3 DAYS GORILLA TRACKING IN BWINDI FOREST FROM KIGALI

Experience the thrill of seeing endangered mountain gorillas in the wild on this 3-day gorilla-tracking safari in the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali.

In Bwindi, you will hike through the thick rainforest in search of the mountain gorillas. After finding the gorillas, you will spend up to one hour watching them eat, rest and play around before returning to the starting point.

Beyond the gorillas, you will enjoy Uganda’s culture and stunning landscapes on this short safari.

Take a closer look at the day-by-day itinerary to get a detailed idea of how this safari flows and how it would feel for you. Keep in mind that all our packages are fully customizable and we can adjust them to meet your specific needs.

Detailed Itinerary

 Day 1: Arrival at Kigali Airport and Transfer to Bwindi Forest

Upon your arrival at Kigali Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by our 3-Day Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest from Kigali driver/guide who will then drive you to Bwindi Forest.

Your driver/guide will then drive you to Bwindi (approx. 5 hours).

You will stop again in Kabale for lunch before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. From Kabale, you will drive to Bwindi and reach your accommodation during the evening hours. You will have time to explore the community and its surroundings for a short while.

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Today is the big day! Prepare yourself for an encounter with the gentle giants; the rare mountain gorillas.

For most people, this is the absolute highlight of their tour. You will go into the forest in groups of not more than 8 in search of mountain gorillas. En route, your guide will point out previous signs of gorilla activity such as dung, nests, and chewed bamboo shoots.

Your trek will be an exciting journey along forested slopes, entwined vines, bushes, and bamboo. Upon finding the gorillas, you will spend a maximum of 1 hour with them after which you will be led back to the starting point.

In the evening, you will go for a community visit and cultural experience of the local Bakiga and Batwa tribes that live close to Bwindi. You will learn about their lives, history, and traditions.

Main Destination: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest

Accommodation: Rushaga Gorilla Lodge

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

Day 3: Drive from Bwindi back to Kigali International Airport

Today marks the last day of your 3-day gorilla tracking safari in Bwindi. We will drive the same route from Bwindi to Kigali, via Kabale (approx. 5hrs).

Finally, you will reach Kigali and your driver will drop you off at the airport for your departure. This will mark the completion of your safari.

Main Destination: Kigali International Airport

Accommodation: None (Last day)

Meal plan: Breakfast & Lunch

End of 3-Days Gorilla Tracking in Bwindi Forest from Kigali

Bwindi Gorilla Trekking

Inclusions:

• Transport in a 4by4 Toyota Land Cruiser with a pop-up roof.
• English-speaking Ugandan driver/guide.
• Accommodation and Meals on Full Board (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner)
• All activities described in the itinerary
• 1 Gorilla tracking permit per person
• Drinking water throughout the safari.

Exclusions:

• International airfares
• Entry visa to Rwanda
• A porter. Helps to carry your backpack & push/pull you on the slippery slopes.
• Personal (medical/travel) insurance
• Tips and gratuities to rangers, driver/guide, porter, hotel staff, etc.
• All expenses of personal nature (e.g., drinks, laundry, optional activities.)

SAFARI QUOTATION

Single Supplement: US$100