This 4 Days double gorilla trekking tour in Bwindi impenetrable national park involves tracking mountain gorillas twice in two days. You will get a chance to visit at least two gorilla families in the park during your two days encounters. Bwindi has got over 20 habitauted gorilla families which live the park's four gorilla tracking sectors.
4 Days Double gorilla trekking tour - trip summary
Day 1: Transfer from Kigali Bwindi national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking expedition and Visit Batwa Pygmies
Day 3: Second gorilla trekking
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali for departure
Detailed Itinerary of the 4 days double gorilla trekking tour
Day 1: Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Our tour guide will pick you from a hotel in Kigali and cross you over to Uganda through Katuna Immigration border point to the northern sector of Bwindi impenetrable Forest national park. This scenic drive will take approximately 3 hours at a speed of 60KM/hr. Overnight stay at Gorilla Safari Lodge (luxury) / Gorilla Mist Camp (mid-range) / Bakiga Lodge (budget)
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking and Cultural Walk
Have an early breakfast and head to the park headquarters for briefing from the park rangers about the dos and don’ts while with the gorillas. Proceed for the memorable adventure penetrating the impenetrable forest in search for the gentle giants. This may take 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the animals. You will spend a maximum time of one hour enjoying the gorillas play, feed or rest while taking your observations and photographs. In the evening, you may go for cultural walk in the nearby Batwa (Pygmies) community, where you will be entertained and given tales of their unique culture. Dinner and overnight at Trekkers' Tavern Cottages (budget)/Bakiga lodge /Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (deluxe)/ Four Gorillas lodge (Luxury), Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury)
Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking
Just like the previous day,You will have an early morning breakfast and transfer to the park headquarters for briefing. You will probably trek a different gorilla family but all following different trails. Dinner and overnight at Trekkers' Tavern Cottages (budget)/Bakiga lodge /Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge (deluxe)/ Four Gorillas lodge (Luxury), Mahogany Springs Lodge (Luxury)
Day 4: Transfer back to Kigali
Take your breakfast at leisure at your hotel and later be ready to drive back to Rwanda. Your guide will drop you at your hotel or at the airport for your scheduled flight back home.
Included in this tour package;
• Hiking permit fee
• 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.
What else to see and do in Bwindi
You will also see other attractions in Bwindi Forest such as Forest Elephants, African Buffalos,Colobus monkeys and other ground insects. Bwindi forest is home to half of the world's total gorilla population which make it the premier gorilla safari destination in the world. Habituated gorilla groups in Bwindi include Mishaya, Rushergura, Mubare, Habinyanja, Oruzogo, Nshongi, Nkuringo, Bweza, Katwe, Muyambi, Bitukura, Mukiza, Kyaguliro, Busingye, Bikyingi and Bushaho gorilla family.
For birders, Bwindi forest is a haven for birders sheltering over 350 bird species which include African green Pigeon, African Harrier hawk, cinnamon chested bee eater, crowned hornbill, African Broadbill, Ruwenzori Apalis, Black billed turaco and mountain masked apalis among others. You will also visit the batwa pygmy communities to learn and experience their traditional forest life on this 4 Days double gorilla trekking tour.
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