Abunda Discoveries 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 to volcanoes national park

Transfer to volcanoes national park

On this day you will be met by our driver guide at the Kigali Airport/Hotel and proceed for a short city tour where you will visit the local markets and then continue to Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn more about the fight that took place in Apirl 1994 between the Hutus and Tutsi, the genocide was conceived by extremist elements of Rwanda's majority Hutu population who planned to kill minority Tutsi population and who ever opposed those genocide intentions its guided tour to the fast-growing neighbourhoods of Kigali that are changing the face of the city. You will drive through the lush with beautiful landscapes. Stop for lunch en route then drive to Musanze for your evening relaxation and overnight.

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:
Classic Lodge
  • 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 tracking and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Golden monkey tracking and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Wake up for an early breakfast and transfer to the park head offices in Volcanoes for briefing. You will be Joined by others and meet the ranger guide for a few minutes to talk about the dos don'ts then after proceed to the forest, Enjoy great views of the mountain scenery as you start your trek into the park to find the golden monkeys. The golden monkeys live near the edge of the park in the bamboo forests where the ground is relatively flat and easy to trek. Find the monkeys and follow them as they feed, noticing how they skillfully pick the young bamboo leaves from the tip of the bamboo tree. They may also move out of the park into the gardens fields near by the park.
After an amazing one hour with the golden monkeys, you will return to the trailhead and drive back to the lodge for lunch. Thereafter, head to the Uganda Rwanda border where after clearing we will proceed to Bwindi for overnight.

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:
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
  • Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Gorilla tracking and transfer to lake Bunyonyi

Gorilla tracking and transfer to lake Bunyonyi

After early morning breakfast, walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on the dos and don’ts during gorilla tracking. Thereafter, you will proceed to the forest. Gorilla tracking normally lasts between 2 to 8 hours or even a day to encounter the gorillas. However, you'll be allowed to stay with these awesome apes for at least an hour. It is advisable that you carry packed lunch, which will be provided at the lodge in the morning before you leave, as one cannot determine how long it may take to encounter the mountain gorillas. Later, transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. The drive is through a beautiful part of the country often referred to as ‘the Switzerland of Africa’ because of its unique cool weather, lake Bunyonyi is said to be one of the most beautiful lake and place we have in Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa about 900 meters deep and 60 square km big it is considered safe to swim as it is free from bilharzia.

Main Destination:
Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Accommodation:
Lake Bunyonyi Eco Resort
  • Mid-range resort located at Lake Bunyonyi (Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 4

Lake Bunyonyi activities and transfer to Kigali

Lake Bunyonyi activities and transfer to Kigali

After breakfast, you will take a boat ride or any other activity depending on time you will have tour different islands learn about the culture of people living around the lake. Then after head to Katuna border to cross to Rwanda. After reaching Kigali Rwanda you can opt to do some shopping around the city. This will mark the end of your four days tour with us.

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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  • This tour is offered by Abunda Discoveries 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 Abunda Discoveries Uganda.