The 2 Days Uganda gorilla trekking from Kigali Bwindi is a 2 days gorilla trekking Uganda (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 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 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 can be customized further to meet your safari interests and are suitable for the age rages of 15years 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!
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
Day 1 & 2: 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 artefacts and also doubles as a burial place to 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 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
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
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 liaises with the ranger to get an appropriate group for you. At 8:00 am you will eventual start of the gorilla trekking encounter following the trails and nests of the respective gorilla family you are tracking as you traverse 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, 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
End of the 2 Days Uganda Gorilla Trekking from Kigali to Bwindi.
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