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Day 1:

Kigali

Days 2 - 4:

Twin lakes burera & ruhondo

Day 5: Departure

On your last day after breakfast you will be transferred back to Livingstone International Airport for your onward journey back home to share some amazing experiences of wildlife and African sunsets.

Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, you will proceed to clear with your immigration requirements. You will me met and transferred to your hotel by one of our representatives who will, later in the day, take you through the safari itinerary.

Overnight in Kigali

After an early breakfast, you drive to the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive is a full day taking approximately 5 – 6 hours, enjoying the breathtaking scenery on the way. Arrive at your hotel for lunch and enjoy the rest of the afternoon at leisure. If you wish, you can join the optional community visit (included).

Overnight in Bwindi area

Today you set off on your Uganda gorilla tracking adventure in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Forest Reserve – home to half of the world’s total mountain gorilla population. While trekking through the dense forest you’ll have the opportunity to view the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. Looking deep into the expressive brown eyes of the Gentle Giants of the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park surely is the most exciting and poignant wildlife encounter that Africa has to offer. Well-trained guides lead you to the site where the gorillas were encountered the day before and from here the tracking begins. The gorillas, whose continuous search for food requires a nomadic lifestyle, determine the duration of the hike. The trek can take between one and six hours, sometimes more, at elevations in excess of 7,500 feet and over rough terrain. Although the hike can be physically demanding, the anticipation of the exciting experience ahead is invigorating, and the beauty of the forest and its inhabitants are fascinating. When the gorillas are encountered, any fatigue is quickly forgotten. Observing a wild gorilla family in its natural habitat and on its terms, is considered by many naturalists to be the most profound natural history experience in the world. Few who have had this rare privilege would disagree. It is important to recognize that these gorillas have only recently been habituated to tourists. Their curiosity is obvious, but they have only begun to grow accustomed to humans. Each strictly regulated 60-minute visit passes all too quickly, and you depart leaving the gorillas to their fragile existence. After time with the gorillas and a picnic lunch, you return to camp with hopefully a few unforgettable memories of a rare and wondrous experience. If the gorilla groups are relatively close, you’ll also have the chance to hike nearby forest trails to obtain a better understanding of the forest and its other inhabitants. These hikes provide the opportunity to observe smaller primate species and regional, endemic birds.  After this captivating and unforgettable experience you will head back to your Uganda safari lodge. 

After breakfast, mid-morning at your leisure, check out and drive back to Kigali.You will be dropped off at the Kigali International Airport for your onward flight.