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2 DAYS BWINDI GORILLA TRACKING TOUR FROM KIGALI

Tour overview

Getting up close and personal with a family of mountain gorillas in the wild is every traveler’s dream or wish on gorilla safaris in Uganda or Rwanda. Realizing your long travel dream is possible on our exclusive 2 days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali capital. Regardless of the tight schedule, budget, our 2 days gorilla trekking safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is worth every penny or time invested.

You will be visiting Bwindi Impenetrable National Park on our luxury 2 days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali. Bwindi is found in the Southwestern part of Uganda, 8-9 hours’ drive from Kampala but as per this package, you will spend 4-5 hours’ driving from Kigali via Katuna/Chanika border. 20 fully habituated gorilla families exist in Bwindi alone and they can be visited while on gorilla safaris in the 4 regions; Nkuringo, Ruhija, Rushaga and Buhoma.

Key highlights

  • Kigali city tour
  • Getting up close & personal with mountain gorillas in the wild
  • Border crossing from Rwanda to Uganda

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Destination Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience Bwindi & departure

Details of safari

Day 1: Destination Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

At the comfort of your luxurious hotel in Kigali, Rwanda, enjoy the best of your heavy breakfast. After, meet the driver guide and get highlights of what the 2 days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali is all about. A short Kigali city expedition will follow and expect to spend at least 2 hours inclusive of touring the Kigali genocide site, Kirimonko market for fresh fruits.

Lunch will be served after city tour and you will then drive to cross to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Located in Southwestern Uganda, Bwindi features a number of accommodation options to retire for the overnight.

Overnight stay

  • Luxury: Sanctuary Gorilla Forest Camp/Buhoma Lodge/Volcanoes Bwindi Lodge
  • Midrange: Mahogany Springs/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge/Silverback Lodge

Meal plan: Lunch, Dinner.

Travel time: 4-5 hours using a 4×4 vehicle, with bottled water provided en-route.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking experience Bwindi & departure

Discover what makes Bwindi National Park and Uganda as whole exceptional destination with setting foot into the jungles of Bwindi to see mountain gorillas. These are rare apes, and today, it is D-day to meet, interact, get inspired, taking pictures and so much more. Briefing about gorilla trekking guidelines will be done while at the park offices by the park official.

Carry enough snacks, bottled water and dress well (consider checking detailed information about packing for gorilla trekking). Expect to take 2-6 hours and this includes challenging yourself in the tough terrains, dense vegetation and when you have found a family of gorillas, you one hour face-to-face.

After tracking mountain gorillas, a gorilla trekking certificate will be provided. Note, mountain gorillas are some closest relatives, possessing up to about 95% of their DNA with humans. The 2 days Bwindi gorilla tracking tour from Kigali will end in Rwanda with departure at Kigali Airport.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch

Driving time: 2-3 hours

End of tour

Tour inclusions

  • Valid gorilla permit – for Uganda
  • Kigali city expedition
  • All accommodation rates, meals
  • Bottled drinking water en-route
  • Driver or guide fees
  • 4×4 safari vehicle
  • All park entrance fees
  • A bottled water

Tour exclusions

  • Visa fees
  • Tips
  • Personal costs like insurance
  • Beverages
  • Porter fees
  • Airfares

COST:

1 Pax1 Pax1 Pax1 Pax1 Pax

Safari Price includes: Lodging, Food, Chimpanzee permits, Park Entrance Fees, Gorilla Permits, English Speaking Driver, 4wheel Drive Safari Vehicle, Rhino tracking, Ranger guide during game drives, Ranger for trekking, water rafting, Bottled Drinking Water, Boat trips, Transport and all mentioned activities apart from the extra/optional ones.

Not included in price: Air Travel fare, Uganda Visa charges, Alcoholic drinks, Laundry and Tips given to staff and guides, Insurance, and Extra activities.

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