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2 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali Bwindi National Park

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali to Bwindi

2 Day Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali Bwindi – SAFARI OVERVIEW

The 2 Day Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali Bwindi is a 2 days Uganda gorilla safari through Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park presenting an exciting opportunity for mountain gorilla trekking in Uganda within the shortest time possible.

It helps reduce the long drive distance of approximately 8-9 hours from Entebbe to Bwindi National Park and is suitable for travelers that are staying in Rwanda but with interest in tracking Gorillas at the lower rate of 700$ in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park compared to the 1500$ rate of Volcanoes National Park Rwanda.

This incredible 2 days Uganda gorilla trekking safari from Kigali also comes along with a Kigali City tour drive in which you will be visiting some of the best attractions sites within the capital of Rwanda.

This short gorilla tour offers you a rewarding encounter with the critically endangered Mountain Gorillas in Uganda in the hilly forested landscapes of Bwindi dubbed the Impenetrable and fascinating sightseeing of the Virunga Volcanoes and Kigezi Highlands.

This can be arranged under luxury, midrange, and budget lodging options that can be customized further to meet your safari interests and are suitable for the age range of 15 years and above.

If you have limited time and your main desire is to come face to face with Mountain Gorilla, this is a good safari plan for you and it is affordable!

We will wait to hear from you about your interests concerning this 2 Days gorilla trekking Uganda safari from Kigali and we shall make it your way.

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali BwindiSAFARI PRIME ACTIVITIES 

Having an up-close encounter with the Mountain Gorillas

The impressive Kigali city tour drive

Scenic views of the rolling hills as you transfer to and from Kigali

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali Bwindi – FEATURED SAFARI PARKS/DESTINATIONS:-

Day 1 & 2: Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali BwindiSAFARI HIGHLIGHTS:-

Day 1: Enjoy a Kigali City tour and drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Day 2: Do Mountain Gorilla trekking & transfer back to Kigali City or airport

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali BwindiDETAILED SAFARI ITINERARY:-

Day 1: Enjoy a Kigali City tour, drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

This safari kicks off with pickup at 8:00 am from your hotel or Kigali airport by our driver-guide. You will commence this safari with a Kigali City tour, which will include a visit to the Genocide Museum.

This museum is home to the 1994 Rwandan genocide artifacts and also doubles as a burial place for over a quarter-million people who were buried here. You will also visit the local markets like the Caplaki craft market as well as the Kimironko market to see how shopping in a Rwandan market is done and interact with the local community.

If you’re interested you can take this opportunity to purchase memorabilia with the guidance of your guide due to his ability to negotiate for an appropriate price since he has an idea of the right price ranges. You will settle for lunch in one of the restaurants of Kigali before you embark on a 160km or 4-5 hours’ drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via the Katuna or Chanika border.

During this drive, you will enjoy remarkable sightseeing of Rwandan hillsides and Kigezi highlands arriving at Bwindi National Park in the evening. You will proceed and check-in at your lodge for relaxation, dinner, and overnight.

The highlight of the day: An impressive scenic drive through Kigali city to Bwindi

Accommodation: –

  • Top-Notch / Exclusive: Gorilla Forest Camp/ Buhoma Lodge
  • Luxury/ Upmarket: Haven Lodge Buhoma
  • Mid-range/ Moderate: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge
  • Budget/ Basic: Trekkers Tavern Ruhija

Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Activities & Services: –

  • Kigali city tour
  • Transfer to Bwindi

Day 2: Do Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & transfer back to Kigali. 

After your breakfast, dressed in recommended Gorilla tracking attire, and with your packed lunch, you will gather at the respective regional park headquarters for briefing and group allocation. Group allocation is done based on age, physical fitness, and interests.

Please inform your guide about your interests prior to group allocation so that he can liaise with the ranger to get an appropriate group for you. At 8:00 am you will eventually start the gorilla trekking encounter following the trails and nests of the respective gorilla family you are tracking as you traverse the Bwindi Impenetrable forest.

Bwindi hills are forested with mature trees and dense undergrowth that have earned it the name Impenetrable.

The gorilla trek in Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable forest tends to last 2 – 8 hours inclusive of the one (1) hour given to you to interact with the Mountian Gorillas. Seeing the critically endangered apes as they forage, and socialize, the young gorillas rolling themselves on tree branches and the Silverback demonstrating his authority is a moment of wonder that derives remarkable excitement.

Retreat from the activity and transfer to Kigali driving through the fascinating landscapes of Kigezi Highlands dubbed the Switzerland of Africa and Rwanda’s rolling hills that have earned her a dub as the land of a thousand hills!

You will be dropped off at the airport or Hotel depending on your plan.

The highlight of the day: A face-to-face encounter with the famous Mountain gorillas.

Meal Plan: Breakfast & Packed Picnic Lunch

Drive distance & time: Approx. 140km or 4-5 hours

Activities and Services: –

  • Gorilla trekking
  • Transfer to Kigali

End of the 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali to Bwindi.

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali BwindiSAFARI INCLUSIONS:-

  • Full-time English professional safari driver-guide
  • 44×4 safari van/4×4 Safari land cruiser with pop-up roof for game viewing with functional A/C
  • Full board accommodation
  • Gorilla & chimpanzee trekking permit fees
  • Boat cruise fees
  • Wi-Fi Internet on board the safari vehicle
  • Bottled water

2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking From Kigali BwindiSAFARI EXCLUSIONS:-

  • International &domestic flight fees
  • Visa fees
  • Laundry services
  • Items of personal nature
  • Gratuities and tips
  • Other beverages/ drinks
  • Other extras not mentioned in the itinerary above
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