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3-Day Gorilla Trekking & Lake Bunyonyi Tour Kigali

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda
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Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

Unlimited

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Overview

This immersive 3-day safari takes you from Kigali, Rwanda, to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda for a thrilling gorilla trekking experience, followed by relaxation at the stunning Lake Bunyonyi. The journey blends wildlife encounters, scenic landscapes, cultural interactions, and lakeside serenity before returning to Kigali.

Itinerary

Day 1 Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, crossing the Rwanda-Uganda border at Gatuna/Katuna. The journey showcases Rwanda’s rolling hills and Uganda’s lush countryside, with a brief stop in Kabale town for refreshments.

Upon arrival at your lodge near Bwindi, you'll check in and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, you can opt for a cultural walk to meet the Batwa Pygmies, learning about their forest traditions. After dinner, you'll receive a briefing on the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accomodation: Bweza Gorilla Lodge
Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:
Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2 Gorilla Trekking and Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

After breakfast, you'll head to the park headquarters for a trekking briefing. You'll embark on your gorilla trek, hiking through dense forest to find a habituated gorilla family. You'll spend one unforgettable hour observing these majestic creatures before returning to the lodge for lunch.

Later, you'll drive to Lake Bunyonyi, Uganda’s deepest lake, and check in at a lakeside lodge.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Itambira Island Resort
Mid-range hotel located at Lake Bunyonyi

Day 3 Lake Bunyonyi Exploration and Return to Kigali

You'll wake up to serene lake views and breakfast. You'll enjoy a relaxing boat cruise, visiting islands like Punishment Island. After check out, you'll drive back to Kigali, crossing the Uganda-Rwanda border. If time allows, you'll visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial or Kimironko Market before drop-off at your hotel or the airport.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included/Excluded

  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
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  • Included
  • Park fees (For non-residents)
  • Gorilla permits(One per person, non-resident)
  • All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
  • A professional driver/guide
  • All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
  • All Taxes/VAT
  • Roundtrip airport transfer
  • Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
  • Drinking water (On all days)
  • Excluded
  • International flights (From/to home)
  • Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
  • Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
  • Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
  • Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Tour's Location

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda

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