Gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda ● Parc National Des Volcans (PNV) ● Bwindi ● Mgahinga 8 days Guided Driving Safari
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Visit the three operational gorilla parks of the world – Parc National des Volcans (PNV) in Rwanda, and Bwindi and Mgahinga in Uganda
Day 1: Kigali Upon arrival at Kanombe (Kigali) airport you will be met and transferred to your selected hote for overnight.
Day 2: Kinigi Park - PNV Depart north of Kigali to Kinigi or Muko via Ruhengeri. Enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is well known. Transfer to Kinigi Park Headquarters to track gorillas in Parc National des Volcans (translated: Volcanoes National Park). Gorilla tracking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, arduous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming face to face with the great primates is well worth the effort. Overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 3: Parc National des Volcans The choice is yours: go gorilla tracking or climb the awesome Visoke volcano or trek to Karisoke Research Centre which Dian Fossey, the famous primatologist, set up, or visit local communities. Overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 4: Mgahinga - Uganda After breakfast you will depart for Mgahinga in Uganda. On arrival you will choose to go for a guided nature walk or climb a volcano or visit the local communities. Overnight at your selected lodge.
Day 5: Mgahinga Forest The choice is yours; you may choose between tracking the gorillas family leaving in the forest or go for a guided nature walk in the forest for butterflies, plant and bird species or climb a volcano. Accommodation at your lodge.
Day 6: Bwindi Passing via Kisoro, drive to Bwindi stopping at Kanaba Gap to view the spectacular Virunga volcanoes and eye-catching terraced hills. You may choose to visit the natural, beautiful-looking Lake Mutanda, surrounded by the volcanoes, take a walk on the shores or continue directly to Bwindi. Accommodation at your selected lodge.
Day 7: Bwindi Either track gorillas again or go for a guided nature walk in the forest for butterflies, plant and bird species. We suggest you visit the local villages to discover the rural life. Accommodation at your lodge.
Day 8: Kigali – Your flight Depart for Kigali in Rwanda via Lake Bunyonyi in Kabale. Continue to Rwanda passing the Katuna border. Transfer to the airport for your flight.
Prices on request.
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