Arno Delport, Sales & Marketing Manager at Acacia Africa, comments "Big Five safaris are still top of the Africa bucket list, but many people also view gorilla trekking as one of the ultimate wildlife encounters. Habituated to humans and used to having us at close quarters, the one hour experience usually leaves adventurers spellbound. With only a small number of travellers visiting the gorillas each day the cost of permit is high, but every penny goes towards protecting these endangered animals, only around 600 of them in existence today. Tourism generates valuable funding for anti-poaching measures, and with the ability to finance more patrols and protect the gorillas from the poachers' lethal snares, everyone who treks is making a genuine contribution to their ongoing survival."
TOTAL SAVING (£251pp) A great addition to a longer trip in Africa, the 6-day Troop To The Gorillas is firmly focused on chimp and gorilla viewing, both the Queen Elizabeth and Bwindi Impenetrable National Parks included in the itinerary. Now from only £244pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £115pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 08 April, 15 April, 06 May and 03 June. Starts Kampala - ends Kampala.
TOTAL SAVING (£361pp) Visit Kenya's Lake Nakuru on the 14-day Gorilla Encounter, its varied bird life and big game earning it a number two spot in the popularity rankings; the national park second only to the Mara. Gorilla and chimp viewing plus an optional day of voluntouring is included in the overland adventure. Now from only £574pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £265pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 05 April, 12 April and 03 May. Starts Nairobi - ends Nairobi.
TOTAL SAVING (£406pp) Safari without the crowds on the 18-day Mountain Gorillas To The Mara. Green season is often overlooked, but it's one of the best times to get a front row seat in the wild. The Kenya's Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru feature on the itinerary, with gorilla and chimp viewing major highlights in Uganda. Now from only £709pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £541pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 05 April and 03 May. Starts Nairobi - ends Nairobi.
TOTAL SAVING (£556pp) Enjoy the best of East Africa on the 28-day Game Parks & Gorillas, and experience game drives in the Mara and the Serengeti - the latter a UNESCO World Heritage site. Chimp trekking and gorilla viewing are included, the trip ending with a relaxing beach stay on Zanzibar. Now from only £1,159pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £1009pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 05 April and 03 May. Starts Nairobi - ends Dar es Salaam.
TOTAL SAVING (£618pp) A great mix of beach and bush the 39-day Ultimate African Adventure combines great game drives and gorilla viewing with the sunkissed sands of Zanzibar and Lake Malawi - the latter voted in as one of the top destinations to visit in 2014 by Lonely Planet. Now from only £1,347pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £835pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 05 April and 03 May. Starts Nairobi - ends Livingstone.
TOTAL SAVING (£693pp) Visit seven countries on the 46-day Ultimate African Adventure and eight national parks and reserves, where you can spy Africa's birdlife and Big Five. Proof that there's more than one way to safari - dive in at Lake Malawi, trek in search of gorillas at Bwindi, spy the wildlife from the back of an elephant in Livingstone and cruise across the Chobe River. Now from only £1,572pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £991pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 05 April and 03 May. Starts Nairobi - ends Johannesburg.
TOTAL SAVING (£768pp) Cross off more than the Big Five on the 58-day Ultimate African Overlander. Gorilla and chimp trekking are major highlights, tribal visits, optional adrenaline activities and a chance to volunteer en route making this an unforgettable adventure. Getting you under the skin of Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa feature on the list - hot air balloon flights over the Serengeti, micro-flights over the falls and tandem sky dives over the sands of Swakopmund allowing you appreciate the vastness of the continent. Now from only £1,797pp (no single supplement) + local payment from £1261pp + gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit from £280pp including transport, camping accommodation, most meals, and services of a tour leader/driver. Departing 05 April and 03 May. Starts Nairobi - ends Cape Town.
Discounts exclude local payment and are subject to availability. All prices exclude return flight. Acacia Africa: 020 7706 4700; info@acacia-africa.com; www.acacia-africa.com. ATOL No. 6499 and ABTA No. W4093 PROTECTED.
