Safari Retreats Africa

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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 to Kigali Rwanda

Arrival to Kigali Rwanda

Arrive in Kigali, capital of Rwanda, where you are transferred to your hotel by your guide/driver. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure as you get ready to explore the Heart of Africa in the days to come. Retire your day and cool down from the jetlag at the hotel.

Main Destination:
Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)
Accommodation:
Heaven Boutique Hotel
  • Mid-range hotel located in Kigali (Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest with optional canoe ride or cultural experience

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest with optional canoe ride or cultural experience

Early morning drive across the border of Rwanda & Uganda. Enjoy the spectacle that the journey is. Afternoon check in with lunch. Optional activities such as canoeing the lake and Batwa - pygmies experience can be separately organized by the hotel at a fee.

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:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Mountain Gorilla Trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Mountain Gorilla Trekking - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park

Today, trek through the park’s dense vegetation, traveling up and down its steep slopes in search of the resident mountain gorillas. Your guides use their experience, knowledge of the gorillas’ habits and information from the previous day to locate them. Once the gorillas are spotted, observe their subtle social interactions, remarkable behaviors closely resembling our own. You’ll be allowed a maximum of one hour. Retire the day at the lodge.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Rushaga (Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Transfer to Kigali and Visit the Genocide memorial site

Transfer to Kigali and Visit the Genocide memorial site

Transfer back to Rwanda after an early breakfast, to explore the city and pay a moving visit to the Genocide Memorial Site, learn how the country has dealt with its past and recovered to stand today as a testament to humankind’s resilience. You will be dropped off to the airport in time for an evening departure back home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Personalize Your Journey Modify your experience with a host of options available for an additional cost.

Main Destination:
Kigali Genocide Memorial (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 Safari Retreats Africa , 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.