Trots & Safari Uganda

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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

Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Transfer from Kigali to Volcanoes National Park

Our company representative will receive you on arrival at Kigali Airport, either at the airport or hotel. There is an opportunity to visit the Presidential Museum which is the residence of two of the former Presidents of Rwanda. Here you will have an opportunity to learn a bit about the political history of Rwanda. And then leave the lively capital. You will drive north-west through lush hills and bustling market towns for approximately two and half hours, to the stunning Volcanoes National Park.

Accommodation: La Palme Hotel (Midrange level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 3-4 hours.

Main Destination:
Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
Best Time To Visit June to August (It is drier and hiking is easier)
High Season June to September (Permits are scarce)
Best Weather June to October (Sunny, but not too hot)

Wildlife in Volcanoes NP

Accommodation:
La Palme Hotel
  • Mid-range hotelless than 1hr drive from Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - Transfer to Uganda-Bwindi NP

Golden Monkey Trekking in Volcanoes National Park - Transfer to Uganda-Bwindi NP

The golden monkeys' trekking excursion takes place in Volcanoes National Park at 7:00 am, the same time as the gorilla trekking. These rare monkey species are also listed as endangered. Volcanoes National Park has habituated groups that are available for trekking by visitors. The exercise starts with a short briefing from the park ranger at the RDB office. Thereafter, you will proceed to trek the golden monkeys through the rainforest of the Volcanoes National Park.

You will return to the accommodation for rest and lunch. After lunch, you will proceed to the Cyanika border post. From Cyanika. You'll cross the border into Uganda and stay overnight at a property close to Bwindi National Park, from where you will undertake the gorilla trekking the next day.

Accommodation : Gorilla Valley Lodge (Mid-range) | Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner | Drive time: 3-4 hours.

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

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

Accommodation:
Gorilla Valley Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge bordering Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda) without fences
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable and return to Kigali-Rwanda

Gorilla Trekking Bwindi Impenetrable and return to Kigali-Rwanda

After breakfast, you will proceed to the rangers’ post. You will receive a briefing on the do's and don’ts during the trekking. You will then enter the Bwindi Forest for your adventure. The area offers a dramatic, steeply forested landscape and is incredibly dense. It is crisscrossed by numerous animal trails allowing access to tourists. The time taken and the terrain vary with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. Observing these gentle but endangered giants is unforgettable. You'll return to the accommodation, check out. Embark on your journey to Kigali to arrive in time at the Airport OR be dropped off at the airport.

Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast and lunch | Drive time: Approx. 4 -5 hours.

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)

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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  • This tour is offered by Trots & Safari Uganda , 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.
  • This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Trots & Safari Uganda .