Arrival
Arrival
Day 1
Drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
You will be picked up from your hotel by an experienced driver guide. Begin your 4-day Bwindi and Kibale tour from Kigali with a city tour. Visit iconic sites like the Gisozi Genocide Center, craft centers, and local markets, especially the Kimironko Market. Later, you leave Kigali and head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will cross to Uganda through the Chanika Border to the Kisoro/Katuna Border toward Kabale. Enjoy the beautiful countryside characterized by rolling hills. You will arrive early to check in at your gorilla safari lodge for relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Bakiga Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla trekking & the Batwa cultural tour
Gorilla trekking & the Batwa cultural tour
Enjoy a hearty breakfast whereafter you'll meet the officials at the park offices. You will be briefed about the gorilla-trekking rules starting at 7:00 am. At 8:00 am, you can expect to leave the lodge for the gorilla trek. You will visit one of the park’s 20 habituated gorilla families. A trek to view the Bwindi gorillas is unpredictable and lasts from 2 to 6 hours, with a guarantee of spending 1 hour with them for a magical encounter.
Afterward, return to the accommodation for relaxation. Later in the evening, don’t miss out on enjoying an authentic African cultural experience with the Batwa community.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Bakiga Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Drive via Ishasha (game drive) to Kibale National Park
Drive via Ishasha (game drive) to Kibale National Park
Begin your road trip from Bwindi to Kibale National Park which includes a game drive at the Ishasha sector. Enjoy the sight of the tree-climbing lions, plus a variety of birds, elephants, and buffaloes. Later, continue to Kibale National Park. For early arrivals, there will be a chance to proceed to the Bigodi Wetland for a nature walk. This swamp is rich in primates and birds like the great blue turacos.
- Main Destination:
- Kibale National Park (Chimps)
- Accommodation:
- Rweteera Safari Park
Wildlife in Kibale NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Morning chimpanzee trekking and transfer back to Kigali
Morning chimpanzee trekking and transfer back to Kigali
Head to the Kanyanchu Tourist Center for a briefing about the Kibale chimpanzee trekking and the allocation of park guides. You will have 2 to 4 hours to trek through the Kibale Forest. Once you come across the chimpanzee community, expect to have an hour of a magical encounter and photography. A chimp trek offers more than only visiting the chimpanzees, as you will also encounter many other primates. Afterward, you will return to the lodge.
An early lunch will be provided (or packed) to enjoy en-route to Kigali. Your driver will drop you off at the hotel for relaxation.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
