low season Uganda gorilla safari from kigali
3 Days 2 Nights From $1090, Per person
Rates are per person (pp) and based on 2 people sharing 1 room
Excluding international flights (from/to your home country)
Overview
Our 3 Day Low season Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali Rwanda is meant for those that would love to trek gorillas in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park or Mgahinga National Park in April, May, and November of every year to take advantage of discounts from Lodges and Encounter Africa Safaris. Our 3 Day low season Uganda gorilla safari express starts and ends in Kigali with stops at the genocide Museum on wards to Uganda Rwanda boarder. . It will take you through the rolling hills of Kigezi to observe the scenic beauty of South western Uganda. Book our 3 Day low season Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali to Bwindi and save more.
Summary of our 3 Day Low season Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali
- Day 01: Start your 3 Day Low season Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali
- Day 02: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenatrable National Park
- Day 03: Drive back to Rwanda/Kigali International Airport
Highlights
- You’ll go to Rwanda
- This tour starts and ends in Kigali (Rwanda)
- You’ll visit Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
- Activities: gorilla tracking
- Getting around: open-sided 4×4 vehicle & pop-up roof 4×4 vehicle
- A transfer from and back to the airport (or hotel) is included
- Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for extra cost
Things To Consider
- Accommodation is Inclusive
- Small Group Safari: Max 6 People per group
- Tour Can Depart any day
- Tour can be customized
- Solo travelers can join this tour
- Age Limit: 15 years and above
Detailed Itinerary
Arrival
- You’ll be picked up from the airport (or hotel)
- Accommodation before the tour departs can be arranged for extra cost
DAY 1: Start your 3 Day Low season season gorilla safari from Kigali Rwanda
You’re 3 Day Low season gorilla safari from Kigali will begin by picking you up from Kigali International Airport/Any Hotel in Kigali to start your ‘3 Day Low season gorilla safari from Kigali’ journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. The journey is very scenic and will take you through a country of a thousand hills to the Pearl of Africa. You cross over to Uganda at Katuna or Chanika boarder for a stop at Kabale town (Katuna) or Kisoro (Chanika) before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for overnight.
Drive time: Approximately 4-5 hours
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: Broad Bill Forest Camp or Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge
DAY 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi NP.
You will wake up very early to prepare yourself for your gorilla trek. Make sure you put on the right gorilla trekking gear which may include trousers, long sleeved shirts, garden gloves, long socks, sun glasses, a hat, insect repellants, energy giving food, your cameras before proceeding to the restaurant for breakfast. The lodge will provide enough drinking water so there is no need to worry. Proceed to the park headquarters to join other clients for briefing and then to the forest to look for the gorillas. Once you find them, you will be given one hour of photography and observation before returning back to the lodge. Gorilla trekking can be a little bit strenuous and a certain level of fitness may be required. We also encourage our clients to take porters to give them a push or a pull during the trek. Gorilla trekking is absolutely an amazing experience one cannot explain in one word. Join our 3 Day Low season Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali will immensely save you on driving time and also allow you to enjoy our discount on the package as well.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Packed Lunch and Dinner
Lodging: Broad Bill Forest Camp or Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge.
DAY 3: End of your 3 Day Low season season gorilla safari from Kigali Rwanda
After your breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight out. Since you will have time on your hands if you have a late departure, you will pass via the genocide museum and city tour of Kigali then be dropped off at the Airport to End the safari.
COST PER PERSON SHARING
| Persons | Date | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Person | Any date | USD1600.00 |
| 2 Persons | Any date | USD1090.00 |
| 3 Persons | Any date | USD1070.00 |
| 4 Persons | Any date | USD1040.00 |
| 5 Persons | Any date | USD1020.00 |
| 6 Persons | Any date | USD1020.00 |
Lodge Options
Rushaga Gorilla Havens Lodge Gallery: Click image for details.
Trekkers Tavern Lodge Ruhija Region: Click image for details.
Cost Includes
- Airport transfers
- Discounted gorilla permits at USD700.00
- Transport in a 4×4 Safari Van
- Fuel for this round trip
- Services of an English speaking local driver guide
- All park entry fees
- Drinking water in the vehicle
- Accommodation and meal plan as outlined above
Cost excludes
- International flights, Uganda Visa fees at USD50.00 plus all expenses of personal nature.
Route Map
STANDARD: 4X4 SAFARI VAN
Our standard mode of transport is by road and we use 4×4 Safari Vans customized for game viewing and photography. Each safari van comes with a professionally trained driver guide and fuel for the whole safari. Our Safari vans have viewing hatches and each client is entitled to a window seat. Our Vans can take up to eight people. We also have 4×4 Super Customs very comfortable and stable on the road. These carry up to 5 people with their luggage. We also have 4×4 RAV 4 for a group of two people
UPGRADE: 4X4 LUXURY SAFARI LANDCRUISER
We have luxury latest Land cruisers each driven by professionally trained driver guides and fuel. They have pop-up roofs for proper game viewing and photography. They come with a small fridge for cooling your drinking water while on safari (which is always included while IN THE VEHICLE). They have inverters for charging small gadgets such as your smartphones and cameras. They can seat five to a maximum of seven people and each client is guaranteed of a window seat.
