3-Day Mountain Gorilla Tracking via Kigali-Rwanda

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

Transfer from Kigali (Rwanda) to Bwindi Impenetrable national park

Your gorilla trekking adventure begins with a warm welcome from an experienced English-speaking driver-guide from Naseeb Safaris at Kigali International Airport or your preferred hotel in Rwanda. From Kigali, enjoy a scenic 4–5 hour drive across the Rwanda–Uganda border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, home to the endangered mountain gorillas.
Travel through breathtaking countryside featuring rolling hills, terraced landscapes, rural villages, and stunning mountain views often referred to as the “Land of a Thousand Hills.” Upon arrival at your comfortable lodge near Bwindi in the evening, relax and unwind as you prepare for the unforgettable experience of gorilla trekking in Uganda’s ancient rainforest.

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:

Ichumbi 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)

Mountain Gorilla trekking and local community experience (optional)

After an early breakfast, you will head to the ranger station for a detailed briefing by experienced park guides about gorilla trekking rules, safety, and conservation efforts. You will then begin your trek through the dense tropical rainforest, navigating steep trails, valleys, and thick vegetation in search of a habituated gorilla family. The duration of the trek varies depending on the movement of the gorillas, making the experience even more adventurous and exciting. Once the gorillas are located, you will spend one hour observing these gentle endangered giants in their natural habitat as they feed, groom, play, and interact. This once-in-a-lifetime wildlife encounter is among Africa’s most extraordinary safari experiences. After the trek, return to the lodge for lunch. Later, you may choose an optional cultural experience such as the Batwa community visit or a local coffee tour at an extra cost, or simply relax at the lodge while enjoying the peaceful forest atmosphere.

Main Destination:

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park (Gorillas)

Accommodation:

Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge

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

Meals & Drinks:

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

Transfer back to Kigali

After an early breakfast, you will check out of the lodge and begin your scenic journey back to Kigali with packed lunch provided for the trip. Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling hills, countryside landscapes, and local communities along the way as your professional English-speaking driver-guide from Naseeb Safaris ensures a comfortable and smooth transfer.
Upon arrival in Kigali, you will be dropped off at Kigali International Airport for your onward flight or at the hotel of your choice, marking the end of your unforgettable gorilla trekking safari experience.

Main Destination:

Kigali International Airport (Kigali, Rwanda)

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.