Kigongo Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

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

Day 1

Pick up from the Airport

Pick up from the Airport

Arrival at Kigali Airport. Pick up by your guide and transfer to the Hotel for relaxation.
If you arrive early, it is possible to go for a city tour around Kigali and visit the Genocide Memorial, the Presidential Palace, and the biggest malls for craft shopping.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Heaven Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Drive to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

Drive to Bwindi impenetrable National Park

Relaxed breakfast, pick up by our guide and we drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Start off with Kigali city tour, we visit the genocide memorial, the presidential palace and later, enroute visit of the twin lakes (Burera and Ruhondo. We will cross over to Uganda after clearing the border and drive through small towns and villages stopping over at small local market centers with beautiful welcoming communities of different cultures selling a variety of fresh food products, carrying or riding food on their bicycles, and scenic tea planation farms as we proceed to your accommodation near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.

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

Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking! Early departure with your ranger guides in search of one of the world’s most interesting, endangered animals the mountain Gorillas. You will spend one hour with one of your closest relatives. Afternoon relaxation with possible visit of the Batwa community people and engage in their rich, historical, and cultural day-to-day lives. (optional activity).

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

Day 4

Drive to Volcanoes National Park

Drive to Volcanoes National Park

Relaxed breakfast, we drive to visit a school on your way back, cross back to Rwanda and later to drive to Volcanoes National Park. Volcanoes National Park is one of the world most famous wildlife destinations located in the Virunga mountains of the northwestern Rwanda. A visit to volcanoes is majorly for reasons such as gorilla trekking, guided hikes through the misty forests to observe gorilla families in their habitat. The Park also features golden monkeys, the rich culture of the ibwacyu community, Vulcanic land scapes, bamboo forests and the rich wildlife.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge less than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 5

Transfer back to Kigali

Transfer back to Kigali

Early breakfast and later we drive to the headquarters from briefing and start off with hike to track the golden monkey primates in Volcanoes National Park. Later in the afternoon we drive back to the Airport for your departure to Kigali International Airport with Lunch enroute.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals 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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Kigongo 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.
  • 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Kigongo Safaris.