3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kigali
Summary of 3 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kigali
Embark on a 3 Day Gorilla Trek from Kigali to Uganda particularly Bwindi Impenetrable forest which is situated in the southwestern part of Uganda, its popularly known for being a home to over 400 mountain gorillas .Due to the short distance, it’s an amazing and adventurous safari that starts and ends in Rwanda Kigali. Gorilla tracking can be done throughout the year in both Uganda and Rwanda. Please take note of the best months to track gorillas and these are June, July, August, September, December and January. What makes these months unique is because of the less rains that enable you to hike through the dense forest and spot gorillas. You are only given 1 hour with the gorillas in their natural setting.
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Highlights on Safari
*Trip starts and Ends in Kigali
*Kigali City Tour
*Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
*Cultural village experience
*Accommodation before the safari leaves and on the last day can be reserved at an extra Cost.
- Day 1: Pick up from Kigali, City tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Tropical Rainforest and Afternoon Cultural encounter.
- Day 3: Optional Visiting Lake Bunyonyi and Transfer back to Kigali.
Activities
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali, City tour and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
This safari can start either with pick up from your Hotel or upon arrival at the Airport where our representative will meet you and give you a short briefing and off to drive off for a Kigali city tour. As you enjoy the beautiful city, you will visit the Genocide memorial site and get more information on how over 250,000 Rwandans were killded.Have lunch and proceed to Bwindi Impenetrable forest crossing the border through Gatuna.You arrive in the evening and check in your reserved lodge. Have dinner and prepare for an adventurous gorilla track the following day.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Drive time: Approximately 4-5 hours
Budget accommodation: Rushaga Haven Lodge/ Trekker’s Tavern
Moderate Accommodation: Ichumbi Lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Four Gorilla Lodge/Kiho Lodge/Mahogany Lodge/Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking in Tropical Rainforest and Afternoon Cultural encounter.
Right after breakfast at your lodge, our driver will pick you up and head out to the Park headquarters for briefing, this involves what to expect, behavior and history about the Bwindi Forest. Something important to note is what to pack and still enjoy maximally your 1 hour with the giant gorillas. You are to carry your passport as well as the gorilla permit since that’s the time it’s verified.
The ranger allocates you the gorilla family assigned to you and note that this consists of 8 people. You all move to the starting point and off you hike the impenetrable forest, the ranger will provide more information concerning the park and on your way, you will spot primates, butterflies, different species of birds as well as flora and fauna. You are free to ask any queries in case you want to know more. A porter is always by your side to carry your backpack and still energize you in case you get tired. You finally get a chance to meet the mountain gorillas and this is a breathtaking moment, let your camera be on standby because you are assured of great pictures.
One hour with them will be worthwhile as you observe them play, eat, some chilling and mothers breastfeeding their young ones. If you are lucky, they can get closer to you and this shouldn’t frighten you, the dominant silverback is always there to protect its family. With all this in mind, keep a distance, avoid eye contact as this is a threat to them and also don’t carry the baby gorillas. It’s perfectly fine to take pictures of yourself with the gorillas as they go on with their activities. With a memorable time with the primates, you are to return back to the headquarters and given certificates of participation. Our guide is already waiting for you, you proceed to the lodge, rest at leisure and in the afternoon, you go for a cultural visit to see the batwa, these are the people who grew up in the forest. They will entertain you as they sing, dance and do drama. With a beautiful encounter with the batwa people, you head back to the lodge. Dine and slumber.
Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Budget accommodation: Rushaga Haven Lodge/ Trekker’s Tavern
Moderate Accommodation: Ichumbi Lodge/ Rushaga Gorilla Lodge/ Bakiga Lodge
Luxury Accommodation: Four Gorilla Lodge/Kiho Lodge/Mahogany Lodge/Buhoma Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Optional Visiting Lake Bunyonyi and Transfer back to Kigali.
After breakfast, you drive off to Lake Bunyonyi and enjoy the beautiful scenery, you may take a boat ride to see the islands as well as learn more about the history of the Lake. Have lunch and set off to Kigali crossing the border. You will still see the amazing terraced hills of Kabale and Rwanda the land of thousand hills. You arrive in the evening and if you have a flight, you proceed to the Airport or drop off at your Hotel in Kigali. End of safari
Safari Includes:
Gorilla permit
Park Entrance Fees
Cultural Visit
Border Fees
Accommodation on full board basis
Bottled water
English Speaking driver guide
Safari excludes:
Visa
Travel Insurance
International Flights
Drinks
Gratuities
