DAY 1: PICK UP AT THE LODGE, TRANSFER TO UGANDA AND VISIT THE BATWA COMMUNITY.

Very early in the morning after breakfast, you will be picked by a guide from jungle memories who will transfer you to Mgahinga national park. The journey itself is an experience of its own. It furnishes spectacular views of the Virunga chain of volcanoes that are shared by the three countries – Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

On reaching the park, check in at the lodge, have lunch and relax. In the evening, go for a community walk to have an encounter with the Batwa pygmies of the forest. Experience their way of life, taste their local cuisines, enjoy traditional performances and see the world through their eyes.

Day 2: GORILLA TREKKING AND TRANSFER BACK TO KIGALI.

Have an early breakfast and head to Mgahinga national park headquarters in order to catch up with the gorilla trekking briefing in time. It is almost half an hour or one hour drive to the park headquarters, (depending on the lodge you stayed at). Here be briefed by the park guide on the Do’s and Don’ts while trekking the great giants of the jungle. Be divided into groups of eight; the accepted number of trekkers to see a gorilla family per day.

Having been briefed, now enter into the jungle to hunt for the endangered creatures of the forest. Trek through thick forest, on slippery grounds, having to hold onto tree branches for support, avoiding thorny trees and somewhere having to pave your way through, while searching for these great apes.

Eventually, you will meet a gorilla family in its natural habitat, watch the juveniles as they play with each other, others fighting, lucky trekkers watch adult females as they breastfeed the little ones. See the mighty silver-back aggressively watch over his family, pounding his chest to threaten away the suspected threats. Take as many pictures as you want provided the camera has no flash as it might scare away the apes.

End of tour.

The following is included with your quote for your trip:

• 4WD Vehicle
• Fuel / gas
• Gorilla trekking permit
• Batwa community visit
• Drinking water in the vehicle
• Services of a professional and experienced driver / guide
• Accommodation on full board.
• All activities as specified in the itinerary.

The following is included with your quote for your trip:

• Any other activity not included in the itinerary
• Drinks other than water
• Souvenirs and other shopping
• Visas and Air tickets