Uganda's gorillas and chimps tracking through Kigali
Uganda's gorillas and chimps tracking through Kigali
Uganda's gorillas and chimps tracking through Kigali
4 Days Starting and ending in Kigali
Visiting: Kigali, Kasese, Kabale
Tour operator:
Tour code:
002
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 6
Physical rating:
Medium
Age range:
15-75
Special diets catered:
Jain, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Vegetarians, Halal
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Adventure Tours, Safari Tours, Small Group, Walking Hiking and Trekking
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
This 4 Day Uganda gorillas, chimpanzees and game safari from Kigali is for those interested in exploring Uganda mountain gorillas in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park as well as chimpanzees and the spectacular wildlife in Queen Elizabeth National Park. This tour gives you an option of doing one gorilla trek in Bwindi National Park. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you will have time for game drives as well as chimpanzee trekking in Kyambura Gorge. If you love wildlife, chimps and gorillas, then our 4 Day Uganda gorillas, chimps and game safari from Kigali is indeed ideal for you.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Transfer To Queen Elizabeth Np For An Evening Game Drive
Location: Kigali
Accommodation: Irungu Forest Safari Lodge
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
You will be picked from Kigali and be transferred to Queen Elizabeth National Park located in western Uganda.
The journey will take you through Kabale with its rolling hills, Bunyaruguru is popularly known for its crater lakes. Enjoy a stunning view of the rift valley as you enter Queen Elizabeth National Park.
You will arrive at your Lodge for a short relaxation before heading to Kasenyi Plains for an evening game drive.
On your game drive, you will have an opportunity to sport several animals including antelopes, buffaloes, Elephants, and if lucky big cats like lions and leopards. Retire to your lodge for overnight.
Note 1: We advise you to arrange an East-Africa visa in advance. This is $100 pp and will allow you to multiple enter both Uganda and Rwanda.
Day 2 : Chimpanzee Trekking - Tree Climbing Lions And Transfer To Bwindi National Park
Location: Kasese
Accommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After early breakfast, depart to the beautiful Kyambura gorge for the chimpanzee trekking. The reserve is located on a 100m deep gorge, south of Queen Elizabeth Park and Lake Edward. Look out for the birds residing by the riverine swamps and forest such as herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, and much more.
Later you will depart for Bwindi impenetrable national park- a home to half of the endangered Mountain gorillas in the world. It is a scenic drive with an en route game drive in Ishasha sector that offers an opportunity of viewing the tree climbing lions at a closer range and later continue to Bwindi with lunch en route. Arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight stay at your booked lodge.
Day 3 : Gorilla Trekking In Bwindi Forest
Location: Kabale
Accommodation: Bwindi Forest Lodge
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast, proceed with packed lunch and a bottle of water into the tropical rain forest for gorilla trekking activity. Receive prior briefing by the ranger officials then head straight into the forest. The trek is unpredictable and could last up to 6 or more hours. Watch these creatures as they feed, play and grumble to each other while you take their pictures.
Day 4 : Transfer From Bwindi To Kigali
Location: Kigali
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer to Kigali, visit the Genocide Memorial Centre, and the local market then later be transferred to the Airport for your flight out of Rwanda.
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Standard lodges
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Meals – Full Board
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Gorilla permit
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Chimpanzee permit
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Entrance Fees
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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How long has the tour company been trading?
15 years
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You let us know then we change for you.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
Book with Confidence
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Low Deposit
Devine African Safaris requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
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