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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

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Duration

3 days

Group Size

1 to 7 people

Ages

15 - 80 yrs

Languages

English

Tour Overview

Mountain gorilla tracking in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a habitat with a minimum of 400 mountain gorillas which is close to a half of the 880 numbers that are known to thrive in the world. The gorilla destination of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is also a rich habitat for Afro-montane flora, counts of birds including the African broad-bill which is found in Ruhija and Congo, the forest animals like duikers and forest elephants. The magical hills offer impressive scenery and sightseeing experience. The recreation encounter on Lake Bunyonyi known as the Lake of a thousand Islands because of its 29 Islands presents moments of rejuvenation following a day long gorilla trekking experience

Additional information

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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What's included

Lunch

Dinner

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi

You will be met by your safari guide in Kigali, Rwanda who will drive you straight to the Uganda, Rwanda border of Katuna. In the process you will traverse the lush country side dotted with undulating hills that have qualified Rwanda as a land of a thousand hills and arriving in Bwindi in afternoon check in you’ Lodge later go for Batwa Cultural trail, You will go through their villages to have an experience of how they go about their daily routine activities and be amazed by the way they skillfully cultivate the hill sides and how they care for their animals (cows) that are a prime source of pride. Dinner and overnight at – Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge

Overnight at Gorilla Hills Eco Lodge

Lunch: Fullboard, Lunch, dinner and breakfast are all included

Day 2: Gorilla trek and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi

You will have an early breakfast and be driven to the Park Headquarters for a briefing about what to do and not do while on a Gorilla trek. After the briefing, you will set for the trekking in very thick vegetation. Trekking gorillas in Bwindi- Uganda is quite challenging as it involves moving over rugged terrain of steep slopes and valleys. The jungle is very lively with rich forest sounds. The trek ranges between 2 – 8 hours and you have one hour to stay with the Gorillas once sited. You will be driven to Lake Bunyonyi, This lake is said to be one of the most beautiful places in western Uganda. It is the second deepest lake in Africa [900 meters deep] and also one of the few places in the country where it is considered safe to swim as it is bilharzia free. Dinner and overnight at Hawk's Eye

Overnight at Hawk's Eye

Dinner: Fullboard, Lunch Dinner and Breakfast included.

Day 3: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi back to Kigali

After breakfast you will take a boat ride to different islands in this lake, hike to different scenic view points, afterwards you will be transferred back to Kigali with lunch en-routes.

FAQ

Can I get the refund?

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

Min 6 days: 100%
From 2 to 6 days: 50%
From 0 to 2 days: 0%

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Youth (15 - 17 years)

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3 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking Safari

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