3 Days Gorilla Trekking in Uganda's Bwindi from Kigali

Kigali, Rwanda
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Duration3 days
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

3 Day Gorilla Tracking to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park from Kigali, Rwanda is designed for travelers who wish to spend less time on the road, while also saving on the cost of the gorilla
permit. This is because the Kigali to Bwindi journey takes a shorter time (4 to 5hrs) as compared to the 8 to 9hrs that would be spent if one used the Entebbe to Bwindi route. Furthermore, the Uganda Gorilla trekking permit is also cheaper as it costs only $800 as compared to $1500 of the Rwanda gorilla trekking. This kind of arrangement makes the safari more interesting but less costly, making it feasible as one can fly in to Rwanda and trek gorillas from Bwindi. The safari is also ideal for those staying
in Rwanda but are interested in trekking gorillas from Bwindi as well as those who might want to compare Rwanda's gorilla trekking experience in Volcanoes National Park to the one in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

What's included

  • Private transportation
  • 2 nights accommodation
  • Gorilla permit
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • safari guide
  • items of personal nature like buying sourviners, laundry
  • visa charges and airfares
  • Tips

What to expect

Day 1: Pick up from Kigali Airport/Lodge FROM kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable NP
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    7h
    You will be picked from Kigali International Airport/Any Hotel in Kigali to start your journey to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
    You are free to visit Kigali city depending on the time available. Should you be out of time, you could choose to do the city tour on your way back from Uganda.
    The journey is very scenic and will take you through a country of a thousand hills to the Pearl of Africa. You cross over to Uganda at Katuna or Chanika boarder for a stop at Kabale town (Katuna) or Kisoro (Chanika) before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park for overnight.
  2. Kimironko Market
    1h
    Visit the market to learn about the life of locals, from locally made crafts to a wide variety of foods and more. You could have a dress or a shirt tailored for you using an African Fabric.
  3. Kigali Genocide Memorial
    1h
    Learn about the tragedy that hit Rwanda in 1994 and the hope that is rising from the people's strong will to face their past while striving for a bright future. About 800,000 rwandans lost their lives.
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park & transfer to Lake Bunyonyi
  1. Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
    7h
    After breakfast and with your packed lunch, you will be transferred to the park for briefing about gorilla trekking. Your guide will take you through all the dos and don’ts while with mountain gorillas and after that, you will begin your trek after being divided into groups of eight.
    After you have found the gorillas, you will spend one hour with them. After the trek, you will be transferred to Lake Bunyonyi.
  2. Mabamba swamp shoebill excursions
    2h · Admission ticket included
    You will have a panoromic view of the lake and later take a canoe to explore Lake Bunyonyi.
Day 3: Transfer from Lake Bunyonyi to Kigali.
  1. Kigali
    4h
    After breakfast, you will drive back to Kigali Airport for your flight out of Uganda marking the end of your 3 Day Uganda gorilla safari from Kigali.
    If you missed a city tour on the first day, spare some time to learn a thing or two about Kigali.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

our company representative will pick you at preferred location with in or outside kigali

End point

our company representative will pick you at preferred location with in or outside kigali

Pickup details

our company representative will be ready to pick you upon your arrival at Kigali International airport

Additional information

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

If you cancel at least 3 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
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