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2 Days Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi through Kigali

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Length

2 days

Itinerary

2 days planned

Group

Max 9

Guides

English

Overview

Mountain gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a habitat with a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which is close to a half of the 880 numbers that are known to thrive in the world.

The gorilla destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also a rich habitat for Afro-montane flora, counts of birds including the African broad-bill which is found in Ruhija and Congo, the forest animals like duikers and forest elephants. The magical hills offer impressive scenery and sightseeing experience from this tour.

Day by day itinerary

  1. 1Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda⌄

    We will pick you from Musanze town, after breakfast drive to the northern Rwanda for a visit of the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Enjoy a sumptuous lake fish lunch here and head to the view point where you will be able to see the two lakes and the entire beautiful scenery of the Five Volcanic Mountains stretching all the way to Congo DRC borders. The three Countries: - Rwanda, Uganda and Congo DRC meet at the tip of the Sabyinyo peak. Take nice" photos and continue on to Cyanika border and cross over to Uganda. Drive through Kisoro town and head to Bwindi for dinner and overnight at

    visit of the Twin Lakes of Burera and Ruhondo. Enjoy a sumptuous lake fish lunch here and head to the view point where you will be able to see the two lakes and the entire beautiful scenery

    Meals: Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight at Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

  2. 2Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer back to Kigali⌄

    After an early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for briefing on the do's and don’ts during gorilla tracking and thereafter you will proceed to the gorilla trail. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you will be allowed to stay in the presence of these awesome apes for at least an hour. It is advisable that you carry packed lunch, which will be provided, as one cannot determine how long it may take to encounter the mountain gorillas. Later we head to another border this time Katuna border to cross to Rwanda, and head back to Kigali Airport to catch you’ departure flight back home.

    Meals: Lunch · Breakfast

What's included

  • ✓Bottled drinking water
  • ✓Lunch
  • ✓Dinner
  • ✓Air-conditioned vehicle
  • ✓Breakfast
  • ✓Gorilla trekking permit

Not included

  • ✕Alcohol
  • ✕Laundry
  • ✕Tips
  • ✕Beverages

Good to know

Cancellation: If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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