4 days / 3 nights
If time is limited but seeing Rwanda’s mountain gorillas has been a lifelong dream of yours, our two day gorilla trekking tour puts the experience at your fingertips without breaking the bank or requiring you to commit a great deal of time.
Departing from Kigali and overnighting in Musanze, you’ll then wake refreshed for a morning gorilla trekking experience before returning to Kigali in the evening.
Home to the largest population of mountain gorillas on the planet, there is huge interest in trekking these magnificent beasts, with permits selling out virtually every day of the year. Meanwhile, there are excellent chimpanzee trekking opportunities and chances to see a dozen other primates.
With this inspiring itinerary you will see Rwanda’s great apes in their natural habitats by trekking the Virunga Mountains before heading south to the ancient Nyungwe Forest for face-to-face encounters including East Africa’s rare chimpanzee populations and troops of colobus monkeys.
If you love apes, Rwanda has to be the ultimate bucket-list destination.
We may be able to build in some of these optional excursions from the Avocet Fly-in Safari. Talk to us: they’re usually best arranged when you book. 4WD Safari, Birdwatching, Boat trip, Canoeing, Cultural excursion, Fishing, Guided walking safari, Helicopter, Kayaking, Night drive, Primate trekking, Watersports
Upon arrival in Kigali, you'll be met by your Fahari Safari driver and begin the six hour drive north to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in southern Uganda.
Don't let the length of the drive put you off: this is one of the most spectacular drives you'll ever undertake.
Your drive will take you through quiet mountain valleys and quaint terraced farms, along the shores of glistening lakes, and deep into the steaming jungles of southern Uganda.
Crossing the border at Katuna, you'll then overnight close to the park.
After an early breakfast at your hotel, you'll proceed directly to the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park's headquarters to meet your guides. After completing the briefing, you'll embark on the once in a lifetime experience of tracking the enigmatic mountain gorillas.
There is no guarantee how long or difficult your tracking experience will be as it depends on where the family of gorillas is and on weather conditions, It can take anywhere from two up to six hours of trekking through the mountain forest at relatively high altitudes. Fitness is definitely recommended for those wishing to undertake the excursion.
You'll set off after breakfast for the drive south into Rwanda, where you'll stop in the town of Musanze for a hot lunch.
Musanze is Rwanda's second largest city and the gateway to Volcanoes National Park, and is a gorgeous stop on your drive back to Kigali.
You'll arrive in the Rwandan capital in time for dinner.
You'll enjoy a complimentary city tour including a visit to the Genocide Memorial and a tour of local markets.
Like all of our holidays on this site, this is just an idea. All of our trips are tailor-made, so we’ll always adapt them to suit you.
Browse this Expert Africa website, then call us. We’ll match you with the Specialist in our team who is best suited to help you.
Based on our experience and your ideas, your specialist will create a detailed, costed itinerary. We’ll refine it together, until we have a trip that you’re perfectly happy with.
The same Specialist will make the seamless arrangements for your trip, send you detailed travel documents, and be available to answer any questions before you depart.
After you set off, you’ll be cared for by our partners in Africa, most of whom have worked with Expert Africa for decades. And if you ever need us urgently, we’re available 24/7.
We love to learn about your trip, and so will always be grateful if you’ve the time to give feedback to your Specialist when you return.
Welcome to Fahari Safari, your gateway to unforgettable African adventures. We provide safaris to various national parks such as Serengeti and Ngorongoro in Tanzania, Maasai Mara and Amboseli in Kenya, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Queen Elizabeth National Park in Uganda, and Volcanoes National Park in Rwanda. We also offer Kilimanjaro treks and cultural experiences, with tailor-made journeys to ensure authentic and unforgettable African adventures. Join us and let East Africa captivate your heart and soul.
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