7 days Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo gorilla trekking safari

7 days Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo gorilla trekking safari

7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari

7 days Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo gorilla trekking safari takes you on a gorilla trekking safari throughout 3 beautiful countries in East African regions including Bwindi impenetrable national park situated in the southwestern part of Uganda and home to the largest population of the remaining endangered mountain gorillas in the wild, volcanoes national park which is the only park in Rwanda where gorillas are trekked and Virunga national park that harbors mountain gorillas in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This 7 days Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo gorilla trekking safari starts from Kampala Uganda and ends in Kigali Rwanda.

Highlights of 7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari

  • Day 1: Transfer from Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
  • Day 3: Transfer to Virunga national park Congo
  • Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park
  • Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes national park
  • Day 6: Gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park
  • Day 7: Transfer to Kigali and departures

Detailed Safari Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Bwindi impenetrable national park

  • Transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park: On day 1 of 7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari, you will be picked up from your hotel in kamala or Entebbe early in the morning and embark of a long journey to the western part of Uganda through farmland and beautiful hills. The first stopover will be at the equator which is always a stop for tourists on a safari to western part of Uganda. Another stopover will be at Igongo cultural hotel in Mbarara city and the journey proceeds to Kisoro district where Bwindi impenetrable national park where gorilla trekking safari is conducted. You are expected to arrive at the park late in the evening for check in, dinner and have an overnight.
  • Meal plan: lunch and dinner

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

  • Gorilla trekking: On day 2 of 7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari, you will wake up very early in the morning for breakfast, then pack your lunch box and enough drinking water and be transferred to the park headquarters for gorilla trekking briefing. After briefing, you will start the search of habituated gorilla family within Bwindi impenetrable national park where more than 50% of the remaining gorilla population reside. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi lasts from 1 hour to 8 hours depending on the nature of the terrains, movement of gorillas and the movement of trekkers. However, only one hour is allowed for trekkers to spend with gorillas. 
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner

Day 3: Transfer to Virunga national park Congo

  • Transfer to Virunga national park: After breakfast on day 3 of 7 day gorilla trekking safari, check out of your lodge and be ready for a drive from Bwindi impenetrable national park in Uganda to Virunga national park in Congo via Bunagana border where you will be cleared by virunga park management and later on obtain your visa and gorilla trekking permit before proceeding to the lodge for dinner and overnight sleep.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Gorilla trekking in Virunga national park

  • Gorilla trekking: Enjoy an early breakfast on day 4 of 7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari then be transferred to Bukima post where gorilla trailhead in Virunga national park is situated. At Bukima, you will be briefed about the dos and don’ts while trekking gorillas, hire a porter and start the trek in the wilderness filled with several species of wildlife that will be encountered during trekking. Amongst the wildlife spotted in the park include other primates, mammals, birds and unique plant species among others. The maximum time allowed to spend with gorillas in virunga national park is one hour but the entire trekking time ranges from 1 hour to 7 hours.
  • Meal plan:  Breakfast, Lunch, and dinner 

Day 5: Transfer to Volcanoes national park

  • Transfer to Volcanoes national park: Enjoy breakfast in the morning on day 5 of 7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari then check out of the lodge and be transferred back to Goma where you will meet your safari driver to start a road drive to volcanoes national park in Kiningi. On this day, lunch will be enjoyed enroute and upon arrival at the park headquarters, you will be cleared by park officials, have your gorilla trekking permit and proceed the journey to lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Day 6: Gorilla trekking in volcanoes national park

  • Gorilla trekking: Have breakfast served on day 6 of 7 Days Gorilla trekking safari, pack enough snacks and drinking water that will push and keep you strong while thrilling in the home of endangered mountain gorillas. Be transferred to the assembly point for a pre gorilla trekking briefing where all the information about gorillas will be communicated before finally penetrating the forest in search of habituated gorillas in their natural habitat. Trekking gorillas in volcanoes national park takes 30 minutes to 5 hours and once the habituated gorilla family is finally found, trekker are allowed one hour with gorillas taking photographs and closely watching them. Return to your lodge for dinner and overnight.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    7 days Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo gorilla trekking safari
    Uganda, Rwanda, and Congo Gorilla trekking safari

Day 7: Transfer to Kigali and departures 

  • Transfer to Kigali: Have a relaxed breakfast at the lodge on day 7 of 7 days Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla trekking safari which is the last day of the safari. Check out of the lodge and start the drive to Kigali the capital city of Rwanda. You ought not to miss out Kigali city tour where you will visit the beautiful Kimironko markets, explore some genocide memorial sites, and the entire Kigali city before being dropped off  at the airport for departures.
  • Meal plan: Breakfast and lunch

END OF 7 DAYS GORILLA TREKKING SAFARI

Inclusive in 7 Days Gorilla trekking safari

  • A 4×4 safari vehicle
  • Ranger fees
  • 3 gorilla trekking permits
  • Congo visa
  • All meals will be as per itinerary
  • Accommodation will be as per itinerary
  • Enough drinking water
  • English speaking guide

Exclusive in 7 Days Gorilla trekking safari

  • Visa
  • Air ticket
  • Laundry fees
  • Tip fees
  • Porter 
  • Life insurance
  • Souvenirs
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