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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

Transfer from Kigali Bwindi National park Via Cyanika Border

Transfer from Kigali Bwindi National park Via Cyanika Border

Pick up from Kigali International Airport or your hotel in the morning. Begin with a guided visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, gaining a moving insight into Rwanda’s history (1–1.5 hrs). Afterward, depart for the Cyanika Border Post Uganda, continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Enjoy views of terraced hills and local life along the way. Arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon, check in, relax, and have dinner amid the serene forest, ready for gorilla trekking the next day.

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:
Gorilla Leisure Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking Adventure & Batwa Cultural Visit

Gorilla Trekking Adventure & Batwa Cultural Visit

After breakfast, enjoy a park briefing before heading into the misty, dense forest of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for your gorilla trek. The hike is steep and muddy, filled with birdsong, and culminates in an unforgettable hour with mountain gorillas silverbacks resting, infants playing, mothers caring for their young. Observing their social bonds up close is truly awe-inspiring. Afterward, visit the Batwa community to learn about their ancestral heritage. Through dances, fire-making, and forest walks, they demonstrate traditional hunting, medicinal plants, and share stories of resilience.

Return to the lodge in the evening to relax and reflect over dinner, blending wildlife wonder with cultural insights.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Gorilla Leisure Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Road Transfer to Kisoro Airstrip, then Flight to Entebbe International Airport

Road Transfer to Kisoro Airstrip, then Flight to Entebbe International Airport

After an early breakfast, you’ll depart your lodge in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and drive through the beautiful forested landscapes to Kisoro Airstrip, a journey of about 1–1.5 hours. Upon arrival, board your scheduled domestic flight to Entebbe International Airport. Enjoy breathtaking aerial views of Uganda’s lush hills, valleys, and patchwork countryside as you fly, marking a scenic end to your Bwindi adventure.

Main Destination:
Entebbe (City, 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 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.
  • Rates include a fixed budget for flights during this tour. If flights cost more, your quote will reflect this.
  • 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.