5 Days Rwanda Uganda Gorilla Safari

5 Days Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Trekking Tour to Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes and Bwindi in Uganda

Safari Overview
This 5-day gorilla tracking safari offers you the opportunity to trek mountain gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda Volcanoes National Park and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park respectively. Having a chance to see some of the last remaining 800 mountain gorillas in the world is a wonderful experience in their main habitat. You also visit the beautiful and scenic Lake Bulera along your way.

Day 1: Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes.
You will be picked up from your hotel or place of residence and transferred to Parc Nationale des Volcanoes, overnight at:
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 Muhavura Lodge.
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Parc des Volcanoes

Have breakfast and go to ORTPN offices for briefing after that set off in the forest for Gorilla trekking. A thrilling trek through the refined foothills of the Virungas provides inspiring views in all directions. Then, suddenly, the trail enters the national park, engrossing trekkers in the strange closeness of the rainforest alive with the calls of colourful birds and chattering of the rare golden monkey. And besieged with fresh spoor of the mountains’ elusive populations of buffalo and elephant. Through gaps in the forest canopy, the marvellous peaks are sighted, easily easy to get to and among the uppermost in Africa, indicating an ascent. Gorilla trekking is quite strenuous but worthwhile for the encounter of these gentle giants. The enthusiasm of your coming across these apes will wipe away your intricacy of the strenuous trek. Spend time watching gorillas, watch the adults feeding their young ones, brushing and resting as the youngsters play from vines in a pleasurably playful display.

Overnight at 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 Muhavura Lodge.

Day 3. Drive to Uganda, Visit Lake Burela

After your breakfast, you will be driven to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will cross the border via Kisoro and then clear at the border – Uganda is 1 hour ahead of Rwanda. Along the way, you visit Lake Burela.
Overnight at Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Traveller’s Rest Hotel, Kisoro (lower budget)
Moderate: Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Chameleon Hill Resort/ Mutanda Lake Resort
Up-market: Volcanoes Mgahinga Lodge/ Rushaga Gorillas Safari Lodge.

Day 4: Gorilla Tracking Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today enjoy, surely. After breakfast, proceed for the morning briefing before enjoying the highlight of the trip – Gorilla trekking, which may last the entire day. We trek through the rainforest and bamboo-covered slopes, accompanied by a guide and trackers, in search of a mountain gorilla family. The walking can sometimes be tough and long, but when you catch a glimpse of the magnificent silverback, any discomforts will be quickly forgotten. When sighted, visitors will be guided to within 6 metres of the gorillas, and sit around them for a whole hour while gazing into their big round eyes.

Gorilla trekking is unpredictable. It’s difficult to foresee how many hours you will hike. The gorilla excursion can take from 2 to 8 hours. Expect to walk long distances in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. A good physical condition is recommended. For conservation purposes, time spent with the gorillas is limited to one hour. A ranger will brief you on how to behave with the gorillas.

Gorilla Valley Lodge/ Travellers Rest Hotel Kisoro (lower budget)
Moderate: Gorilla Safari Lodge/ Chameleon Hill Resort/ Mutanda Lake Resort
Up-market: Volcanoes Mgahinga Lodge/ Rushaga Gorillas Safari Lodge

Day 5: Return to Kigali, visit Gisozi Genocide Memorial and museum, transfer to airport

The following breakfast, you will leave for Kigali. You have the opportunity to visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Museum. The memorial is very moving – the tour takes a couple of hours – and will be of interest to anyone who has spent some time in this enchanting country. It is in memory of the multitudes murdered in Rwanda’s genocide, in 1994. The Memorial sites and centres are places of dignified remembrance for loved ones lost. It is also a place of reflection and learning for the wider community, both in Rwanda and internationally. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the airport.

The safari package includes
Transportation by 4 WD safari van, Fuel expenses
Accommodation while on safari as per the itinerary
The costs also cover the services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) while on safari,
Park entrance fees
One Gorilla permit trekking Parc Volcanoes, One gorilla trek permit for Bwindi- Uganda
Ranger fees
Kigali City Tour

Excludes Local and international flights, Personal Travel insurance, Visa Fees to Uganda, drinks, cigarettes, tips, souvenirs and any other items of personal nature.