5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Tour 2023
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Tour, trek Gorillas in Rwanda at Volcanoes National Park & enjoy culture Uganda at Mgahinga National Park. 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Tour is the ultimate Rwanda Uganda Safari.
Trip Overview of the 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Safari
#Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
#Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Volcanoes National Park
#Day 3: Transfer to Dian Fossey then to Mgahinga National Park
#Day 4: Batwa Cultural Encounter
#Day 5: Depart to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary of the 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Safari
Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park
Arrive at the Kigali International Airport and you shall meet our driver guide who transfers you to Volcanoes National Park. En-route visit the Genocide memorials and have lunch then later you reach the park and check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Five Volcanoes Lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla Trek in Volcanoes National Park
Enjoy breakfast and later go to the park head quarters for short briefing on conduct around the Mountain Gorillas. In groups of 8 with a park ranger guide, enter the forest to trek the Mountain Gorillas for 3-5 hours. Later after a while, meet them and stay in their presence for an hour taking photos. Five Volcanoes Lodge.
Day 3: Dian Fossey Center & Traverse to Mgahinga National Park
Have breakfast then proceed to visit Dian Fossey center along Mount Bisoke Volcano. You are briefed o conduct as you hike to the Center then after in groups with park rangers, proceed to the Karisoke Research Center to engage an learn about the works of Dian Fossey who sacrificed her life to save that of the Mountain Gorillas that were killed a lot at the time. After proceed back to your lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Five Volcanoes Lodge.
Day 4: Batwa Cultural Performances
Enjoy breakfast the continue to traverse the Rwanda Uganda border to Mgahinga National Park. On reaching the park, go on guided nature & community walk exploring and encountering the Batwa local people learning about their way of life in the forest. After the Batwa Cultural Encounter, check-in lodge for Dinner and Overnight. Ikoro Lodge.
Day 5: Depart to Kigali
Morning Breakfast then depart to Kigali International Airport to board your flight back home.
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Safari Includes
- Ground transportation
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
- Gorilla permits for Rwanda and Uganda
- Golden monkey tracking
- Full time English speaking guide
- Visit Dian Fossey
- Batwa cultural performances
5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Safari Excludes
- Air fare
- Visa
- Drinks
- Laundry
- Tips to local guides
Essential Things to Do Before the 5 Days Rwanda Gorillas & Uganda (Batwa) Cultural Tour
Carry the Essential Gorilla Trekking Gear
As you plan on embarking on the 1 day Budget Rwanda gorilla Trek, make sure to carry the ideal Gorilla Trekking Gear like.
- Long waterproof trousers not jeans are ideal
- Long-sleeved shirts to protect you from getting bites and piercings from tree branches.
- Gardening gloves to protect your palms
- Rain jackets
- Water proof caps / hats
- A candid waterproof zip lock bag to protect your camera and gadgets
- Hiking/ Trekking shoes
- Skin repellents to protect you from insect bites as you trek through the forest.
Make Sure you have a valid Gorilla trekking Permit
As you go on your 1 day Budget Rwanda Gorilla Trek, make sure you carry your Gorilla Trekking Permit at US $1500 per person. This Gorilla Trekking Permit takes you Gorilla Trekking at the popular Volcanoes National Park situated in Rwanda’s Ruhengeri District and also known to offer remarkable gorilla Trekking Safaris to tourists around the world.
Ensure to target the Best Time around the year to go Gorilla Trekking
When planning to go on your 1 day Budget Rwanda Gorilla Trek make sure to travel during the Best time to watch the Gorillas and this is during the months of June to September and mid-December to February.
Follow the required Precautions while with Gorillas
While in the presence of the Mountain Gorillas, ensure to follow the precautions to enjoy the Best adventures as you trek the Gorillas in their habitat.
- Keep calm and quiet wile with the Gorillas
- Make sure you stay close with other colleagues (Stay in the group)
- Maintain a distance of 7 metres (21 feet) from the Gorillas
- Don’t eat or drink in the presence of the Gorillas
- You should in groups of 8 to trek Gorillas
- Clean your hands before trek
- Keep flashes out in your cameras
- Don’t throw rubbish anyhow
- When approached by a Gorilla (silverback Gorilla), crouch down slowly and don’t maintain eye contact
- An hour is allowed in the presence of the gorillas.
