5 Days Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Safari

Day 1 of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Rwanda Gorilla Safari: Transfer to Bwindi Forest Park

Depart from Kampala by road and head south-West to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. You will have a short stop at the Equator for an informative talk as well as a photographic opportunity. We will continue to Mbarara where we will stop for lunch.  Your drive will take you through Uganda rolling green hills through the highlands, also known as the ‘Switzerland of Uganda’. Your road will then head even higher to where you can see the triangular peaks of the Virunga volcanoes of Rwanda and the Congo. We then drop down into a valley, to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, home of the mountain gorilla. Tonight you will sleep to the sounds of the mountain rainforest.

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge
• Midrange: Gorilla safari Lodge
• Budget: Gorilla mist lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Travel Time: 8-11 hrs

Day 2 of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Rwanda Gorilla Safari: Gorilla tracking:

Walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! (This trek can take from half an hour to 8 hours – a reasonable degree of fitness is required as well as a sturdy pair of walking shoes) Sit in the forest among the gorillas, listening to them grumble to each other, and marvel at the sheer size of the dominant male; the silverback. It is an extraordinary feeling sitting in the dense rainforest knowing you are with a few of the last remaining mountain gorillas. It’s amazing to think there are only about 650 of these beautiful creatures left!

Optional:

If you have the energy this afternoon, take a guided walk on the Munyaga River trail, which is an ideal short walk. This trail leads to three delightful crystal clear waterfalls, and there is a profusion of tree ferns, epiphytic ferns, orchids and Bwindi’s colorful array of butterflies. Here you may also see birds and primates from the forest edge. OR If you have the afternoon free, how about a guided village walk – see how the Ugandans live!

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge
• Midrange: Gorilla safari Lodge
• Budget: Gorilla mist lodge
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Trekking Time: Unpredictable

Day 3 of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Rwanda Gorilla Safari: Depart to Rwanda

After a morning breakfast, head to Rwanda.  [Clocks go backward one hour]. Stroll around the Lodge, or simply take in the panoramic sunset over the volcanoes.

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view Lodge
• Midrange: Da Vinci Lodge
• Budget: Kinigi guesthouse
• Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Travel Time: 2hrs

Day 4 of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Rwanda Gorilla Safari: Rwanda Gorilla Trekking

Early morning, you will enter the Gorilla sanctuary of Parc National des Volcans, the rain tropical forest covering the hills surrounding Virunga Volcanoes. The trekking is a demanding but rewarding experience. Ensure you bring with you enough water and the packed lunch. The time spent in the forest depends on the movements of the Gorillas in their natural environments. After the activity, you will return back to your lodge.

Optional:

Iby’iwacu cultural visit: This cultural excursion offers a community walk into the lives of the local community. Enjoy cultural dances and performances, try bow and arrow shooting, and also visit the local medicine man.

Accommodation:

• Luxury: Mountain Gorilla view Lodge
• Midrange: Da Vinci Lodge
• Budget: Kinigi guesthouse
• *Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
• Trekking Time: Unpredictable

Day 5 of the 5 Days Uganda Gorilla Tour Rwanda Gorilla Safari: Departure

After breakfast, we will depart to either Kigali OR Kampala arriving in the late evening

Accommodation

• Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
• Travel Time: 3hrs – To Kigali
• Travel Time: 10-13hrs – To Kampala/Entebbe

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Inclusions for 5days Private Gorilla Safari itinerary (Uganda and Rwanda)

• The cost of all ground transportation and Fuel
• Full time English speaking safari guide and his associated expenses
• Gorilla Permit fees Uganda: $700 per person, per permit
• Gorilla Permit fees Rwanda: $1500 per person, per permit
• Park entrance fees
• Accommodation and meals as per itinerary

Exclusions for 5days Private Gorilla Safari itinerary (Uganda and Rwanda)

• But it excludes
• Items of personal nature like Visa fees
• Airport taxes
• Laundry
• Beverages
• Bar Bills
• Beverages

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