3-Day Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali to Bwindi with Batwa Visits

• Begin the day with a pickup from Kigali International Airport or your hotel in downtown Kigali.

• Travel northwest through Rwanda's beautiful countryside toward Ruhengeri, the gateway to Volcanoes National Park.

• Continue the journey by looping around the Virunga Mountains and crossing into Uganda via the Cyanika or Katuna border posts.

• Pass through the scenic towns of Kisoro and Kabale, enjoying spectacular views of rolling hills, Lake Bunyonyi, and lush greenery.

• Arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park by early afternoon and check in to your lodge.

Spend the afternoon at leisure or choose from several optional activities including:

• Hike through the hills surrounding Bwindi.

• Visit the Batwa community to learn about their traditional forest lifestyle.

• Join a coffee-making tour and discover the local farming culture.

• Enjoy a canoe ride on Lake Mutanda with panoramic mountain views.

• Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Midrange: Mutanda Lake Resort - Standard Cottage

• Semi-Luxury: Mutanda Lake Resort - Luxury Cottage

Meal Plan: Dinner

• Wake up early and have breakfast at the lodge.

• Proceed to the park headquarters for a detailed briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette, safety measures, and group assignments.

• Set out with professional trackers and guides into the dense forest to locate a habituated gorilla family.

• Trek through rugged terrain, climbing and descending hills, as you navigate thick vegetation in pursuit of the gorillas.

• Spend one magical hour observing the gorillas in their natural environment, witnessing their behaviors and family dynamics.

• Return to the starting point and transfer back to the lodge for a hot meal and some rest.

• Spend the evening relaxing or reflecting on the once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Accommodation Options:

• Budget: Gorilla Valley Lodge

• Midrange: Mutanda Lake Resort - Standard Cottage

• Semi-Luxury: Mutanda Lake Resort - Luxury Cottage

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

• Begin the final day with an early breakfast at the lodge.

Choose from a variety of optional morning activities before departing Bwindi, including:

• Golden Monkey Trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park.

• The Batwa Trail Cultural Tour in Mgahinga.

• Visit a local Batwa village.

• Canoe trekking on Lake Mutanda.

• Coffee-making experience with local farmers.

• Mabungo Community Village Tour in Kisoro.

• Depart from Bwindi and begin the return drive to Kigali, passing through the scenic landscapes of southwestern Uganda and northern Rwanda.

• Arrive in Kigali by late afternoon or early evening.

• Transfer to your hotel or to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight.

Accommodation: Not Included
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch