This 5-day safari offers a unique opportunity to experience gorilla trekking in both Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. It’s perfect for travelers who want to maximize their gorilla trekking experience by exploring both countries.
Tour Includes:
- English-speaking driver-guide
- Gorilla trekking permits (Rwanda and Uganda)
- Accommodation and meals as specified
- Transfers and transportation
- Bottled water
Tour Excludes:
- International airfares
- Visa fees for Rwanda and Uganda
- Optional activities not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses (souvenirs, drinks, laundry, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
Recommended Gear for Gorilla Trekking:
- Hiking boots
- Garden gloves
- Long-sleeved shirt and trousers
- Insect repellent
- Waterproof rain jacket
- Warm clothing
- Cotton long stockings
- Waterproof backpack for your gear
- Camera (no flash)
- Drinking water and packed lunch
- Walking stick
- Hiring a porter is advisable for carrying equipment and assisting with navigation
Day 1: Arrival and Transfer to Ruhengeri
- Arrival: Upon landing at Kigali International Airport, you will be welcomed by your driver-guide.
- Transfer: Journey to Ruhengeri in Rwanda’s northern province, known for its scenic countryside and lush hills.
- Accommodation: Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Muhabura.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
- Morning: After an early breakfast, head to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and guidelines.
- Trekking: Embark on your gorilla trek through the bamboo slopes and hills. The trek can last between 2 to 6 hours depending on the location of the gorillas.
- Encounter: Spend up to 1 hour with the gorillas, observing and photographing them as they interact naturally.
- Post-Trek: Return to the starting point for your certificate of participation. If time permits, you can enjoy a village walk around Kinigi.
- Accommodation: Dinner and overnight stay at Hotel Muhabura.
Day 3: Transfer to Kisoro – Uganda (Southern Bwindi)
- Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
- Journey to Uganda: Travel to Uganda, stopping to visit the twin lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Cross the Cyanika border into Uganda and proceed to Kisoro.
- Sightseeing: Explore Lake Mutanda and the scenic Sagitwe Hill, offering panoramic views of Kisoro town, Lake Mutanda, the Virunga Mountains, and distant Bunagana in Congo.
- Accommodation: Dinner and overnight at Bwindi Jungle View Lodge.
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
- Morning: After breakfast, head to the Bwindi park headquarters for a briefing.
- Trekking: Set out to track the gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The trek can take between 2 to 8 hours depending on the location of the gorillas.
- Encounter: Spend up to 1 hour observing and photographing the gorillas.
- Post-Trek: Return to your lodge to relax and have another night at Bwindi Jungle View Lodge.
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali and Departure
- Breakfast: Enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
- Transfer to Kigali: Travel back to Kigali through the Katuna border, enjoying views of Echuya Forest Reserve and Lake Bunyonyi along the way.
- Kigali City Tour: Visit Kimironko Market and the Kigali Genocide Memorial.
- Lunch: Dine at Hotel Mille Collines, famous for its role in the film “Hotel Rwanda.”
- Departure: Drop-off at Kigali International Airport for your flight home.
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