Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours

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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

Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Forest NP

Pick up from Kigali and Transfer to Bwindi Forest NP

Your Tour will start from Kigali International Airport or Hotel where by Your assigned professional driver guide will welcome you, having a short briefing about your safari, start your adventure with a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial. And later transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP crossing via the Katuna, enjoy steep hills with stunning views of the lake below. Bwindi is a big habitat for mountain gorillas in Uganda, harboring over 310 of them, which is almost half of the world’s gorilla population. You will reach in the afternoon do nothing but only check-in at the accommodation #optional Batwa Community Trial Extra $70 per person.

Accommodation: Four Gorillas Lodge (luxury and comfortable level) | Meals: Lunch, dinner | Drive time: Approx. 5 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:
Four Gorillas Lodge
  • Luxury lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 2

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, 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 varies with the movements of these great primates. Once you have located a gorilla group, you will be allowed an hour in their presence. The thrill of spending time observing these gentle but endangered giants, is unforgettable. Return to the accommodation, and rest after a strenuous trek. *(extra cost): In case you finished early and the body is willing to go out again, you can request your guide to arrange; a community visit, or some short nature walk.

Overnight: Four Gorillas Lodge (Luxury and comfortable level) | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner | Drive time: Approx. n/a.

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

Day 3

Depart Bwindi and return to Kigali

Depart Bwindi and return to Kigali

You will have a relaxed breakfast with a spectacular view of Bwindi Forest right in front of you. Thereafter, you will hit the road for the return to Kigali. Arrive in the late afternoon. We hope to see you (or any referral) on your next visit. Thanks for choosing Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours.

Accommodation: Recommended on request | Meals: Breakfast, lunch | Drive time: Approx. 5 hours.

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 Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours, 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 Semu Gorilla Safaris and Tours.