GORILLA TRACKING TOUR TO BWINDI IMPENETRABLE FOREST IN UGANDA AND PARC NATIONALE DES VOLCANOES IN RWANDA.
DAY 1: Arrival Airport – Transfer to Kampala
Upon arrival at Entebbe Int. Airport, You will be met at the airport by our safari guide who will brief you and then transfer you to your Hotel for Dinner and overnight.
DAY 2: Kampala – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Gorilla tour
An early morning start from Kampala takes you south-west and across the equator. The drive takes you through savannah grasslands seeing banana plantations and herds of Ankole cattle with their incredible long curving horns. Then you ascend into the beautiful Kigezi highlands with terraced farming and mountain scenery and drive through to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
DAY 3: Gorilla Tracking Tour
After breakfast, an early start report to the ranger station for your briefing as you head to the Forest to start your mountain gorilla’s trekking through the forest and up the slopes which requires stamina and patience but the first encounter with these mighty animals will be a truly memorable one. This is done by the lead of experienced guides. Time taken to see these wonderful creatures can’t be guaranteed and on the encounter time spent with the Gorillas is 1Hour. After observing these magnificent creatures, If you still have the energy this afternoon you can have a guided nature walk in the forest or relax at the lodge. Dinner and Overnight at your Accommodation as above. Meal Plan: (FB).
DAY 4: Transfer from Bwindi Park – Rwanda / Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes
A morning Breakfast allow time to depart for Rwanda / Parc Nationale Des Volcanoes through Kisoro cross the Border to Ruhengeri. This journey to the north goes through the beautiful terraced hillsides that show much of Rwanda’s landscape, gradually climbing to the base of the awesome Virunga volcanoes; sometimes five peaks can be seen.
Meal Plan: (FB).
DAY 5: Mountain Gorilla Tracking
An early wake at 0600am for breakfast & then transfer to the park headquarters where we complete the Gorilla trip formalities. Today we trek gorillas in Parc National des Volcans. It’s the most thrilling and heartrending wildlife experiences you can have that one gets so close to the great primates for a clear surveillance. Gorilla trek can be sometimes short but in some cases an hour or two of rough hiking can be utilized. The incredible scenery, immense biodiversity, and fantastic views also add to the interest of the tourists. This area bordering Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo is a nature lover’s paradise! Dinner and Overnight at Lodge as above. Meal Plan: (FB)
DAY 6: Kigali City Tour – Departure Flight Home.
Following breakfast, you will leave for Kigali. Go for a City tour including visits to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops, the Franco-Rwandan cultural centre and the genocide memorial Centre Museum. Depending on your departure flight time, Transfer to the airport for your out bound flight Home.