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5 Day Budget Gorilla Trekking & Savanna Safari
At A Glance
$3,999
Per Person Sharing
Destinations
Rwanda & Uganda
Duration
5 Days
January – March
& June – December 2027
Tour Highlights
- Kigali city and Genocide Memorial
- Scenic Rwanda countryside
- Gorilla permits with porter support
- Relaxation and bird watching in Bwindi
- Bunyaruguru crater lakes
- Wildlife viewing and bird watching
Overview
Kigali • Bwindi • Lake Mutanda • Lake Mburo
Big Adventure. Short Itinerary. Budget-Friendly Price.
Created for adventurous, budget-conscious travelers who want to experience mountain gorilla tracking and an African savanna safari without the luxury safari price tag
Bookings & Pricing
Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences
January – March & June – December 2027
$3,999
Per Person
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Kigali
Arrive at Kigali International Airport, where you will be warmly welcomed by your private safari representative and transferred to your hotel in a comfortable private vehicle.
As you make your way into Kigali, enjoy your first impressions of Rwanda’s clean, green and beautifully organized capital. Depending on your arrival time, you may have the opportunity to see parts of the city before settling into your accommodation.
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The remainder of the day is intentionally unhurried. Relax at your hotel, enjoy the facilities, or simply recover from your international journey ahead of the exciting experiences to come.
Your safari officially begins with a relaxed evening in Kigali.
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Accommodation: Kigali
Meal Plan: Dinner
Day 2 : Explore Kigali & Cross into Uganda
Experience Kigali before beginning your journey into the hills of Rwanda.
Travel north through Rwanda’s beautiful countryside and cross into Uganda through the Cyanika border.
Continue to the Bwindi region, home of the endangered mountain gorillas.
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Overnight near Bwindi.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 3: Gorilla Trekking, Lake Mutanda & Art Island
Today, you enter the forest.
Trek through Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in search of a habituated mountain gorilla family.
Once the gorillas are located, spend an unforgettable hour observing them in their natural habitat.
After the trek, continue to the breathtaking Lake Mutanda for a relaxing evening surrounded by beautiful mountain scenery.
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Overnight at Lake Mutanda.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 4: Lake Mutanda to Lake Mburo National Park
Leave the mountains behind and travel through southwestern Uganda toward Lake Mburo National Park.
Experience Uganda’s savanna landscape and search for zebras, giraffes, impalas, buffalo, and other wildlife.
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Overnight near Lake Mburo National Park.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 5: Lake Mburo Safari , Mirama Hills to Kigali Airport
Enjoy your final safari experience in Lake Mburo before beginning the journey back to Rwanda.
Travel through the Mirama Hills/Kagitumba border and continue to Kigali International Airport for your evening international flight home.
Cost Includes
- International airfare allowance
- Airport transfers in Kigali
- Mountain gorilla trekking permits
- Transportation in a custom-built 4×4 Land Cruiser
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Ishasha wildlife experience
- Daily game drives
- Breakfast daily
- Lunches and dinners during the safari
- Bottled drinking water throughout the expedition
Cost Excludes
- International flights
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Alcoholic beverages
- Personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
- Gratuities
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Payment Terms
- 30% non-refundable deposit required to confirm booking
- Bookings within 45 days require full payment
- 70% balance due 45 days before departure
Cancellation Policy
- 60+ days: deposit forfeited
- 45–60 days: 50% of total cost
- 30–44 days: 75% of total cost
- <30 days / no-show: 100% non-refundable
2027 Peak Season Pricing
Private Expedition
US$ 3,999 per person
This excursion is ideal for young and adventurous travelers who want to experience Africa at a great price without sacrificing the experiences that matter.
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International Airfare Protection
Every Earth Explorers expedition includes an international airfare allowance based on average economy-class fares from select major international departure gateways at the time the itinerary is published.
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This airfare allowance is included in your package price. If the actual airfare at the time of ticketing exceeds the included allowance due to seasonal demand, airline fare increases, limited seat availability, changes in departure city, or traveler-requested itinerary modifications, the traveler will be responsible for paying the fare difference before airline tickets are issued.
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If the actual airfare is less than the included allowance, any applicable savings may be reflected in the final invoice or applied toward eligible travel services, at the discretion of Earth Explorers Inc.
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Guests wishing to travel in Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class may upgrade by paying the applicable fare difference.
Why Travel with Earth Explorers Inc.?
- U.S.-based safari company with authentic East African expertise
- Carefully paced itineraries that prioritize meaningful experiences over rushed schedules
- Peak-season departures for exceptional wildlife viewing
- Small group departures for a more personal safari
- Transparent pricing with no hidden costs
- Dedicated support from the moment you book until you return home
Earth Explorers Inc.
You arrive as a guest. You return home as family.