3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trek Safari Starting from Kigali

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

Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

After an early breakfast, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or the airport in Kigali and begin the journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park crossing through the boarder to southwestern Uganda. The drive takes you through beautiful countryside, rolling hills, traditional villages, and terraced farmlands. There will be stopovers for photographs and at local restaurants for lunch. Continue through the scenic landscapes of western Uganda and arrive at your lodge near the park in the evening. Check in, relax, and enjoy dinner while preparing for the gorilla trekking adventure the following day.

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:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi

After an early breakfast, transfer to the park headquarters for a briefing by Uganda Wildlife Authority rangers about gorilla trekking guidelines and safety procedures. You will then enter the forest accompanied by experienced guides and trackers in search of a habituated gorilla family. The trek may take between two and six hours depending on the location of the gorillas. Once found, spend one unforgettable hour observing the gorillas as they feed, interact, and care for their young. Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation. In the afternoon, you may enjoy an optional community walk or visit the Batwa community for a cultural experience. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Return to Kigali

After breakfast, check out of the lodge and begin the journey back to Kigali. Enjoy the scenic drive through southwestern Uganda, crossing the boarder to Rwanda with your lunch enroute and proceed to Kigali where you will catch up for your outbound flight.

Main Destination:

No major destination visited

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast & lunch (Dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

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