Great Gorilla Trail Marathon, Source of the Nile, Uganda
Sun 17th May 2009
Event travel details
Day 01 (Wed) 13 May 2009
Morning arrive Entebbe and transfer to Mabira Rainforest Lodge for Lunch and Activities. If arriving on 12 May pick-ups will be from your Entebbe Hotel (not included).
Lunch 1200 -- 1330
Afternoon Forest Walk, Sauna, Swimming or Birdwatching.
Proceed to Jinja Nile Resort in the early afternoon
Dinner & Overnight at Jinja Nile Resort
L,D included
Day 02 (Thur) 14 May 2009
Morning visit to the Source of the Nile followed by Family Float Trip
Lunch @ Nile Porch
Afternoon Walks to familiarize yourself with the area and the people
Dinner and overnight at Jinja Nile Resort
B,L and D included
Day 03 (Fri) 15 May 2009
Morning to preview the marathon route(s)
Afternoon - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Horse back riding
- Zip line
- Quad biking
- Bird watching
Dinner and overnight Jinja Nile Resort
B,L and D included
Day 04 (Sat) 16 May,2009
Morning at leisure - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Evening - Registration and Pasta Party at Nile Porch
B,L and D included
Day 05 (Sun) 17 May 2009
0600 gathering for start of races at 0700
Race Day (Half Marathon/ Full Marathon
Finish at Nile Porch
Buffet / Self Service style Light Lunch around the swimming pool
Afternoon at leisure-OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
Dinner at Nile Porch with prize giving at early PM
B,L and D included
Day 06 (Mon) 18 May 2009
Open Day - OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES
-Horse riding
-Kayaking
-Canoeing
-Fishing
-Bird watching
-White Water Rafting
Overnight and Dinner at Jinja Nile Resort
B,L and D included
Day 07 (Tue) 19 May 2009
Drive to Entebbe (approx 2hrs) and afternoon visit by boat on Lake Victoria to the chimp sanctuary (12:00 pm- 5:00pm)
Dinner at Imperial Resort Beach or similar Hotel
B,L and D included
Day 08 (Wed) 20 May 2009
Transfer to EBB airport at 0700 for departure at 0940 of BA62 to London Heathrow, arriving at 16.00.
B included
Gorilla Trek Add-on
It would be a shame to travel this distance and not actually meet the gorillas - this add-on package gives you the perfect 14 night holiday and includes the US$500 gorilla trekking permit, as well as the transportation, accommodation and meals.
Day 07 (Tue) 19 May 2009
Depart from Jinja for Lake Mburu. Stop at Equator en route. Afternoon Game Drive and Boat Ride. Dinner and overnight at Mihingo Safari Lodge and Lake Mburu Tented Camp.
Day 08 (Wed) 20 May 2009
Morning game walk in search of hyena. Proceed to Gorilla Sanctuary at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Lunch enroute in Kabale. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Resort or Buhoma Homestead
Day 9 (Thu) 21 May 2009
Gorilla Trekking , Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp or Buhoma Homestead.
Day 10 (Fri) 22 May 2009
Transit to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Packed lunch. Afternoon Game Drive and Boat Ride on Kazinga Channel. Dinner and overnight at Mweya Safari Lodge.
Day 11 (Sat) 23 May 2009
Early breakfast. Checkout of hotel and proceed Morning Game Drive on the Northern Circuits. Continue to Mbarara for Lunch. Arrive late afternoon or early evening in Kampala. Overnight at Golf Course Hotel or Hotel Africana. Dinner at Le Chateau Belgian Restaurant. 3 course meal with coffee/tea.
Day 12 (Sun) 24 May 2009
Transfer to Entebbe (approx 45 mins)
Afternoon visit the chimp sanctuary by boat on Lake Victoria (12:00 pm- 5:00pm)
Dinner at Imperial Resort Beach or similar Hotel
B,L and D included
Day 13 (Mon) 23 May 2009
Transfer to EBB airport for flight departurers
B included
Prices
| Twin | Single | Twin | Single | |
| Marathon package | £1275 | £1645 | $2425 | $3129 |
| Gorilla Trek add-on | £995 | £1225 | $997 | $2329 |
| Deposit | £500 | £500 | $1000 | $1000 |