LONDON (August 2015) – Introducing a new Ultimate Ugandan 8-day Flying Safari package which has been tailored specifically to meet the needs of the time-poor traveller. This unique trip includes a plethora of out-of-this-world experiences from tracking gorillas and chimps to sharing the heritage and traditions of the Batwa community – Africa's original forest inhabitants. 

Guests will benefit from staying at three Volcanoes Safaris luxury lodges, each in a unique location, and from being flown via helicopter between lodges enjoying the spectacular landscapes of Africa's dramatic Albertine Rift Valley – all in just eight days.

Flying Safari Highlights

Bucket lists at the ready, each day is as astonishing as the last. Highlights include:

• Scenic helicopter flights across Uganda to see the volcanoes, snow-capped mountains, lakes, savannahs and wildlife from the air
• Hiking the Sabinyo volcano and standing on the borders of Congo, Rwanda and Uganda and tracking the golden monkeys
• Tracking the endangered mountain gorillas of the Bwindi forest 
• Taking a game drive through the Kasenyi plains to sight lions, leopard and herds of Ugandan kob
• Cruising along the Kazinga Channel between Lake Edwards and George, home to the greatest concentration of hippo in Africa as well as herds of elephants and buffalo
• Sharing the heritage of the endangered Batwa tribe through experiencing their traditions first-hand

The Ultimate Ugandan 8-Day Flying Safari, rates at £13,695 per person

Price includes accommodation, international & internal flights & transfers, an expert driver/guide & vehicle, alcohol & meals, all activities as per agreed itinerary, gorilla & chimpanzee permits, one massage per guest and ATOL cover. Price excludes entry visas, airport taxes, gratuities and insurance.

Bookings Please contact Steppes Travel on 0843 778 9926; www.steppestravel.com

The Lodges

Guests will arrive and spend the first two nights at Mount Gahinga Lodge. The lodge is set against a backdrop of three impressive volcanoes, its location and rustic charm making it an adventurer's paradise. During the tracking stage of the trip, guests will relocate to Bwindi Lodge which overlooks Bwindi's primeval Impenetrable Forest. The lodge boasts eight bandas facing the forest canopy where guests can spot local wildlife. The final leg leads guests to Kyambura Gorge Lodge. Originally a coffee processing plant, the building has been transformed into a contemporary space with incredible views of the Queen Elizabeth national Park and the mythical Mountains of the Moon in the far distance. Each of the eco-luxury safari lodges are built to echo techniques and designed so as not to disturb the local area and its wildlife.

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About Volcanoes Safaris

Volcanoes Safaris specialises in mountain gorilla and chimpanzee safaris in Uganda and Rwanda. For more than 15 years Volcanoes Safaris has been at the forefront of great ape ecotourism and are the only safari company to have signed the UN Kinshasa Declaration on Safeguarding the Great Apes. In addition to operating safaris in Uganda and Rwanda, Volcanoes Safaris has a collection of four eco-luxury lodges in the region: Kyambura Gorge Lodge; Mount Gahinga Lodge; Bwindi Lodge; and Virunga Lodge.

The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT)

The Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust (VSPT) is a nonprofit organization affiliated with Volcanoes Safaris, which undertakes community and conservation activities in areas that neighbor the four Volcanoes lodges.  From the safari price paid by our guests, Volcanoes Safaris contributes $100 to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust.