Overview
The shortest drive to Uganda's gorillas: start in Kigali, trek in southern Bwindi and relax on Lake Bunyonyi.
Trip highlights
- Gorilla trek in southern Bwindi
- Canoe trip on Lake Bunyonyi
- Start and end in Kigali
Day by day
- Day 1
Kigali to Bwindi
Cross the border at Katuna and drive to the southern part of Bwindi.
- Day 2
Gorilla trekking
Hike with rangers to a gorilla family and spend an hour with them.
- Day 3
Bwindi to Lake Bunyonyi
Drive to Lake Bunyonyi, a lake of 29 islands, for a canoe trip in the afternoon.
- Day 4
Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali
Drive back to Kigali, arriving in the afternoon.
Usually included
- Private vehicle with a professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Accommodation as listed, in your chosen standard
- Meals as described in the itinerary
- Park entrance fees and activities named in the itinerary
- Drinking water during drives
Usually not included
- International flights and visas
- Gorilla and chimpanzee permits, unless agreed in your quote
- Travel insurance
- Tips for guides and staff
- Drinks and personal items
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