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2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari begins and ends in Rwanda but the actual gorilla trekking activity takes place in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park in Uganda.
The benefits of trekking for Gorillas in Uganda Bwindi Impenetrable Forest from Rwanda Kigali is that Gorilla Permits in Uganda cost 600 US Dollars compared to a permit in Rwanda which goes for 1,500 US Dollars. You save 900 US Dollars per permit alone.
Add to it, the drive from Kigali Rwanda to Bwindi impenetrable forest National Park (home to about 500 members of mountain Gorillas) is about 3 to 4 hours as compared to Entebbe Uganda drive to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest which is 9 hours.
On the Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari, the Southern Region of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest and Mgahinga Gorilla Park are easier to access from Kigali than from Entebbe in Uganda. Uganda has two places guests can go to see the mountain gorillas; Bwindi Forest National Park and Mgahinga Gorilla Park.
Both Parks are just 4 hours (including border crossing time) away by road from Kigali – Rwanda compared to the 9 hours when you check-in from Entebbe Uganda, which cuts the distance and the price as well.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Pick up from Kigali City/ Airport and transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Day 2: Gorilla trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and drive back to Kigali
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Kigali Rwanda – Transfer to Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
Our 2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari begins from Kigali or the Kigali Airport. The driving time to Rushaga is about 4 to 5 hours depending on Border Crossing.
You cross over to Uganda at Katuna or Chanika boarder for a stop at Kabale town (Katuna) or Kisoro (Chanika). Normally the border crossing is about 30 to 45 minutes before proceeding to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest. The drive from Kigali to Bwindi is one of the most scenic drives in East Africa.
Upon arrival in Bwindi Impenetrable Forest park, you will check-in to your hotel/ lodge and relax the rest of the evening before dinner. There are other activities outside of the lodge that can be taken such as a hike, village visits, birding and a visit to the Batwa people.
Drive time: Approximately 4 to 5 hours
Accommodation Options
Luxury Accommodation: Clouds Mountain Lodge, Gorilla Safari Lodge , Chameleon Hill Lodge
Mid Range Accommodation: Gorilla Valley Lodge, Mutanda Lake Resort, Bwindi Jungle Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Travellers Rest Hotel in the town of Kisoro
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Gorilla Trekking in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park – Transfer to Kigali Rwanda
After breakfast we take our packed lunch head to the park headquarters 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 be transferred to the starting point of your gorilla family.
Please note that gorilla family allocation depends on your interests, fitness and age. Please inform your guide of your interests and he will try to request for the gorilla family of your choice before you start the trek into the forest.
Gorilla trekking can be strenuous and a certain level of fitness is required. Gorilla trekking can take from 30 minutes to three quarters of the day so one needs to prepare for both.
You guide will try to provide information about trees, birds and other wildlife in the forest until you reach a given gorilla family of gorillas. You will be allowed only one hour of photography and observing mountain gorillas as they go about with their daily day activities.
After trek back to the park headquarters to pick your certificates. You will then drive back to Kigali Rwanda through Katuna or Chanika boarder for your overnight in Kigali town or your international departure flight.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}
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2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari Prices Include:
Park Ranger Fees + 1 Gorilla permit per person + Relevant Government Taxes + Drinking bottled water in the safari vehicle + Transportation in 4×4 Safari Jeep throughout the safari + Services of our professional English speaking safari guide & 1 Night full board accommodation at or near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest Park
| Dates From | Dates To | Single Room (1 Guest) |
Double Room (2 Guests) |
Children Aged 15 years and above |
| 1st January 2021 | 31st December 2021 | Request for Prices | Request for Prices | Request for Prices |
Notes
* Age Limit: 15 years and above
* Tour can be customized and can Depart any day
* This is a value-priced 2 Day Gorilla Trekking Safari in the Southern area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in Uganda. Begin in Kigali Rwanda and Trek Gorillas in the Rushaga area of Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
* There are 5 Habituated Gorilla Groups in the Rushaga area and one in the nearby Nkuringo Area of this area of the park that is only a 4 hour plus drive from Kigali, depending on the border crossing
* You save 7 hours of drive time by flying in and out of Kigali as opposed to Starting the Safari in Uganda and there is the added plus of saving 900 US Dollars on each gorilla permit
2 Day Kigali Uganda Bwindi Forest Kigali Gorilla Trekking Safari Prices Exclude:
* Visa Fees
* International Flights
* Expenses of personal nature such as; personal insurance, drinks, tips, laundry, telephone, cigarettes
* Additional accommodation before the tour departs and on the last day can be arranged for an extra cost