3-Day Bwindi National Park Gorilla Habituation Safari

• A transfer from the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Kigali Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Uganda

Begin with an early breakfast at your hotel in Kigali before meeting your safari guide for a trip briefing. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to understand Rwanda’s past. Afterward, embark on a scenic 4–5 hour drive to Uganda across the border, with a lunch stop en route. Arrive at Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, check into your lodge in the Rushaga sector, and enjoy a relaxing evening in the forested surroundings. Dinner and overnight at the lodge. Accommodation at Rushaga Gorilla Camp or similar
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

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)
• Drinks not included

Gorilla Habituation Experience in Rushaga Sector

Start very early with breakfast at 5:00 AM, then transfer to the Rushaga ranger station for registration and briefing. Accompanied by trained rangers and researchers, trek through the dense forest to find a semi-habituated gorilla family. Spend up to 4 hours observing, photographing, and learning about these incredible primates and their behaviors. Return to the lodge in the afternoon for rest and dinner, reflecting on a truly unforgettable wildlife experience. Accommodation at Rushaga Gorilla Camp or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Packed Lunch, Dinner.

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
• Drinks not included

Bwindi Impenetrable NP to Kigali Rwanda and Departure

Enjoy a relaxed breakfast before checking out. Begin your scenic drive back to Kigali through the rolling Kigezi Highlands. Upon arrival, your driver-guide will drop you at your hotel or Kigali International Airport, marking the end of your 3-day gorilla habituation adventure. This is a perfect blend of wildlife exploration and cultural reflection.
Meals: Breakfast.

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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.