Discovery Initiatives Announces New Gorilla And Chimpanzee Conservation And Action Tour

Oct. 28, 2008 - PRLog -- Discovery Initiatives is pleased to announce a tour of rural Rwanda and Uganda, giving the opportunity to see gorillas and chimpanzees in the wild: http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk/trips/Gorilla+and+Chimpanzee+Conservation+in+Action+Tour.aspx  

Working closely with the Director of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Karisoke Reseach Centre, this tour was established in 1999 and designed specifically to allow our clients the unique opportunity to gain a real insight into the conservation process in the region, under the watchful eye of one of the regions top primatologists.

Unlike many other primate tours, this trip offers much more than just a glimpse into the world of the gorilla, but aims to feature a more holistic approach to mountain gorilla tourism in each area and the chance to experience the huge diversity of flora and fauna found in Uganda and Rwanda. Whilst the highlight for many people is to track the gorillas up to four times, you will also have the chance to follow chimpanzees, explore the open savannah’s of Queen Elizabeth National Park and enjoy an exciting river safari on the Kazinga Channel.

Visitors’ participation on this tour not only helps to directly fund local conservation projects through the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (International) but also offers the chance to meet some of the colourful communities involved in this vital work.

Tour Dates
31 January 2009 - 13 February 2009 (14 days)
31 May 2009 - 13 June 2009 (14 days)
06 September 2009 - 19 September 2009 (14 days)

Costs (currency converter)
From £5695 including international flights and three permits per person

What's included?
International economy return flights from London, all accommodation on a full board basis unless otherwise shown, transport, THREE gorilla permits per person, (2 in Parc des Volcans and 1 in Bwindi), services of English-speaking guide/driver, local guides and trackers, primatologist tour leader. Bottled water throughout, alcohol at Virunga, Bwindi and Mgahinga Lodges, a contribution of US$100 per person is given to support local community and conservation projects sponsored by the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund (International) and a donation to the Rainforest Concern to help offset the carbon emissions from your flight.

What's excluded?
Travel insurance, visas, vaccinations, items of a personal nature, gratuities, alcohol unless stated, soft drinks, extra meals and additional gorilla permits.
Conservation

Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International
Founded by Dian Fossey in 1978 the fund is dedicated to the conservation of gorillas and their habitats in Africa through anti-poaching, regular monitoring, research, education and support of local communities.
Expertise

Julia Lloyd
This journey is led by Julia Lloyd, a respected and experienced primatologist who has spent a number of years living and working in the area with a team of researchers, habituating and studying primates.

About Discovery Initiatives
Discovery Initiatives (http://www.discoveryinitiatives.co.uk) specialises in arranging tailor made holidays to exotic destinations. All Discovery Initiatives consultants have first hand and in-depth knowledge of all the countries they cover. For further information, please call 01285 643333.

For further information, please contact:

Kieran Murphy
Discovery Initiatives
enquiry@discoveryinitiatives.co.uk
Tel: 01285 643333