3-Day Gorilla Tracking in Uganda and Lake Bunyonyi Tour
Overview
Tour Overview
This tour starts from Kigali international airport or any other place within Kigali and ends in Kigali. This tour can be customized to fit your needs such as
Day by Day
Itinerary
Transfer from kigali to Bwindi
Day 1Transfer from kigali to Bwindi Transfer from kigali to Bwindi The guide will welcome you and pick you up from Kigali, give you a general briefing about the entire trip and start off the journey to Uganda. You shall cross border at Katuna and enter Uganda. Later on, transfer to Bwindi impenetrable National Park and check in at the lodge. Relaxation Then Dinner, briefing on gorilla tracking which will be the activity for the following day and overnight stay. accomodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Travel Time: 4-5 hours. 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: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge Mid-range lodge located just outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP) +41 Photos +40 Photos Meals & Drinks: Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included) Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Day 2Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Gorilla tracking and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi Morning: • Gorilla Trekking: After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking protocols. Then, embark on an exhilarating trek through the dense forest in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family. The trek can take anywhere from a few hours to most of the day, depending on the gorillas’ movements. Once you find them, you will spend up to an hour observing these majestic creatures. • Afternoon: • Lunch and Rest: After the trek, return to your lodge for a well-deserved lunch and rest. • Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi: Later in the afternoon, transfer to the beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, known for its stunning views and numerous islands. Evening: • Relaxation: Unwind by the lakeside, enjoy the serene environment, or opt for a short canoe ride on the lake. • Accommodation: Heritage lodges Habuharo • Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included. Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda) Accommodation: Heritage Lodge, Habuharo Mid-range lodge located at Lake Bunyonyi +8 Photos +7 Photos Meals & Drinks: All meals included Drinking water (Other drinks not included)
Boat cruise and transfer back to Kigali
Day 3Boat cruise and transfer back to Kigali Boat cruise and transfer back to Kigali Morning: • Lake Exploration: After breakfast, explore Lake Bunyonyi with a guided boat tour, visiting some of the famous islands such as Akampene (Punishment Island) and learning about the history and culture of the local communities. Afternoon: • Return Journey: Begin your journey back to Kigali. Drop off at Kigali International Airport. End of tour. Main Destination: Kigali International Airport (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. 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 Kyooma Gorilla Safaris, not SafariBookings. This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings. If you request changes to t
What's covered
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
What travellers say
Verified Reviews
Had an excellent experience with Muhwezi on my 2 day trip. I was looking for a quick add on to an existing trip to Kigali. Kyooma was quick and efficient to respond to my booking request and delivered everything I asked for. Muhwezi was...
I booked a three-day gorilla safari and it's really worth taking. My guideMuhwezi Shever gave me alot of information about gorillas and golden monkeys and he arranged the trip very well and accellently. Hotels were all good. The gorilla...
I did chimp tracking in Uganda with my family - Bwije managed to arrange everything with very short notice, and it all worked like clockwork. I then went travelling to Burundi with Kyooma Gorilla Safaris and again, Bwije was my absolute...
We booked 4 days golden monkeys tracking in Volcano NP and gorilla tracking in Bwindi NP and everything was just perfect. Very well organized, pick up in Rwanda, transfer to Uganda, check out by the Lake Bunyonyi. Despite of our low budget...
Communication with Kyooma was fast and easy. They sent helpful reminders leading up to our trip. We had a comfortable van for 4 of us and a smooth ride to Volcanoes National Park. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable and made the trip...
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