3 Day Gorillas in the Mist Trekking Safari in Bwindi National Park and Lake Bunyonyi in Uganda
Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda
Gorilla trekking can be physically demanding but the whole experience is amazing and worth it. You will track a habituated family which is comfortable with human presence.
Key information
- Private safari
- Starting point and ending point: Kigali
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
Highlights
- Gorilla trekking experience
- Visit to the Genocide Memorial Museum
- 4 x 4 WD safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- 2 nights accommodation
- Daily meals and water
Styles
Accommodation
You will be staying in various accommodations.
- Bweza Gorilla Lodge: It's a midrange lodge located near Bwindi impenetrable National Park. It has a view of the park
- Bunyonyi Eco Resort (midrange)
The accommodation depends on the availability. In case they're not available, alternative accommodations with the same standard will be reserved after consulting you.
Program
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Today, you will be met by a representative of Peak Cruise Safaris who will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali or from Kigali International Airport, depending on what time you arrive at the airport. He will brief you about your safari and then transfer you to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park, depending on availability of gorilla trekking permits.
If you want to visit the Genocide Memorial Museum, please talk to your driver, he will take you there, it's complimentary. You will travel through a beautiful countryside, often referred to as the Switzerland of Africa due to its beautiful rolling hills. You will get to your lodge in time for lunch or you will stop in Kabale town for lunch.
You will arrive at your lodge in the late afternoon. If you are not tired, you can visit the Batwa communities that live near the forest. You will learn how they used to live and they will entertain you with their dances. You will then retire to your lodge for an evening of relaxation, dinner and overnight stay.
- Accommodation: Bweza gorilla lodge (midrange)
- Meal plan: All meals included
Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Lake Bunyonyi - Gorilla trekking
Today is the day you have been waiting for. After early breakfast, your driver guide will transfer you to the starting point for a briefing about the gorilla trekking adventure you are about to take. You will be briefed by experienced ranger guides and trackers from Uganda Wildlife Authority.
Coming face to face with mountain gorillas depend on where they nested the previous night and can take 2-7 hours before you meet them. Gorilla trekking can be physically demanding but the whole experience is amazing and worth it. You will track a habituated family which is comfortable with human presence.
Once you meet these beautiful gentle giant gorillas, you will be allowed one hour with them, watching how they interact with their young ones, vocalize and feed. You will then have your lunch away from them in the forest and return to the park offices for a small ceremony. You will then transfer to Lake Bunyonyi.
- Accommodation: Bunyonyi Eco resort lodge (midrange)
- Meal Plan: All meals included
Day 3: Lake Bunyonyi - Kigali
On this day, you will wake up and have breakfast. If you want, you can go for a boat ride on the lake or you can go for a boat ride the previous day when you arrive early at the lake (optional). You will then transfer to Kigali.
Location
You will experience gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Lake Bunyonyi. Gorilla trekking can also be done in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park if permits are not available in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Protecting a pristine landscape of steep forested hills bordering the Congo, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is best known for harboring around 45% of the global mountain gorilla population. In their experience, visiting these gorillas in their forested home is quite simply the most exciting wildlife encounter Africa has to offer.
Food
The package includes all meals and water.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Water
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Boat ride on Lake Bunyonyi
- Visit to Batwa communities
What's included
- Gorilla trekking experience
- Gorilla trekking permit
- 4 x 4 WD safari vehicle
- Meals as per itinerary
- 2 nights accommodation
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- All fuel
- Water
What's not included
- International airfare
- Optional activities
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- Laundry
- Tips
- Visa fees
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Kigali International Airport (Kanombe Airport)
116 km
Transfer not provided
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 30% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 15 days before arrival.
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