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3 Days from$1530 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda,
Tour Type
Guided, Small Group
Safari Standard
Budget
Tour Overview
This safari takes you to both Rwanda and Uganda. Trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to almost half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas in the world, then go to beautiful Lake Bunyonyi, which is dotted with numerous islands, for relaxation and where you embark on a canoe cruise. Afterwards head back to Kigali to end the tour.
General Information
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Safari types:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Primate Safari
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You will visit:Kigali, Kigali Genocide Memorial, Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Lake Bunyonyi
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Wildlife:Mountain Gorilla, Birds, Vervet Monkey, Birds, Mountain Gorilla
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Activities:Trekking, Canoe
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Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Kigali, end in Kigali
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Minimum age:15
Note:
This tour can start and end in Kigali or Entebbe, Uganda. Also, it can be customized to add more activities depending on the time you have.
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 1,830 for a solo traveler
From USD 1,530 per person for 2 pax
From USD 1,430 per person for 3 pax
From USD 1,380 per person for 4 pax
From USD 1,350 per person for 5 pax
From USD 1,335 per person for 6 pax
What's Included
- Accommodation & meal plan as indicated
- Transport in a 4x4safari vehicle
- Fuel for all-round trip
- Gorilla trekking permit of USD800 per person
- Canoe cruise
- Park entrance fees
- Drinking water in the vehicle
What's Excluded
- Flights & visa fees
- Additional activities not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like tips & alcoholic drinks
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘Safari Vacations and Travel Services‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘Safari Vacations and Travel Services‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries and services are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
Today our representative from Safari Vacations and Travel Services will pick you up from the airport or hotel. After warmly greeting you, he’ll then drive you to the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center while briefing you about the whole tour. The memorial was set up to teach different generations about the anti-human incident that befell the people of Rwanda in 1994. You will then embark on a 4-hour journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey will take you through the scenic landscapes of Rwanda, and the beauty of the landscapes will explain why Rwanda is termed the “Land of a Thousand Hills”. Arrive in Bwindi in the evening and check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Dinner and overnight: Rushaga Havens Gorilla Lodge
- Meal plan: Full board
Wake up early for breakfast, then carry your packed lunch and head to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking. You’ll then follow the ranger guides to the forest in search of the endangered mountain gorillas. The time it takes to find them ranges from 2-6 hours, depending on factors prevailing in the forest. After finding them, you’ll spend an hour in their presence, which you can use to monitor their behavior, take photos and record videos. Afterwards you’ll have your packed lunch and head back to the lodge for your drive to Lake Bunyonyi for relaxation. The beauty of the lake due to the many islands dotting it will fascinate you. Check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.
- Dinner and overnight: Bunyonyi Overland Resort
- Meal plan: Full board
Wake up for breakfast and go for a canoe cruise, which allows you to explore the islands on the lake, including Punishment Island, where girls who got pregnant before marriage were thrown to starve to death. After the canoe cruise, you’ll head back to the lodge, pack your bags, and transfer back to Kigali. You’ll have lunch en route, arriving in Kigali for drop off at the hotel or airport depending on your preference. This will mark the end of the 3-day Uganda Gorilla safari from Kigali.
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