2-Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking Adventure from Rwanda

• 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

Your driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kigali and transfer you to Kisoro, a scenic drive of approximately four hours, including a smooth border crossing into Uganda. An East African Tourist Visa is required, which you can obtain from the first country you enter (Rwanda, Uganda, or Kenya). Enjoy breathtaking views of rolling hills and terraced landscapes along the way—often called the "Switzerland of Africa." You'll arrive in Kisoro by late afternoon, with time to explore the nearby villages on a self-guided walk before dinner and overnight stay.

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:

Mondi Lodge Kisoro

• Budget lodge located 1-2hr drive from Bwindi Impenetrable NP (Gorillas)

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Meals & Drinks:

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

Mountain Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi forest National park

Today’s adventure begins early as you set off for Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, ready for the unforgettable experience of trekking to see the mountain gorillas. This extraordinary wildlife encounter is considered one of the most thrilling on the planet. The trek can take anywhere from two to six hours, depending on the gorillas’ movements, but every step is part of the adventure. Accompanied by an expert ranger, you’ll learn about the region’s unique flora and fauna, as well as the behaviors and social structures of the gorillas. Once you find them, you’ll have one magical hour in their presence. After the trek, you’ll return to the lodge for lunch, freshen up, check out, and then drive back to Kigali, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel.

Main Destination:

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.