Gorilla Explorers

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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 to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, you will be met by our Gorilla Explorers representative at your guesthouse, hotel, or the airport and be transferred to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The forest provides a base for relaxing and exploring the pearl of Africa, and tracking mountain gorillas in the nearby Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This is a scenic drive from Kigali through the Gatuna Border with Uganda, followed by check-in at your hotel in Kisoro and preparation for gorilla trekking the following 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:
Lake Mulehe Safari Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located near Kisoro (Town)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi an Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi an Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After an early breakfast with your packed lunch, you'll be briefed by your ranger or tour guide before beginning your gorilla trekking adventure. Enter the breathtaking rainforest, the gorilla sanctuary, which features a dense landscape with animal trails for tracking. The highlight of the park is the magnificent mountain gorillas, and you will explore the misty Bwindi Forest in search of these endangered species. Enjoy this memorable hiking experience.

Once located, spending time with these gentle and shy apes is a breathtaking adventure you'll want to experience again. After an hour with the gorillas, you'll return to the park headquarters for a participation certificate. Then, you'll transfer to Lake Bunyonyi, about a two-hour drive away, for an evening of relaxation with a boat or canoeing activity at the lake.

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

Day 3

Canoeing and Departure to Kigali or Entebbe

Canoeing and Departure to Kigali or Entebbe

Enjoy a relaxing breakfast with views of Lake Bunyonyi. You can choose from a variety of activities such as birdwatching, nature walks, or visiting local communities. After lunch, you will begin your journey back to Kigali or Entebbe...

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
  • 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 Explorers, 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 Gorilla Explorers.