4-Day Luxury Bwindi Gorilla & Lake Bunyonyi from Kigali
Overview
Tour Overview
This 4-day Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali is meant for those people interested in trekking mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. It’s
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park
Day 1Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi National Park Our guide will pick you up from Kigali International Airport or any Hotel in Kigali to start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey is very scenic and will take you through a country of a thousand hills to the Pearl of Africa. You cross over to Uganda at Katuna or Chanika border for a stop at Kabale town (Katuna) or Kisoro (Chanika) before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for overnight. 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 RhinoNone LionNone Show more GiraffeNone LeopardNone CheetahNone BuffaloNone ZebraNone WildebeestNone HippoNone Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park
Day 2Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi National Park After an early morning breakfast, you will drive to the park headquarters for registration and join others for a gorilla trekking briefing about the dos and don’ts during your Gorilla Trek. Once this is done, you will trek through thick creepers and undergrowth with your guides to find the Gorillas, which can take you from half an hour to three-quarters of the day. The steeply forested landscape is incredibly dense but crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. On your trek, you are likely to spot other primates, birds, and rare tree species. After finding the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend one hour with them before trekking back to the park headquarters. This is indeed an extraordinary feeling to be with these beautiful yet endangered Creatures. You will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and thus contributing to the conservation of mountain gorillas. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) Accommodation: Mahogany Springs Lodge Luxury lodge bordering Buhoma (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) without fences Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 3Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Drive from Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale District. Lake Bunyonyi is one of the three Lava damed lakes that was formed when lava flowing from one of the volcanoes blocked a river channel and water was forced to flow back hence filling the space to create Lake Bunyonyi. Bunyonyi locally means small birds due to the abundance of small birds in this area. Lake Bunyonyi is said to be the deepest lake in Uganda and the second deepest in East Africa. A person visits Lake Bunyonyi for its beauty and is one of the best places to relax after your gorilla trek. There are optional activities around the lake that you can do including canoe rides and community and nature hikes walks. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Arcadia Lodge Lake Bunyonyi Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi +7 Photos +6 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Non-alcoholic drinks
Transfer to Kigali for Departure Flight
Day 4Transfer to Kigali for Departure Flight Transfer to Kigali for Departure Flight After breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali Airport for your departure out of Uganda marking the end of your 4-day Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali. Depending on the time, we can visit the Genocide Memorial in Butare before your departure. Main Destination: Kigali (Rwanda) Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals & Drinks: Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included) Non-alcoholic drinks 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. 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 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, t
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Included & Excluded
Included
- A transfer from and back to the airport is included
- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost
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