5-day gorilla trekking and wildlife safari from Kigali

5-day gorilla trekking and wildlife safari from Kigali

Overview

This 5 Day Gorilla and wildlife safari is an extra ordinary safari that covers Gorillas and wildlife, this journey starts from Kigali and proceed to Bwindi National park that encompasses almost a half of mountain gorillas in the world, you will trek gorillas and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National park the Queen Elizabeth National park The Medley of wonders where you will be able to spot wildlife on a game drive and boat cruise on Kazinga channel, you will later drive back to Kigali for drop off to end your 5 day safari from Kigali.

If you’re a luxury, mid rage or on tight budget do not hesitate to inquire, we can as well tailor your safari to meet your interests. We can tailor this safari to your interests.

Things To Note before you book this 5 Day Gorilla trekking and wildlife safari from Kigali

Accommodation is Inclusive

Gorilla trekking permit USD800

We can organize for any number of people

Tour Can Depart any day

Tour can be customized

Solo travelers can do this tour

Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

After breakfast you embark on your vehicle and depart to south western Uganda in Bwindi impenetrable National Park a home of more than half of mountain gorillas passing in the rolling hills, tea and banana plantations which gives a scenic view. You will have a stop Genocide memorial and the have another stop in Kabale Town for lunch and proceed arriving in the evening, for relaxation at the lodge have dinner and overnight.

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Meals

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After your early morning breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters with your packed lunch to join other trackers for registration and briefing about Dos and don’ts during your trekking activity, you will be welcomed by the local community entertainment as they perform cultural dances. Your guide will choose for you the gorilla family to see depending on your physical ability and the time you would like to spend in the forest as some gorilla families are far others are close. Later, you will start your trekking activity escorted by the armed ranger, this trek may take half an hour or three quarters of the day depending on the movements of the mountain gorillas, once you find them you will be allowed to spend one hour interacting with them, taking pictures and learning more about ways of living, you will later return to the headquarters to be awarded certificates and you will drive back to the lodge for relaxation and overnight.
Lodge: Basic: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
Mid-Range: Gorilla Leisure lodge/ 4 Gorillas Lodge/ Karaa Gorilla Mountain Lodge
Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge/ Nkuringo lodge/Buhoma Lodge

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Meals

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park and afternoon game drive

After breakfast you will bid farewell to Bwindi Impenetrable National park and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park the Medley of Wonders, you will arrive in time for lunch, check in at the lodge, have lunch and rest later on you will have an afternoon game drive for wildlife viewing, you will later return at the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Lodge: Basic: Bush lodge
Mid-Range: Elephant Hab lodge/Buffalo safari lodge
Luxury: Elephant Plains lodge
Drive Time: Approximately 4-5 hours

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Meals

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 4: Morning Game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel

This morning you will head back to the Plains of Kasenyi for yet another a morning Game drive to try and find what you could have missed during the previous Game drive. Lunch will be served at the lodge. After lunch, will head to the jetty along Kazinga channel for the afternoon boat cruise. This cruise offers you chances of viewing animals like: hippos, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles and many species of water birds.
Mid-Range: Elephant Hab lodge/Buffalo safari lodge
Luxury: Elephant Plains lodge

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Meals

Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 5: Transfer back to Kigali for drop off to end the tour

After breakfast you will Bid farewell to the lodge and then depart to Kigali via Katuna Border, depending on the time for your flight back home
Transfer Time: Approx. 5-6 hours

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Meals

Breakfast + Lunch

Includes

  • Airport transfers on first and last day,
  • Chimpanzee trekking Permit (We book it for you)
  • Gorilla trekking Permit (We book it for you)
  • Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Services of an English speaking driver guide
  • Fuel for the whole trip
  • Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
  • All park entrance fees
  • Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

  • Pre and post tour accommodation in Kigali
  • International airfares
  • East African Visa (USD100.00
  • Items of personal nature such as tips, drinks, and laundry