1-Day Gorilla Tracking in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

• A transfer from the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.

Wake up early and drive to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, starting from Kigali, Kisoro, or Kabale depending on your location. On arrival, attend a briefing at the park headquarters before beginning your guided trek through bamboo forests in search of mountain gorillas.

Once found, spend a magical hour observing and photographing them in their natural habitat as they feed and interact. After the experience, return to the starting point for a brief closing session. Later, drive back to your hotel or proceed to your next destination, marking the end of an unforgettable gorilla trekking adventure.

Main Destination:

Mgahinga Gorilla National Park (Gorillas)

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

High Season June to September (Gorilla permits are scarce)

Best Weather Jun to Aug and Dec to Jan (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Mgahinga Gorilla NP

GorillaCommon

ChimpanzeeNone

BuffaloOccasional

ElephantRare

LeopardRare

White RhinoNone

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GiraffeNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• A transfer back to the airport is not included. You can use a taxi, request your hotel to arrange a transfer or prearrange a transfer yourself.