Gorilla Trekking Uganda & Rwanda Safari Package

Package Overview

A 5 Day gorilla safari to both Uganda and Rwanda allows you to enjoy the gorilla trekking experience twice on this adventurous safari which starts in Rwanda and ends in Uganda, The safari starts with a visit to Kigali Genocide Memorial site and then traveling north to Volcanoes National Park, cross to Uganda’s Bwindi National Park for the second gorilla experience before travelling back to Kigali.

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Day wise Itinerary

• Day 1 : Kigali

  Upon arrival in Kigali, you will have a short visit to the Genocide Memorial centre in Gisozi. This memorial stands on sacred ground where a quarter of a million people lie buried. Later, drive to Ruhengeri. This journey north goes through the beautiful terraced hill sides that characterize much of Rwanda¹s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome volcanoes, sometimes with as many as five peaks visible. The meal plan for this day is lunch and dinner at your preferred accommodation.
  
  Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel

• Day 2 : Gorilla Trekking

  This morning with an early breakfast, you will drive to Volcanoes National Pak headquarters where our trackers will be met and head up the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes after a briefing from the park wardens. Visit one of the ten habituated groups assigned to you. Tracking the gorillas through the lush forested slopes of the Virungas is an absolutely exquisite experience. You need to have a good level of fitness for the gorilla trek. You can trek from 1-6 hours through dense forest vegetation, slippery slopes and changing weather. If you are lucky you can get to the gorillas, spend an hour with them, and be back at the base in time for a late lunch. Some gorilla families however are hard to pin down, and tracking can take a full day, especially when it is wet and muddy. After lunch, you may decide to visit the local communities neighboring the park or relax at the lodge. The meal plan for this day is breakfast, lunch and dinner at your preferred accommodation.
  
  Luxury: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge/Virunga Lodge/Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge
  Midrange: Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge/La Palme Hotel

• Day 3 : Uganda

  After breakfast, drive to the Rwanda-Uganda border and be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi for a relaxation. The meal plan for this day is breakfast, lunch and dinner at your preferred accommodation.
  
  Luxury: Lake Mutanda Chameleon Hill
  Midrange: Lake Mutanda Chameleon Hill

• Day 4 : Biwindi Gorilla Trekking

  After breakfast, you will be transferred to the gorilla tracking information office for a pre-gorilla tracking briefing by the park warden and rangers at 8am. After briefing, the rangers will then lead you into the forest to track these gentle giants (Mountain gorillas). The thrill of spending time observing the gorillas as they interact with each other is a pleasing and unforgettable one, you are allowed an hour witnessing the interaction of these close relatives of ours. You are advised to carry with you a packed lunch for, the time spent tracking the gorillas would not be known to you but varies from 3 to 8 hours. Time permitting; you may go for a late afternoon community walk to see the local people’s way of life and cultures. The meal plan for this day is breakfast, lunch and dinner at your preferred accommodation.
  
  Luxury: Lake Mutanda Chameleon Hill
  Mid-range: Lake Mutanda Chameleon Hill Lodge/Gorilla Safari Lodge

• Day 5 : Return to Kigali

  You will cross the Uganda-Rwanda border after your breakfast and be transferred to Kigali to end your safari.
  Price excludes gorilla trekking permits which cost approx $2,000 per person for 2 gorilla treks, one in Rwanda and one in Uganda.

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Inclusions

• Hotel
• Sightseeing

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Price & Rates

* Mentioned prices may vary depending upon date of travel, hotel availability, surge pricing and seasonal rush.

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Terms & Conditions

Payment Terms & Methods :
* Some Advance Percentage of total booking amount
* Airfare/Transport fare to be paid full at one time in advance.

Cancellation & Refund Policy :
* Upon cancellation, refund will be made after deducting the Retention Amount.
* Retention Amount varies as per the number of days left before your package start date.

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