7 Day Rwanda and Uganda Gorilla Adventure
The 7 days Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking safari is a perfect package for you to explore Uganda and Rwanda. The tour takes you to trek mountain gorillas in Bwindi national park and volcanoes National Park/ Parc National des volcano for another gorilla tracking tour. Also, enjoy game viewing in the Savannah parks and launch cruising with African Jungle Adventures
Trip Summary
Day 1: Arrival in Kampala City Tour
Day 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 3 Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Day 4: Bwindi to Parc National des Volcano
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes Park
Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Kampala City Tour
You will meet your tour guide (our Company representative) and transfer to Kampala. If time allows, enjoy a city tour through Kampala city to visit Kasubi Tombs, Wamala tombs, Bahai tempo, Namugongo Martyrs Shrine, the Uganda Museum, and craft shops around town. Dinner and overnight at your hotel of good standing.
Day 2: Kampala- Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Have breakfast, check out, and depart for Bwindi Forest National Park in southwestern Uganda. Stop at the Uganda equator for photographs and lunch en-route in Mbarara. This full-day scenic drive offers you great views of Ankole cattle farms, banana plantations, and Kigezi gills. Dinner and overnight at Gorilla Forest Camp, Gorilla Mist Camp, Four Gorillas Lodge or Mahogany Springs Lodge.
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi
Wake up early, have breakfast, and with packed lunch transfer to the park headquarters for registration and briefing about the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. At 8:00 am, embark on a hike to trek one of the 17 gorilla families in Bwindi Forest. Spend an hour with gorillas, learn their behaviors, take pictures and enjoy this memorable adventure. If time allows in the evening, visit Batwa communities for a cultural performance. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge (Day 2)
It may take 2hrs up to 8 hours or more and you should be prepared to a walk long distance in steep and muddy conditions, sometimes with rain overhead, before you encounter any gorillas. “The excitement of seeing the gorillas makes it all worthwhile!” The briefing will be given on how to behave and handle these gentle giants. Dinner and overnight at Luxury Gorilla Forest camp / Gorilla Mist Camp or basic at Buhoma Community Rest Camp.
Day 4: Bwindi to Parc National des Volcans
After breakfast fast, drive to Kisoro and cross the border to Ruhengeri in Rwanda, with lots of scenic viewing en route. Dinner and overnight at Mountain Gorilla View Lodge, Kwitonda Lodge, Virunga Lodge, Bisate Lodge or Le Bambou Gorilla Lodge.
Day 5: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes Park & Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
Have morning breakfast and transfer to Kinigi park headquarters for briefing about gorilla trekking. In your group of 8, you will visit one of the ten gorilla families in Volcanoes National park. Trekking gorillas in Rwanda is less strenuous compared to Bwindi. After spending an hour with the gorillas, hike back to find your driver guide and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi. Dinner and overnight stay at Arcadia Cottages/ Bunyonyi Overland Camp
Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi
In the morning, have a sumptuous breakfast at leisure and cherish some relaxing moments on the shores of this peaceful lake. Join a boat cruise to explore different islands of Lake Bunyonyi including the punishment island where Bakiga pregnant unmarried girls would be taken and left to die in isolation. You can choose to go birding, cycling, and sunbathing, swimming, or even canoeing. Dinner and overnight at Arcadia Cottages, Bunyonyi Overland camp, Bunyonyi Rock Resort or Byona Amagara Lodge.
Day 7: Lake Bunyonyi – Kampala
After breakfast, drive to Kampala having lunch en-route. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight or check-in Sheraton Hotel / Holiday Express hotel for dinner and overnight.
End of the Uganda-Rwanda Gorilla trekking Safari
The tour quotation Includes:
– Gorilla tracking permits
– Ground transport in a comfortable 4WD safari van equipped for game viewing, photography and touring
– Full board accommodation
– All park entrance fees to include government taxes
– Full-time English speaking professional driver/guide
– All tour activities as detailed in the itinerary
– Bottled water while on safari
– Airport transfers
The tour quotation excludes:
– Tips
– Laundry services
– Beverages/Drinks
– International flights
– Visas
– Items of a personal nature
-Optional activities and any other extras not detailed in the above itinerary
