PRIME-APE WEEKENDS - RWANDA’S PARC DES VOLCANS
Added: (Fri Aug 08 2008)
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PRIME-APE WEEKENDS
RWANDA’S PARC DES VOLCANS
A global review of the world's primates says 48% face extinction due to habitat loss, primarily through the burning and clearing of tropical forests. However, a survey of forest and swamp in the northern Congo Republic has revealed the presence of more than 125,000 Western Lowland Gorillas, a rare example of abundance in a world of rapidly vanishing primate populations. Far away in the misty mountains of Rwanda’s Parc des Volcans, Wildlife Worldwide meets real survivors of the primate world, during an extended weekend break tracking majestic Mountain Gorillas. A Weekend with the Apes departs London on selected dates throughout 2008 – next departure 22nd August and 5th and 26th September 2008.
Nearly half the world's wild Mountain Gorilla population live on the slopes of the Virunga Volcano range and it is here at Parc National des Volcans, for some twenty years Dian Fossey carried out pioneering studies of gorilla behaviour. Based at Gorilla’s Nest Lodge, located close to the entrance of the park, guests experience the rare privilege of trekking amongst the misty, forested volcanoes visiting one of five habituated families for a rewarding close-up of these amazing creatures. Other rainforest highlights include the famous Golden Monkey.
The 6-day tour costs from £1,695 p/p including scheduled flights (KQ), transfers, full board accommodation at Gorilla’s Nest Lodge, one Gorilla permit and expertly guided wildlife viewing. Additional Gorilla permits can be purchased on booking – subject to availability.
Wildlife Worldwide
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