Kibuga African Journeys

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Kigali Pickup & Transfer to Volcanoes National park in Rwanda

Kigali Pickup & Transfer to Volcanoes National park in Rwanda

Upon arrival at Kigali International airport in Rwanda, Our guide will be waiting for you to start this amazing 4 day best of Rwanda -Uganda Gorilla and Golden Monkey trekking tour. We recommend you arrive on a flight early enough today or you arrive a day before in that the guide can pick you early enough from the hotel in Kigali. If their is time, you will have time to see some of the Kigali city (Optional) then proceed to Volcanoes National Park, located in the north of Ruhengeri. The drive to volcanoes national park is such a breathtaking one which is covered with thrilling views so keep your eyes outside so that you do not miss any thing. Upon arrival at the lodge you will check and rest for the rest of the Evening.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Isange Paradise Resort
  • Budget hotelin Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Early Morning Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes & Afternoon transfer to Bwindi National Park

Early Morning Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes & Afternoon transfer to Bwindi National Park

After an early breakfast, you will check out from the lodge and start your transfer to Volcanoes national park in Kinigi office headquarters for a golden monkey trekking briefing. Then, you will hike up into the rainforest to a troop of golden monkeys. Once you find the golden monkeys, you’re allowed to stay with them for 1 hour. After meeting the golden monkeys', you will transfer to Bwindi/Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda via the Rwanda -Border of Cyanika. You will have lunch en route before arrival to the lodge in Rushaga Bwindi. Upon arrival at the lodge you will check in and relax at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodge just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking, Visit the Batwa and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking, Visit the Batwa and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Enjoy an early breakfast, then proceed to the briefing point for the highlight of your trip - gorilla trekking. It can last from 1 to 6 hours, depending on the family you are visiting. We trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, accompanied by an Uganda Wildlife Authority guide and other trackers in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. Due to the nature of the activity, you will have a packed lunch. Later after trekking, you will be taken to meet the remaining forest people (Batwa). These people are the shortest people we have in the Uganda and they used to stay in the forest with the gorillas, but due to conservation efforts; they no longer live in the forest. Afterward, you will drive through the terraced hills to Lake Bunyonyi. You will have dinner and overnight at Heritage lodge Habuharo.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Heritage Lodge, Habuharo
  • Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi Exploration & Transfer to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda

Lake Bunyonyi Exploration & Transfer to Kigali International Airport in Rwanda

Depending on your flight time, you will start your morning with breakfast and after you will go for a boat ride to visit some of the key islands that make up Lake Bunyonyi. After an hour or 2 of exploring, you will start your transfer to Kigali expecting to arrive late in the afternoon. Upon arrival in Kigali, Rwanda your driver guide will be advised on the drop-off point and or at your hotel or at the airport targeting your outbound departure time.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
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.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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  • This tour is offered by Kibuga African Journeys, 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.