Bwindi Gorillas Safari Trek (4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS)
DAY 1: ARRIVE KIGALI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
On arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will be met by Amahoro driver/guide and be transferred to your hotel in Kigali arriving for overnight on bed and breakfast. Driving distance: 15 Minutes Activities: 0 Overnight: Heaven Boutique Hotel or Marriott Hotel Meal Plan: Bed & breakfast
DAY 2: PICK UP EX KIGALI AND DEPART FOR BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
After breakfast, our driver guide will meet you at 0900 am and the day starts with a tour of the Kigali City. Named in 1907 by Dr. Richard Kandt, the first colonial resident governor of Rwanda; Kigali city is surrounded by lush hills of green and is referred to as the land of a thousand hills. Get to visit interesting spots which may include; the craft market, Gisozi genocide memorial site & Kigali museum. Depart for Cyanika border. En-route enjoy lunch at second largest town in Rwanda; Ruhengeri Town. Afterwards continue to the Channika border. Clear with immigration then drive on to the lodge in park arriving in the afternoon. Afternoon spent at leisure. Then dinner and overnight at your hotel. Driving distance: 4 Hours Activities: City Tour Overnight: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Full board – Lunch, Dinner & breakfast
DAY 3: GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI NATIONAL PARK
After early morning breakfast, prepare yourself for an encounter with the Mountain Gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest boasts both Mountain Gorillas and Chimpanzees – the only forest in Africa, which can make this claim in fact. It also hosts five other species of primate, 113 species of mammal, over 200 butterflies and 360 birds. Given the fact that gorilla tracking time is unpredictable, it is difficult to foresee how many hours you will actually hike. The escapade of tracking the gorillas in the superb ecosystem of the park will be passionate for the adventurers. It may take 2 hrs up to 9 hours or more and you should be prepared to walk long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. “The excitement of seeing the gorillas makes it all worthwhile!” Briefing will be given on how to handle or behave with Uganda’s very own ‘Gorillas in the Mist. Return to your hotel for the afternoon at leisure then later dinner and overnight. Driving distance: Depends on the family you trek to Activities: Gorilla tracking Overnight: Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge or Gorilla Safari Lodge Meal Plan: Full board – Lunch, Dinner & breakfast
DAY 4: DEPART FOR KIGALI FOR KIGALI CITY
After breakfast you will bid your host good-bye and depart for Kigali. En-route enjoy a visit to the twin lakes of Bulera and Ruhondo that have some very beautiful scenic views Virunga volcanoes. These are beautiful lakes located at the base of volcano Muhabura and close to the border with Uganda. They are surrounded by steep hills with a backdrop of the Virunga volcanic mountains. These twin lakes are great spots to be visited for photography. (Optional boat ride to one of the islands stopping for lunch on own account) atop the island. You will then journey on to Kigali city. Engage in last minute shopping in one of the friendliest African capitals, before returning to the airport for your onward international flight back home or drop off at your hotel.End of Service. Driving distance: 4 Hours Activities: Twin lakes Overnight: 0 Meal Plan: Breakfast
Non-Residential Rate Heaven Hotel | Nkuringo Lodge
1 Person: US$ 2,380 2 Persons: US$ 1,735 3 Persons: US$ 1,580 4 Persons: US$ 1,505 5 Persons: US$ 1,460 6 Persons: US$ 1,430 Single Room Supplement: US$ 190
Marriott Hotel | Gorilla Safari Lodge
1 Person: US$ 2,965 2 Persons: US$ 2,165 3 Persons: US$ 2,015 4 Persons: US$ 1,920 5 Persons: US$ 1,875 6 Persons: US$ 1,840 Single Room Supplement: US$ 310
Included / Excluded
Our safaris are carefully planned to give you the most comfortable, luxurious, and exciting experience possible. Our prices are per person, based on shared occupancy.
- Transport in a 4WD safari vehicle exclusive to you
- Meet and greet services
- English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation and meals as stated in the program
- All guide fees
- One Gorilla trekking permit
- City Tour
- Mineral water
- International flights & East Africa Visa
- Boat Ride at Twin Lakes 1 hr (20 $)
- Travel Insurances
- Driver guide or local escort trips
- Telephone bill, laundry and any items of a personal nature
- Activities not mentioned in the program
