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		Dates Aug 28–Sep 8, 2007 Leader Jeff Foott Fee $8,995 from Kigali, Rwanda Deposit $850 Limit 7 Special Terms and Conditions Apply The high-altitude forested slopes of Rwanda shelter half of the remaining mountain gorillas found in the wild. Here amidst the peaks of the Virunga volcanoes, the mountain gorillas make their home in luxuriant montane cloud forest. These gentle giants spend the majority of their day foraging in their “salad bowl” habitat, eating roots, leaves, stems and pith of many herbs, vines and bamboo. Rwanda is without question the gold standard for gorilla photography. Its gorillas are habituated to human visitation and the exhilaration of their close proximity can easily be described as a life-altering experience. The photo opportunities in Rwanda are far superior to those possible in neighboring Uganda. (Uganda's Impenetrable Forest is called "impenetrable" for good reason!) Four gorilla groups—ranging from 8 to 35 individuals of all ages, including the impressive silverbacks and small babies—can be visited by carefully controlled (and limited) groups of tourists. This is a truly unusual adventure designed for the most intrepid of wildlife photographers. Be prepared for a potentially tough, arduous day on the mountain slopes while tracking the gorillas. Once located, photographers are permitted to spend no longer than one hour with them per day—but what a mind-blowing hour it is! Getting amazing shots of gorillas requires more effort than most of our other photo safaris, but interacting with these not-so-distant “cousins” is one of the natural world’s greatest experiences. Join Jeff Foott on a sensational Photo Safari not soon forgotten! Day 1 Depart from home and fly to Nairobi, Kenya. Day 2 (Aug 29) Arrive Nairobi. (D) Day 3 Fly from Nairobi to Kigali. City tour if time permits. (BLD) Day 4 Drive from Kigali to Ruhengeri. (BLD) Day 5 Morning visit to Virunga Volcanoes to photograph the beautiful golden subspecies of Sykes monkey. Return to Kigali in the afternoon. (BLD) Days 6–9 Drive to Volcanoes National Park for our 4 one-hour gorilla encounters. A professional gorilla tracker will coach us in the safety rules and body language required to come close to the gorilla troops. The journey can take as little as an hour, or several times that. Huge trees, clinging vines and undergrowth add to the challenge of swift streams and slippery red mud underfoot. At around 8,000 feet of altitude, signs of the huge animals become apparent. The dominant male is a primate of impressive dimensions who can attain a height of over six feet and weigh more than 440 pounds. Far from being an aggressive animal, as movies and legends claim, the gorilla is gentle and peaceful in its habits. (BLD) Day 10 We provide a second opportunity to photograph golden Sykes monkeys and search for other interesting primates in this mountain habitat. We return to Kigali in the late afternoon. (BLD) Day 11 (Sep 7) Fly to Nairobi in time to connect with homeward international flights. (B) Day 12 Arrive home.

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