2 Day Gorilla Trek Uganda – Bwindi National Park from Kigali
The 2 day Uganda gorilla tour is organized to those with little time but interested in seeing the mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. The 2 days/ 1 night gorilla tour package starts and ends in Kigali the capital city of Rwanda. Uganda’s Bwindi impenetrable forest has the best location for gorilla tracking adventure. The 2-day gorilla tour in Uganda from Kigali Rwanda starts and ends in Kigali
Trip Summary
Day 1: Pik up & Transfer to Bwindi forest
Day 2: Gorilla trekking & departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southern western Uganda (4hrs drive)
Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Forest – Uganda
Pick up from your hotel in Kigali or from the Airport on arrival and start with a visit to Gisozi genocide memorial museum in Kigali, lunch and later transfer to Bwindi impenetrable forest via Katuna or Cyanika boarders. The journey goes through the Kigezi region, famously known as the “Switzerland of Africa”, characterized by Majestic rolling hills, deep valleys and winding roads. Dinner and overnight stay at Nkuringo Gorilla Camp / Gorilla Mist Camp / Nshongi Gorilla Resort / Gift of Nature Lodge / Clouds mountain gorilla Lodge / Chameleon Hill Lodge and Gorilla Safari Lodge among others.
Day 2: Gorilla Tracking Adventure, Departure
This is your day for “life-changing event”; Mountain gorilla tracking. Start early with heavy breakfast at the lodge (by 06:00h), then drive to the park headquarters for a briefing about gorilla trekking in Bwindi national park. You must be physically fit to go gorilla trekking. The trek takes 2 -8 hours depending on the movement of these Gentle Giants in their natural habitat! You can hire a porter to assist you during the trek, he can pull or push you where necessary, and he can carry your packed water and lunch.
The trek is quite strenuous and you must be physically fit to go gorilla trekking. It can take 2 -8 hours depending on the movement of these Gentle Giants in their natural habitat! You will be guided by park rangers who will give you instructions during the trek. Meeting gorillas in the jungle is an adventure experience for a lifetime. The thrill of encountering these gentle Giants erases away all the bad memories you went through while searching for them. You will be given one-hour maximum with gorillas, enjoy them feeding, playing and young ones swinging on trees.
Return to your lodge for late lunch; refresh and hit the road back to Kigali where the tour ends.
End of the 2-day gorilla safari in Uganda
Included in the price;
A gorilla trekking permit per person
Private transport in 4×4 safari vehicle throughout the trip
Services of a professional full-time English speaking driver/tour guide
1 Night accommodation and meals (Full board)
Enroute meals, bottled mineral water for refreshment
All tour activities as per the itinerary
Excluded are; International flights, Visas (if applicable), other personal expenses like tips for staff and beverages.
