Lush Africa Safaris

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$1,320 to $1,430 pp (USD)

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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Arrival in Kigali

Arrival in Kigali

You will be picked up at Kigali International Airport and taken to Chez Lando Hotel, where you will stay overnight. Spend the evening relaxing at the hotel. If you are interested in experiencing Kigali's nightlife, we can arrange transportation and provide a guide for you. Alternatively, you can choose to unwind and rest to recover from your jetlag.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Chez Lando Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, check out of the hotel for a city tour of Kigali. One of the main sites you will visit is the Kigali Genocide Memorial Center, where you can view a photographic sequence of events before, during, and after the 1994 genocide. If time allows, you will also visit a local crafts center before departing for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, which is approximately a 4-hour drive. Dinner and an overnight stay will be at Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge in Bwindi.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February
High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi NP

Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking

Gorilla Trekking

The day you have been eagerly anticipating has finally arrived! Start your morning with an early breakfast. Remember to grab your packed lunch, prepared with an African touch, before heading to the trek's starting point.

Upon arrival, you will receive a briefing on the do's and don'ts of gorilla trekking. Then, you will set off into the impenetrable forest for an unforgettable adventure. This experience can last anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on how quickly the gorillas move through the forest in search of food. Once you find the gorilla family, you will have 1 hour to enjoy their company.

After the trek, you can either return to your lodge to freshen up or head directly to a Batwa (Pygmy) village for a cultural experience, available at an extra cost. There, you will learn about the traditional ways of life of the Batwa people, who once inhabited the now-protected Bwindi Forest. The Batwa trail option is an additional $50 per person.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Departure

Departure

After having breakfast, drive back to Kigali International Airport for your departure.

Main Destination:
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)

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.

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Disclaimer

  • This tour is offered by Lush Africa Safaris, not SafariBookings.
  • This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.
  • If you request changes to this tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
  • The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
  • If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
  • Gorilla tracking permits are subject to availability.