1 day Gorilla Tour in Uganda from Rwanda
A one-day brief gorilla tour in Bwindi The park is a home to half of the world’s surviving mountain gorilla population. Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park, the DR Congo’s Virunga National Park, and Uganda’s Mgahinga Gorilla Park are home to the remaining ones.1 day Gorilla Tour in Uganda from Rwanda you will get an opportunity to see a variety of other primates. Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its stunning, lush, and green forests and the animals that call it home.
At the border of the East African Rift Valley, in Uganda’s southwest, sits the Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Ten of the 324 species of trees are unique to Uganda. Forest antelopes, elephants, baboons, chimpanzees, huge forest pigs, and buffaloes are among the 120 creatures that are i this park. There are over 200 butterfly species and 350 bird species known to exist in the park. In the park, the primary attraction is the mountain gorillas. You can find around half of the world’s remaining mountain gorillas. . To see one of the most captivating wildlife encounters in the world, thousands of visitors from around the world go to the park. The four sections of Bwindi are Buhoma, Rushaga, Ruhija, and Nkuringo.
Gorilla permits in Bwindi cost $800, and the park has more guerilla groups than either Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park or Congo’s Virunga National Park. So you can always locate the right group for your interests. Check out our gorilla tour packages if you’re interested in seeing the Batwa pygmies. Experience the culture of one of Africa’s original tribes by traveling to the Batwa. The Batwa continue to have difficulty adjusting to life outside of Bwindi Forest. The government and development agencies that track gorillas in Bwindi are urging its clients to embrace tourism and seize its potential. They accomplish this by using theater, dance, and music to highlight their cultural past.
During the rainy season and at night, Bwindi can get extremely cold. The coldest months are June through July. Although the park is open all year round, most tourists steer clear of the months of March through May and September through November. During these months, the rainy season occurs, which is marked by mud, slippery conditions, and extremely dense vegetation.
The primary activity in Bwindi is trekking with mountain gorillas. One of the best places to see birds in Uganda is the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. But nothing compares to gorilla watching—the ultimate wildlife experience! Check out our day trip to Uganda for gorilla trekking if you would like a longer excursion.
Tour Overview
Clients who may not have much time but yet want to track gorillas in a single day before leaving for work or a meeting/workshop can take advantage of this one-day short gorilla trekking trip package to Bwindi forest. As a result, the package is intended for people who are already in Kabale or Kisoro. Kigali in Rwanda is another possible starting point for the excursion. This will necessitate rising at 3:30 am in order to begin the three-hour drive to Bwindi. The final price includes the gorilla permit, which is priced well in advance of the excursion.
Detailed itinerary
You will have to get up extremely early in order to eat breakfast at your hotel. Depending on whether your hotel is in Kabale or Kisoro, a guide or driver from Abunda Discoveries Uganda will take you up between five and six in the morning. Ask the hotel or lodge staff to pack a lunch, sandwich, or other snack for you and to wake you up promptly. The purpose of the briefing, which often begins between 7:30 and 8 am at the park headquarters, is to inform you of what to expect and how to behave around the gorillas.
Based on your general level of fitness and preference. After being divided into several groups, you will be scubated in groups of eight or fewer, depending on the season. The park is home to ten habituated groups of gorillas. Get psychologically ready for the hike because it may be exhausting or take longer than anticipated. Don’t forget to pack rain boots, long stockings, a raincoat, a cap, and rain-resistant jeans. You will receive a trekking stick from park rangers, who will accompany you during the tracking. Pay attention to what they are saying.
To ease the strain of carrying large bags, you can hire a porter for around $15. Enabling you to focus on seeing gorillas. As soon as you meet the gorillas and you are told to leave, take as many pictures and films as you can because you will only be with them for an hour. Upon concluding your gorilla viewing. Our guide will collect you and transport you to your hotel in either Kisoro or Kabale.
Tour’s conclusion
Included on the tour are:
- Permit for gorillas (800 USD)
- Transportation in a 4×4 safari car
- Water in bottles for lunch
- A knowledgeable tour guide or driver who speaks English
- Fees for park admission
- A park ranger and a guide
- Fuel
Accommodations are available upon request.
