Highlights
Trek Bwindi, encounter mountain gorillas and relax beside beautiful Lake Bunyonyi
- Visit: Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Lake Bunyonyi
- Travel from Kigali through the Katuna border into Uganda for your gorilla adventure
- Trek through dense rainforest in search of mountain gorillas
- Spend one hour observing your assigned gorilla family in its natural habitat
- Enjoy scenic views across Lake Bunyonyi’s islands and surrounding hills
- Cruise peacefully across Lake Bunyonyi
Explore Kigali, Bwindi and Lake Bunyonyi, with gorilla trekking, rainforest trails and peaceful lake views in Uganda today.
3 Days Gorilla Trek Uganda
Experience three memorable days combining gorilla trekking in Bwindi with Lake Bunyonyi and scenic travel from Kigali.
Gorilla trekking tours & safaris in Uganda, is much affordable from Kigali and ends at the Kigali international airport. Book a walk in the wild with the elusive mountain gorillas in Bwindi impenetrable Forest, a UNESCO-World Heritage Site, and Bwindi Impenetrable Forest is home to half of the world’s population of these magnificent primates, as well as an area of awe-inspiring eco-tours bio-diversity with over 200 species of birds, butterflies and trees. Idyllically located within the mist-shrouded forest, our trips in Uganda run with the stay in eco-friendly safari camps.
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
Rushaga Gorilla Camp
Gorilla Valley Lodge
Day 2
Uganda Gorilla Trekking – Lake Bunyonyi
Briefing by park ranger guides. Later with picnic lunch, start 30 minutes-8 hours trek to find the Mountain gorillas. The tracking starts at the area where the gorillas were the previous day. After a full hour with the gorillas return to the offices for gorilla trekking certificate and after transfer to Lake Bunyonyi offering the beautiful undulating landscapes and relax at the lodge as you wait for dinner and overnight stay at Lake Bunyonyi Cottages. Meal plan: F/B
Lake Bunyonyi Cottages
Day 3
Lake Bunyonyi – Kigali International Airport
Early breakfast and then after take morning boat cruise along the Lake visiting dotted beautiful islands. Transfers to Kigali with lunch en-route and after drive to the airport for your return flight back home. End of services! Note: Carry with you the gorilla trekking requirements like walking shores/hiking boots, hut, sun screen, rain gears, insect repellent, camera among others.
Kigali International Airport
Includes
- Ground transport from Kigali Airport and back
- English speaking driver/guide
- Accommodation and meals
- Uganda Gorilla permits
- En-route meals
- Mineral water on board
Excludes
- International air fares
- Entry visa Uganda
- Personal (medical/travel) insurance
- all drinks
- Meals and snacks which are not inclusive in the accommodation
- A porter during the gorilla tracking (someone who carries your day pack)
Fly by light aircraft flight to Wilson airport. After a quick road transfer to Kigali International Airport, you will catch your international flight home.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Your 3 Days Gorilla Trekking Uganda
Find practical answers about gorilla trekking, Bwindi, Lake Bunyonyi, permits, accommodation, border crossings and returning to Kigali.
The trek takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park, with the journey starting and ending in Kigali, Rwanda.
The trek can take approximately 30 minutes to eight hours, depending on the gorilla family’s location and daily movements.
YYes, the itinerary lists the Uganda gorilla permit among the included services, along with accommodation, meals, transport and mineral water.
Yes, you can add extra nights, alternative activities, upgraded accommodation or additional Uganda and Rwanda experiences.
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