GORILLA TRACKING RWANDA AND UGANDA Rwanda and Uganda is one of only three countries in the world where the critically endangered mountain gorillas live.

GORILLA TRACKING RWANDA AND UGANDA

Rwanda and Uganda is one of only three countries in the world where the critically endangered mountain gorillas live.

Gorilla tracking in Rwanda and Uganda is often described as “life changing” and with good reason. With only an estimated 880 Gorillas left in the world, to see these gentle creatures in their natural habitat is a truly unique moment.

Gorillas make their homes in and amongst the bamboo-covered slopes of the Virunga Mountains in the Volcanoes National Park in northern Rwanda, Bwindi impenetrable National Park and Mugahinga Gorilla National Park. Trek to see them and you’ll be introduced by your expert trackers and guides to one of the fully-habituated families of mountain gorillas and you can stay with them for an awe-inspiring hour, often crouching just a few feet away, whilst the gorillas go about their daily lives.

Hikes in the mountains can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 6 hours + depending on the family allocated to your group and their location. The journey back can take just as long, but you are often carried along by the euphoria you feel at seeing the gorillas!

Expert guides give a pre-trek briefing on specific protocols and rules for visiting the gorillas that live within an altitude of 2500 and 4000m. Porters are available to help carry backpacks and cameras, as well as helping you with your footing along your hike which can be hard work, but well worth it.

Rwanda tours Gorilla+ tracking with Kisoro Tours Uganda

Rwanda tours Gorilla+ tracking with Kisoro Tours Uganda

Gorilla tracking in Rwanda:

Whatever your timeline and budget is, Kisoro Tours Uganda offers Rwanda tours to fit your needs. Whether you are looking for an adventure gorillatracking tour in Rwanda or a beach stay at Lake Kivu, you will be sure you have the trip of a lifetime here in Rwanda with Kisoro Tours Uganda.

Kisoro Tours Uganda was set up in 2007 and is now recognized as one of Rwanda's leading tour operators. We offer group tours and private (tracking) tours to many of Rwanda's highlights, including: Volcanoes National Park, Nyungwe Forest, Lake Kivu and Akagera National Park.

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Book your Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla permits online with kisorotoursuganda.com a reliable and trusted site that secures and reserves your gorilla permits at the most competitive prices/rates.

Please contact us to confirm gorilla permits availability. Book your Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla permits at least 4months in advance as they tend to sell out fast especially in the peak and high season months of June, July, August-September and also December, January and February.

In Uganda the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) issues out a limited number of gorilla permits totaling to 80 permits per day. Gorilla trekking in Uganda is done either in Bwindi Mountain Gorilla National Park or Mgahinga National Park but due to the unreliability of the Mgahinga mountain gorillas most of the gorilla tour packages and gorilla permits booked are for Bwindi.

Instantly reserve your gorilla permits for as low as US$750 per person in Rwanda and US$600 per person in Uganda. We charge an administration fee of US$45 for each permit that we book for you, though the fee can be waivered if you book one our gorilla trekking tour packages.

Contact us for Uganda discounted gorilla permits available only in November 2015 offered at US$350 per person giving you a discount of US$250. For eligibility of the discounted US$250 gorilla permits your gorilla trekking date must fall within the month of November.

The Uganda Wildlife Authority also offers discounted gorilla permit prices in the low and off season months of April, May and November but the rates for 2016 and 2017 have been revised from US$350 to US$450 per gorilla permit in Bwindi Mountain Gorilla National Park or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park

It’s important to note that there are no gorilla permit discounts in Rwanda. To reliably secure your Rwanda, Uganda Congo gorilla permits, give us your gorilla trekking dates and we confirm availability for you and if the gorilla permits are available for those dates we then go ahead and book your gorilla tour and gorilla permits for you. You would then send the money for the gorilla permits into our bank account, we send you a UWA receipt to acknowledge your payment and then we would proceed to pay for your permits.

Give us your passport details comprising of Name, Passport number and Nationality to successfully register and purchase for you the gorilla permits. We then send scanned copies of your gorilla permit and the original copies handed to you at your arrival at the Airport.

Reserve your gorilla permits to Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans and DR Congo’s Virunga Gorilla National park for a unique and exceptional gorilla trekking safari experience in both Uganda, Rwanda and Congo.

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Call or email us on +256 701479039 OR +56 712746118OR +256 785790925 email: info@kisorotoursuganda.com to secure a booking for your Uganda, Rwanda and Congo gorilla tours and gorilla permits offered at surprisingly very affordable and competitive prices/rates.

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN RWANDA

CULTURAL EXPERIENCES IN RWANDA

Centuries of music, dance, history and hospitality are waiting for you in Rwanda

While it might have been the gorillas that entice you to Rwanda, it’s the people of Rwanda who will keep you coming back. Ancient traditions of honour and hospitality run strong here, and anybody who takes the time to discover Rwandan culture for themselves will find a proud and unique people, happy to welcome you into their lives and introduce you to their traditions. Music and dance play an indispensable role in everyday life here, and performances range from dashing demonstrations of bravery and prowess to humorous songs, light-hearted dances, and rural artistry with roots in traditional agriculture. Traditional songs are often accompanied by a solitary lulunga—a harp-like instrument with eight strings—while more celebratory dances are backed by a drum orchestra, which typically comprises seven to nine members who collectively produce a hypnotic and exciting explosion set of intertwining rhythms. Below we list different cultural experiences that you can easily incorporate into your trip to Rwanda.

7 Days Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda+Mt Nyiragongo in Dr Congo

7 Days Gorilla Tracking in Rwanda+Mt Nyiragongo in Dr Congo

Day 1: Transfer to Volcanoes National Park

You will be met by our driver/guide upon arrival at Kigali International Airport and be transferred to Kigali for a city tour including a genocide memorial site, shopping of African art and craft. Later, proceed to Ruhengeri to enjoy the rolling hills for which Rwanda is famous for. Dinner and overnight at Muhabura Hotel

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking

Have an early breakfast and be transferred to Kinigi Park Headquarter for briefing before you start the trekking activity in the park. Trekking through the forest, hills and swamps can be tough, strenuous and tiring, sometimes taking up to 8 hours in the forest. But coming in contact with the great primates is well worth the effort. You spend one hour with the gorillas which is a truly amazing experience. Dinner and overnight at Muhabura Hotel

Day 3: Rwanda – Dr Congo

This morning, Enjoy a beautiful drive through the land of a thousand hills to reach Gisenyi the largest port on Lake Kivu. After lunch clear customs at the boarder crossing and enter the Democratic Republic of Congo. Overnight: in Goma

Day 4 Hike Nyiragongo

Today is the real adventure when you spend a day hiking the live volcano Nyiragongo. The 4-5 hour hike through lush rainforest takes you to the spot where the volcano erupted in 2002. Diner and overnight at: Cabanas at the top of the volcano (camping).

Day 5 Returning back to Rwanda

Breakfast followed by a city tour of Goma town which gives you an insight in to the impact of the 2002 eruption that left Goma resembling a modern day Pompeii with cars and houses trapped in the lava flow. Return to Rwanda in the afternoon. Diner and Overnight: at Muhabura Hotel

Day 6 Explore Rwanda Culture

Visit Ibyiwatu Cultural group performance, where you will be entertained, and lean more about Rwanda culture, music, dance and drama. We will also visit the twin lakes before going for Cultural performance. Diner and overnight at Muhabura Hotel

Day 7: Departure

Transfer to Kigali International Airport for your departure flight back home.

End of Safari

COST PER PERSON SHARING TWIN/DOUBLE ROOMS

Cost per person sharing Price(USD)

1 person 2580

2 people 2180

3 people 2055

4 people 1980

5 people 1940

6 people 1910

Includes: one Gorilla permit per person Meet & greet services, airport transfers, accommodation and meals on safari as above, bottled water on safari vehicle, services of driver/guide, One porters per person when going for hiking Nyiragongo, Cook when on the top of Nyiragongo, Fuel all park entry fees and set activities on the itinerary.

Excludes: Visas, personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature, Plus all expenses of personal nature like tips, drinks etc.

Important:

Gorilla tracking is depending on the permits availability at the time of your booking. Gorilla permits in all parks are on a very high demand and we advise that you book as early as possible.

Please note that this is a guideline program that maybe customized according to travelers’ needs and preferences. The variations are normally made to improve the tour and your experience.

Lake Mburo National Park - Uganda

Lake Mburo National Park (LMNP)

Lake Mburo Park 260km is located in Mbarara District, with an altitude range from of 1220 meters to 1828 meters above sea level, The Park is named after the lake, which lies in this chartered territory.

Lake Mburo National Park Species: This little park hosts a variety of animals, 68 mammal species, including a large number of Impalas the Antelope from which "Kampala” is named after, Uganda Kobs, Zebras, Ankole Cattle, Buffaloes, Topis, Leopards, Spotted Hyenas, Waterbucks, Warthogs, Oribi, Bushbucks, Duikers. There are 315 Bird species, including Red‐faced Barbet, Crested Crane, Shoebill Stork, and Papyrus Yellow Warbler. An open Savannah of Acacia trees, Olea and Boscia, dominate the vegetation.

Lake Mburo National Park Activities and Attractions: Boat trip on Lake Mburo to see Crocodiles, Hippos, Cormorants, African Fish eagle, Pelicans, Herons and many more Bird species. Game Drives along the Park to see the animals following the Impala, Zebra, Kazuma or Lakeside tracks. Nature Walk and Bird watching experiences are plentiful.

7 days tour visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Bunyoyi and Lake Mmburo National Park

7 days tour visit Queen Elizabeth National Park, Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, Lake Bunyoyi and Lake Mmburo National Park

DAY 1: KAMPALA - QUEEN ELIZABETH NATIONAL PARK

Drive early morning towards the west and have a stopover at the equator for photographs, Proceed to Queen Elizabeth National Park. Have lunch en route. A game drive En route may be rewarded with views of Lions, Elephants, Leopards, Buffaloes, Hyenas and thousands of Antelope species.

Budget Safari :Over night at Marafiki safari lodge or Bush Lodge (BF)

DAY 2: GAME VIEWING SAFARI - QUEEN ELIZABETH N.P

An early morning game drive in this park, provides excellent opportunities to see Lions, Leopards, Giant Forest Hogs, Cape Buffaloes, Elephants, Defassa Waterbucks, Uganda Kobs, Topi and Bush bucks and many more. After lunch, Enjoy the unique 2-hour boat cruise on the Kazinga Channel. This trip passes through possibly the highest concentration of Hippos and many animals may be seen drinking at the water's edge. This launch cruise offers an excellent platform for photography, bird watching and game viewing. The prolific bird life is colorful and stupendous with well over 550 resident species.

Budget Safari: Over night at Marafiki safari lodge or Bush Lodge (BF)

DAY 3: CHIMPANZEE TRACKING - KYAMBURA GORGE+ Bwindi Impenetrable park

After a very early breakfast we head for the Kyambura gorge for chimpanzee tracking and a variety of primates, after the tracking continue to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Bwindi is best known for its Mountain Gorillas, primate presence and spectacular bird population.

Budget Safari: Over night Buhoma Community Rest Camp (BF)

Day 4: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After breakfast you will transfer to the park headquarters for the briefing before you set off at 9:00 am through the tracks to search for the humble giants. You will go with packed lunch because it’s hard to determine how long it will take you to meet these great apes. However the time ranges between 2-9 hours depending on the movement of the giant primates. The activity is tedious, it entails walking along steep hilly tracks however encountering these great relatives of man erases all the poor memories/ hardships you went through in trying to find them. After the Gorilla Tracking activity, go back to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.

Budget Safari: Over night Buhoma Community Rest Camp (BF)

Day 5: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Lake Bunyonyi

Late breakfast and transfer to Lake Bunyonyi with a brief stops at viewing points, This has a rich cultural heritage of western Uganda. Drive past local communities and the winding hills of Kigezi to Lake Bunyonyi. This is popularly known as the place for many birds.

Budget Safari: Creater bay lodge (BF)

Day 6: Lake Bunyonyi to Lake Mburo

Have an early morning nature walk on the Island (This is good for birders) or embark on an early boat ride around the islands on the lake, continue to Lake Mburo National Park through the small towns of Uganda. Lunch will be served enroute. Enjoy an enroute game drive as you drive to your lodge\hotel for check in.After checking in you will drive to the lake for a boat cruise in search for hippos, Crocodiles and water birds among others.

Budget Safari: Over night at Eagle’s Nest lodge (BF)

Day 7 Kampala / Entebbe

Early in the morning after breakfast you will travel back to Kampala. On the way back to the city you will have lunch in Masaka after there will be an opportunity to a stop at the Equator for photo shoots and buying souvenirs and have tea or coffee. We will then bring you to a guesthouse, campsite or hotel of your choice in Kampala or Entebbe – or, if you continue your holiday somewhere else or back home, we will bring you directly to Entebbe airport for an onwards flight.

End of the Safari.

COST PER PERSON SHARING TWIN/DOUBLE ROOMS

Cost per person sharing Price(USD)

1 person 2800

2 people 1910

3 people 1615

4 people 1465

5 people 1375

6 people 1315

Includes: Meet & greet services, airport transfers to/from Entebbe airport, accommodation and meals on safari as mentioned above, bottled water on safari vehicle, Fuel, services of driver/guide and all park entry fees and set activities on the itinerary.

Excludes: Visas, personal travel insurance and items of a personal nature. Gorilla permits USD600.00 each. Charter/Scheduled flights also optional extra. Plus all expenses of personal nature like tips, drinks etc.