3-Day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from Kigali Rwanda

• 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 - Bwindi Impenetrable NP, Uganda

After breakfast at your hotel in Kigali, meet your experienced driver-guide for a short safari briefing. Visit the Kigali Genocide Memorial to learn about Rwanda’s history, then continue through Rwanda’s scenic hills to cross into Uganda. Enjoy beautiful countryside views as you arrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home of the mountain gorillas. Dinner and overnight at Bakiga Lodge or similar.

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:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Gorilla Trekking Experience in Bwindi National Park

After an early breakfast, head to the ranger station for a briefing on gorilla trekking etiquette. Venture deep into the forest with your ranger guide in search of a gorilla family. Once found, you’ll spend one unforgettable hour observing their behavior, feeding, and interactions. Return to the lodge for relaxation, optional community walk, or cultural experience in the evening. Overnight at Bakiga Lodge or similar.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Bakiga Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinks not included

Bwindi to Kigali, Rwanda – Departure

After a relaxed breakfast, enjoy a scenic drive back through the rolling hills and tea plantations to Kigali. Savor the last views of Uganda’s highlands before crossing the border into Rwanda. On arrival, you’ll be dropped off at your preferred location—either your hotel or Kigali International Airport—for your outbound flight. This marks the end of your memorable 3-day Bwindi Gorilla Trekking Safari from 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.
• A transfer back to the airport can be arranged for an extra cost.