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5 Days from$4849 p/p in USD -
DeparturesYear Round
Destinations
Rwanda, Uganda,
Tour Type
Guided, Large Group, Small Group
Safari Standard
Mid Range
Tour Overview
Have the chance to experience sitting with the magnificent mountain gorillas of Uganda and Rwanda on a 5-day primate safari like no other. You will visit the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda and the Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, giving you an hour in each reserve to sit amongst the gentle giants. Come across various other primates and wildlife species as you trek through the jungle in search of the gorillas and visit villages in both countries for a chance to learn about their local culture. An exciting safari that delivers on exceptional wildlife encounters and cultural heritage.
General Information
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Safari types:Gorilla Safari, Guided Safari, Jungle Safari, Primate Safari, Wildlife Safari
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You will visit:Volcanoes National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable NP
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Wildlife:Mountain Gorilla, Golden Monkey, Chimpanzee, Elephant, Birds, Buffalo, Hyena, L’Hoest Monkey, Forest Pig, Bush Buck
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Activities:Trekking, Nature Walk, Optional Activities, Village Visit, Birding, Cultural Experience
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Getting around:4x4 Safari Vehicle
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Start/end:Start in Entebbe, Uganda, end in Kigali, Rwanda
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Minimum age:18 years
Price Per Person – USD
From USD 4,849 per person
What's Included
- Accommodation & meals
- English speaking guide
- Prak entrance fees
- Conservation fees
- Gorilla permits
- Airport transfers
What's Excluded
- Flights & visas
- Optional activities
- Porters fee
- Alcohol
- Tips
Disclaimer
- This itinerary is owned and delivered by ‘World Blossom Safaris‘
- All prices are ‘From’ and may vary at the time of booking
- Display price is usually based on two people sharing
- ‘World Blossom Safaris‘ reserves the right to change the content and price of the itinerary
- All itineraries are subject to availability
Day by Day Overview
You will be picked up in Entebbe and begin the drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in the southwest of Uganda. You will have an en-route stop at the equator line for some photographs and then continue to Mbarara for a lunch stop. You will reach Bwindi in the late afternoon, giving you time to relax at the lodge before heading out for a community walk within one of the Batwa villages.
Overnight: Gorilla Mist Camp | Meals: lunch & dinner
You will rise early and have a good breakfast, preparing you for a day of trekking, and then make your way to the park headquarters for a briefing. You will then set off into the forest in search of the mountain gorillas of Uganda. The trekking time to find the giant apes is unpredictable and ranges from 2-9 hours, depending on their movements. Once you find them, you will get to spend an hour with them, allowing you to observe these magnificent creatures as they interact with one another. Take some pictures and relish in this remarkable experience before heading back to your camp for the evening.
Overnight: Gorilla Mist Camp | Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
After a hearty breakfast, you will begin the scenic drive to the home of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda. Once you have crossed into Rwanda and made your way to the Volcanoes National Park, you will check-in at your lodge and then have the opportunity for an evening excursion to the beautiful twin lakes, Burera and Ruhondo. Later you will head back to the lodge, for dinner and a good nights rest.
Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
After breakfast you will assemble at the park headquarters for your briefing and then begin your second gorilla trek of the safari. The trek time again varies and depends on where one of the habituated groups are located. The conditions will be much the same with some steep, slippery climbs in often wet conditions which make it all the more rewarding when you find the gentle giants. After your hour with the gorillas, observing them and taking in how lucky you have been to experience this more than once in two countries, you will head back through the forest to your lodge. In the evening, you will visit a Ibyiwacu community village to learn about one of Rwanda’s cultural groups, their traditions and beliefs.
Overnight: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge | Meals: breakfast, lunch & dinner
After a delicious breakfast, you will check-out of your lodge and leave the Volcanoes National Park. You will make your way to Kigali and get dropped off at the airport/hotel, marking the end of your mountain gorilla trekking expedition.
Meals: breakfast
