4 Days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali
The 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali is an interesting adventure that starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda. The safari will take you to the misty forests of Bwindi impenetrable national park where you will get an opportunity to spend time with the endangered mountain gorillas in their natural environment. The 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali will also take you to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district which is the deepest freshwater lake in Uganda and the second deepest lake in East Africa after Lake Tanganyika.
Highlights of the 4 Days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi-afternoon boat cruise
Day 4: Departure to Kigali
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Depending on your location on the first day of the 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali, our driver guide will pick you up from your location in Kigali, brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey takes about 4 to 5 hours passing via Cyanika border in Kisoro or Katuna birder in Kabale and on your way you will have a stopover for en-route lunch. After lunch you will proceed to Bwindi impenetrable national park with stunning views of the Kigezi highlands, terraced farmlands, beautiful scenery among others and upon arrival, you will continue to check into the lodge for dinner and overnight.
Luxury accommodation: Buhoma lodge, Four gorillas lodge, clouds mountain gorilla lodge
Super midrange accommodation: Mahogany lodge, Gorilla leisure lodge, Gorilla heights lodge
Midrange accommodation: Ichumbi lodge, Buhoma haven lodge, Gorilla mist camp
Budget accommodation: Buhoma community rest camp, Rushaga gorilla haven lodge, Ruhija community ret camp
Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
You will have an early breakfast on the second day of the 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali, carry packed lunch and then meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. After the briefing, you will be divided into groups of 8 people where each group will be allocated a gorilla family to trek, park rangers and an experienced park guide. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 2 hours to 7 hours depending on their location because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking, you will be able to view other wildlife species and once the mountain gorillas are found, you will be able to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to learn more about their behaviors, habits, watch them carry out their daily activities, take photos and record videos.
After the one hour with the gorillas, you will return to the starting point where you will be given a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and later go for an optional cultural tour where you will interact with the local people in the neighboring communities. After the cultural tour, you will drive back to the lodge for dinner and overnight as above.
Meal plain: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3: Transfer to Lake Bunyonyi-afternoon boat cruise
On the third day of the 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale district. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours’ drive with great scenic views on the way and stopovers to take photos and upon arrival, you will continue to check into the lodge for lunch.
After lunch, you will go for an interesting boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi where you will enjoy views of the farmlands, landscapes, explore the 29 islands including punishment island, kyahugye island, view different bird species among others. After the boat cruise, you will return to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.
Luxury accommodation: Birdnest resort
Super midrange accommodation: Arcadia cottages Lake Bunyonyi
Midrange accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi overland resort
Budget accommodation: Lake Bunyonyi Eco resort
Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Departure to Kigali
After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to start the journey back to Kigali with en-route lunch on the way. Upon arrival in Kigali your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drop off at your hotel in Kigali.
End of 4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali
4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali includes
- Gorilla trekking permit
- Boat cruise on Lake Bunyonyi
- Experienced English speaking driver guide
- Full board accommodation
- All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Ground transport in a 4WD safari vehicle
- Vehicle and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
4 days luxury gorilla trekking and Lake Bunyonyi safari from Kigali excludes
- International air flight tickets
- Visas
- Optional activities and accommodation not included in the itinerary
- Personal expenses like such as laundry services, buying souvenirs, crafts, Alcoholic drinks, hiring a porter, tipping among others.
