$1,667 pp (USD)
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Arrival
Day 1
Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrival in Kigali – Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Upon your arrival at Kigali International Airport, a Wagatil Safaris guide will meet and brief you. Enjoy an optional city tour including the Kigali Genocide Memorial or local market. After lunch, begin your scenic drive north to Musanze town, the base for gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park. Along the way, enjoy views of Rwanda’s rolling hills and rural charm. Check in at a cozy budget lodge and prepare for the gorilla adventure that awaits.
- Main Destination:
- Volcanoes National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Classic Lodge
Wildlife in Volcanoes NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 2
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP – Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)
Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes NP – Transfer to Bwindi (Uganda)
Wake up early and head to Volcanoes National Park headquarters for a briefing before your thrilling gorilla trek. Hike through misty forests and bamboo-covered slopes to find a gorilla family and spend one unforgettable hour in their presence. After this life-changing experience, return to your lodge for lunch and then transfer to Uganda via the Cyanika border. Enjoy panoramic views of the Virunga ranges and the Kigezi Highlands en route to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
-
Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 3
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Optional Cultural Experience
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi – Optional Cultural Experience
After breakfast, head to the Bwindi park office for a second gorilla trekking experience. Bwindi’s dense rainforest is home to several habituated gorilla families, and today you’ll track a new one. The trek can be demanding but is always rewarding. Spend a magical hour observing these gentle giants in their natural habitat. In the afternoon, you can relax at the lodge or opt for a community walk to meet the local Batwa people and learn about their traditions and forest heritage.
- Main Destination:
- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
- Accommodation:
- Rushaga Gorilla Haven's Lodge
- Meals & Drinks:
Day 4
Return to Kigali – Scenic Drive through Southwestern Uganda
Return to Kigali – Scenic Drive through Southwestern Uganda
Enjoy a relaxed breakfast, then begin your scenic journey back to Kigali through the lush hills of southwestern Uganda. The drive offers impressive views of terraced farms, forested mountains, and lakes. You’ll cross the border and continue through Rwanda’s clean and well-organized countryside. Upon arrival in Kigali, your guide will drop you at your hotel or the airport depending on your departure schedule, marking the end of your unforgettable cross-border safari.
- Main Destination:
- Kigali (Rwanda)
- Accommodation:
- No accommodation (End of tour)
- Meals & Drinks:
