$2,363 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Transfer from Kigali to Rushaga via Katuna Border
Transfer from Kigali to Rushaga via Katuna Border
After breakfast, meet your driver-guide and begin the journey from Kigali to southwestern Uganda. Travel through Rwanda’s beautiful rolling hills and countryside toward the Katuna–Gatuna border. Complete immigration formalities before continuing through Kabale and the scenic Kigezi Highlands toward Bwindi Impenetrable National Park with lunch en route.
Proceed to the Rushaga sector, located in the southern part of Bwindi, where you will check in at your lodge. Enjoy the surrounding forest scenery, relax, and prepare for your gorilla trekking adventure the following morning.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Mgahinga
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Transfer to Mgahinga
Enjoy an early breakfast before driving to the Rushaga briefing point. Here, you will be briefed by Uganda Wildlife Authority ranger guides about gorilla trekking rules and safety procedures.
Thereafter, enter the forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take several hours depending on the gorillas’ location and the terrain. Once you find them, spend up to one hour observing their behaviour, social interactions, and daily activities in their natural habitat.
After returning from the trek, have lunch and begin your transfer to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, near Kisoro. Enjoy views of the mountainous countryside and the spectacular Virunga volcanic landscape. Check in at your lodge and relax ahead of the next day’s golden monkey trek.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
-
Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
After breakfast, travel to the park headquarters for your golden monkey trekking briefing. Accompanied by experienced ranger guides, enter the bamboo forest and search for the golden monkeys, an endangered primate species known for its striking golden-orange coat and lively movements.
Watch as the monkeys leap between bamboo stems, forage for food, and interact within their groups. Enjoy the forest’s rich biodiversity and the beautiful scenery around the Virunga volcanoes.
After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and a relaxing afternoon. You may choose to enjoy the views around Kisoro or simply rest at the lodge after two exciting primate encounters.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Transfer from Mgahinga to Kigali via Cyanika Border and Musanze
Transfer from Mgahinga to Kigali via Cyanika Border and Musanze
Enjoy breakfast at your lodge before checking out and beginning the return journey to Rwanda. Drive to the Cyanika–Kyanika border near Kisoro and complete the immigration formalities.
Continue through Musanze, a scenic town in northern Rwanda known for its views of the Virunga volcanic range and its proximity to Volcanoes National Park. Enjoy the countryside along the way before proceeding to Kigali.
Upon arrival, your driver-guide will drop you off at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, bringing your four-day gorilla and golden monkey safari to an end.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Activities:
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
