3 DAYS KIGALI – BWINDI GORILLA TREKKING

Destinations:    Kigali and Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Activities:           Gorilla trekking

ITINERARY

Day 1:                 ARRIVE IN KIGALI. DRIVE TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK

You will arrive at Kigali International airport this morning. Upon clearance through emigration formalities, you shall be welcomed by our safari guide and start your journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey will lead you through the green countryside across the border into Uganda. You will have a stop in Kabale town for lunch. Bwindi impenetrable national park is a habitat for nearly 350 birds’ species, 120 mammals and other insect species. The park is home to the endangered mountain Gorillas. You will check in at your hotel and relax.

(Drive distance/ time – 175Km/ 4hr)

Accommodation:            Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Meal plan:                        -, Lunch, Dinner

Day 2:                 GORILLA TREKKING IN BWINDI.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to the park headquarters from where you shall be briefed and grouped for your Gorilla trekking exercise. Tracking gorillas on average takes 3 – 6 hours depending on how far the animals have moved. You will spend an hour following, observing and photographing the Gorillas as they feed, play, and groom each other. After the experience, you will exit Bwindi Forest and drive back to your accommodation. In the evening, you may choose to visit Batwa communities.

Accommodation:            Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

Meal plan:                       Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 3:                 DRIVE TO KIGALI. CITY TOUR AND DEPARTURE

After breakfast, you will check out of your accommodation to drive back across the border to Kigali. You will carry a packed lunch from the lodge. Upon arrival in Kigali, you will have a city tour.

Visit the Genocide museum in Kigali. The Kigali Genocide Memorial & Museum was started by a partnership of the Kigali City Council and the UK-based Aegis Trust. The center is extremely moving, challenging, educational, and ultimately inspiring as well as a great place to understand the cause, tragedy, and successful rebuilding post-genocide. You will also visit the Kandt Museum and a local Market. As optional tours, you may visit the Nyamirambo women’s initiative and Azizi art Gallery.

In the evening, you shall be transferred to the airport for your flight to the next destination.

Meal plan:                       Breakfast, packed Lunch, –

PRICES

Price Includes:

• Accommodation in the mentioned lodges on the respective meal plans
• An experienced English-speaking Safari Guide
• Transportation in 4*4 safari Vehicle.
• Fuel and meals as indicated on respective days.
• All Entrance Fees and relevant government Tax.
• Mineral Water on the entire Safari.
• One Gorilla trekking permit per person in Bwindi impenetrable NP.
• AMREF flying Doctors emergency evacuation fees.
• Administration fees.

Excludes:

• Extra drinks, Premium Drinks, Tips, Souvenirs, any personal purchases
• All activities indicated as optional in the itinerary.
• Visa fees and international flight costs

For cases of lack of availability in a requested Gorilla group or accommodation property, we shall suggest alternatives and communicate any changes in the program