4-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in Uganda with Batwa Culture

• Welcome: Your safari begins with a warm welcome from your Experiya Tour Company driver-guide in Kigali.
• Transfer: After a short introduction, drive towards southwestern Uganda, crossing into the country through the scenic Cyanika or Katuna border, depending on your route.
• Scenic drive: Enjoy beautiful views of Rwanda's rolling hills and Uganda's picturesque Kigezi Highlands, often called the Switzerland of Africa.
• Stopover: You will have a stopover in Kabale for refreshments, stretching, and optional shopping before continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
• Arrival: Arrive at your lodge in the afternoon, check in, and relax as you prepare for the following day's gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Bwindi (or similar)

Meals: Lunch and dinner

• Breakfast: After an early breakfast, carry your packed lunch and drinking water before heading to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing.
• Briefing: Uganda Wildlife Authority guides will explain the trekking guidelines and assign you a habituated gorilla family.
• Gorilla trekking: Accompanied by experienced park rangers, enter the dense forest in search of endangered mountain gorillas.
• Trek duration: The trek can take between 2 and 8 hours, depending on the gorillas' location and movements.
• Gorilla viewing: Once you find them, enjoy one unforgettable hour observing their behaviour, feeding habits, family interactions, and playful activities in their natural habitat.
• Certificate: After the trek, return to the park headquarters to receive your gorilla trekking certificate.
• Batwa community visit: Later, visit the Batwa community for an enriching cultural experience.
• Cultural experience: Learn about the Batwa people's traditional forest lifestyle, enjoy their cultural songs and dances, and discover their history and heritage.
• School visit: You will also visit a local school supporting Batwa children and learn how community initiatives help improve education and living conditions for Batwa families.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Mountain Gorillas)

Accommodation: Budget lodge near Bwindi (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Breakfast: Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out of your lodge and transferring to Lake Bunyonyi, one of Uganda's most beautiful lakes.
• Lake Bunyonyi: Surrounded by terraced hills and lush green landscapes, Lake Bunyonyi offers a peaceful setting for relaxation after your gorilla trekking adventure.
• Optional activities: Spend the day enjoying optional activities such as birdwatching, swimming, canoeing, and a boat excursion to explore some of the lake's 29 islands.
• Visit: You may also visit Akampene (Punishment Island), a historic island associated with traditional Bakiga cultural practices.
• Leisure: Relax along the lakeshore, enjoy the fresh highland air, and take in the spectacular scenery before settling into your accommodation.

Main Destination: Lake Bunyonyi

Accommodation: Budget lodge at Lake Bunyonyi (or similar)

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• Breakfast: After breakfast, check out and begin your journey back to Kigali, Rwanda.
• Visit: Upon arrival, visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial, an important historical and educational site commemorating the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi.
• Memorial exhibitions: Explore the memorial exhibitions to learn about Rwanda's history, the events surrounding the genocide, and the country's remarkable journey towards reconciliation and recovery.
• Lunch: You may enjoy lunch at the memorial cafe before continuing with an optional short Kigali city tour, depending on your schedule.
• Transfer: Your guide will then transfer you to Kigali International Airport or your preferred drop-off location, marking the end of your memorable safari with Experiya Tour Company.

Main Destination: Kigali, Rwanda

Accommodation: Not included (end of tour)

Meals: Breakfast and lunch