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3days Gorilla trekking Combo – Rwanda – Uganda

Uganda, Kampala
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Duration

3 Days / 2 Nights

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

Languages

English, Francais, Kinyarwada, Swahilii

Overview

For the thrill of going on a gorilla expedition and seeing these incredible gorillas, visit both countries in this 3 Day Combined Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Tour. The trip starts from Kigali and takes you to two of the world’s most renowned gorilla habitats, Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, located not far apart from each other, and the trip will bring you back to Kigali for a quick city excursion and your flight back.
Despite being a fairly brief safari, 3days/2nights Gorilla trekking Combo – Rwanda – Uganda is incredibly exciting because it includes a mountain gorilla encounter. As you make your way across fields, hills, and slushy small paths to reach the heart of the jungle, your heart will begin to beat more quickly. The anticipation grows as you make your way through the dense, nearly impenetrable undergrowth while walking with bated breath. The highlight is meeting a large, docile silverback gorilla up close or observing a female gorilla nearby who is nursing a youngster. You’re going to have that image stuck in your head forever. The thrill of trekking Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat and the humbling experience of coming face to face with them as they feed, play, rest and bond with their young
Viewing the awesome scenic features of the volcanic mountains
Hearing heartbreaking testimonies of the Tutsi Genocide committed in Rwanda in the late 1994.
Detailed Itinerary

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Highlights

  • Uganda & Rwanda Visas which can be got on arrival at the Airports
  • Gorilla trekking permit (paid for in advance through our company)
  • Travel & Health insurance arranged for from your home country
  • Proof of Yellow fever vaccination (certificate)
  • Physical fitness

Itinerary

Day 1 : City Tour & Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

Upon arrival in Rwanda, you will start this 3days/2nights Gorilla trekking Combo – Rwanda – Uganda by touring the city of Kigali during which you will visit the Genocide memorial sites where more than one million people lost their lives during the genocide of the mid 1990s in Rwanda. You will later transfer to Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda and check in at the Hotel booked for you in Musanze near the park for Dinner and overnight.

Luxury lodge (Up-market): Mountain Gorilla View Lodge or Gorillas Nest Lodge

Moderate: La Palme Hotel or Volcanoes Gorilla Lodge
Low Budget: Kinigi Guest House or Muhabura Lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner

Day 2 : Gorilla trekking & crossing to Uganda

You will have an early breakfast and assemble at the Kinigi Park Headquarters at 08:00 am for a briefing by the park rangers about the conduct of gorilla trekking activity. You will set off following the set trails to the lush volcanic forest full of birds, abundant flora, and fauna including golden monkeys, elusive elephants and buffaloes and scenic sights of the volcanic peaks seen through the forest gaps. The trek involves great hiking through the varying terrain which makes it an attraction in itself.

You will spend one hour with the Gorillas after which you will have a picnic lunch and later drive through the Virunga Volcanoes into Uganda.

You will spend the night at the lodge of your booking.

Lower Budget: Buhoma community Rest camp /Ruhija Gorilla Friends Camp /Travellers Rest Hotel Kisolo / Gorilla Valley Lodge
Moderate: Gorilla Resort Bwindi /Gorilla Safari Lodge /Silver Back Lodge /Lake Kitandara Camp /Chameleon Hill Lodge /Lake Mutanda Resort.
Up market: Mahogany Springs Lodge /Buhoma Lodge /Rushanga Gorilla Safari Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3 : Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and transfer to Kigali

You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Park Headquarters for a briefing about what to do and not do while on a Gorilla trek. After the briefing, you will set for the trekking in very thick vegetation. Trekking gorillas in Bwindi- Uganda is quite challenging as it involves moving over the rugged terrain of steep slopes and valleys. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds.

The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited.

In the afternoon you will drive to Kigali to catch your departure flight.

End of 3days/2nights Gorilla trekking Combo – Rwanda - Uganda

Included/Excluded

  • Gorilla permits
  • Chimpanzee permit
  • Airport transfers
  • Safari vehicle
  • Fuel for the entire trip
  • Drive accommodation and Meals
  • English Speaking driver-guide
  • Accommodation as per the itinerary
  • All park fees
  • Bottled drinking water
  • International airfares
  • Visa
  • Insurance
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses

Durations

Full day (7+ hours)

Tour's Location

Uganda, Kampala
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ikaze

Member Since 2023

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info@ikazerwandatours.com

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