This 2 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking from Kigali starts from Kigali and takes a short drive to Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda’s capital city 3 to 4 hours’ drive instead of the 9 hours’ journey from Entebbe Airport or Kampala’s Uganda capital.
The trip begins from Kigali in Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable Park a home to half world’s population of endangered mountain gorillas, with over 23 habituated gorilla families divided into four gorilla sectors such as Buhoma, Ruhija, Rushaga and Nkuringo. More fact, it starts from Kigali Rwanda to Bwindi through the Katuna border then to the shunning Kigezi highlands in Uganda and finally arrive to your booked lodge. This activity is quite unforgettable and worth it.
Safari highlight of 2 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking from Kigali
Day1: Pick up Kigali to Bwindi Uganda
Depending on your point of location, our driver guide will pick you up from Kigali International Airport or your hotel, brief you about the tour. Before you set off the journey to Uganda, you will have an opportunity to tour the city of Kigali and incredible sites to visit includes genocide war memorial centers. After touring the Kigali city, you will embark on a 4 hours’ drive to Bwindi through the Katuna ‘’Uganda Rwanda border’’. After Katuna you will head to Rushaga in Bwindi. This driving journey offers you an opportunity to view the beautiful countryside and landscapes in Rwanda and Uganda. Rwanda has eye catching rolling hills and plantations while Uganda has beautiful dense green forest around the Bwindi area. Dinner and Overnight stay.
Accommodation Options;
Rushaga Haven Lodge – Budget
Rushaga Gorilla Lodge – Mid-range
Four Gorilla Lodge – Luxury
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi and Departure
You will wake up very early have breakfast. then our guide will pick you and take you to the park offices where you will be briefed about tracking gorillas in Bwindi. Then after, you will meet up with the park ranger guide to allocate you to assigned gorilla group and if you have heavy luggage can hire a porter at a cost 15USD to pull you to and fro. The lodge should arrange for you packed lunch and mineral water bottle. Gorilla trekking can take 30 minutes to 7 hours depending on the location of your assigned gorilla group on that particular day.
Once you spot the gorillas, enjoy the view and take as many photos as you can for your future remembrance and try to follow instructions from the warden. After trekking, hike back at the park head quarter to receive your reward of certification and then back to your hotel for freshen, drink something and checkout. Your driver guide drives you back to Kigali International Airport or your hotel.
End of 2 Days Uganda Gorilla trekking from Kigali
Tour Includes;
Gorilla permit
Transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle
Pick up and drops
Meals
Bottled mineral water
Knowledgeable English speaking guide
Fuel
Tour Excludes:
International Flights
Person expenses such as beverages, crafts, cigars, souvenirs and tips
