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3 Day Rwanda Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Safari

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3 Day Rwanda Exclusive Gorilla Trekking Safari

This package of a 3-day gorilla safari in Rwanda is specifically a gorilla trekking safari. It starts and ends in Kigali but the tracking is done in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda. This tour offers the ultimate gorilla tracking experience in their natural habitats. You track the mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is home to over 50% of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park is found in the western part of Uganda and is regarded as the major and top destination for gorilla trekking experience in the world.

Day 1: Arrival and transfer to Bwindi Forest Park

After your warm welcome on your arrival, your driver-guide will brief you about the trip and then embark on the journey to Bwindi in Uganda via the Cyanika border.

The distance is approximately a 3–4-hour drive. From Kigali and thus you will have yourself a city tour before departure. You can visit places like the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center then have lunch and transfer to the park in the evening where you will check in at your lodge for dinner and overnight.

Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner with Drinking water

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Day 2: Ultimate Gorilla Trekking and Batwa community encounter

Enjoy your early breakfast on day 2 of your 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari and then your driver-guide will take you to the headquarters in the park for beefing. As you prepare for the ultimate experience, you will be briefed on the dos and don’ts during the trekking. Later embark on the amazing adventure which is gorilla tracking. This activity requires some physical fitness by the hikers depending on the location the gorillas on a particular day. On several occasions, it takes between 2 to 7 hours to trek and trekkers are permitted to be with the gorillas for 1 hour.  Watching the gorillas play, guard each other, and feed among others is an amazing experience.

While trekking hikers will be in line to also see other animals like golden monkeys, elephants as well as birds. After this experience, you will be escorted back and head to your lodge; have lunch and take an afternoon rest before heading to the Batwa community. You will then visit the local community of the Batwa and learn about their culture. These are the people who used to stay in the forest with the gorillas before the government established the park. Learn about their history and culture and enjoy their dances.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Day 3: Return to Kigali Rwanda and departure

You will enjoy your early morning breakfast before you check out from the lodge to embark on a road trip to Kigali. On your arrival in Kigali city, you will have a short time shopping from local markets, you can buy souvenirs. Depending on your departure time, you can also visit in case you are still on time, you could also visit the Franco-Rwandan cultural center. As you end your 3-Day Rwanda Gorilla Trekking Safari with Gorilla Page Safaris, enjoy lunch and transfer to the airport for departure.

 

 

Package Inclusions

  • Airport pick up and drop off
  • Gorilla Trekking permit
  • All Park activities mentioned
  • Accommodation for 2 nights
  • All meals during the trip with drinking water
  • Professional Driver/guide
  • Exclusive use of the vehicle

 

Package exclusions

  • East African visa
  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Pre and post tour accommodation
  • Shopping and personal expenses