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4 DAYS
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  • Explore the lodge grounds with its clear mountain stream.
  • Take a guided walk in the rainforest.
  • Walk through the local village.
  • Learn about community projects.
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4 Day - Gorillas in Bwindi, Uganda

A four-day safari that starts and finishes in Kigali. This safari can also be done on a scheduled and private basis. Your journey takes you through the beautiful terraced hills to the forested slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
A four-day safari that starts and finishes in Kigali. This safari can also be done on a scheduled and private basis. Your journey takes you through the beautiful terraced hills to the forested slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.

You can go trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment for anyone who is eager for an excitement and adventure. Keep in mind though that gorilla tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina. On the other hand, you can opt to do other activities around the park: take a guided walk in the rainforest, walk through the local village, discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies and learn about the native tribal  inhabitants of the forest.

Notes:
  • All gorilla permits need to be purchased at the time of booking or a deposit equivalent to 20% of the cost of the safari paid, whichever is higher.
  • Gorilla viewing is subject to availability of permits, which are limited.
  • Any additional gorilla permits required should be purchased when booking.
  • Gorilla permit prices are subject to change without warning.
Day 1: Arrival
Departing from Kigali you will be welcomed by your expert guide who will provide knowledge and assistance throughout your safari. Your journey takes you through the beautiful terraced hills to the forested slopes of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The long journey through the rapidly changing landscape takes you to Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge, which faces the towering trees of the surrounding forest. Depending on when you arrive, there maybe time before dinner to explore the lodge grounds with its clear mountain stream or visit the local village.

O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (L, D)
Lodging Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
Description Bwindi Lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest home to gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees and birds. Tracking gorillas in the so-called ‘impenetrable' forest is a magical experience. A long days drive from Kampala (or one hour flight) or five hours drive from Kigali.
Day 2: Bwindi
After enjoying an early breakfast, you set off gorilla tracking. Trekking through the steep, densely forested hills and then finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation is an inspiring and privileged moment. Tracking in the Bwindi forest requires stamina and can often take most of the day. Alternatively there are other activities and excursions on offer in and around the national park:

Take a guided walk in the rainforest, home to several endemic bird species, clouds of butterflies and rare plant life. This walk offers excellent photographic opportunities and the knowledgeable guide will provide a great insight into this globally important habitat.

Walk through the local village, and learn about community projects, such as the Amagara project that assists local farmers and their communities, and Bwindi Community Hospital which started as a health clinic under a tree and now provides vital medical and educational services to over 60,000 people. Both projects are supported by the Volcanoes Safaris Partnership Trust.

Discover the traditions of the Batwa Pygmies, and learn about the native tribal inhabitants of the forest. The indigenous people of Bwindi forest, though no longer resident in the forest, still practice many of their traditional hunter-gatherer skills.

O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (B, L, D)
Lodging Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
Description Bwindi Lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest home to gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees and birds. Tracking gorillas in the so-called ‘impenetrable' forest is a magical experience. A long days drive from Kampala (or one hour flight) or five hours drive from Kigali.
Day 3: Gorilla Tracking
Either go gorilla tracking again - additional permits required, subject to availability- or opt for one of the other, gentler but equally rewarding alternatives available (see above).

O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (B, L, D)
Lodging Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
Description Bwindi Lodge overlooks the primeval Bwindi forest home to gorillas, monkeys, chimpanzees and birds. Tracking gorillas in the so-called ‘impenetrable' forest is a magical experience. A long days drive from Kampala (or one hour flight) or five hours drive from Kigali.
Day 4: Depart
Your safari ends with your journey back to Kigali. Before transferring to the airport, there maybe time to tour the city and visit the genocide memorial, a moving testimony to this country’s past that it has courageously overcome. Return to your hotel or transfer to the airport in time for your return flight. (B, L)
TRIP INCLUDES
  • An expert Volcanoes guide for the itinerary agreed.
  • Accommodation on a shared basis and meals as stated in the itinerary (in Kampala,   Entebbe and Kigali hotels bed and breakfast only and on safari full board, all inclusive in Volcanoes Lodges only).
  • Where appropriate, boat trips, park fees, nature and community walk fees, one chimpanzee and one gorilla permit.
  • From the safari price paid by our guests Volcanoes contributes $100 to the Volcanoes Partnership Trust, a separate non-profit organisation which undertakes community and conservation activities.
TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE
  • Airfares to Uganda/Rwanda.
  • Entry visas and airport taxes.
  • Gratuities.
  • Personal expenditure such as drinks and laundry at non-Volcanoes Lodges.
  • For single rooms, a supplement (SRS) needs to be paid.
CANCELLATIONS: 20% cancellation fee applied if cancelled 60 days prior to departure. Cancellations within 60 days are 100% non-cancelable

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