2-Day Gorillas in the Mist, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Overview
Tour Overview
Uganda Safari: This 2-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 from Kigali International Airport, depending on what time you arrive at the airport. 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 like to visit genocide memorial museum, please talk to your guide/driver about it, 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 get to your lodge in time for lunch or stop in Kabale town for lunch. Later in the afternoon you can visit the Batwa communities that live around the forest. They will show you how they used to live in the forest, hunt for food and they will later entertain you. You will have dinner and an overnight stay. 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 mo
Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer back to Kigali
Day 2Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer back to Kigali Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Transfer back to Kigali 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 are about to take. You will be briefed by experienced ranger guides and trackers from the Uganda Wildlife Authority. Gorilla tracking can be physically demanding but the whole experience is amazing and worth it. You will track a habituated family that is comfortable with human presence. Once you meet these beautiful gentle giant gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with them, watching how they interact with their young ones, vocalize, and feed. You will then have your lunch away from them in the forest and return to the park offices for a small ceremony. You will then be transferred back to your hotel in Kigali or to the airport for your outbound flight. Accommodation for tonight is not included but can be added at an extra cost. Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas) 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 b
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Included & Excluded
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- What is included in this tour
Not Included
- 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
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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...
Jennifer was perfect in organization for 8 days private safari so Abdul as driver and guide. Many thanks to both of them ! Many and various different activities : classical safari with vehicle, walking tours (rhinos, gorillas, chimps),...
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...
My two day one night gorilla trek was nothing short of amazing. The trek itself was an incredible experience getting me within inches of wild mountain gorillas, including a grown silverback and a mother with babies. The actual hike was also...
We just completed a 3 day tour from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Rainforest for Gorilla trekking with Peak Cruise Safaris and we had an amazing time with Gavis. He was so catering, friendly and attentive to our every need and really made...
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