Epic Uganda Vacation

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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 Bwindi impenetrable national park-Uganda

Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park-Uganda

Today morning, you will be greeted by our friendly driver-guide at your place of residence from Kigali who will take you to and from the gorilla trekking experience in Uganda. After meeting and greeting, you kick start a drive to Bwindi through Katuna border reaching your lodge in in the evening. Bwindi National Park is home to over half of world's largest population of mountain 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

Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Gorilla trekking experience

Gorilla trekking experience

Today, you will have a hearty breakfast at your lodge and then drive to the park headquarters with all of your luggage and trekking gear for a pre-trek briefing. On arrival at park offices, You will be joined by other trekking participants as you acquire briefing and registration. Later ascend to the forest. Gorilla trekking can take several hours from 1-7hours depending on where they feeding from. Once they have been spotted, You will allowed 1hour with them as you interact with them, learning their behavior and taking photos as they will be busy foraging. After a successful trek, head back to the starting point to meet your guide as you head back to your journey to volcanoes national park crossing through Chanika boarder.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Bweza Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas, Uganda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Second Gorilla trekking

Second Gorilla trekking

Today, you will have a hearty breakfast at your lodge and then drive to the park headquarters for your second gorilla trek (optional: at extra fee of 800$) with all of your luggage and trekking gear for a pre-trek briefing. On arrival at park offices, You will be joined by other trekking participants as you acquire briefing and registration. Later ascend to the forest. Gorilla trekking can take several hours from 1-7hours depending on where they feeding from. Once they have been spotted, You will allowed 1hour with them as you interact with them, learning their behavior and taking photos as they will be busy foraging. After a successful trek, head back to the starting point to meet your guide as you head to volcanoes national park-Rwanda.

Main Destination:
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)
Accommodation:
Da Vinci Gorilla Lodge
  • Mid-range lodgejust outside Volcanoes NP (Gorillas, Rwanda)
Meals & Drinks:
  • All meals included
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Golden monkey trekking and transfer to kigali

Golden monkey trekking and transfer to kigali

Your Golden monkey-trek will begin in the morning with a hearty breakfast. Drive to the park headquarters where you will meet the park ranger-guide who will first take you through a briefing about the do's and don'ts while tracking. He will then lead you to the forest to trek for these rare golden monkeys. After a successfull trek, transfer to Kigali to catch your inbound scheduled journey back home.

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:
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 Epic Uganda Vacation, 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 Epic Uganda Vacation.