On arrival at Kigali International airport where you will be met by your private guide to transfer you to the hotel.
Take the afternoon off to explore some of the sites in Kigali which include the Genocide memorial in Gisozi and the Rwanda National Museum visit and the craft market.
Overnight: Kigali Marriot Hotel
Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast
Kigali Marriott Hotel
Explore Rwanda's capital from this luxury hotel in Kigali
The Kigali Marriott Hotel, is conveniently located near the Nyarugenge financial district and the Kigali Convention Center. This 5 star luxury hotel provides spacious, modern accommodations with deluxe amenities and premium services. Make yourself comfortable in stylish rooms or lavish suites with floor-to-ceiling windows, spacious bathrooms and plush, pillow-top bedding. Additional amenities include flat-screen TVs, ergonomic workspaces and complimentary Wi-Fi access for Marriott Bonvoy members. After a long day in Kigali, relax over a delicious meal in one of the popular restaurants, take a refreshing dip in the outdoor pool or unwind with a massage in the hotel spa. Allow our concierge to assist you in planning excursions to the Big Five, the famous canopy walks or the home of the renowned mountain gorillas. If visiting Rwanda for business, you'll appreciate the versatile event venues and fantastic catering services. There's much to look forward to on your getaway to Kigali.
Enjoy breakfast then depart on a scenic drive towards Musanze. It is a 3 hours’ drive to the border at Cyanika. After clearing with customs, you will proceed to Kisoro and head for a community tour that includes a visit to a coffee farm. At the coffee farm, you will have the opportunity to learn about the sustainable farming practices in the Virunga massif and is a great way to promote social change through ecotourism. After the tour, we will transfer for lunch at a marvelous lodge with panoramic views of the Bwindi Forest. A recently proclaimed World Heritage site, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is one of the most biologically diverse areas on earth and its unique, precious flora sustains roughly half of the world population of mountain gorillas – believed to number just 600. There’s also a substantial chimpanzee population and research shows that Bwindi is the only forest in Africa in which these two apes live together.
Overnight: Nkuringo Mountain Gorilla Lodge-Standard rooms
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Where you should stay for gorilla trekking in Uganda!
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for its endangered inhabitants, the mountain gorillas. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, located in the park's southern section of Bwindi, provides superb accommodation and a base for gorilla trekking in Uganda. The multi-award-winning eco-lodge offers mid-range to luxury forest escapes offers multiple options for travellers, including private garden cottages, family villas, and luxury suites nestled on a forested ridge with bewildering views of the rural landscape.Nkuringo, located in the southern sector of Bwindi, is not only famous for its intense mountain gorilla tracking experience but also for its off-the-beaten-track hiking trails that many seasoned hikers have explored. Top travel magazines such as Conde Nest and Lonely Planet have recognized this part of the world as one of the best hiking spots.
Following an early breakfast at the lodge, you will drive to the park headquarters for a morning briefing from the rangers at 8.00 am before you enter the gorilla sanctuary. Throughout the trek, you will be accompanied by experienced guides and trackers who will offer insightful information about the endangered mountain gorillas. Once you have found the gorillas, you will be allowed to spend 1 hour observing them from a 10-meter distance. The thrill of your encounter will erase the difficulties of the potentially strenuous trek. Each encounter is different and has its own rewards, but you are likely to enjoy the close view of adults feeding, grooming and resting as the youngster’s frolic and swing from vines in a delightfully playful display.
After tracking transfer back to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
Overnight: Nkuringo Mountain Gorilla Lodge -Standard Rooms
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
Where you should stay for gorilla trekking in Uganda!
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is famously known for its endangered inhabitants, the mountain gorillas. Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge, located in the park's southern section of Bwindi, provides superb accommodation and a base for gorilla trekking in Uganda. The multi-award-winning eco-lodge offers mid-range to luxury forest escapes offers multiple options for travellers, including private garden cottages, family villas, and luxury suites nestled on a forested ridge with bewildering views of the rural landscape.Nkuringo, located in the southern sector of Bwindi, is not only famous for its intense mountain gorilla tracking experience but also for its off-the-beaten-track hiking trails that many seasoned hikers have explored. Top travel magazines such as Conde Nest and Lonely Planet have recognized this part of the world as one of the best hiking spots.
A late breakfast and check out of the lodge to start your drive back into Kigali. Your guide will drop you off at the airport just in time to check in for your departure flight back home.
Tour departs daily in 4x4 safari Land Cruiser.3 nights / 4 day durationPick up Point - Kigali (Rwanda)Drop Off Point - Kigali (Rwanda)Cost Includes:-Ground transport in 4x4 Safari Land CruiserEnglish Speaking Guide / Driver1 Gorilla tracking permit for each personPark Entrance Fees and taxesAll activities mentioned in the itineraryAccommodation and meals as per itineraryCost Excludes:International and regional flights (except where specified)Entrance visasGratuitiesOptional activities
