The 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali is an extraordinary tour which will start and end in Kigali Rwanda. The Uganda safari will take you to Bwindi impenetrable national park which is one of the most visited gorilla destinations located in southwestern Uganda where you will get an opportunity to visit the endangered mountain gorillas and spend one hour with them in their natural habitat.

Highlights of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Day 3: Departure to Kigali

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali and transfer to Bwindi impenetrable national park,

Depending on your location in Kigali on the first day of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, you will be welcomed by our representative who will brief you about the safari and then start the journey to Bwindi impenetrable national park. The journey takes about 3 to 4 hours’ drive passing through Cyanka border in Kisoro or Katuna border in Kabale. On the way you will enjoy great views of the rolling hills, countryside, terraced farmlands among others. Upon arrival in the park, you will continue to the lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park

Gorilla trekking,

After an early breakfast on the second day of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, you will carry packed lunch and your driver guide will pick you up from the lodge to transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing about the rules, regulations and expectations of gorilla trekking. After the briefing you will be allocated a gorilla family to trek and a park guide who is knowledgeable about the gorillas and well conversant with trails in the jungle. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi impenetrable national park takes about 30 minutes to 7 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 have views of animals like forest elephants, buffaloes, other primates like l’hoest monkeys, black and white colobus monkeys, chimpanzees, different bird species like African harrier hawk, crowned hornbill, African green pigeon, blue headed sunbird among others. Once the gorillas are found you will be allowed to spend one hour with them in their habitat which gives you an opportunity to watch them carry out their daily activities like feeding, breastfeeding, playing, observe their behaviors, take great photos and record the breathtaking moments to show people back home. After the one hour encounter with the gentle giants you will trek back to the park headquarters where you will be awarded a certificate for participating in gorilla trekking, meet up with your driver guide to transfer to the lodge for an evening relaxation, dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Departure to Kampala

After a relaxed breakfast on the last day of the 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali, you will check out of the lodge and meet up with your driver guide to go transfer back to Kigali. On the way you will have en-route lunch and upon arrival, your driver guide will drop you off at Kigali international airport for your departure flight or drop off at any place of advise.

End of 3 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali.

Tour includes                                  

• Gorilla trekking permit
• Professional English speaking driver guide
• Full board accommodation
• Ground transfers (in a 4WD vehicle)
• Vehicle and fuel
• Bottled drinking water

Tour excludes                      

• International air flight tickets
• Visas
• Optional activities not included on the itinerary
• Life insurance
• Personal expenses like buying souvenirs, crafts, drinks, laundry services, hiring a porter, tips among others.