3 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali

3 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali is an interesting safari that will see you traverse two countries i.e Rwanda & Uganda and trek gorillas in Uganda. The package includes gorilla trekking permits, accommodation, transportation and more. Check full itinerary below:

Brief itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Kigali to Bwindi Forest  national park .

Day 2:  Bwindi gorilla trekking experience.

Day 3: Return to Kigali.

Detailed itinerary

Day 1: Pick-up in Kigali and travel to Bwindi Impenetrable national park.

This 3 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali will start and you shall be picked up by our company guide from your specific location in Rwanda/Kigali town. Upon pick up, you will start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This drive is about 4 hours by road and you will have lunch en route. You will cross into Uganda and shall arrive at the park and head straight to the lodge for relaxation. You will enjoy the dinner prepared by the lodge and you spend the night at the lodge. (The lodge could be any of these depending on the arrangements; Ichumbi Gorilla lodge/Bakiga lodge/Buhoma Haven lodge/Mulehe lodge)

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking Safari.

Begin off the action packed day of the 3 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali safari by taking breakfast early morning on Day 2. After, you shall be transferred to the park offices for briefing about the Gorilla trekking experience by local rangers / guide. The gorilla trekking experience take about 2-8 hours depending on the movement of the gorillas and where they were last sighted. Once you meet the gorillas unexpectedly, that will be one of the most captivating lifetime experiences. On meeting these gentle primates, you will be allowed only one hour to observe the primates and take pictures. You will be able to see them feeding and nurturing each other. Later you will be led to a safe place to eat you packed lunches which you will be given at the lodge before you start the trekking. After that you will be led back to the park head offices where you will be able to find your tour guide driver, who will drive you back to the lodge. On reaching the lodge you will freshen up and enjoy the rest of the afternoon to you self. Dinner will be served at the lodge and you will spend another night at the lodge.

3 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali
Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Day 3: Return to Kigali

Early morning you will conclude your safari as you wake up to a well served breakfast the your lodge. The guide will then drive you back to Kigali across the border. They shall drop you off at the desired location and that will mark the end of the 3 Days Gorilla trekking in Bwindi from Kigali safaris.

Quotation Includes:         

  1. Pick up and drop off at Kigali
  2. Gorilla Permit-$600
  3. 4X4 Safari vehicle and fuel
  4. Full time English speaking Guide/Driver.
  5. All accommodation as indicated in the itinerary
  6. All meals at the lodge-breakfast-lunch-dinner
  7. Bottled drinking water while on safari.

Quotation Excludes:

  1. Air tickets and Visa fees
  2. Payment transfer fees
  3. Personal expenses such as telephone calls, email, laundry, beverages or meals not indicated in the itinerary, Portage and wait staff gratuity
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