$5,200 to $5,709 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Rwanda
Arrival in Rwanda
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport in Rwanda and after all the formalities, you will be welcomed by our safari guide who will drive you to your hotel in Kigali for an overnight stay.
Gorilla trekking is arguably one of the most rewarding wildlife encounters in Africa and the highlight of every tour. This tour takes you through 2 countries, with arrival in Rwanda and a transfer to Uganda in the southern part of the country for gorilla trekking. This is the shortest route to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by road and has stunning views of the terraces and hills of Kigezi. After the tour, enjoy a tour of the capital city of Kigali before departure.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- The Retreat by Haeven
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After an early breakfast, you will have a brief city tour of Kigali and the Genocide Museum before you drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi, home to the endangered mountain gorillas, lies in Southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda's oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 400 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population - including several habituated groups that can be tracked. It is home to 23 of the 24 Albertine Rift endemic bird species including the blue-throated broadbill, bar-tailed trogon and other beautiful forest species.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking
Gorilla Trekking
After an early breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters and meet with excellent local ranger guides and trackers who will brief you about the etiquette of gorilla trekking. You then head off to the forest for gorilla trekking in the company of an experienced ranger who will tell you interesting facts about the flora and fauna as well as the lifestyle of the gorillas.
Trekking the mountain gorillas is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences. Although the hike is physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery makes the trekking worthwhile. The trek will take between 2 and 6 hours but is well worth the effort. As an alternative to gorilla trekking, you could choose to take a guided forest walk in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. A forest walk in Bwindi rewards the travelers with an exclusive feeling of a natural virgin forest, sweet melodies of birds singing in the trees as well a close encounter with wild animals such as baboons.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Drive to Kigali and Depart
Drive to Kigali and Depart
After breakfast, you will drive to Kigali while enjoying the beautiful landscapes along the way. In brief, trekking the mountain gorilla is one of the most exciting wildlife experiences. Although the hike is physically demanding, the beauty of the forest and surrounding scenery makes the trekking worthwhile.
Upon arrival in Kigali, you will have a tour of the capital city of Kigali and also visit the Genocide Museum. We will then transfer you to Kigali Airport for your departure.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
