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Back to SummaryOur representative will pick you up at Kigali International Airport or downtown Kigali between 7am and 11am and drive to Bwindi National Park. The drive to Uganda will go through Rwanda's northern town of Ruhengeri. You will then cross over into Uganda via the land border. The trip continues through the nearby Uganda border town and finally to Bwindi National Park. The journey from Kigali to Bwindi National Park will take approximately 5 hrs. Arriving at Bwindi National Park in the early afternoon will allow you to do optional activities such as canoeing at Lake Mutanda, visiting the Batwa community, and having a coffee-making experience.
Note that Uganda's time zone (EAT) is one hour ahead of Rwanda's time zone (CAT). If time permits, depending on the pickup time in Kigali, you can do a complimentary Kigali city tour and/or visit the Kigali Genocide Museum before traveling to Uganda.
Ichumbi derived from the local Rufumbira dialect means ‘ a cool, comfortable home ‘. The lodging facility that is just 10 minutes’ walk to Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, has a spectacular view of the Park right from your room!
The Lodge is designed to provide you with high-end comfort and relaxation to be able to enjoy your gorilla tracking experience, go for bird watching and enjoy forest life surrounded by impressive landscapes.
At Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, the rooms have been designed to cater for guests’ exclusivity and com...
View Complete DetailsYou will head to the Bwindi National Park gate immediately after breakfast to get a briefing about the gorilla trek. The national park guide will conduct a presentation that covers the basics of what to expect during the gorilla trek. The national guide will assign the gorilla trekking group during the pre-trekking briefing. Other visitors will likely join you. The gorilla trek can take a few hours, depending on how far the gorillas are inside the forest. Dinner and overnight at the Bwindi-based lodge.
Ichumbi derived from the local Rufumbira dialect means ‘ a cool, comfortable home ‘. The lodging facility that is just 10 minutes’ walk to Rushaga gate of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, has a spectacular view of the Park right from your room!
The Lodge is designed to provide you with high-end comfort and relaxation to be able to enjoy your gorilla tracking experience, go for bird watching and enjoy forest life surrounded by impressive landscapes.
At Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, the rooms have been designed to cater for guests’ exclusivity and com...
View Complete DetailsThis is the final day of the 3-day tour. The day starts with breakfast and a drive from Kisoro/Bwindi to Kigali. The drive takes about 5 hours, but it's an enjoyable ride. We will also stop at the Uganda-Rwanda border to clear with immigration and proceed to Kigali.
If time allows, depending on the departure time to Kigali, you may decide to do one of these optional activities:
1) Golden monkey trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (takes ~5hrs).
2) Coffee Making Experience near Kisoro town - experience how local farmers plant, harvest, and roast coffee (2hrs).
3) Sunrise canoeing at Lake Mutanda - choose between a wooden canoe and an engine-powered boat.
4) Batwa Cultural Experience - learn about the history and culture of the Batwa indigenous peoples.
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