3 Days Gorilla Trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda – Uganda Gorilla Trek Safari
The 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda is one of the amazing gorilla tours designed for you to have an in-depth exploration about the daily behaviors of mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. This Uganda gorilla safari package is ideal for anyone of budget trip and unlike other trips, your journey starts and ends in Kigali Rwanda.
Your 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda mainly involves you exploring the beautiful Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Southwestern Uganda. This gorilla safari park is 3-4 hours’ drive from Kigali Rwanda and your trip includes a border crossing from either Katuna or Chanika border.
Bwindi Impenetrable National Park expands up to 331sq.kms, largely comprising of a lush tropical rain-forest where the estimated 459 endangered mountain gorillas live with 20 habituated families already available for gorilla trekking. The 3 days gorilla safari tour also covers Kigali city tour and Batwa community visit.
Trip activities to do on 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda
- Gorilla trekking in Bwindi
- Batwa community visit/walk
- Kigali city tour
Brief itinerary of 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda
Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Kigali city tour
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and cultural tour at Batwa community
Day 3: Return to Kigali Rwanda
Detailed itinerary of your 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda
Day 1: Drive from Kigali to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park-Kigali city tour
Your gorilla trekking safari to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park involves you getting up early to enjoy your tasty cup of tea or coffee at the hotel in Kigali. After, meet and greet your gorilla safari guide, he briefs you about your gorilla tour and what you should expect.
Later, he takes you on your first tour that is Kigali city expedition with possibility to visit the Kigali memorial site, craft markets and many others. After the short Kigali city tour, you will have lunch at the hotel and then drive to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park via Katuna or Chanika border area, approximately 3 or 4 hours in a 4×4 Safari Van or Land Cruiser. Dinner and overnight stay will be at your preferred gorilla safari lodge.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
- Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Camp/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Nshongi Camp/Buhoma community rest camp
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi and cultural tour at Batwa community
An early morning breakfast will be served to you at your preferred gorilla safari lodges and after, you will be expected to assemble at Bwindi park headquarters for briefing starting at 7:00am but ensure you have some packed lunch and bottled water. This is for you to get to know some of the set rules and regulations for gorilla trekking in Uganda before you embark on actual search for mountain gorilla group that will be allocated to you.
In Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, 20 habituated groups are trekked in Buhoma, Nkuringo, Ruhija and Rushaga region. The gorilla family groups here include Rushegura, Mubare, Katwe, Christmas, Nshongi, Mishaya, Busingye, Kahungye, Kutu, Rwigi, Bitukura, Oruzogo, Habinyanja, Nkuringo, Bweza, Mukiza, Mucunguzi, Bushaho and Bikingi families. However, only one group will be assigned to 8 tourists on Uganda gorilla tour to trek and each group of visitors shall be led by park guide.
Gorilla treks usually commence at 8:00am, lasting for 2-6 hours inclusive of 1 hour of photography and exploration about the daily behaviors of mountain gorillas. Along the way, expect to see many other primates and birds. Later, get back to the lodge to relax, share your long day memories as you wait to sum the day with thrilling dances, music performances from Batwa pygmies in the communities in the afternoon or evening. Dine and spend a night at the lodge of your choice.
Where to stay in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
- Luxury: Buhoma Lodge/Chameleon Hill Lodge
- Mid-range: Ichumbi Gorilla Camp/Clouds Mountain Gorilla Lodge
- Budget: Nshongi Camp/Buhoma community rest camp
Day 3: Return to Kigali Rwanda
After breakfast, what follows will be checking out of your gorilla safari lodge and then drive back to Kigali Rwanda. En-route, enjoy great sights of terraced hills of Kabale and a lot more. Upon early arrival, connect to Kigali Airport for departure flight and this marks the end of your 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda tour.
End of the 3 days gorilla trekking Bwindi from Kigali Rwanda tour
The tour includes
- Valid gorilla permit
- Batwa cultural experience
- Kigali city tour
- Travel in a 4×4 Safari Van/Land Cruiser
- Fulltime English-speaking driver guide
- Bottled drinking water on tour
- All the listed trip activities except the optional ones
The tour excludes
- Tipping
- Personal insurance
- Telephone bills
- Optional activities
- Visas
- Hotel fees in Kigali after the trip
- Laundry services
- Other drinks