3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking: Start & End in Kigali

Mgahinga Gorilla Park Gorilla Trekking from Kigali is our Uganda Gorilla Trekking Package from Kigali. An exclusive 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking starting from Kigali-Rwanda. The 3-Day Mgahinga gorilla trekking is starting and ends in Kigali, Rwanda.

This affordable Mgahinga 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 Mgahinga Gorilla Park which is twice that from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla Park.

Safari Highlights: 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

  • Day #1: Transfer from Kigali, Rwanda to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda.
  • Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla Park 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 Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking from Kigali.

Detailed Safari Itinerary: 3 Days Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking

Day #1: Early Morning Transfer from Kigali Mgahinga Gorilla 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 Mgahinga Gorilla 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: Mount Gahinga Lodge. Midrange: Mutanda Island Lodge & Travellers Rest Hotel. Budget: Mount Gahinga Rest Camp & Bwindi Jungle Lodge

  • Day #2: Mountain Gorilla trekking in Mgahinga Gorilla 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: Mount Gahinga Lodge. Midrange: Mutanda Island Lodge & Travellers Rest Hotel. Budget: Mount Gahinga Rest Camp & Bwindi Jungle 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 Mgahinga Gorilla Trekking from Kigali

Safari Inclusions

Gorilla Permits

Accommodations 

Park entrance fees

Return airstrip transfers (Luxury Clients).

4×4 safari vehicle with a qualified guide

 Community visit

Safari Exclusions

International flights

Airport taxes

All meals and drinks not specified.

Tips and gratuities

Items of a personal nature

Trip Route from Kigali to Mgahinga Gorilla National Park