$2,530 to $2,750 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Kigali Rwanda to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda
Kigali Rwanda to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park Uganda
After breakfast at your Kigali hotel, meet your safari guide for a briefing and depart for a city tour that includes a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. This moving experience provides insight into Rwanda’s history. Afterward, cross into Uganda and enjoy a scenic drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, located in the Virunga Volcanoes. Arrive in the evening and check in at your lodge for dinner and rest. Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
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Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Gorilla Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park
Enjoy an early breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing about gorilla trekking. Accompanied by experienced rangers, hike through dense forest in search of a habituated gorilla family. Once located, spend a full hour watching their behavior, from feeding to nurturing young ones. The trek can last from two to six hours depending on gorilla movements. Return to your lodge for relaxation.
Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Batwa Cultural and Coffee Tour Experience in Bwindi
Batwa Cultural and Coffee Tour Experience in Bwindi
After breakfast, set out for a full-day immersion in the traditions of the Batwa people, the indigenous forest dwellers of Bwindi. Led by Batwa guides, walk the forest trails they once called home, learn ancient hunting and gathering skills, and listen to their songs and stories that preserve their heritage. In the afternoon, visit a local coffee farm where you will join farmers in harvesting, roasting, and brewing fresh Arabica coffee for a true farm-to-cup experience. This cultural and community encounter offers a deeper understanding of life in Bwindi beyond the gorillas.
For those who wish to maximize primate encounters, an optional second gorilla trek in Bwindi can be arranged instead of the cultural activities (advance booking required, gorilla permit fees apply). Overnight at Travelers Rest Hotel or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Travellers Rest Hotel
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Golden Monkey Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
After breakfast, drive back to Mgahinga Gorilla NP for a golden monkey trek. These lively primates, found only in the Virunga Volcanoes, are fascinating to watch as they leap through bamboo forests. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Africa’s most beautiful lakes dotted with 29 islands. Spend the evening enjoying breathtaking views, optional canoe rides, or relaxing by the lakeside. Overnight at Arcadia Cottages Lake Bunyonyi or similar.
- Main Destination:
- Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
- Accommodation:
- Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 5
Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali Rwanda Departure
Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali Rwanda Departure
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast by the lake before beginning your return journey to Kigali. Depending on your outbound flight schedule, you may have time for souvenir shopping or a brief city exploration. Your guide will then transfer you to the airport, marking the end of your gorilla and primate trekking adventure.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
