5-Day Gorilla Trekking and wildlife safari from Rwanda

With a 5 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali, you will experience a superb blend of wildlife and Gorilla adventure. You will explore two stunning Ugandan national parks: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Queen Elizabeth National Park where you will discover the raw beauty of nature and encounter magnificent gorillas amidst breathtaking landscapes.

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  Day 1: Arrival in Kigali

  Upon arrival, we will pick you up from the airport. Accommodation before the tour can be arranged at an extra cost. Start your adventure with a Kigali city tour, visiting attractions like Kimironko market, Genocide Memorial sites, and Craft shops. After lunch, head to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda, arriving in the evening for check-in, dinner, and rest.

  Meal Plan: En-route Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge (Budget) | Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (Mid-Range) | Gorilla Leisure Lodge (Luxury)

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  Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi

  After an early breakfast, you will meet your safari driver and head to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking. You’ll be divided into groups and guided by rangers to search for gorilla families. Spend a memorable hour with these magnificent creatures, taking photos and videos. Receive your Gorilla trekking certificate before returning to your lodge.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Same as Day 1.

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  Day 3: Transfer to Queen Elizabeth National Park – Ishasha Sector.

  You will leave Bwindi and journey to Queen Elizabeth National Park, known for its tree-climbing lions and Kazinga Channel. Enjoy an enroute lunch and an evening game drive in the Ishasha sector, where are most likely to spot tree-climbing lions and other wildlife. Check into your lodge for dinner and overnight rest.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Pumba Safari Lodge (Budget) | Buffalo Safari Lodge (Mid-Range) | Buffalo Safari Lodge – Upgraded Room (Luxury).

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  Day 4: Morning Game Drive and Afternoon Boat Cruise

  You will start with an early morning game drive in the Kasenyi plains, encountering various wildlife, including hippos, elephants, zebras, lions, and more. After lunch, experience a thrilling afternoon boat cruise along the Kazinga Channel. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

  Accommodation: Same as Day 3.

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  Day 5: Return to Kampala/Entebbe

  On the last day, you will have breakfast and check out of the lodge. You will begin your journey back to Kampala, with a stop at Mbarara city for an enroute lunch at Igongo cultural hotel. Take photos at the equator before concluding the safari in Kampala or Entebbe, depending on your departure plans.

  Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch

  Accommodation: None unless requested