Gorilla Specialist

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$1,892 pp (USD)

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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

Arrival at Kigali Airport and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Arrival at Kigali Airport and Transfer to Bwindi National Park

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be warmly greeted by a representative from Gorilla Specialist. Following a brief introduction, embark on a guided city tour of Kigali, exploring notable landmarks such as the Genocide Memorial Center and vibrant local markets. After enjoying lunch in Kigali, proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Upon arrival at your lodge, take time to relax.

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

Day 2

Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National park

Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest National park

Start your day with an early breakfast at the lodge before heading to the park headquarters for a pre-trek briefing. Accompanied by expert guides, venture into the dense Bwindi forest to track mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Once the gorillas are located, enjoy an extraordinary hour observing and interacting with them. After the trek, return to your lodge for lunch and relax for the rest of the evening.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

You will drive through the intriguing Kigezi terraced hills as you begin your transfer to Lake Bunyonyi known as the second-deepest lake in Africa. When you get there in the afternoon, you can take a boat ride (Boat Ride Safari) on the lake or take a nature walk to learn more about the second-deepest lake in Africa, which has roughly 29 islands. Here, relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the islands in the lake from your lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Bunyonyi Overland Resort
  • Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kigali international airport

Transfer to Kigali international airport

After breakfast at 9:00 a.m., you will drive back to Kigali over the Kyanika border from Uganda to Rwanda 8. Enjoy lunch before heading to the airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
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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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Gorilla Specialist, 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.