3-Day 3-Day Budget Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Tour

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your adventure begins with a scenic pick-up from Kigali. We drive through Rwanda's breathtaking landscape of rolling hills before crossing the border into Uganda. After a seamless border transition, we continue into the lush highlands, with the air growing cooler and the scenery more dramatic as we approach the legendary Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Check into your cozy budget lodge, nestled on the forest's edge. In the afternoon, you can choose to relax to the sounds of the jungle or opt for a fascinating guided community walk to learn about the local Batwa culture. Enjoy dinner with the anticipation of tomorrow's incredible gorilla trek building in the misty forest air.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

• Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

A Life-Changing Encounter with Mountain Gorillas

The day you've been waiting for! After an early breakfast, we head to the park headquarters for a vital briefing. Then, the real adventure begins as you trek deep into the ancient, misty Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. Led by expert guides, you'll hike through dense foliage, with every step building anticipation for the unforgettable moment you meet a family of majestic mountain gorillas. You will spend one magical hour observing them in their natural habitat—a truly humbling and awe-inspiring experience. After receiving your trekking certificate, we journey to the stunningly beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, where you can finally relax and soak in the serene views at your lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Serene Canoes & Scenic Return to Kigali

Savor a final, peaceful breakfast overlooking Africa's second-deepest lake. Then, experience its beauty up-close with a traditional canoe ride, gliding past terraced hills and small islands steeped in local legend. This is a perfect, tranquil contrast to yesterday's adventure. Afterwards, we check out and begin our scenic journey back, crossing the border into Rwanda. We will ensure you are comfortably dropped off at your Kigali hotel or the airport in the late afternoon, filled with lifelong memories of gorillas and gorgeous landscapes.

Main Destination:

Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.