Day 1: Pick-up from Kigali → Genocide Memorial → Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
Morning:
Your Wild Ape professional driver-guide picks you up from your hotel or Kigali International Airport. Begin your scenic journey toward Uganda, stopping at the Kigali Genocide Memorial for a reflective visit. Afterward, continue toward the Cyanika border and cross into Uganda.
Afternoon:
Enjoy a hot lunch in Kabale, then continue through rolling hills, plantations, and the iconic Virunga massif. Keep your camera ready—your driver will gladly stop for photo moments.
Evening:
Arrive at your lodge, check in, relax, and enjoy dinner.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- Mid-range: 4 Gorillas Lodge / Gorilla Leisure Lodge
- Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Kiho Gorilla Lodge
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Drive Time: 4–5 hours
Day 2: First Gorilla Trekking Experience
Morning:
After breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing on gorilla trekking rules and guidelines. Begin your trek through Bwindi’s dense rainforest—duration varies from 30 minutes to 7 hours, depending on your assigned gorilla family.
Trek & Observation:
Once you encounter the gorillas, spend one full hour observing their behavior, capturing photos, and enjoying this once-in-a-lifetime experience. Afterward, return to the headquarters for your trekking certificate.
Evening:
Return to the lodge for relaxation. Optional activities available include a Batwa cultural experience. Enjoy dinner and overnight.
Accommodation:
- Budget: Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
- Mid-range: 4 Gorillas Lodge
- Luxury: Gorilla Heights Lodge / Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge / Buhoma Lodge / Mahogany Springs Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Second Gorilla Trekking Experience → Return to Kigali
Morning:
After an early breakfast, return to the park headquarters with a packed lunch. Today you trek a different gorilla family for a fresh and unique experience. Trails, behavior, and interactions vary significantly from group to group.
Trek & Observation:
Spend another full hour with your assigned family—photograph, observe, and soak in the moment. Collect your second trekking certificate afterward.
Evening:
Drive back to Kigali for drop-off at your hotel or the airport, depending on your schedule.
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Drive Time: 4–5 hours
End of Tour
