East Africa Safaris

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$2,879 to $2,986 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Uganda

Pick-up in Kigali & Transfer to Uganda

After an early breakfast, our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali and take you on a short visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
Afterwards, you begin your scenic drive to Uganda. You'll enjoy Rwanda’s rolling hills as you cross the border and continue to the Bwindi area. Upon arrival, you check in at your lodge for dinner and relaxation, preparing for your gorilla trekking adventure the next day.

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

Activities:
  • No wildlife-viewing activities on this day
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

First Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

First Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you transfer to headquarters for the briefing before your first gorilla trekking adventure. Accompanied by experienced park rangers, you'll venture into the lush rainforest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. Once located, you spend one unforgettable hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, you return to the lodge for lunch and some time to relax. In the afternoon, you will visit the Batwa Community to learn about the indigenous forest people’s traditional way of life, culture, and history through authentic cultural experiences. You return to the lodge for dinner and your overnight stay.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Activities:
  • Morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Second Gorilla Trekking & Return to Kigali

Second Gorilla Trekking & Return to Kigali

After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for registration and a pre-trek briefing before beginning your second gorilla trekking experience. Venture into the ancient rainforest in search of a different habituated gorilla family and enjoy up to one unforgettable hour observing these magnificent primates in their natural habitat. After the trek, begin your scenic drive back to Kigali, enjoying Rwanda’s beautiful landscapes along the way. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel, marking the end of your unforgettable double gorilla trekking safari.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Activities:
  • Morning gorilla tracking
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by East Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • This group tour requires a minimum of 30 people to run.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.