3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali – Katuna Border – Bwindi Impenetrable National Park / Mgahinga

You will be picked up early from Kigali by your professional guide from Satellite Adventures and driven southwest toward the Katuna border, enjoying scenic landscapes along the way. After crossing into Uganda at Katuna, you continue through lush countryside en route to Bwindi Impenetrable or Mgahinga Gorilla National Park. By late afternoon, you will arrive at your lodge, check in, and enjoy dinner. The evening includes a briefing about the next day’s gorilla trekking adventure, preparing you for an unforgettable encounter.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Best Time To Visit June to August and December to February (Gorilla trekking is easiest)

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather June to July and December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Bwindi Impenetrable NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeRare

ElephantRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

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GiraffeNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

Bweza Gorilla Lodge

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Trekking Adventure in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, you will head to the park headquarters for a gorilla trekking briefing. Accompanied by experienced trackers, you will trek through the dense forest to locate your assigned gorilla family. You'll spend up to one hour observing, photographing, and marveling at these gentle giants in their natural habitat. After the trek, you return to your lodge to relax and enjoy the serene forest surroundings while reflecting on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bunyonyi Overland Resort

• Budget resort located at Lake Bunyonyi

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Return to Kigali via Katuna

Following breakfast, you will depart from the lodge and drive back toward Kigali, crossing the Katuna border once again. Along the way, you can enjoy scenic viewpoints and the beautiful Ugandan countryside. By evening, you will arrive in Kigali, concluding your three-day safari with lasting memories of close encounters with the mountain gorillas and Uganda’s rich wildlife, all expertly organized by Satellite Adventures.

Main Destination:

Kigali (Rwanda)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.