8 Days Gorillas In Rwanda And Uganda

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Tour Details

Safari Insight

Visit the three operational gorilla countries of the world – Rwanda for Parc National des Volcans (PNV), Uganda for Bwindi and Mgahinga; and Congo for Virunga National Park. PNV, Virunga in Congo and Mgahinga are on either side of the misty Virungas.

The tour starts with Parc National des Volcans in Rwanda, continuing to Mgahinga and then to Bwindi in Uganda. Clients have an opportunity to track gorillas for a total of FOUR times in the three countries. Tracking and seeing these great primates in their different, natural surroundings is a memorable experience, with each park presenting its unique attractions.  Other activities possible include; tracking the golden monkeys, climbing a volcano, nature walks in the forests for birds, or visiting local villages.

The Safari package includes:-
Airport transfers
Accommodation on full board FB
Transportation 4×4 land cruiser
1 Litter of Mineral water per person per day
Service of English speaking driver guide
Service of airport representative.
Two gorilla permits for Rwanda and Uganda each respectively
Golden monkey trek
Visa fees to Uganda from Rwanda
Batwa experience
Visit Lake Mutanda
Volcano Climbing fees
Border crossing fees
Community Visit Bwindi
Kigali Excursion
AMREF Emergency Evacuation Medical Insurance

However excludes:-
Flights, Drinks Visa, travel insurance
Laundry, internet
Tips& all personal expenses

 

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1Arrival Kigali-Parc Volcans

Arrive at Kanombe (Kigali) airport. Meet and greet before transferring to Kigali City. Drive the three hours North of Kigali to Kinigi through Ruhengere. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. [Approximate driving time: 3 hours] Overnight and dinner at Gorilla Nest Lodge (High end facility), Le’ Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Kinigi Guest House (Budget facility) (L-D)

Day 2Parc National des Volcans

Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort. Overnight and dinner at Gorilla Nest Lodge (High end facility), Le’ Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Kinigi Guest House (Budget facility) (B-L-D)

Day 3Parc National des Volcans

In Parc National des Volcans go track the golden monkeys and the afternoon simply relax at Camp. Overnight and dinner at Gorilla Nest Lodge (High end facility), Le’ Bambou Gorilla Lodge (Mid Lodge facility) or Kinigi Guest House (Budget facility) (B-L-D)

Day 4Rwanda - Uganda

Transfer to Kisoro and on to Mgahinga Gorilla Park in Uganda. [Approximate driving time: 2 hours] ready climb a volcano, visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes, take a walk on the shores. Lunch in Kisoro. Overnight and diner at Chameleon Hill Lodge (Lodge facility), Kisoro Tourists Hotel (Mid Lodge) or Kisoro Travellers Hotel (Budget facility) (B-L-D)

Day 5Gorilla tracking or drive to Bwindi

Second Gorilla trekking in Nkuringo and afternoon community visit. Overnight and diner at Chameleon Hill Lodge (Lodge facility), Kisoro Tourists Hotel (Mid Lodge) or Kisoro Travellers Hotel (Budget facility) (B-L-D)

Day 6In Bwindi; Batwa Experience

Ready for a Batwa experience where the Batwa demonstrate hunting techniques, gather honey, point out medicinal plants and demonstrate how to make bamboo cups. Guests are invited to the sacred Garama Cave, once a refuge for the Batwa, where the women of the community perform a sorrowful song which echoes eerily around the depths of the dark cave, and leaves guests with a moving sense of the richness of this fading culture. Overnight and diner at Chameleon Hill Lodge (Lodge facility), Kisoro Tourists Hotel (Mid Lodge) or Kisoro Travellers Hotel (Budget facility) (B-L-D)

Day 7Back to Rwanda

Leave for Kigali in Rwanda. Continue to Rwanda passing the Katuna border. Overnight and meals at Kigali Serena Hotel (High end facility) or Hotel Chez Lando (Mid Lodge facility) or Okapi Hotel (Budget facility) (B-L-D)

Day 8City tour and out

The half day Kigali City trip that includes a visit to the Genocide Memorial Centre at Gisozi, which takes a few hours. Transfer to the airport for your flight. [Approximate driving time: 30mins] End of service

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