The 5 Days Rwanda-Uganda gorilla safari is an excellent package which offers you chance for double gorilla trekking in Volcanoes park Rwanda and Bwindi impenetrable national park in Uganda. More so, enjoy the guided golden monkey trekking and Dian fossey grave yard hike to have a more fun and enjoyable experience. The 5 Days double gorilla trekking starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda
Trip Summary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Day 2: Gorilla tracking in Volcanoes national park
Day 3: Golden Monkey tracking / Dian Fossey Hike
Day 4: Gorilla tracking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
You will be picked from your hotel in Kigali or the airport on arrival by our Driver/guide and drive northwards to Volcanoes national park in Ruhengeri, a home to 360 Mountain Gorillas.
Day 2: First Gorilla Tracking
In the morning at 7:30am, you will assemble at the park headquarters for a briefing in the morning together with your trekking gear and drinking water and packed lunch. Later ascend in the forest to track the gorillas, an activity that will take you 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the apes in their natural wild. After meeting and staying in the presence of the gorillas for a maximum of one hour, descend back to your hotel for relaxation. In the evening, you may go for nature walk or visit the Banyarwanda community.
Day 3: Golden Monkey tracking / Dian Fossey Hike
In the morning, you will gather at the park headquarters for briefing, and later Either go for golden monkey tracking or hike up to Karisoke research centre, established by Dian Fossey, an American primatologist who dedicated all her life conserving the lives of mountain gorillas until she was killed and is buried there next to Digit, a mountain gorilla. You will learn more about the lives of the mountain gorillas at the research centre. On return, you will cross over to Uganda and drive to Bwindi impenetrable national park, home to half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas.
Day 4: Second Gorilla Tracking
In the morning, assemble at the park headquarters for briefing from the park rangers about the dos and don'ts while with the gorillas. Proceed for the memorable adventure in the forest, an activity that may take 2-6 hours depending on the movement of the animals. Meet and stay with the animals for a maximum of one hour, then descend to the park headquarters and then to your Lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the evening, you may go for community walk in the nearby Batwa community, where you will be entertained and told the tales of their unique culture.
Day 5: Transfer to Kigali
In the morning after a relaxed breakfast, you will transfer back to Kigali, with stop over on the way to admire the beautiful topography, and shopping. Have city tour in Kigali where you will visit the local market, museum, genocide memorial center. Dinner and overnight at your chosen hotel or transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Included in this tour package;
• 2 Gorilla permits
• Park Ranger Fees
• Relevant Government Taxes
• Full Board Accommodation
• Full-time English speaking Driver/Guide
• Ground Transportation by a 4×4 safari vehicle
• Airport transfer, as long as your flight is on the same day on which the safari ends.
Exclusions:
• Airfares
• Visa Fees
• Personal Insurance
• Expenses of personal nature such as; drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes, accommodation & meals not indicated in the itinerary and optional activities.
Volcanoes national park
Volcanoes national park is located in northwest Rwandan and part of the Virunga Mountains that straddle the borders of Rwanda, Uganda and Democratic republic of Congo (DRC). The park covers 160 sq. km consisting of montane rainforests. In addition to wildlife, Volcanoes national park is home to five of the 8 Volcanoes of the Virunga Mountains. These include Karisimbi, Bisoke, Sabyinyo, Muhabura and Gahinga. The park is mostly known for the presence of the endangered mountain gorillas which attract thousands of travellers from across the word for a gorilla trekking experience. There are over 350 mountain gorillas in the park while 10 gorilla families have been habituated for tourists to visit. Some of the habituated gorilla families commonly visited by trekkers in Volcanoes national park include Karisimbi, Susa, Sabyinyo, Kwitonda, Amahoro, Umubano, Hirwa, among others. Volcanoes national park also protected golden monkeys that also attract a good number of travellers to see them. Volcanoe hiking is a popular experience in Volcanoes national park with summits such as Karisimbi and Bisoke attracting many mountain climbers. The Dian Fossey tomb is a popular site in the park where travellers regularly visit to pay tribute the American primatologist who initiated the incredible work of gorilla conservation in the park. Permits to trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Volcanoes national park cost $1,500 and $100 per person respectively.
Bwindi impenetrable national park
Bwindi impenetrable national park is located in southwest Uganda near the border with DR Congo and Rwanda. The park is easily accessible by travellers via Kigali, Rwanda due the shorter distance compared to the one from Kampala. Bwindi protects the highest number of mountain gorillas in the world with about 500 of them living within the park. The park has also got the highest number of habituated gorilla groups (about 20) which are visited daily by trekkers. Some of the habituated gorilla groups commonly visited by trekkers in Bwindi include Rushegura, Habinyanja, Mubare, Bitukura, Orugonzo, Kyaguriro Nkuringo, Mishaya, Nshongi, Kahugye, among others. There are four gorilla trekking sectors with Bwindi impenetrable national park here mountain gorillas are trekked. These include Buhoma, Ruhija, Nkuringo and Rushaga. Bwindi is also the only gorilla park where visitors are allowed to take part in the gorilla habituation process. This experience is booked differently at $1,500 per person and visitors spend four hours tracking gorillas alongside trackers and rangers. Gorilla habituation in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes place in the Rushaga sector.
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