Gorilla trekking: An Experience You’ll Remember for Life — Highly recommended!
I had a wonderful experience with Bugoli Adventures Limited. From the very beginning, Michael, the director, was incredibly thoughtful — as I was traveling alone as a woman, he proactively offered to arrange a female driver for me. That level of care and attention already set the tone for the whole trip.
I was picked up at Kigali airport by Patricia, a lovely and professional driver, who accompanied me all the way across the border towards Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda. We arrived at the lodge in the evening, which was simple but lovely (there was not hot water, though). The next morning, we headed early to the park. Both Patricia and Michael were extremely friendly, responsive, and flexible, which made everything smooth and easy.
The gorilla trekking experience itself was truly one of the most incredible things I’ve ever done in my life, I cannot recommend it enough. Seeing the gorillas up close is unforgettable, and I felt very safe during the treK (yes, it is very expensive, but this is how the park keep the gorillas safe and the groups small - we were only 6 seeing a family of over 10 gorillas with 4 rangers with us).
One thing to keep in mind is that the drive can be quite intense, with VERY exposed roads and somewhat unpredictable driving conditions (especially once we're getting closer to the park) , so I STRONGLY SUGGEST avoiding travel in the evening.
