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5 Day Uganda Gorillas and Game Safari from Kigali

Overview

This 5 Day Uganda Gorillas and Game Safari from Kigali is ideal for those interested in exploring the mountain gorillas of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and the remarkable wildlife of Queen Elizabeth National Park. The itinerary includes an option for one gorilla trek or a gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi. In Queen Elizabeth National Park, you’ll enjoy exciting game drives and a boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel, known for its high concentration of hippos and other wildlife. If you’re passionate about both wildlife and gorillas, this safari offers an unforgettable adventure.

Summary of the 5 Day Uganda Gorillas and Game Safari from Kigali

Day 01: Pickup from Kigali City/Airport and transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park for an evening game drive
Day 02: Morning game drive and afternoon boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Day 03: Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 04: Gorilla trekking or gorilla habituation experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 05: Drive back to Rwanda via Katuna/Chanika border for your outward flight

Highlights

Experience the best of Uganda, starting and ending in Kigali, Rwanda
Visit both Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park
Activities include gorilla trekking, game drives, and a boat cruise on Kazinga Channel
Travel in an open-sided 4×4 vehicle or pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
Transfers from and to the airport (or hotel) are included
Additional accommodation can be arranged before the tour departs and on the last day at an extra cost

Things to Consider

Accommodation is included in the package
Small group safari with a maximum of 6 people per group
Flexible departure dates
Customizable tour options
Solo travelers are welcome
Age limit: 15 years and above

TRIP ITINERARY

Tour Plan

Day 1

Pick Up from Kigali Airport/Hotel and Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park

You will be picked from Kigali International Airport or your hotel and begin your journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park in western Uganda. Enjoy a scenic drive through Kabale’s rolling hills and the crater lakes of Bunyaruguru. Arriving at your lodge, you’ll have some time to relax before heading to Kasenyi Plains for an evening game drive. Look out for antelopes, buffaloes, elephants, and possibly lions and leopards. Return to your lodge for an overnight stay.

Meal Plan: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Day 2

Game Drive and Boat Cruise in Queen Elizabeth National Park

Begin the day with a morning game drive in Kasenyi Plains to see any wildlife you might have missed the previous day. After lunch at the lodge, head to the jetty along Kazinga Channel for an afternoon boat cruise. The cruise provides excellent opportunities to view hippos, water birds, elephants, buffaloes, crocodiles, and other wildlife that flock to the channel.

Meals: All Meals Included
Accommodation: Buffalo Safari Lodge

Day 3

Drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to nearly half of the world’s endangered mountain gorillas. This once-in-a-lifetime trek offers the chance to see these majestic creatures in their natural habitat. Arrive at your lodge in time to relax and acclimatize.

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

Day 4

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Following breakfast and with your packed lunch, you’ll head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. Your guide will cover all the essential dos and don’ts. You’ll then be transferred to the starting point of your trek. Gorilla family allocation depends on your interests, fitness level, and age, so inform your guide of your preferences. Gorilla trekking can be strenuous and may last from 30 minutes to several hours. During the trek, your guide will provide information about the forest’s flora and fauna. You’ll have one hour to observe and photograph the gorillas before returning to the park headquarters for your trekking certificate and then back to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

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

Day 5

Drive to Kigali Airport

After breakfast, drive back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight, concluding your 5-day Uganda gorilla and game safari from Kigali.

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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