5 days double gorilla tracking or trekking in both Uganda and Rwanda is a fun way to see the mountain Gorilla in their different natural habitats. These 5 days gorilla trekking adventure will enable you to fully explore the beauty of these two unique East African countries, like., Uganda and Rwanda.
You must know when booking 5 days double gorilla tracking safari in Uganda and Rwanda
✓ Group size: minimum one traveller
✓ Transport: 4X4 safari vehicle-van or minibus
✓ Accommodation: safari lodges (budget, mid-range or luxury)
Note: For booking and confirmation, a 50 % initial deposit is required to secure the entrance fee slot.
Highlights for 5 days double gorilla tracking or trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda
- Double gorilla tracking Uganda and Rwanda
- Services of a professional driver or guide
- Travel in a customized safari vehicle.
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- Airport transfers
- Delicious meals
Detailed itinerary for 5 days double gorilla tracking or trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda
Day 1: Travel from Entebbe or Kampala to Bwindi Forest National Park
After your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by the safari guide or driver to begin your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park with a stop at the Uganda Equator for coffee, and pictures; you can also decide to purchase some souvenirs for friends and family back home. Continue with your journey and have another stop in Mbarara for lunch. From this point, you will drive straight to Bwindi and check into your safari lodge upon arrival for dinner and overnight.
DESTINATION AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
- Mid-range accommodation: Silverback Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meal plan: lunch and dinner
Day 2: Mountain gorilla tracking in Bwindi Forest National Park
After breakfast, you will transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing before you set off deep into the thick canopies of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park to search for the gentle giants. Return from your adventure of one-hour gorilla viewing to the lodge to get some refreshments and relax before your next activity, a cultural experience with the Batwa people, a unique and rich culture that’s fun to spend time with. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DESTINATION AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
- Main destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Up-market accommodation: Buhoma Lodge or Gorilla Forest Camp
- Mid-range accommodation: Silverback Lodge
- Budget accommodation: Buhoma Community Rest Camp
- Meal plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Transfer from Bwindi Forest to Rwanda for another gorilla tracking experience
After your early morning breakfast, you’ll check out of the safari lodge to begin your journey to Volcanoes National Park. Upon your arrival, check into your safari lodge for lunch, and later in the evening, you’ll have a tour of the twin lakes, Burera and Ruhondo, and a hike to Mount Karisimbi. Return to your lodge for dinner and over-night.
DESTINATION AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
- Main destination: Volcanoes National Park
- Budget accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
- Mid-range accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla lodge
- Luxury accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meal plan: Half-Board Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Gorilla Tracking in Volcanoes National Park
You’ll head out to the park headquarters for a short briefing about the gorilla tracking activity after breakfast, so you can familiarize yourself with the activity before getting into it. Return to the lodge for lunch after your adventurous time with these beautiful creatures. After lunch, you’ll hike to Dian Fossey’s gravesite to learn about the role she played in the conservation of these creatures. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight.
DESTINATION AND ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
- Main destination: Volcanoes National Park
- Budget accommodation: Muhabura Hotel
- Mid-range accommodation: Le Bambou Gorilla lodge
- Luxury accommodation: Mountain Gorilla View Lodge
- Meal plan: Half-Board Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Transfer from Volcanoes National Park to Kigali
After breakfast, check out of the safari lodge and drive to Kigali for a city tour, lunch and get a few souvenirs from Rwandan craft shops for friends and family back home. Transfer to Kigali airport for your flight back home. Meal plan: H/B
5 days double gorilla tracking or trekking safari in Uganda and Rwanda include:
- Airport transfers
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Uganda and Rwanda gorilla trekking permits
- Transportation by safari vehicle
- Community walk
- Game drives
- Driver’s allowances
However, 5 days double gorilla tracking safari in Uganda and Rwanda exclude:
- Airfare
- Uganda and Rwanda visa
- Luxury drinks
- Telephone and porter fee while trekking
- Personal insurance
- Personal shopping bills and cigarettes
- Any other item not mentioned above
