The 2 days Uganda gorilla safari from Rwanda Gisenyi Lake Kivu starts from Gisenyi Rwanda to Bwindi and ending in Kigali offers an exciting Mountain Gorilla trekking in Uganda from Rwanda experience in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. This 2 day Uganda gorilla tour from Rwanda Gisenyi Lake Kivu offers you a rewarding encounter with the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in the hilly forested landscapes of Bwindi Impenetrable forest and fascinating sightseeing of the Virunga Volcanoes and Kigezi Highlands. This Uganda gorilla tour destination is positioned in the south-west of Uganda stretching over a geographical coverage of 321 Sq. Km standing at an elevation of 1,160 – 2,607 Km above sea level.
Bwindi Forest National Park comprises 32,092 hectares appearing as one of the largest East African areas that still feature Afro montane lowland forest which is credited to have survived the last ice age making it an ideal habitat for a myriad of Species and noted to have a great density of trees at its respective average in the whole of East Africa. The diversity of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be witnessed in the range of Species that it supports. There are more than 163 species of trees, over 140 Species of fern along with other taxa. Sixteen (16) Species of this flora are limited to the south-west of Uganda including Lavoa swynnertonii which is threatened globally.
The forest also supports 214 species of birds, 7 species of diurnal primates, over 120 species of mammals, and 202 butterfly species. Significantly to note is that Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is a habitat to nine (9) globally threatened including the mountain gorilla, l’Hoest’s monkey, common chimpanzee, African giant swallowtail, Chaplin’s flycatcher, African green broadbill, Grauer’s rush warbler, cream-banded swallowtail and African elephant.
Uganda Gorilla tours to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park can be done in any of its four (4) trekking regions including Buhoma where the three gorilla families of Mubare, Habinyaja and Rushegura thrive; Ruhija where other three gorilla families of Oruzogo, Bitukura, and Kyaguliro, Rushaga with its five gorilla families of Mishaya, Nshongi, Bweza, Busingye and Kahungye and lastly Nkuringo with two gorilla families.
This Uganda gorilla safari adventure can be arranged under budget, midrange, or luxury accommodation options and can be customized further to suit your safari interests.
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Having a spectacular encounter with the amazing Mountain Gorillas
Enjoying a thrilling encounter with the Batwa people
Scenic viewing of the landscape and the local communities during the road transfers
Day 1 & 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 1: Transfer to Bwindi National Park and enjoy in a Batwa community walk
Day 2: Do Mountain Gorilla trekking & transfer to Kigali.
The first day of this tour is relaxed as you will be picked up at 9:00 am by our professional company guide. You will embark on a 140km or 3-4 hours drive to Bwindi National Park. During this drive, you will enjoy scenic views of incredible landscapes which include the Virunga massif which is composed of a chain of eight volcanic mountains straddling from Uganda through Rwanda to the Democratic Republic of Congo. You will also get to see the native people in their villages as they go on with their day to day life activities including tilling their gardens, animal rearing, market vending to mention but a few. You will cross the Katuna or Chanika border post and proceed to your lodge in the afternoon. Upon arrival here, you will be given a warm welcome by the lodge staff who will lead you into your cozy room. After getting fully settled into your room, you will go to the dining room where you will have your lunch served.
In the afternoon, you will embark on a relaxed community walk where you will visit a Batwa pygmy’s village. This walk provides you an opportunity to have an up-close and personal encounter with these amazing people who have managed to live side by side with the wild gorillas of these jungles in perfect peace and harmony for over 1000 years. Later after this exclusive encounter, you will return to your lodge for dinner and relaxation.
The highlight of the day: An encounter with the Batwa people (the world’s shortest people in the whole world)
Accommodation
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Drive distance &time: Approx. 140- 220 or 4-5 hours
Activities & Services
After breakfast, dressed in the appropriate Gorilla tracking wear, you will leave the lodge with your packed lunch and bottled water and head out to the respective sector’s park headquarters for briefing and Gorilla group allocation at 8 am. After this, you will eventually start off the gorilla trekking encounter following the trails of your respective gorilla family traversing the forest with is hilly forested landscapes and deep saddles. The hills are forested with mature trees and dense undergrowth that have earned it the name Impenetrable. The gorilla trekking encounter tends to last 2 – 8 hours inclusive of one (1) hour direct encounter with them.
Seeing the critically endangered apes as they forage, socialize, the young gorillas rolling themselves on tree branches and the Silverback demonstrating his authority is a moment of wonder that derives remarkable excitement. You will be allowed time off to enjoy your picnic lunch. After this, you will retreat from the activity and transfer to Kigali driving through the fascinating landscapes of Kigezi Highlands dubbed the Switzerland of Africa and Rwanda hills that have earned her a dub as the land of a thousand hills! You will do a Kigali City drive tour viewing the prominent buildings like the Amahoro sports stadium, the Kigali sports Arena, the parliament, and if time allows you can visit the Kimironko market as well as the Inema Art Gallery.
After the Kigali city tour, you will transfer to your hotel or Kigali Airport depending on your travel plans.
The highlight of the day: Coming eye to eye with the beautiful Mountain gorillas at close range
Meal Plan: Breakfast & Lunch
Drive distance & time: Approx. 140km or 4-5 hours
Activities and Services: –
END of the 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Safari from Rwanda Gisenyi Lake Kivu to Bwindi.
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