4 Days Luxury Gorilla Tracking Safari by Road
- Free Cancellation
- No booking or credit card fees
- E-ticket/Mobile voucher
About this activity
- Instant Booking
- Free Cancellation Free cancellation up to 60 day(s) prior departure, after which the tour cancellation policy applies Learn More.
- Duration:4 Day(s)
- Activities
- Eco Tourism
- Gorilla Trekking Tours
- Jeep & 4WD Tours
- Trekking & Hiking Tours
- Womens Adventures Tours
- Travel StyleLuxury
- Guiding Type: Live Guide/Instructor
- Guide Language
- English
- Tour Vibe Testing Limits
- Recommended For
- Couple
- Senior
- Solo
- Women
- Youth
- Destination
Country:
Africa,
Rwanda,
Uganda,
- Kigali International Airport
- Kigali City
- Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
- Kigali International Airport
- Pickup
Kigali International Airport
- Drop-off
Kigali International Airport
- Age Range 15 - 85 (Years Old)
Gorilla Tracking
Kigali City Tour
Visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum
This luxury gorilla tracking safari brings you up close and personal with the endangered mountain gorillas in Uganda. Starting in Kigali, your journey through to Bwindi will take you through stunning landscapes both in Rwanda and Uganda. In Bwindi, you will hike through one of Africa’s purest forests searching for, and learning about gorillas. After spending one hour will head out of the forest with fresh memories. Besides the gorillas, you have a chance to learn about the local people and their customs in a cultural encounter. Take a look at the detailed itinerary to get a better idea of how a safari like this would work for you. Keep in mind that all our trips are fully customizable and our team of safari experts will gladly personalize it to your requirements.
ITINERARY
Our driver/ guide will be waiting for you at Kigali international airport. The driver/guide will warmly welcome you to the Land of a thousand hills and then drive you to your hotel. Accommodation: Kigali Serena Hotel. Meal plan: Dinner
After breakfast, you will go for a city tour of Kigali, including a visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial and Museum, the Nyamirambo Women’s Center, and the Kimironko Market. You will enjoy lunch in Kigali and then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. Driving from Kigali to Bwindi will take approximately 5 hours including the border crossing. Upon arrival, you will check-in and relax at the lodge. Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge. Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas. For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots. Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point. Accommodation: Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Begin the day with a delicious breakfast before checking out of your lodge. You will be driven back to Kigali where you will have lunch and thereafter head to the airport for your flight back home. Accommodation: None Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Location | Nights | Type | Property Name | Rating | Occupancy |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kigali | 1 | Hotel | Kigali Serena Hotel | 5 | Private |
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest | 2 | Lodge | Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge | 4 | Private |
- Airport Transfer
- English speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
- Halal
- Kosher
- Meat
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
Meals on Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner)
- Jeep & 4WD
- Transport in a 4WD vehicle with pop-up roof.
All fuel for the tour
- Park-entrance fees for all National parks
- All activities described in the itinerary
- 1 Gorilla permit per person.
- Drinking water throughout the safari.
- Activities as specified in the itinerary
WHAT’S EXCLUDED
- Flights
- Insurance
- Extra Services
Other Excluded:
- International air fares
- Entry visa Uganda
- Meals that are not part of your accommodation.
- A porter for during the gorilla tracking’s (someone who carries your daypack).
- Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
- All expenses of personal nature (e.g. drinks, laundry, optional activities, souvenirs etc.)
Covid Safety
Social Distancing will be encouraged throughout common areas of lodges and hotels, while dining, and while participating in safari activities.
Hand washing and sanitizing stations will be positioned strategically throughout lodges and camps for guest and staff use.
Masks and appropriate protective gear will be worn by lodge staff per guest request
Availability
- May2023
- Jul2023
- Aug2023
- Sep2023
- Oct2023
- Nov2023
- Dec2023
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- Oct2026
- Nov2026
- Dec2026
- Jan2027
- Feb2027
Tour Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 60 day(s) prior departure, Or traveler will pay 20 % of the tour amount
The following cancellation charges apply to the basic program rate: 60 days or more prior to arrival 10% charge 59 – 32 days prior to arrival 25% charge 31 – 8 days prior to arrival 30% charge 7 – 4 days prior to arrival 75% charge 3 Days or less prior to arrival 100% charge Primate World Safaris reserves the right to deduct all expenses incurred from money paid. Gorilla and chimp permits and air tickets are 100% non-refundable. No refunds will be made for any unused services, late arrival or no-show of any of the members of the tour.
Tour Date Change Policy
Tour Date can be changed 30 day(s) prior departure
Reviews
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