4-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking & Mt Bisoke Hike (Budget)

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

Kigali - Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Our dedicated, knowledgeable and friendly tour guide will pick you up from your designated address or the airport. You will first enjoy a brief city tour before setting off towards the enchanting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, the renowned haven of the majestic Mountain Gorillas in Uganda with lunch enroute. Upon arrival at the lodge, check-in and eagerly anticipate the day dedicated to tracking these fascinating creatures.

If time allows, you will take a community walk in the Bwindi area and interact with locals that have managed to live peacefully with the gorillas.

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

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Tracking and Batwa Pygmies Experience

The day begins with an early morning start, followed by a hearty breakfast before heading to the park headquarters for a briefing on the gorilla tracking experience.

The tracking itself can take anywhere from 2 to 6 hours, depending on the location of the gorillas and the difficulty of the terrain. Once the gorillas are found, visitors will have the opportunity to spend 1 hour observing and photographing these incredible animals in their natural environment.

After the gorilla trekking, guests will return to their lodge to relax and rejuvenate before heading out to visit the local pygmy community. This cultural experience offers insight into the traditional way of life of the indigenous people of the area.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge

• Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Transfer to Volcanoes NP & visit Iby-iwacu community - Rwandan Cultural Blast

Today, your knowledgeable driver guide will collect you from your lodge and whisk you away to the charming town of Musanze, located near Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda, the starting point for your Mt. Bisoke hiking expedition.

Upon arrival, settle into your hotel, gearing up for tomorrow's adventurous ascent. Later, after lunch, delve into the rich cultural tapestry of Rwanda with a captivating visit to the Iby'iwachu Cultural Centre. Immerse yourself in an array of cultural activities, learning about Rwandese traditions, history, and customs.

Conclude the day with a delectable dinner and a restful overnight stay back at the hotel.

Main Destination:

Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

Virunga Homestay

• Budget guest housein Ruhengeri (City, Rwanda)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hike Mountain Bisoke & Transfer back to Kigali

Embark on an early morning adventure by fueling up with a hearty breakfast, packing a lunch and water for the journey ahead. Drive to the park offices for a comprehensive briefing before proceeding to the trailhead for the exhilarating Mt. Bisoke hike. Standing tall at 3,711m, this dormant volcano boasts a stunning crater lake at its summit.

The ascent will challenge you for about 4 hours, leading you through varying vegetation zones from lush Bamboo forests to Hagenia and Lobelia bushes. Consider the assistance of a porter for a smoother trekking experience.

After conquering the summit, enjoy a scenic descent back to the lodge for a well-deserved lunch. As the day winds down, head back to Kigali for your departure or opt to be dropped off at your chosen lodging facility.

Main Destination:

Mount Bisoke (Virunga Mountains, Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.