Western Uganda
The Western Region of Uganda houses the majority of the National Parks in Uganda. Lake Mburo, Mgahinga, Bwindi, Queen Elizabeth, Kibale, Rwenzori, Semiliki and Murchison Falls National parks all feature in this region. The region also has a rich cultural history with a lot of traditions, the Kingdoms of Ankole, Bunyoro, Kigezi and Toro all in this part of Uganda, each tribe has a discrete heritage which you can see as you explore this region of Uganda.
Due to the climate and altitude in Western Uganda, there are many Tea and Coffee plantations dotted over the landscape which is also punctuated by stunning natural crater lakes and forests making a journey into the area an adventure in itself. But it doesn’t stop there, Lake Bunyonyi, Lake Mutanda, Lake Edward, Lake George and Lake Albert are also found here, bringing with them an unrivalled beauty that can only be found in this region of Uganda.
On this 4 day’s Gorilla Adventure, you will arrive and depart from Kigali International Airport, be able to explore the city of Kigali with the genocide memorial, visit the Twin lakes in Volcanoes national park. Before trekking the Mountain Gorillas and a community walk. You will also trek the golden monkeys in the Mugahinga conservation area before heading back to the airport for your departure. This is an opportunity for you to see the mountain gorillas if you have limited time to go on a safari, with stunning sceneries and view of the local communities.
Package Includes,
- Accommodation and meals as indicated above or similar deepening on availability at thetime of booking
- Transfers in a 4×4 SUV with services of an experienced English-speaking Driver-guide
- Community walk with the Batwa in Bwindi
- 1 x Gorilla trekking permit Bwindi Forest ($700 per person)
- 1 X Golden Monkey Trekking Permit Mt Mgahinga
- Park entrance fees
- Visits to the Twin lakes in Volcanoes with a boat ride
- Kigali City tour with a visit to the genocide memorial
- A liter of drinking water person per day in the car
- Hand sanitizers and face masks in the car
- All applicable government taxes
Package Excludes;
- International airfare
- Meals in Entebbe
- Visa fees (EAST AFRICAN TOURIST VISA $100 required)
- Drinks
- Tips and gratuities
- Insurance
- Optional activities and activities not indicated in the itinerary
- Personal expenditures and any other services not mentioned above.
Itinerary Summary
Day 1: Kigali Airport – Kigali
Day 2: Kigali City Tour – Twin Lakes – Bwindi Forest N.P
Day 3: Bwindi Forest N.P –Gorilla Trek Experience
Day 4: Golden Monkeys Mugahinga Forest N.P – Kigali – Departure
Arrival Kigali Airport- Kigali
Approx. Distance: 4km, 10 Minutes
Meals: None
Comfort – Heavens Boutique Hotel, https://heavenrwanda.com/stay/heaven-boutique-hotel/
Classic – Heavens Boutique Hotel – King Room Upgrade/
Premium – Hotel Des Mille Collines, https://millecollines.rw/
Day 2: Kigali City Tour - Bwindi Impenetrable N.P.
Approx. Distance.170kms, 4hours’ Drive
Meals. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation.
Comfort – Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge, https://rushagagorillahavens.com/
Classic – Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, http://ichumbigorillalodge.com/
Premium – Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge, https://www.mountaingorillalodge.com/
Day 3: Bwindi N.P Gorilla Trek Experience
Gorilla trekking starts at 8am after a briefing at the park headquarters, you will trek through the dense steep forest searching for the gorillas depending on where they were seen making nests the previous evening. The trekking can last 2-7 hours depending on how soon you find the Gorillas, this is
influenced by the location they stayed overnight. Trekking can be a tasking adventure, but coming to a facial close-up with these close relatives to human is a reward worthy to earn. After gorilla trekking, in the afternoon time permitting you will go for a community walk.
Approx. Distance.
Meals. Breakfast, Lunchbox and Dinner
Accommodation.
Comfort – Rushaga Gorilla Haven Lodge
Classic – Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
Premium – Nkuringo Gorilla Lodge
Day 4: Mt. Mgahinga Golden Monkeys - Departure
Golden Monkey tracking starts at around 7:30 am at the Ntebeko Trailhead which is also the park headquarters, after a briefing and the actual trek into the forest starts at 8:00 am. Hiking in the forest isn’t so strenuous like that of mountain gorillas because the monkeys live on the lower slopes. The tracking usually last for not more than 3 hours, when you encounter a golden monkey family you are given an hour to spend with them, a limitation for conservation purposes. Transfer to the Uganda-Rwanda border for immigration formalities and later drive to Kigali arriving in time to check-in for your evening departure flight.
Approx. Distance.130 Kms, 3 hours’ Drive
Meals. Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation. None
End of Safari.
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