RWS8 4 day safari
Itinerary
Day 1 SUNDAY
Met in Kigali and have an early start for Bwindi. Briefing on your safari. Drive to Uganda via Katuna border [Clocks go forward one hour] and continue to Bwindi through the Switzerland of Africa, with the road winding through many hills and valleys, with distant views of the volcanoes. Time permitting, go for a guided nature walk in the thick forest rich in birds, butterflies and monkeys. Alternatively go for a short stroll around the Lodge. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (FB).
Day 2 MONDAY
Go gorilla tracking (subject to permit availability at time of booking), walking up steep densely forested hills before finally coming across the gorillas camouflaged in the vegetation. An inspiring moment! Tracking in Bwindi requires stamina and can often take most of the day. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (FB).
Day 3 TUESDAY
Either go gorilla tracking again (on payment of supplement at the time of booking subject to permit availability) or go for a guided nature walk in the thick forest rich in birds, butterflies and monkeys. Alternatively go for a stroll around the lodge or for a community walk. O/N: Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge (FB).
Day 4 WEDNESDAY
Leave for Kigali in Rwanda via Kabale and Katuna, [Clocks go back one hour]. Time permitting, go for a tour of the city including a visit to the market, a pottery project, handicraft shops, and the genocide memorial. Transfer to the airport (HB).
Safari Highlights
GORILLA TRACKING in Bwindi (two opportunities).
NATURE WALK in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Safari Accommodation
3 Nights Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
Great Ape Guide:
