Highlights
Discover Bwindi, trek mountain gorillas and return to Kigali on a focused two-day Uganda adventure
- Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
- Travel from Kigali through the Katuna border into Uganda for gorilla trekking
- Stay near Rushaga before your mountain gorilla trekking experience begins
- Trek through Bwindi rainforest in search of endangered mountain gorillas
- Follow Uganda Wildlife officials and local trackers during your forest trek
- Return to Kigali after your gorilla experience
Explore Kigali and Bwindi, trek through rainforest, encounter mountain gorillas and enjoy a memorable Uganda adventure.
2 Days Gorilla Trek Uganda
Trek through Bwindi’s ancient rainforest, meet mountain gorillas and complete a seamless two-day journey from Kigali and back.
The 02 Day Uganda gorilla trekking tour takes you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where you will experience gorilla trekking in mist and after return to Kigali City.
Day 1
Kigali – Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Upon arrival at Kigali International Airport, meet our safari guide and after embark the safari jeep and proceed to Kabale via the Katuna border continuing to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park where you will experience your gorilla trek. Dinner and overnight stay at Rushaga Gorilla Camp/Rushaga Camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge. Meal plan: H/B
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 2
Uganda Gorilla Trekking – Transfer Kigali
Have early morning cup of coffee, after prepare for the briefing about dos and don’ts before you take the gorilla experience from the Uganda wildlife officials. Thereafter enter into the jungle to search the shy mountain gorillas and enjoy their life style in their real home. When you meet the gorillas, sit around these great apes for a whole hour gazing into their big round eyes. To enjoy this experience, one has to be fit enough as well as walking shoes, packed food and mineral water, insect repellent, sun screen, rain gears, cameras and hut. The gorilla tracking experience takes half or whole day depending on the movement of these primates. Transfer to Kigali Airport for your late return flight back home. End of services Note: Carry with you the hiking shores, rain gears, insect repellent, sun screens, hut, Valid Yellow Fever Card and passport, long sleeved shirts and pants among others.
Kigali International Airport
Includes
- Gorilla trekking permits
- All ground transportation
- Meals on full board
- Services of an English driver guide
- Accommodation and meals as per itinerary
Excludes
- Visa fees
- Tips, gratitude’s
- Drinks
- All other personal expenses not mentioned in the itinerary
Return from Bwindi to Kigali after your gorilla trek, completing a focused Uganda adventure with a memorable mountain gorilla encounter.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Your 2 Days Gorilla Trek Uganda
Find practical answers about gorilla trekking, Bwindi, permits, transfers, fitness, packing requirements and returning to Kigali after your trek.
The trek takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park in Uganda, with the journey beginning and ending in Kigali, Rwanda.
The trekking experience can take approximately half a day or a full day depending on the location and movement of the gorilla family.
Yes, the itinerary lists the gorilla trekking permit among the included services, along with accommodation, meals and ground transportation.
Yes, You can discuss additional accommodation, extra nights, alternative activities or a longer Uganda itinerary when planning your journey.
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