Scheduled Gorilla Safari

5 January 2023Scheduled Tour

Our scheduled small group Gorilla Trekking safari offers plenty packed into a short time including cultural interaction withe the Batwa tribes, a visit to the Kigali Memorial Centre and of course the highlight, the experience of trekking to the Mountain Gorillas in Bwindi Forest in Uganda.

Day 1

Day 1 - Kigali
Ubumwe Grande Hotel
Type: Hotel Kigali
B&B: Bed and Breakfast

On arrival at Kigali Airport you will be met and transferred to the Kigali Ubumwe Grande Hotel for your overnight rest.

Day 2

Day 2 - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Type: Lodge Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

This morning you will be briefed by your guide before we depart for the Uganda border to complete border formalities.

Rom there it’s a short drive to our first activity, the Batwa Trail, a cultural experience that offers a glimpse of the traditional life of the Batwa (pygmies) who were forest dwellers. The activity introduces travellers to Batwa life comprised of hunting, fruit gathering, collecting honey and performing of rituals in the caves within the forest. The Batwa lived in harmony with forest animals including the mountain gorillas for over 500,000 years. They are the main beneficiaries of the activity.

Continue to check in to our lodge in the Bwindi area for check in, dinner and overnight rest.

Day 3

Day 3 - Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Type: Lodge Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch

Today you set off on your Uganda gorilla tracking adventure in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – 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. After this captivating and unforgettable experience you will head back to your lodge for some relaxation.

Day 4

Departure Day

We depart this morning to return back across the Rwandan border and on to Kigali where a tour will be undertaken the Genocide Memorial site, a grim reminder of a senseless massacre of innocent’s lives in 1994. Learn about Rwanda’s history from pre-colonial times to the 1994 genocide and how Rwanda has dealt with that past. The recovery has been incredible, a testament to humankind’s resilience.

After a visit we continue to the airport for your flight onward.

Ubumwe Grande Hotel

Ubumwe Grande Hotel (that means unity in Kinyarwanda) brings a touch of 21st century hospitality to the peaceful and serene city of Kigali. The modern design located amidst the Central Business District next to government ministries and banks makes a strong design statement. The roof top tent design resembles Rwandan mountains and together with the highest infinity pool in Rwanda, makes it clear that Ubumwe Grande Hotel is daringly beautiful. Ubumwe Grande Hotel is young, contemporary and relevant, offering professional hospitality on a true 4- star level with excellent value for money. You will be taken care of by a passionate, professional hand-picked Rwandan-international team that is determined to add a big smile to your day.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge sits at a 7000-ft (2,161-meters) altitude on a magnificent ridge with stunning views across the rugged landscapes and the entire Virunga Volcanoes chain backdrop.

Nineteen Rooms in eleven private cottages, two family-style villas and four luxurious suites sit above the Bwindi Forest canopy with distinctive elegance and startling luxury amid forest trees, flowers, and shrubs. Locally styled furnishings grace the spacious rooms, and light fills the space from private viewing decks over the forest swath and beyond the entire Virunga Volcanoes chain.

At the highest point on the property sits a grand lounge building housing the dining, drinks and coffee bar spaces with expansive 360-degree views of the gorgeous rugged landscape.

Based on hundreds of reviews from guests, Nkuringo is an excellent base for gorilla trekking adventures in the south of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Nkuringo Sector (3 human-habituated gorilla families) and Rushaga Sector (8 human-habituated gorilla groups).

The lodge is a six-time winner of the World Travel Awards (WTA) as the Leading Safari Lodge in Uganda since 2016.

Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge is thoughtfully comfortable and concentrates on cheerful African hospitality, which complements its superb location and function. From the lodge, you can access activities like:

Tracking the elusive mountain gorillas in the misty rainforest
Walking safaris across Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and around the lodge
Amazing birdwatching experiences in the national park
Walking with the native Batwa forest people in Buniga Forest
Canoeing adventures on Lake Mutanda a few miles from the road
Visiting the surrounding communities for an immersive cultural experience
Picnic evenings at the top of the word, at the highest soccer field with incredible 360 views.

Included / Not Included

Airport transfers.
Accommodation.
Meals as indicated.
Activities as indicated.
Professional guide.
Gorilla permit.

International airfare.
Visas.
Travel insurance.
Gratuities.
Drinks.
Items of a personal nature.

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