7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda – Primates Tour
The 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda Safari will guide you through two countries; Uganda and Rwanda for gorilla trekking, chimp trekking and batwa trail an optional activity for those with time. The above activities will take place in three parks; Nyungwe forest national park, volcanoes national park, and Bwindi national park. Your 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda Rwanda safari will further guide you to Kigali for a city tour. It will begin and end in Rwanda.
Highlights for the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda safaris
- Chimp tracking
- Gorilla tracking
- Kigali city tour
- Batwa trail optional
Brief itinerary for the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda and Rwanda safari
- Day1: transfer to Nyungwe forest national park
- Day2: chimp tracking
- Day3: transfer to volcanoes national park
- Day4: gorilla tracking
- Day5: transfer Bwindi national park
- Day6: gorilla trekking
- Day7: transfer back to Kigali and city tour
Detailed itinerary for the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda safari
Day 1: Transfer to Nyungwe Forest National Park
On arrival, you will be picked up by your guide, brief you about your safari and transfer you to Nyungwe forest national park. It is located south west of Rwanda close to the Burundi border in the south. It is approximately 5 hours drive from Kigali airport to Nyungwe forest national park. On your way to the park you will be blessed with several scenic observations along the way. When time allows you can make a few stops, you could stop at the National Museum. Embark on your journey to the park. Dinner and overnight stay
Accommodations in Nyungwe Forest National Park;
Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Gisakura Guesthouse
Day 2: Chimp Tracking in Nyungwe forest
Have an early morning breakfast and meet up with your guide for a transfer to the briefing center. You will be briefed about chimpanzee trekking by the game rangers and proceed to the forest and start the trek. Chimp tracking takes about 2 -6 hours or more in Nyungwe forest national park. Tourists are advised to carry a packed lunch and enough water before going for tracking. Dinner and overnight stay
Accommodations in Nyungwe Forest National Park;
Nyungwe Forest Lodge
Nyungwe Top View Hill Hotel
Gisakura Guesthouse
Day 3: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park Rwanda
Have a morning breakfast and transfer to Volcanoes National Park which is located on the Congo and Uganda borders. On arrival check into the lodge dinner and overnight stay
Lodges in Volcanoes National Park
Mountain gorilla view lodge
Da Vinci gorilla lodge
Kinigi guest house
Day 4: Gorilla Trekking Rwanda
After a hefty breakfast head out to the briefing center for a short briefing from the park ranges .then set off for gorilla trekking in this incredible forest. You are allowed to spend one hour with the gorillas and only 8 people per gorilla group are allowed to trek. The time taken while trekking is not known as it can go to 8 hours and one is advised to carry a packed lunch and enough water.
Gorilla trekking as an activity is an astonishing activity as it involves hiking in the different parts of the forest and this call for one to be physically fit. During trekking, you will come across different animals and birds with in the forest that adds to your experience. After trekking, go back to your lodge and relax. Dinner and overnight stay
Lodges in Volcanoes National Park;
Mountain gorilla view lodge
Da Vinci gorilla lodge
Kinigi guest house
Day 5: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
After a mouthwatering breakfast head out to the Bwindi national park .it is located in the southern part of Uganda. It is approximately 2-3 hour drive from volcanoes national park .On arrivals relax at the lodge or you may opt to carry out a cultural tour to the batwa people in your evening. Dinner and overnight stay
Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park;
Chameleon hill lodge
Ichumbi gorilla lodge
The Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 6: Gorilla Trekking Uganda
After an appetizing breakfast, set off for gorilla trekking to Bwindi national park. You will meet the park rangers for a briefing about the dos and don’ts of gorilla trekking. You will hike into the park as you search for the gorillas in the park. You are given 1 hour in the presence of these stunning primates. After trekking, head back to the lodge, dinner and overnight stay
Lodges in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park;
Chameleon hill lodge
Ichumbi gorilla lodge
The Four Gorillas Lodge
Day 7: Transfer back to Kigali and City tour
Have a morning breakfast, and set off to Kigali in Rwanda .you will have a stopover in Kigali city for a city tour. You will view various allures in this stunning city of Kigali such as Kigali genocide memorial center, Kigali convention center, Nyamata church, Presidential palace. Embark on your journey to the airport for your return flight.
End of the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda
Includes for the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda safari
Permits
Border crossing fees
Accommodation
English driver guide
Transportation
All activities mentioned I n the itinerary
Excludes for the 7 Days Gorilla Trekking Rwanda and Uganda safari
Tips
Insurance personal expenses
Air transport fares
Visas optional activities
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