This 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi from Kigali starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda. This safari package is the best offer if you are looking to track gorillas on a budget given that gorilla permits in Uganda are quite more affordable as compared to the 1500 USD charge in Rwanda for gorilla permits. Also, gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda is the best given that it’s the only national park with half the population of mountain gorillas living in their natural habitat. The gorilla families in Bwindi Forest National Park are large with more than eight individuals in a group hence availing you with a variety of gorilla groups to track. It is also the only national park that offers gorilla habituation for visitors who wish to spend up to four hours with the gorillas.
Highlights for 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi from Kigali.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trek in Bwindi Forest National Park
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali
Detailed Itinerary for 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi from Kigali.
Day 1: Arrival in Kigali and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Uganda)
Upon arrival, you will meet our company representative/driver who will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to Bwindi forest located northwards, a journey of about 3 hours trip to Rushaga or Nkuringo sectors of Bwindi impenetrable national park. Cross over to Uganda heading to Bwindi impenetrable national park, home to remaining Mountain Gorillas.
Dinner and overnight stay at your lodge.
Day 2: Gorilla trek in Bwindi Forest National Park
Early in the morning after breakfast, report to the park headquarters for a briefing from the UWA officials, then set off for the gorilla tracking. This is a once-lifetime experience and unforgettable adventure. The ranger guides will lead you into the thick forest and start your search for the endangered Mountain Gorillas. The activity can take 3-7 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas. You will move up and down the rugged terrain until you finally meet the gorillas. On meeting them, you will be allowed to spend about an hour viewing them and taking photographs. This is an awesome and exciting moment.
Dinner will be served at your lodge.
Day 3: Transfer back to Kigali:
After a delicious breakfast, you will drive to cross over to Rwanda via Cyanika Boarder Post to transfer back to Kigali. Driver/Tour guide may take you around the city – visit the Gisozi Genocide Memorial Site and the local handicrafts market, then proceed to the airport for your departure flight.
End of the 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Safari in Bwindi from Kigali.
Quotation Includes:
- Pick up and drop off at Kigali airport
- Gorilla Permit
- 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
- Full-time English-speaking Guide/Driver.
- All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals at the hotel
- Bottled drinking water while on safari.
Not included:
- Air tickets.
- Visa fees
- Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
