3 days tour

Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure

Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure

This tour includes:

Meals

2 breakfasts

Transport

Private minibus/safari vehicle, walking.

Accommodation

Hotel (2 nts).

Guide

CEO (Chief Experience Officer)/driver, experienced gorilla trackers.

Others

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park guided mountain gorilla trek. All national park fees and trekking permits. Visit to Kigali Genocide Museum. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Flights

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here ( https://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance ).

Others

1. INDEPENDENT STYLE This is an Independent style G Adventures tour. This means that we do not have dedicated group departures, but rather that we offer the trip on any given day that you choose. As such, there may or may not be other passengers booked on the exact same day as you. Locally, you may have the option to be pooled with other passengers who have not booked through G Adventures. 2. WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS G Adventures can never guarantee the sighting of wildlife, especially when it comes to mountain gorillas. However, the mountain gorilla trek is organized to ensure success. Before heading into the jungle, our local guides receive coordinates from trackers on the whereabouts of the gorillas, and the trackers stay with the gorillas until the group arrives. 3. ILLNESS Please note that if you are unwell with anything contagious, even a common cold, you may be denied any of the treks to ensure the safety of the gorillas. This is a national park regulation, and trekking permits will not be refunded if you are denied entrance due to illness. 4. DAY 1 EARLY DEPARTURE We strongly recommend arriving a day prior as this trip does not include a night in Kigali. Your tour departs 8am in the morning from Kigali. Though this tour does not include accommodation in Kigali, you may choose to pre-reserve a room through G Adventures at our joining hotel. 5. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Visitors to Rwanda/Uganda should be in excellent physical condition, without any heart problems and prepared to spend strenuous days in humid rain forests, steep terrain and high altitude trekking for chimpanzee and gorillas, as well as other primates. Waterproof hiking boots, trousers and long sleeved closed shirts, garden gloves, waterproof clothing and poncho are essential. A pouch for your camera equipment is also highly recommended. As it is very dark in the jungle; only high speed film (ISO 400 or higher) will give good results. Those preferring to remain at base camp in Bwindi may do so, however, there is no price reduction. 6. NATIONAL PARK FEES Please note that the price of this tour includes all national park and permit fees for the Gorilla tracking experience in Uganda. As such, you will not be expected to pay any other fees in order to take part in this amazing experience on this tour - we include all fees of this activity within the selling price. 7. ELECTRICITY The power supply in Uganda is nominally 240VAC, 50hz. Variable voltage, spikes and sporadic, unexpected, unscheduled power cuts of varying duration can be expected. 8. YELLOW FEVER Please be advised that it will be required to show a yellow fever certificate upon entering Uganda. 9. GORILLA TREKKING PERMIT TOUR DEPOSIT Due to the need to secure non-refundable permits for the gorilla trek, the deposit for this tour will be $500 USD at the time of booking. The exact deposit amount is subject to change, pending any locally imposed changes in gorilla permit cost. Please note that travellers are able to transfer the permit to an alternative date ahead up until 8 days to the trekking date; anything below 8 days is non refundable and can not be transferred to an alternative date. If the client cancels before that we can transfer the permit to an alternative date ahead. Anything below 8 days to the tracking date is is non refundable and can not be transfered to an alternative date hence 100% cancellation. 10. ACCOMMODATION NOTE: Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary.Bwindi Impenetrable National Park - Porter Hire (20USD per person)

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Itinerary of your trip Gorilla Trek Independent Adventure

  • Day 1 Day 1: Kigali/Bwindi Impenetrable Np
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Kigali/Bwindi Impenetrable Np

      Depart Kigali after a brief welcome meeting and drive through magnificent countryside to the border of Uganda. Once across the border, it is a short drive to Bwindi Impenetrable NP, where you can relax for the remainder of the afternoon, and prepare for tomorrowโ€™s Gorilla Trek.
      The tour begins at 8am in the morning of Day 1 at your Kigali hotel (not included). Please be on time to meet your driver/guide at the front entrance of the hotel. A brief departure meeting will be held in the hotel reception area about general and specific aspects of the trip before setting off to Bwindi.

      We strongly recommend arriving the day before as this trip does not include a night in Kigali.

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle 04:30 - 05:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Meet and Greet Hotel Welcome Meeting

      Additional Notes: We are happy to assist with booking pre- or post-tour accommodation to ensure you are on time for departure on Day 1.
  • Day 2 Day 2: Gorilla Trek (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Gorilla Trek (1B)

      Follow experienced guides trekking deep into the forest on the slopes of the volcanoes in search of a family of mountain gorillas for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
      A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, Bwindiโ€™s Impenetrable Forest is a true African jungle. About half of the worldโ€™s mountain gorillas live here.

      Ugandan authorities are fiercely protective of this natural treasure and permit only a maximum of 8 passengers per day (currently) to visit the gorillas.

      Start with a short drive to the park headquarters and meet with your excellent local guides. The guides will provide a talk on the etiquette of gorilla trekking. The trekking group will then head into the forest where the gorillas were the night before and track from that point. If desired, porters can be hired and will carry your personal items and assist you during the trek.

      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

      Included Activities:
      - Gorilla Trekking

      Additional Notes: Mountain gorillas share 98% of our DNA and are prone to catching human illnesses. Please note that if you are unwell with anything contagious, even a common cold, you may be denied any of the treks to ensure the safety of the gorillas. This is a national park regulation, and trekking permits will not be refunded if you are denied entrance due to illness.

      Proper hiking attire must be worn โ€“ you will be trekking in a rainforest with lots of vegetation, undergrowth, nettles and normally a rather muddy terrain. Minimum age for gorilla trekking is 15 years old.

      Please note that depending on the size of your group and when permits are confirmed, you may be trekking with non-G travellers.
  • Day 3 Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Np/Kigali (1B)
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Bwindi Impenetrable Np/Kigali (1B)

      Cross the border into Rwanda, then head to Kigali. Visit the genocide museum to learn more about the dark history of this fascinating country. Tour ends on arrival at hotel.


      Meals Included:
      - Breakfast

      Transport:
      - Private Vehicle: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park to Kigali 04:30 - 05:30 Hr(s)

      Included Activities:
      - Border Crossing (Uganda - Rwanda)
      - Kigali Genocide Memorial Visit
      - Departure Day
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 15 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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