3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking via Kigali

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

Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP

Your Ibyiza Safaris guide will meet you at Kigali International Airport or your Kigali hotel for a quick briefing of the safari ahead before beginning the scenic journey to Bwindi.

Travel through Rwanda's northwestern town of Ruhengeri, gateway to Volcanoes National Park, soaking in stunning landscapes and cultural glimpses along the way.

Cross the Cyanika border into Kisoro, a charming town nestled in the foothills of the Virunga Mountains, before winding through the picturesque hills of Kisoro and Kabale to reach Bwindi.

Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at your own pace.

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:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest NP

Today is the day you've been dreaming of, a face-to-face encounter with the gentle giants of Bwindi.

Your experience begins with a detailed briefing on trekking guidelines, ensuring your safety and the protection of the gorillas and their habitat. Led by an experienced guide and ranger, you'll venture deep into Bwindi's dense, ancient forest, winding through lush vegetation until that breathtaking, humbling moment when the mountain gorillas appear before you. You will spend one magical hour in their presence, a life-changing experience no photograph can fully capture.

After this experience, head back to the lodge to re-energise with a well deserved lunch. In the afternoon, feel free to relax at your lodge for the day's experience to soak in or partake in optional activities like traditional coffee making, a visit to the Batwa village or a walk in the terraced hills.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Nshongi Camp

• Budget lodge located just outside Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Transfer to Kigali

Wake up to the sounds of the forest and the sweet memories of yesterday's extraordinary encounter.

Enjoy breakfast at a relaxed pace, there is no rush this morning. When ready, begin the scenic journey back to Kigali via the Gatuna border, the busiest crossing between Uganda and Rwanda, pausing in the lively town of Kabale for some souvenir shopping and a last taste of local culture before crossing back into Rwanda and onward to Kigali.

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.