Trek mountain gorillas in Uganda at just $700 only on 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali. This gorilla tour is a perfect option for those of you on budget safari or if you have limited time yet you would like to be part of the incredible moments with mountain gorillas while in the jungles of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Your trip involves border crossing through Chanika or Katuna border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda, about 3 to 4 hours’ drive. This tour begins and ends in Kigali capital city.
Activities to do on your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Batwa community visit
- Photography
Brief itinerary of your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali
Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa community visit
Day 3: Drive back to Kigali
Detailed itinerary of your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali
Day 1: Travel from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Your Bwindi gorilla trekking tour will involve you rising up early to have breakfast and later, check out of the hotel. Meet the tour leader who will give you insight into what this gorilla safari covers. After, have a quick Kigali expedition with a chance to visit Gisozi/Kigali genocide site, craft markets then connect to have lunch in the nearby hotel. Later, start your 3-4 road trip via Chanika or Katuna border to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park which is set in Southwestern Uganda. En-route, enjoy the breathtaking view of the unique landscape of Kigezi Highland best known as the Switzerland of Africa.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Buhoma Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Nshongi Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and Batwa community visit
Begin your second day of 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali with a hefty breakfast and later, leave your gorilla safari lodge for briefing on safety measures for gorilla tracking. Today, 1 habituated gorilla family out of about 20 groups will be assigned to you to trek in a group of 8 trekkers. Tracking mountain gorillas is unpredictable experience and it can take you between 2 and 6 hours depending on your speed of hike, condition of the habitat and where these apes are found.
Generally, it requires you to be physically well but amazingly, once you find your group, you have 1 hour of magical encounter. This hour also covers photography and gives you a chance to have an in-depth exploration about how these primates behave. However, there are also numerous primates, birds and other mammal species which you will come across along the way. After, walk back to relax in the lodge.
In the afternoon, pay a visit to Batwa community where you have a chance to interact with the Batwa pygmies, learn how they hunted and gathered fruits using ancient tools; enjoy the amazing dances, music performances and as the thrilling songs as they sing before you. Get back to have dinner and spend a night at the gorilla safari lodge you reserved.
Accommodation in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Luxury: Chameleon Hill Lodge, Buhoma Lodge
Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Lodge, Gorilla Mist Camp
Budget: Nshongi Camp, Buhoma Community Rest Camp
Day 3: Drive back to Kigali
You will have an early morning breakfast and after, check out of your gorilla safari lodge ready to drive back to Kigali. This will mark the end of your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali.
End of your 3 days Bwindi gorilla trekking from Kigali
Tour inclusions
- Gorilla permit
- Ground transport
- 2 nights and meals
- Service of an English-speaking driver guide
- Relevant government taxes
- All activities in the travel plan but not the optional ones
Tour exclusions
- Airfares
- Tips
- Telephone calls
- Cigarettes
- Trip activities outside the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Souvenirs
- Insurance
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