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3 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kigali

Overview

Our 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kigali is designed for those who wish to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Uganda, but prefer staying in Rwanda. This safari offers a shorter drive time from Kigali to Ruhija (4-5 hours) compared to the 8-9 hours drive from Entebbe to Ruhija. By choosing to track gorillas in Bwindi, you can save USD 700.00 per person on permits compared to tracking gorillas in Rwanda.

Highlights for this 3 Day Uganda Gorilla Safari from Kigali

Destination: Uganda
Starting and Ending Point: Kigali, Rwanda
Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Activities: Gorilla tracking
Transportation: Open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Transfers: Included from and back to the airport (or hotel)
Optional Add-ons: Additional accommodation before and after the tour at extra cost

Things to Note

Group Size: Small group safari with a maximum of 6 people per group
Flexibility: Tour can depart any day and be customized
Solo Travelers: Welcome to join this tour
Age Limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pick Up from Kigali Airport/Hotel and Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

You will be picked up from Kigali International Airport or any hotel in Kigali to begin your 3-Day Uganda Gorilla Safari. The scenic drive through Rwanda, known as the "country of a thousand hills," will take you to Uganda, "the Pearl of Africa." You will cross into Uganda at either the Katuna or Chanika border, with stops at Kabale town (Katuna border) or Kisoro (Chanika border), before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park for an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge

Day 2

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, with your packed lunch in hand, you'll walk to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Your guide will explain the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas. You'll then be transferred to the starting point for your allocated gorilla family, which is based on your interests, fitness, and age. Gorilla trekking can be strenuous, requiring a certain level of fitness, and can take from 30 minutes to several hours. During the trek, your guide will provide information about the flora, fauna, and other wildlife in the forest until you reach the gorilla family. You will have one hour to observe and photograph the gorillas as they go about their daily activities. Afterward, trek back to the park headquarters to receive your certificates. You will then drive back to Kigali, crossing the border at Katuna or Chanika, for an overnight stay in Kigali or your international departure flight. Ensure that your flight departs late from Kigali International Airport if you intend to fly back the same day.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge or Trekkers Tavern Lodge

Day 3

Drive to Kigali Airport

After breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, marking the end of your 3-Day Rwanda-Uganda Gorilla Safari.

Meal Plan: All Meals Included

INCLUDES & EXCLUDES

Includes

Airport transfers on the first and last day
Gorilla Permits
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Services of an English-speaking driver/guide
Fuel for the entire trip
Accommodation and meal plan as per the itinerary
All Park entrance fees
Drinking water while in the vehicle

Excludes

Pre and post tour accommodation in Entebbe or Kampala
International airfares
Uganda Visa (USD50.00 which can be paid on arrival at the Airport

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GENERAL FAQs

General FAQs

Can I reschedule or cancel this trip?

Rescheduling: You can reschedule this trip as a private tour to any date within 12 months at no additional cost.
Booking Deposit: A 30% deposit of the total tour price is required to secure your booking. The remaining balance is due 45 days before the tour departure date. Bookings not secured with the appropriate deposit will be released.
Cancellation Policy:
- Cancel between 90 and 45 days before departure: 20% penalty of the tour price.
- Cancel within 45 days of departure or no show: 100% penalty of the tour price.

Availability and Accommodations

Reservations: Accommodation and activity availability is not guaranteed until reservations are confirmed with the final itinerary and deposit payment. If any quoted accommodations are unavailable, we reserve the right to substitute them with suitable alternatives, which may affect the final quoted price.

Insurance

Requirement: All clients must have medical and travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances.

Rates

Subject to Change: Tour rates are subject to change without notice. We will make every effort to maintain rates, but changes in government taxes or operating conditions may be passed on to clients.

Permit Cancellation Policy

Uganda Gorilla Permit Cancellation Policy

Guarantee: A Gorilla Permit is guaranteed only upon receipt of the deposit ($800 per person per trek) as it must be paid immediately to the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Cancellation Fees

More than 90 days before tracking: 25% cancellation fee.
89 to 46 days before tracking: 50% cancellation fee.
45 to 9 days before tracking: 75% cancellation fee.
8 to 0 days before tracking: 100% cancellation fee.

Important Information

Age Requirement: The minimum age for gorilla tracking is 15 years.
Health: Visitors with flu or other airborne diseases will not be allowed into the rainforest jungle to see the gorillas.
Safety Protocols: Masks must be worn at all times, and a distance of 10 meters must be maintained between you and the gorillas.

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