3-Day Gorillas in the Mist Starting and Ending in Kigali
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: The 3-day gorilla trekking safari starting from Kigali, Rwanda, is perfect for travelers with limited time staying in Rwanda but who would like to
Day by Day
Itinerary
Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 1Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Pick-up and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park Today, you will be met by a representative of Peak Cruise Safaris, who will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or at Kigali International Airport depending on what time you arrive. He will brief you about your safari and then transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park, depending on the availability of gorilla trekking permits. In case you want to visit the genocide memorial museum, feel free to talk to the driver/guide, he will take you there. Its complementary. You will then travel through a beautiful countryside often referred to as the "Switzerland of Africa" due to its beautiful rolling hills. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch or stop in Kabale town for Lunch. When you arrive at the lodge and you are not tired, you can visit the batwa people who live in communities around the park. These are the indigenous people from this area, they used to live in Bwindi impenetrable National Park before it was gazetted as a national. 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 GorillaCommon ChimpanzeeRare ElephantRare White RhinoNone Black Rhin
Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 2Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Today is the day you have been waiting for! After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will transfer you to the starting point for a briefing about the gorilla trekking adventure. You will be briefed by experienced rangers/guides and trackers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Coming face to face with mountain gorillas depends on where they nested the previous night, and it can take between 2 and 8 hours before you meet them. Gorilla trekking can be physically demanding, but the whole experience is amazing and worth it. You will track a habituated family which is comfortable with human presence. Once you meet these beautiful and gentle giant gorillas, you will be allowed an hour with them, watching how they interact with their young ones, vocalize and feed. You will then have lunch away from them in the forest. After lunch, return to the park offices for a small ceremony and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. if you are tired, you can take a boat ride around the islands on Lake Bunyonyi. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi +2 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Transfer back to Kigali
Day 3Transfer back to Kigali Transfer back to Kigali After breakfast, you can go for a boat ride around Lake Bunyonyi if you did not do it the previous day. You will then transfer to Kigali, you will either be dropped off at your hotel or at the airport. You will advise us. Thank you for choosing Peak Cruise Safaris. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi 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. A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost. Interested in This Tour? Request a Quote We advise requesting quotes from 3 operators (Learn why) Requests are sent directly to the tour operator If preferred, you can contact the tour operator directly Next: Overview Next: Day by Day Next: Rates Next: Inclusions Next: Getting There Next: Offered By Best price guarantee Your request will be sent directly to the operator If preferred, you can contact the operator directly Next: Request a Quote Request a Quote Disclaimer This tour is offered by Peak Cruise Safaris , 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
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- A transfer from and back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
Jennifer advises very well and answers all questions quickly and competently. We felt very well cared for from the beginning. The tour itself was indescribable. We were picked up by our driver in Kigali and taken to Uganda to Bwindi...
Everything went as planned, our guide Godfrey was more than good and we really had a great time visiting Bwindi Impenetrable Forest for Gorilla Trekking and Queen Elizabeth National Park for a safari
Everything went smooth, we have seen many animals and beautiful landscapes. Our guide Abdul was super helpful, shared many interesting facts about the animals and drove us safely to the park and back to hotel. Communication with Jennifer...
Peak Cruise Safaris gave me the best deal for a personalised one-week trip to Uganda. Jennifer immediately answered all my questions and gave me options to fit my preferences, she also gave me payment facilities. The trip went as planned...
I initially had some hesitation about transferring money abroad, but everything turned out to be smooth and well handled. Communication was clear and responsive from the start, and the staff were attentive and professional. My guide, Gavis,...
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