This 2 days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda from Kigali will give you the chance to access Bwindi impenetrable national park in the shortest time through Kigali city which will give you more chances to participate in a number of activities like the Kigali city tour, you will have the chance to visit the Kigali genocide memorial museum which will give you an insight of the events that led to the unfortunate Rwanda genocide, you will also get to participate in the cultural tours to understand more about the culture of the people of Uganda. And when you get to Bwindi impenetrable national park, you will participate in gorilla trekking in Uganda to help you understand more about the habituated gorilla families in Uganda as you observe a number of their rewarding features to make your safari experience quite memorable.
Highlights of your safari
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
Detailed itinerary
Day 1: Pick up and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park
Depending on your location in Kigali on the first day of the 2 days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda from Kigali, you will be welcomed by our driver guide who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park which takes about 4 to 5 hours’ drive passing through Katuna border in Kabale. On the way you will enjoy great views of rolling hills in Rwanda, terraced farmlands, beautiful scenery among others. Upon arrival in the park you will check into the lodge for dinner and overnight stay at Four Gorilla Lodge luxury/ Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge -midrange
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park
After an early breakfast ,you will carry packed lunch from the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing. After the briefing you will start trekking in the jungle in search of the mountain gorillas which takes about 30 minutes to 6 hours depending on where the gorillas are located because they like to move from one place to another in search of food. During trekking you will be able to view other primate species such as l’hoest monkeys, chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, different plant species, birds among others.
Once the mountain gorillas are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their natural habitat which gives you an opportunity to observe their habits, behaviors, watch gorillas feed, breastfeed, groom young ones, take photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home after the safari. After the one hour encounter with the gentle giants you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be rewarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking and then drive out of the park and drive back to Kigali.Upon arrival our driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of advise. End of 2 days gorilla trekking safari in Uganda from Kigali
Quotation includes
- Gorilla trekking permit @ $700 pp
- Full time English speaking driver guide
- Accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
- All meals at the lodge (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Pick up and drop off in Kigali
- 4 WD safari Van and fuel
- Bottled drinking water
Quotation excludes
- Air flight tickets and Visas
- Life insurance
- Optional activities not included on the itinerary
- Tipping
- Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter among others.
