Safari overview:
Our tour representative is ready to take you to the home of gorillas in Bwindi National Park. You will encounter different creatures while on this safari such as the duikers, elephants, civets, golden cats, different bird species and many more. Not forgetting the beautiful landscapes in Kigali Rwanda and Kigezi in Uganda, places in the city of Kigali like the genocide memorial centre, art and gallery villages, and local markets will also be visited. Also, explore the unique and most attractive culture in Uganda the Batwa pygmies which will take you through their traditional dances.
Discover Our Rates & Accommodations for This Tour
Mid-Range Class
All of our tours can be personalised. For most safari itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions upon request. To find out more, contact us directly
| 2 people sharing | 4 people sharing | 6 people sharing | Single supplement ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| From $2,182 p/p | From $1,786 p/p | From $1,704 p/p | From $319 |
Prices indicated are per person (p/p).
Detailed itinerary
Day1. Arrival/ be picked from Kigali Rwanda and transfer to Bwindi National Park in Uganda
Be picked up from Kigali on the arrival or at the hotel in the morning and immediately transfer to Bwindi National Park in North Western of Kigali crossing the Katuna border. Bwindi is known to be home to half of the endangered mountain gorilla population that is found in all four sectors of the park. There are other attractions in the park such as over 340 bird species, and over 120 mammals including golden cats, forest elephants, chimpanzees, buffalos and many others. Arrive and prepare for the next great day.
Day2. Mountain gorilla trekking and Batwa community experience
Wake up on breakfast and then embark on a drive to the park offices together with your packed lunch or energy-giving snacks. Arrive at the briefing and join fellow trekkers, be told about the guiding principles to follow while in the forest such as do not eat in front of the gentle giants, don’t litter the park premise, always keep a distance and many more others. After, begin the trek with the guidance of the park guide and the walk will include moving for long hours since no one can predict the location of the gorillas.
Spent an hour in the presence of these beautiful creatures taking memorable photos without using flashlight cameras. Also, record memorable videos and thereafter, you will head back to the park office to receive the gorilla trekking certificate. You will then transfer back to the lodge where you encounter lunch break. In the afternoon, you will visit the Batwa community in the neighbourhood of the park which will entertain you in form of Music, dance and drama. Also, witness how they make fire through friction between two trees.
Day3. Transfer back to Kigali
After a hearty breakfast, you will head back to Kigali. On arrival, take a short city tour where you will visit the local markets, art and gallery villages, the genocide memorial grounds and much more. Have lunch at one of the local restaurants in Kigali and be dropped at the airport later on marking the end of the tour.
Before Booking, Please Read the Following Carefully
- Prices are valid for 2024, 2025 and 2026.
- The itinerary mentioned for this tour is an example which can be tailored to your wishes.
- The Gorilla Tracking included in this safari depends on the availability of gorilla trekking permits at the time of booking. These permits are strictly limited and sold out in advance, especially during peak seasons of Christmas and school holidays. We therefore strongly recommend booking early.
- The safari indicated here is essentially an offer. Changes in the course of the journey, the duration of your tour, the number of travellers, as well as the choice of accommodation are subject to availability, although we always endeavour to stick as closely as possible to this programme. For most itineraries, we can offer luxury, mid-range or budget versions of this safari upon request.
- Sometimes it is not possible to adhere to the travel plan as described in this itinerary, due to weather and road conditions, authority regulations, organisational requirements, etc. Occasionally, the planned route of the tour has to change according to the situation on the ground. We must therefore explicitly refuse liability for adherence to the journey plan.
- By booking this safari, the client accepts Epic Uganda Vacations Terms and Conditions of business.
