Peak Cruise Safaris

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today, you will be met by a representative of Peak Cruise Safaris, who will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali. He will brief you about your safari and then transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park, depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits. You will travel through a beautiful countryside often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa" due to its beautiful rolling hills. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Today is the day you have been waiting for! After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will transfer you to the starting point for a briefing about the gorilla trekking adventure. You will be briefed by experienced ranger guides and trackers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Coming face to face with mountain gorillas depends on where they nested the previous night, and it can take between 2 and 7 hours before you meet them.

Gorilla trekking can be physically demanding, but the whole experience is amazing and worth it. You will track a habituated family which is comfortable with human presence. Once you meet these beautiful and gentle giant gorillas, you will be allowed an hour with them, watching how they interact with their young ones, vocalize and feed.

You will then have lunch away from them in the forest. After lunch, return to the park offices for a small ceremony and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer back to Kigali

Transfer back to Kigali

After breakfast, you can go for an optional boat ride on the lake (or you can go for a boat ride the previous day). You will then transfer to Kigali, you will either be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not 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.
  • A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Peak Cruise 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 Peak Cruise Safaris .