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Ultimate Gorilla Expedition Via Kigali Rwanda
TRIP DURATION
4 Days
journey type
Land Journey
time of the year
Jan-Feb, Apr - Oct, Dec
where you'll visit
Kigali City Volcanoes National park Bwindi Forest National Park Ellen DeGeneres Gorilla Campus
Tour Overview
Our 4 Days Ultimate Gorilla Expedition which starts from Kigali Rwanda brings you closer to the region’s top primate safari destinations, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, also known as the gorilla hub! Gorilla trekking expedition and encounters with the Batwa, a marginalised community living on the forest’s outskirts, in addition to a city tour of Kigali, Visit the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund.
Your Safari/trip Includes
- All relevant Government taxes
- Park fees
- Domestic flights as per the itinerary
- Ground transportation
- Gorilla permits
- Water in the vehicle for all overland sectors
- Services of a qualified English-Speaking Driver Guide
- Meals as showed in the itinerary
- Accommodation as showed in the itinerary
- Arrival and departure airport transfers
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Get Deep into The Forest
Wake to The Great Day of Chimpanzee Trekking inside Kibale forest.
Walk in the Footpath of Dian Fossey
The Unique opportunity to see the Gorillas in their natural habitat is unforgettable.
Where Gold Meets Silver
With the Gold coated fur that Makes them strikingly beautifully, track golden monkeys.
"We loved the guides provided - each of the 3 were so personable and knowledgeable. Provided attention to what we wanted and delivered on all aspects, from hotels, air, and the gorilla trek. From my first email, their communication was outstanding."
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Itinerary Details
Day-by-day
Arrive at Kigali International Airport at 1:45, where one of our representatives will be receiving you and transferring you to your accommodation for the night. Giving you a short briefing and later overnight.
You are going to have breakfast this morning and later transfer head out to the bustling city of Kigali Get deeper and learn about the
- Genocide Museum
- Visit the Kimironko Market for an incredible local food display and immersive colours of the fresh foods of Rwanda
Later head to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The Park lies in southwestern Uganda on the edge of the Rift Valley. Its mist-covered hillsides are blanketed by one of Uganda’s oldest and most biologically diverse rainforests, which dates back over 25,000 years and contains almost 400 species of plants. More famously, this “impenetrable forest” also protects an estimated 459 mountain gorillas – roughly half of the world’s population, including several habituated groups, which can be tracked.
You get Optional Activity – Batwa Community Experience
This is a unique opportunity to see the gorillas in the wild – just a few metres away from you. After breakfast, you will be transferred to the briefing area where you will be allocated a gorilla family and with your packed lunch, your group will be guided through the rough terrain of the rainforest in search of one of the park’s gorilla families. The trek will last up to 7 hours depending on the location of the animals. When a gorilla family is found, you’ll be allowed an hour in their company to watch them eat, preen and play. You will then head back to the briefing area where you will be awarded certificates of participation. You will then be transferred back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Take A Short Walk to the top of the forest for an incredible Sundowner above the clouds – (This Always Depends on the Weather) Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla LodgeÂ
After your incredible morning breakfast, depending on your flight out of Kigali we shall have a quick stop and the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund This is enroute and you will get to see the work into the gorilla conservation by Rwanda & Uganda, then have proceed arriving in Kigali for hot lunch and your guide will drop you at the airport for your connecting flight.
About booking this tour
Gorilla & Chimpanzee tracking is subject to the availability of permits, which are limited to 8 per gorilla group per day and 6 per chimpanzee track per ½ day.
Any Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits required need to be paid for upfront when booking. As soon as funds clear in our account, we will go ahead and purchase.
Gorilla and Chimpanzee permits are always 100% non-transferable and non-refundable
The RATES are subject to change and are based on Availabilty with effect from July upon release of the new tariffs from Uganda Wildlife Authority
On flights and land-based tours within East Africa, each passenger is limited to a maximum baggage weight of 33 pounds (15 kilograms). This includes the weight of purses and camera equipment in addition to regular luggage. Luggage restrictions are adhered to very strictly and passengers should pack their bags accordingly. Soft-sided luggage or duffels are preferable to hard luggage for storage on safari vehicles and also on aircraft used throughout East Africa. Dimensions should not exceed 23 inches (58 centimetres) long x 13 inches (33 centimetres) high x 10 inches (25 centimetres) wide.
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