMIT ON TO ANOTHER PARTY.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT RWANDAN PERMITS AFTER 01 JUNE 2007 WILL BE PRICED AT US$500 PER PERSON PER DAY.
* WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO AMEND THE STATED ITINERARY IN RESPONSE
TO UNEXPECTED CHANGES IN LOCAL CONDITIONS.
* AIRCRAFT WEIGHT AND TIME RESTRICTIONS.
* PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ONLY USE LIGHT AIRCRAFT IN UGANDA, ALL OF THEM SINGLE PILOT, AND MOST SINGLE ENGINED.
* LARGER GROUPS WILL HAVE TO USE COMBINATIONS OF ONE OR MORE SMALLER AIRCRAFT.
* THE COMBINATIONS OF ONE OR MORE SMALLER AIRCRAFT ARE TYPICAL BUT NOT GUARANTEED, AND WILL DEPEND ON CLIENT WEIGHTS, CLIENT PREFERENCES AND CLIENT LUGGAGE.
PLEASE ASK YOUR TRAVEL AGENT
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IN CASE OF A CANCELLATION UGANDAN GORILLA PERMIT PRICE IS REFUNDABLE AS FOLLOWS
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Anything that is not listed under inclusions
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CANCELLATION PENALTIES
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If cancellation is received up to 130 days prior to departure, 20% of the total tour price is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 129 – 90 days prior to departure, 35% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 89 – 60 days prior to departure, 40% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 59 to 30 days prior to departure, 50% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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If
cancellation is received 29 days or less before departure, 100% of
the total tour cost is forfeited
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