Santaviva

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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 Musanze and dian Fossey tour

Transfer to Musanze and dian Fossey tour

Your adventure begins with a warm welcome in Kigali. After pick-up, enjoy a scenic drive north to Musanze, nestled at the foothills of the Virunga Mountains. Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and freshen up. In the afternoon, visit the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund Campus for an insightful experience into gorilla conservation and the legacy of Dian Fossey. Overnight in Musanze.

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:
Isange Paradise Resort
  • Budget 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 trek and transfer to Bwindi

Golden Monkey trek and transfer to Bwindi

After an early breakfast, head into Volcanoes National Park for an exciting golden monkey trek. These playful, endangered primates are a delight to watch as they leap through the bamboo forests. After the trek, return to the lodge for check-out and begin your scenic cross-border journey into Uganda, arriving in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in the evening. Check in and relax at your lodge, ready for the next day’s gorilla trek.

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:
Karungi Camp
  • Budget lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Day 3

Trek Gorillas and transfer to Kigali

Trek Gorillas and transfer to Kigali

Today is the highlight of your journey—gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. After an early breakfast, head to the park headquarters for a briefing, then venture into the forest for a once-in-a-lifetime encounter with a mountain gorilla family. After the trek, enjoy lunch parked lunch and begin your transfer to Kigali.

Main Destination:
Kigali (Rwanda)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • 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 Santaviva , 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 Santaviva .