Affordable 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking From Kigali
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park Gorilla Trekking from Kigali is our Uganda Gorilla Trekking Package from Kigali. An exclusive 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking starting from Kigali-Rwanda. The 3 Days Bwindi gorilla trekking starts and ends in Kigali, Rwanda.
This affordable Bwindi Forest Gorilla Trekking starts and ends in Kigali city or Kigali International Airport and is accessible throughout the year. Included in the safari package are the gorilla permit cost, guide fees, transportation, meals, and accommodation. The trip is convenient for travellers who don’t want to have a long drive from Kampala to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is twice that from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest.
Safari Highlights: 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
- Day #1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda.
- Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest lasts about 2-3 hours and a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.
- Day #3: Transfer back to Kigali city or Kigali International Airport marking the end of your Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali.
Detailed Safari Itinerary: 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking
Day #1: Early Morning Transfer from Kigali Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.
After your breakfast in the morning, your driver-guide will pick you up from your hotel or lodge in Kigali for your transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park. The drive takes you through the phenomenal scenery of the Virunga ranges for about 4-5 hours. Arriving in the afternoon, you check in, have dinner, relax and spend the night at the booked accommodation facility.
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge, Chameleon Hill Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge, Budget: Buhoma Community camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Forest Park goes for about 2-4 hours and a maximum of 1 hour in the presence of the gorillas.
After an early breakfast, you’ll drive to the park headquarters for a short briefing on the rules and regulations for trekking gorillas in Uganda.
In the briefing, a total of 8 tourists are assigned a single gorilla family matching their hiking ability. The trek starts with each group being chaperoned by a park ranger talking to you about the gorillas while searching for them. The search lasts about 2-4 hours but the time of the trek depends on where the gorillas spent the previous night.
Upon sighting the gorillas, a maximum of 1 hour is given while in the presence of the gentle giants for photography and memorable moments.
After the 60 minutes, you’ll return to the park headquarters where you’ll receive a trekking certificate. Your driver guide will ensure a safe transfer back to your lodge for relaxing and refreshing.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation Options: Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge, Four Gorillas Lodge, Midrange: Buhoma Haven Lodge/Gorilla Mist Lodge. Budget: Buhoma Community Camp/Gorilla Valley Lodge
- Day #3: Transfer back to Kigali City or Kigali International Airport.
On the last day of your trip, you have breakfast and embark on the drive back to Kigali for your flight. Your safari guide will drop you off in Kigali town or at Kigali International Airport.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
End of the 3 Days Bwindi Gorilla Trekking from Kigali
Safari inclusions
Park entry fees & taxes
Game drives & Boat cruise fees
Bottled drinking water on board
4×4 safari vehicle
Knowledgeable English-speaking driver-guide
1-night accommodation
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Safari Exclusions
International flight fares & visas to Uganda
Drinks (alcohol and other beverages)
Personal purchases
Tips
Any other changes to the itinerary