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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

Travel to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Travel to Bwindi impenetrable national park

The trip starts in kigali with a pick up from the airport or from hotel your hotel. Our knowledgeable driver guide will meet and take you through the whole trip and then start travelling to Bwindi impenetrable forest national park. Travelling from Kigali to Bwindi is about 4-5hours, of a comfortable ride enjoying the beautiful scenery.

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:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla trekking and Batwa community visit

Gorilla trekking and Batwa community visit

After your morning breakfast on this day, you will head to the park headquarters for a short briefing form the ranger guide. You will be divided into groups of eight trekkers, a maximum number of trekkers allowed to visit a gorilla family per day.
Gorilla trekking takes about 1 to 6 hours of trekking into the impenetrable forest. After you have found and located them, you will spend one magical hour in the presence of the gorillas, watching them paly, feed their young ones. After lunch and some relaxation, visit the Batwa community. This is a community for the forest pygmies who were the first inhabitants of the impenetrable forest before they were resettled outside the park. You will enjoy traditional performances as you get real up close with the local people. Return to the lodge in the evening to prepare for departure the following day.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
  • Budget lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Depature to Kigali with an optional kigali city tour

Depature to Kigali with an optional kigali city tour

After your morning breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and start driving back to kigali. You will have an optional kigali city tour depending on the time you will arrive and your depature back home. This will mark the end of the three days trip in Bwindi impenetrable forest national park.

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 Leone Tours and Travel, 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 Leone Tours and Travel.