3-Day Gorilla Tracking Tour In Bwindi and Recreation at Lake Bunyonyi
Highlights
Kigali, Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Lake Bunyonyi
nature, cultural, Wildlife
Group Tour
3 Days
Medium
English
Description
Discover the wonders of Uganda on this 3-day safari from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Begin with a scenic drive from Kigali, crossing the border into Uganda's lush landscapes. On day two, embark on a once-in-a-lifetime gorilla tracking adventure, trekking through dense rainforest to observe a gorilla family in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, enjoy a cultural experience with the Batwa people, learning about their rich heritage. Conclude your journey with a visit to Lake Bunyonyi, renowned for its stunning beauty and tranquil waters. Return to Kigali enriched by the wildlife and culture of East Africa.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Airport Arrival and pickup
- Upon arrival, You'll be welcomed by a professional safari guide. You'll then receive a general briefing about the entire Safari before setting off for a city tour.
- You'll then embark a vibrant Kigali city tour as you visit Rwanda's must visit points in Kigali (Kigali genocide memorial) learn about Rwandan history and Culture.
- You will then proceed with a breathtaking drive through the spectacular mountain views of Rwanda and southwestern Uganda.
- You'll have your Lunch enroute at any restaurant around Kabale town or in kigali.
- Arrival to Bwindi impenetrable national park and check-in to your safari lodge.
- After you can opt to take an evening walk around the community as you gain fitness for the following day's trek or just relax at your lodge and enjoy the Forest views as you wait for your dinner.
- After taking your dinner your guide will give you the guidelines and programme for the following day, you discuss if necessary.
- Overnight stay, end of day one.
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Day 2: Gorilla tracking
- Wakeup to a delicious early morning breakfast at your lodge and take a short drive to the park headquarters for a general briefing.
- Upon arrival at the Park headquarters as you join other trackers, you'll be welcomed with a great local performance by the locals as they show their hospitality towards your visit where you're free to join if you wanna be part to gain more fitness and enjoy.
- You'll then be given the the briefing by an experienced ranger guide after being divided into groups of about 8 members per group.
- You'll then start your trek led by experienced armed ranger guides into the Jungle, as you walk keep your eyes open as you might spot other animals like the baboons, monkeys. Elephants, duikers, birds etc.
- After reaching the Gorillas you'll be able to take close-up iconic photos of the gorilla families, film every moment and enjoy the unknown most interesting facts about them by the Ranger guide where you'll be able to ask incase you feel like.
- After trekking you'll then receive a certificate confirming your successful trek for a once in a lifetime experience.
- You'll then drive back to your lodge for lunch, before a scenic drive to lake Bunyonyi.
Afternoon Drive to Lake Bunyonyi
- After reaching lake Bunyonyi you'll embark on a breathtaking boat cruise as you explore some of the 29 islands at the lake, Visit kyahugye island where you'll have a close encounter with wildlife inclusive of the Impalas, Zebras, Donkeys. waterbucks etc.
- Continue the cruise and rest at the Batwa community at the shores of the lake, enjoy the local entertainment and learn about their lifestyle in the forest and culture.
- After you'll enjoy a sunset cruise on the back to your lodge for an evening chill.
- Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3- Transfer back to Kigali
- Wakeup to the stunning lake views of the world's 3rd deepest lake.
- Enjoy your delicious breakfast
- You can choose to take any optional activity at the lake eg. Canoeing, Ziplining, sky biking, Swimming, Rope swinging etc.
- After prepare and depart back to Kigali
- End of the tour.
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Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -
Refund of 50% of the tour price.
Price
Adult | |
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1 to 10 | /person |
Child | |
1 to 10 | /person |
This is a group tour |